Opinion and commentary at VTDigger
VTDigger publishes opinion pieces from community members and regular contributors on issues affecting Vermonters. These essays are distinct from VTDigger’s independent news reporting and reflect the views of their authors.
This section features commentary and analysis from across the state, providing a space for civic dialogue alongside VTDigger’s journalism.
Latest Opinion
Vermont’s care crisis is hiding in plain sight
One in four Vermont adults is already providing unpaid care to an aging family member. Federal cuts are coming, resources are shrinking, and the state has a narrow window to build something better.
Q-Day is coming. What does it mean for Vermont elections?
Quantum computing could crack the encryption securing most digital systems. Vermont’s paper backups may be its best defense.
Trump voters own their choice
Acknowledging the left’s missteps doesn’t excuse voting for a man whose unfitness for office was never in doubt.
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Ethics panel was right to dismiss Israel trip complaints
Five Vermont lawmakers were vindicated after an ethics review found no wrongdoing in their travel to Israel.
Vermont’s ticket resale bill protects fans, not monopolies
A bill moving through the Statehouse would crack down on fake venue websites, inflated resale prices and speculative ticket sales.
Before Vermont reshapes education, we need answers
The state is moving forward on sweeping school reforms, but the fiscal impact remains unclear and key questions are unanswered.
A Vermont bill meant to help music fans could do the opposite
Ticket resale price caps sound like a win for fans. They’re actually a gift for Ticketmaster.
No kings in Vermont? Are you sure?
Incumbent governors in Vermont haven’t lost a reelection bid since 1962 — longer than the state has had Act 250, Green Up Day or Ben & Jerry’s.
Stop debating the course map. Start running.
Vermont lawmakers have spent months circling competing proposals to consolidate school districts and overhaul education funding, with no finish line in sight.
