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Wish your town was doing more about right wing extremism?
Get your town Select Board to pass a resolution condemning racism Bob Harnish recently succeeded in having Pittsford pass a resolution condemning racism and welcoming all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age or disability and will protect those classes to the fullest extent of the law. Read…
H.439 Weatherization for Low-income Vermonters
Helping low-income Vermonters weatherize their homes is good for our economy and our way of life. H.439 generates the money to do this by asking higher income Vermonters to pay a mere average of $2/month to invest in low-income weatherization. This plan will provide the best bang for the buck and boost Vermont’s economy, while…
Our sympathy on the passing of Judge Hall
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Judge Hall. We are grateful for his service and grieve his passing. Read more: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/burlingtonfreepress/name/peter-hall-obituary?pid=198090437
Legislative wrap-up
Huge thanks to the legislature in passing legislation to support ethnic studies, fair and impartial policing, a plastic bag ban, safeguards for Obamacare, protection for pollinators, measures for clean water, negotiation rights for employees and more. For more details on the legislature’s work, see: Specific Legislation: http://rutland-democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-House-Accomplishments.pdf Vision: http://rutland-democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-House-Dems-Vision-Talking-Points.pdf We hope that you’ll reach out…
Reproductive Rights in VT
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…
We have a new Chair!
Congratulations to the new Chair of the Rutland County Democrats, Mary Mellow!