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Amid Backlash, Group Cancels Burlington Talk on Transgender 'Agenda'

by Molly Walsh on January 27, 2020 at 11:14PM

According to a statement from Fletcher Free Library director Mary Danko, Gender Critical Vermont reserved a library meeting room for the purposes of hosting a “discussion group for Vermonters who oppose the subversion of Women's Rights by the transgender agenda.” The library consulted with the Burlington City Attorney's Office and concluded the event fell within library guidelines for reserving space and should be allowed, Danko wrote in the statement, which was posted Monday to the library's website.

Funding Cuts Force Vermont's 2-1-1 Help Line to Reduce Hours

by Kevin McCallum on October 4, 2019 at 6:14PM

Vermont 2-1-1 is a program of the United Way of Vermont, established in 2005 to give residents a single, easy-to-remember number to get information about and referrals to social services in times of crisis. This includes help with emergency housing, paying utility bills and legal services.

Media Note: Vermont Woman Publishes Final Issue, Seeks Buyer

by Molly Walsh on September 9, 2019 at 6:02PM

Reached by phone Monday, Gillis, 74, of South Hero, said she's ready to "get off the stage" and believes the right buyer can refresh and grow the periodical. "I hope I can find somebody to take it on," she said.

During Evangelist's Swing Through Vermont, Picketers Greet His Flock

by Derek Brouwer on May 21, 2019 at 10:10PM

Graham's tour fused his form of evangelism with patriotic motifs. A warm-up act led the crowd in a rendition of "God Bless America."

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.”

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