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Voices

What else will stop killing of civilians?

By
Lee and Byron Stookey
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 — Issue 739

BRATTLEBORO — In the Israel/Hamas war, a ceasefire may not be the final answer, but surely it has to be the first step - now!

We urge Rep. Becca Balint to immediately sign the Ceasefire Now House resolution. What else will stop the killing of innocent civilians?

And we wish Sens. Sanders and Welch would introduce, and promote, a similar resolution in the Senate. It is disappointing that our Vermont delegation has been totally silent on this issue.

This Voices Letters from readers was submitted to The Commons.

Voices

You are doing deer a service by killing them?

By
Christopher Sproat

PUTNEY-The story being told is what I regard as coming from the entitled position on...

Practicing active listening to people with whom we disagree

By
Beloved Community

BRATTLEBORO-Thanksgiving will soon be here with the usual gatherings of people who are not likely...

Fall down, wake up

By
Carolyn North

Carolyn North (carolynnorthbooks.com) is a writer of books that address "the interface between matter and...

BMH requires our support

By
Prudence MacKinney

BRATTLEBORO-Like so many area residents, I've been concerned about news of the financial struggles Brattleboro...

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State legislators have plenty to do in 2024

By
Joyce Marcel
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 — Issue 745

When the Vermont Legislature reconvenes on Jan. 3, state lawmakers, having already served the first year of their two-year terms, will hit the ground running. A lot of legislation from the last session is still waiting to be dealt with. According to Sen. Nader Hashim, D-Windham, "Last session, the House introduced 523 bills and the Senate introduced 157 bills. The cutoff date for new bills was Dec. 1, so we will know how many new bills will be introduced this...

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Voices

Our quiet superheroes

By
Paul Rodrigue
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 — Issue 726

For those of us who had the good fortune to grow up in quiet neighborhoods, we saw the roads as a resource and gathering place. A place to play games. An opportunity for fun. The open space and firm surface provided the raw elements for team sports like baseball and touch football. Basketball hoops on the edge of the road created the conditions for a basketball court. The curbing and telephone poles offered boundary lines that would contain games we...

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Arts

Brattleboro Area Jewish Community presents Chanukah celebration featuring Klezamir

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 — Issue 795

BRATTLEBORO-Brattleboro Area Jewish Community (BAJC) invites everyone to join them to celebrate the festival of Chanukah at the Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, on Saturday, Dec. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. This joyous celebration will feature Klezmer music and dancing with Klezamir, a menorah lighting, a latke contest, crafts, traditional treats and refreshments, and even a juggling workshop with Kinetic Theory Theatre. All are welcome. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Klezamir, based in western Massachusetts,

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