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Migrant LGBTQ Leader Faces Deportation After ICE Arrest at Courthouse

by Kymelya Sari on January 24, 2019 at 11:14AM

ICE has a policy of generally not carrying out enforcement actions at sensitive locations such as schools and places of worship. The agency, however, does not view courthouses as a sensitive location, according to its website.

'Samantha Bee' Segment Loves Up Hallquist — and Vermont

by Taylor Dobbs on October 25, 2018 at 1:06PM

Hallquist suggests using tourism dollars to attract more people of color to Vermont, an idea Black floats with people at the farmers market. “You’re the most diversity-craving white people I’ve ever met,” Black concludes.

Hallquist Slams Trump Proposal to Revoke Transgender Recognition

by Alicia Freese on October 23, 2018 at 10:39AM

On Monday evening, Hallquist sent out a fundraising email based on the Times story. “I’m angry, and I know you are too,” it stated.

Scott Signs Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill Into Vermont Law

by Taylor Dobbs on May 11, 2018 at 1:31PM

Churchill noted that it isn’t deemed controversial when portable toilets at public events are not labeled by gender. “Think of it this way: There’s more security now for people to find a place to go to the bathroom … we all have a basic need, and this is just the opportunity for everybody to take care of business,” she said.

Media Note: Top Free Press Editor Sparks Outrage on Twitter

by Taylor Dobbs on January 6, 2018 at 7:36PM

The editor said Saturday that he tweeted his comments from his personal account and said the tweets do not reflect the opinions of the Burlington Free Press or its parent company, Gannett. Finley identifies himself in his Twitter profile as executive editor of the Free Press, but also has a separate, professional account.

Montpeculiar: 'Over The Rainbow' Under the Golden Dome

by Taylor Dobbs on January 5, 2018 at 5:38PM

'Over the Rainbow,' and her family walked her in as she waved goodbye to everyone,” Cina said. “And that was her last public appearance.”

Pride Center Leader Steps Down, Interim Director Named

by Sasha Goldstein on October 5, 2017 at 6:17PM

“I wanted to take some of the things I’ve learned, the skills I’ve developed, and put it to good use in my own LGBTQ family,” she told VPR. “And the Pride Center is doing really good work and again just had that draw, had that kind of soul that I was drawn to.”

Heated Forum Leads Pride Center to Denounce 'Mister Sister' Name

by Molly Walsh on March 2, 2017 at 11:41PM

Paul Sisson, co-chair of the Pride Center board, said the meeting provided a "tremendous education." He apologized on behalf of the board for not initially taking a stand.

'Mister Sister' Controversy Leads to Pride Center of Vermont Resignations

by Molly Walsh on February 28, 2017 at 1:55PM

Meanwhile, the owner of the proposed bar, Craig McGaughan, continued to defend the Mister Sister name. He's a gay man, and some critics of the name have said he is being insensitive to other members of the LGBTQ community.

Planned Winooski Gay Bar Named 'Mister Sister' Creates Rift

by Molly Walsh on February 27, 2017 at 8:47PM

"The LGBT community in Vermont has been missing a place to call our own and through luck, a lot of support and hard work, we have the space to offer that," McGaughan wrote. All would be welcome, but he emphasized: "I also hope those in the LGBT community feel welcome and safe and will find a sense of camaraderie at the new bar."

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