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
Can we trust the polls?
The best way to read the polls is to look at them together — and allow for error.
Guard families deserve an answer
Two months after veterans and military families urged Gov. Phil Scott to back the Defend the Guard Act, they still haven’t heard back.
Second-home taxes aren’t fair
Vermont can’t legally target only out-of-staters, so locals would pay too.
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More Opinion
Magical thinking won’t fix Vermont’s problems
Higher wages, a four-day workweek, lower business costs and artificial intelligence in state government would do more for Vermont than another feel-good program.
Rural Vermont is done being the state’s expendable class
From land use to schools, state policy keeps sacrificing rural communities. Rural Vermonters are fighting back.
International and out-of-state students are an asset, not a threat
Admitting international and out-of-state students doesn’t take a seat from a Vermonter.
Budget cuts are hurting patients
A push to lower healthcare costs is closing services, overloading primary care offices and driving experienced doctors into early retirement.
Children who witness domestic violence are victims too
In Vermont, domestic violence is one of the main reasons children can’t go home safely. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to count them among the victims.
What do foul-mouthed candidates think they’re gaining?
Profanity offends older Vermonters and does nothing to win over younger ones.
