Opinion: Lock up the shoplifters, not the merchandise
If we allow our politicians to embrace the philosophy that shoplifting is caused by poverty and should not be criminalized, we will kill our cities and descend into lawlessness.
Pelham: Vermont could face financial crisis similar to 1990-91
Vermont’s fiscal history over the past 20 years as well as the recent wisdom of Vermont’s economists indicate we may be at a critical fork in the road, with debilitating consequences should the governor’s veto not be sustained.
Roper: Higher home heating fuel prices are just the beginning — gas and diesel are next
Next up is the transportation sector and higher taxes on gasoline and diesel fuels plus higher registration fees on vehicles that use those fuels.
Klar: Is the Randolph locker room dispute settled?
Blake Allen and her family are heroes for standing up for children being ideologically and chemically experimented upon, and for defending women’s rights to free speech, fairness in sporting competitions and privacy while disrobed.
Former Vermont State Police director: AG action against troopers will have chilling effect
I urge Attorney General Clark to step back and rethink the best way to bring accountability to policing through the lens of procedural justice.
Tom Evslin: Is AI dangerous?
Forget the hype on either side. AI is a tool that can and will be used both for good and evil. I think the potential outweighs the risk. Regardless, the genie is out of the bottle.
Paul Dame: Sacrifice and selfishness
While Republicans, led by Rep. Lisa Hango and others, were working to make life easier for our veterans, the Democrat’s supermajority thought a better idea would be to make life easier for themselves.
In praise of Americans who have given their all
This Memorial Day, take a moment to think about what our country would be like without the sacrifice made by those who ensured our birth as a nation, who maintained our union, and who have defended our way of life across two and a half centuries.
Opinion: Native Americans approve ‘Chieftain’ mascot name, Sen. McCormack does not
The controversial dispute over using the name “Chieftains” for a school mascot highlights the problems of government deciding what words are acceptable for communities to employ in naming themselves.
McClaughry: Property rights victories at SCOTUS
The Pacific Legal Foundation said “the Tyler decision is a vindication of fundamental property rights. It will change the lives of thousands of Americans across the country.”
About the Nevada murder and the death penalty
In murder cases like this one, and with serial killers, where the guilt is indisputable, it’s time to bring the death penalty back.
Letter: Will Brattleboro’s elected officials enable Vermont’s lawless lawmakers?
As the elected leaders of the town of Brattleboro, will you keep your oaths of office? Or will you enable the tyrannical, lawless bill known as H.386?