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Voices

When women control their own lives, we will be free

By
Sara Longsmith
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 — Issue 438

BRATTLEBORO — Thanks for writing this, Diana Whitney, and for being an amazing and bitchy mama to two incredible girls.

I like Bitch Magazine's definition of the word “bitch” that Whitney quoted in her piece, but I will never forget the definition Patricia Ireland gave me when I was 19 years old: BITCH = being in total control of herself.

When women are in control of their own lives - and that means not allowing misogyny and sexism, whether it is interpersonal or institutional or systemic - then we will be free.

Voices

We’ve become a business with a community problem

By
Hannah Sorila

Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...

What has the U.S. done?

By
Kate Kenner

GUILFORD-So Trump has been elected - again. If last time was bad, this time will...

Keeping faith in ‘interesting times’

By
The Beloved Community VT

The writers note that they originally sent this letter to their congregation. "We offer it...

Election results: obvious, but still shocking

By
M.N. Scherbatskoy

WESTMINSTER WEST-Thank you to David Brooks for clearly saying in his Nov. 8 New York...

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Governor: ‘Worst is yet to come’

By
Olga Peters
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 — Issue 553

Hoping to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the state of Vermont has ordered the closure of all public schools. This closure will last at least until April 6, but it might be extended depending on how the virus moves through the state. “This is a moment of service for all of us,” Gov. Phil Scott said in a press conference in Montpelier on Monday as he outlined the new measures. “We have to slow the spread down to...

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Voices

In candidates' forum, sentiments toward survivors misplaced and patronizing

By
Mindy Haskins Rogers
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 — Issue 756

Also signing this letter were Brandie Starr, of Brattleboro, and Diana Whitney, of Brattleboro. In the recent WSESD candidates' forum, Kelly Young talks about empathy for survivors, and Tim Maciel says his "heart goes out" to them. Brian Remer says that he hopes survivors will someday "build resilience." These sentiments are misplaced and patronizing when referring to the fully empowered, accomplished adults who came forward and reported to Attorney Goddard. The fact that survivors remain anonymous does not give license...

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Arts

Stone Church Arts presents The Revenants

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 — Issue 507

Bluegrass Gospel Project alums Taylor Armerding, Andy Greene, and Kirk Lord will perform original, time-honored, and contemporary Americana music at the Stone Church on the Hill in Bellows Falls at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Showcasing compelling, intricately braided vocals, richly textured instrumental work, and solid, innovative rhythm, the three band members bring decades of performing experience to the stage. Armerding has been a passionate participant in the New England bluegrass/roots/Americana scene for decades. A founding member of the...

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