The summer that wasn't in Vermont
From the editor
In my lifetime, climate change has been the subject of newspaper front pages, at least, since the 1970s. Now, depending upon what source you consult—either Newsweek magazine’s famous 1975 cover story about a coming ice age or Vice President Al Gore’s more recent global-warming predictions—it seems you can’t rely on the news media, let alone the experts, to predict the future.
The price of free speech
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
This country, once called the melting pot of the world, was known for taking in immigrants from all corners of the Earth and merging their cultures into ours to create a patchwork democracy.
Holy Days still relevant
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
There seems to be so much head shaking craziness all around us these days.
Over the mountain from here
From the editor
I first met the old man in Granville, over the mountain, in southeast Addison County's Lost Quarter.
Changing the way we teach math in Vermont
Guest Viewpoint
Not long after I wrote my recent Guest Viewpoint in the Eagle, titled “How Will They Explain?”, I received a phone call from the Addison Central Supervisory Union Assistant Superintendent’s Office to see if I would be willing to meet with with Dr. Carol Fenimore to discuss my comments.
Optimism is a gift
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
I worry at times about using this column too often to complain about a variety of topics that, seem to me, have our country going in the wrong direction.
More on the gas tax
From the editor
For decades, Vermonters have been told to drive less and purchase more economical, fuel-efficient vehicles. Apparently, we've been following the commands of political and socio-eco leaders; we're doing better in our part to reduce the use of imported fossil fuels. Now, here comes all the positive feedback from our leaders―threats of a higher state fuel tax.
Leadership starts at the top
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
I’m not a CPA, accountant or lawyer. I have no degree in political science or economics. I’m a high school grad with a couple years of college.
Service above self
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
Is it a phrase that just sounds good, or is it how we live our lives?
Stop the Vermont beverage tax
From the editor
I don’t know about you, but I am getting sick and tired of politicians in Washington and Montpelier picking my pocket to fund a variety of pet programs that should either be pruned, merged, or eliminated out right.
The Sequester Quest
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
It’s appropriate that I draft this column flying at 10,000 feet while crossing this beautiful country of ours, on a quick overnight trip to Las Vegas for a publishers’ meeting.
Before it’s too late
From the Editor
Being a member of the fourth estate, even if a bit player, exposes one to bouts of extreme depression.
Get serious ... please!
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
Last week we witnessed the annual drawing of the battle lines during the State of the Union address presented by President Obama with rebuttals from senators Rubio and Paul.
In justice we trust, right?
From the editor
More than a dozen Vermont authors and printers—from Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Orange and Rutland counties—will be anxiously anticipating what they hope will be the conclusion of the strange case of Peter Campbell-Copp, 62, of Manchester.
