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The All Fours author on sex and power
The Guardian
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June 14, 2025
When Miranda July’s All Fours was published in May last year, it triggered what felt like both a spontaneous resistance movement and the sort of mania last experienced when the final Twilight book dropped, except this time for women in midlife...
Summer sounds abound: Vermont’s outdoor concert season in full swing
Rutland Herald - Vermont
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Nothing says summer like a killer outdoor concert, and this summer’s lineup has plenty of compelling options throughout the Green Mountain State. Here’s a look at some noteworthy events. June 23: Waxahatchee The celebrated indie-rock project of...
Vermont secretary of state introduces ‘Kid Governor’ program
WCAX - Vermont
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June 13, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Do you have a fifth grader who’d like to run for Governor? Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas has introduced a national civic education initiative that’s coming to Vermont when the new school year begins....
Immigration tracker: The latest on enforcement in the ag sector
Investigate Midwest
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June 13, 2025
The Trump administration’s hardline immigration policies have led to workplace raids, public protests and disruptions within the agriculture industry. Here’s the latest: More on immigration and ag: June 12, 2025 Though they make up only 3% of all...
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says agreement reached on education bill
Rutland Herald - Vermont
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Gov. Phil Scott said Friday that his administration has reached an agreement with House and Senate conferees on a plan to overhaul the state’s education system. But even if it passes early next week, more work will be needed, he cautioned. “At the...
Lawmakers Reach Deal on Education Reform Bill
Seven Days - Vermont
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June 14, 2025
Lawmakers negotiating a sweeping education reform bill struck a deal on Friday afternoon, but it was far from clear whether their colleagues will sign off on the compromise when they return to Montpelier next week. The six lawmakers charged with...
Vermont passes law to boost housing access for migrants
NBC5 - Vermont
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June 13, 2025
Community members came together to celebrate a new law going into effect in Vermont that aims to make housing more accessible for Migrants. On Friday, Migrant Justice hosted a celebration on the statehouse lawn in honor of Gov. Phil Scott signing...
Vermont attorney general releases 'Know Your Rights' guide for immigrants
NBC5 - Vermont
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June 13, 2025
As immigrants continue to face turmoil and protests persists across the country, Vermont attorney general Charity Clark is ensuring everyone can stay informed on their rights. This week Clark's office released a "Know Your Rights" guide.Clark said...
Vermont Sounds The Alarm On Canadians For Breaking New Border Rule At Historic Library
The Travel
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June 13, 2025
Tension between Canada and the United States persists. Travel between countries continues to trend in the wrong direction. In addition, we're seeing warnings issued by government agencies. The government of Canada is now warning Canadians of...
Gov. Scott announces education reform deal
WCAX - Vermont
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June 13, 2025
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont lawmakers and the governor announced Friday that they have reached a deal on an education reform package. A conference committee of select lawmakers returned to negotiations this week after earlier efforts to...
Legislative leaders and Gov. Phil Scott strike deal on education reform for lawmakers to consider next week
VTDigger - Vermont
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June 13, 2025
Sen. Seth Bongartz, D-Bennington, speaks as House and Senate members of the education reform bill conference committee meet at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Thursday, June 12. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger MONTPELIER—After days of stagnated...
Remains of missing Vermont World War II soldier to be laid to rest
WCAX - Vermont
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June 13, 2025
PROCTOR, Vt. (WCAX) - The recently identified remains of a missing World War II soldier will be laid to rest in his hometown of Proctor on Saturday, 81 years after his plane was shot down over France. “I just wanted him to come home and be buried...
7 things to do with Dad for Father's Day 2025 in Vermont
The Burlington Free Press - Vermont
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As June continues, Father's Day is getting closer, this year falling on Sunday, June 15. While many choose to celebrate Father's Day with gifts or backyard cookouts, others may be looking for an activity to celebrate the father figures in their...
Vermont Under Fire For Revoking Foster Licenses Over Religious Beliefs
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 13, 2025
A legal battle is brewing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit as two Vermont families, supported by a broad coalition of free speech and religious freedom advocates, groups opposing radical gender ideology, and 22 states, challenge...
Key Vermont lawmakers strike deal on sweeping education reform
Vermont Public Radio
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June 13, 2025
Negotiators for the Vermont House and Senate have a deal on education reform. After days of tense debate, six lawmakers tasked with hammering out a deal shook hands Friday afternoon on historic legislation that — if enacted — would upend nearly...
In review: Motel program veto, housing infrastructure law, education reform deal
Vermont Public Radio
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Published June 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM EDT Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a bill that would have overhauled Vermont’s homelessness response system, saying it does not adequately reduce the size or cost of the motel voucher program. Plus, a new financing...
A Pro-Public Education, Anti-Voucher Powerhouse
NEA Today
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It was a tough young lawyer from Brooklyn who helped make NEA the strongest voice for public school education in America. The career of Robert (Bob) Chanin as NEA’s general counsel spanned four decades, from 1968 to 2009, which were among the most...
CAES educators join statewide Friday morning protest of Vermont education reform bill
The Chester Telegraph - Vermont
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June 13, 2025
Educators line up Friday morning along Main Street at the entrance to Chester-Andover Elementary School to protest H. 454, a bill that would revamp Vermont public education. Click any photo to launch the gallery. All photos by Cynthia Prairie. By...
Vermont governor signs Kids Code into law
IAPP
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June 13, 2025
Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vt., signed Senate Bill 69, the Vermont Kids Code, into law, ABC22/Fox44 reports. The legislation contains provisions including a ban on technology companies from selling children's data, ensuring adults cannot message children...
Student Well-Being Report Shows How Kids Are Doing in Education and Beyond
Education Week
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June 13, 2025
A new national study reveals that student well-being has seen some progress since before the pandemic, but the most concerning declines are in children’s performance at school. The report, 2025 Kids Count Data Book, released earlier this month by...