Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor are written by community members on a variety of subjects that affect Vermonters.
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VTDigger’s revamped opinion section is seeking new voices
Over the past year, we’ve ramped up fact-checking, refocused on Vermont and prioritized quality over quantity. Now help us recruit new writers to share their views on the key issues facing the state.
John Bossange: Vermonters show up in November. Why not in March?
Vermont voters turn out in force for national elections, but participation in March town votes remains strikingly low.
Steve Crafts: Shop local services, not just local goods
The same “shop local” mindset that fills farmers’ markets should guide the services Vermont businesses hire.
Retta Dunlap: My land, their rules
Act 181 takes away the one asset I hoped would pay for my husband’s care.
Jessica Allen: Celiac disease turns every meal into a risk
For people with celiac disease, avoiding gluten isn’t a preference — it’s a constant effort to prevent contamination that can cause real harm.
