Stand Up for Science Rally – March 7

We have a lot of plans for the upcoming year! Planning earlier and smarter for a robust 2020 election cycle Recruiting NOW for strong candidates to win more Democratic legislative seats in 2020 Supporting our current Democratic officeholders Strengthening Democratic town committees in the county Community engagement through parades, forums, canvassing and grassroots activism Engaging…
Why do we need legislation protecting women’s reproductive rights in Vermont? Currently there are over 12 cases related to restricting access to abortion heading to the Supreme Court. By taking steps now, Vermont can ensure that we have leverage if Roe v. Wade is in fact overturned. Vermont legalized abortion in 1972 through a court…
S.22 calls for a 48-hour waiting period before the purchase of a gun and for setting storage requirements for firearms.H.159 calls for a 72-hour waiting period for all firearms sales. FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE, WAITING PERIODS & SAFE STORAGE 420 Vermonters died from firearms between 2011 and 2016, and 89% of those (374 individuals) were suicides.(Source:…
This past year, we lost two valuable members of our community. Susan Lloyd and Barbara Hoffman will be dearly missed. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rutlandherald/obituary.aspx?n=susan-mcintosh-lloyd&pid=189448558&fhid=5923 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rutlandherald/obituary.aspx?n=barbara-b-hoffman&pid=189783094&fhid=23415
With a little over 5 weeks to go until the election, here are some ways to get involved: Week 5 – Make sure everyone knows that early voting has started; encourage friends and family to vote and to vote early. Put out a lawn sign, write a letter to the editor, and brag to your…
Please read the Rutland County Democratic Executive Committee’s letter to the editor in today’s Rutland Herald: The Rutland County Democratic Executive Committee supports our public schools in following best practices to increase representation in lesson plans and to integrate restorative, equitable procedures. We support the research on systemic racism that is needed to dismantle hate. Systemic…