Celebrating Inclusion – A Path Towards a Brighter Future in Vermont

Vermont Declaration of Inclusion Logo

In 2021, Governor Phil Scott first established the second week of May as Inclusion Week. Annually, the event recognizes that the State of Vermont condemns discrimination in all forms and welcomes all people who want to live, work, and visit Vermont. The Vermont Declaration of Inclusion is an ongoing grassroots initiative advancing diversity, equity, and … Read more

The People Paradox

In true Vermont fashion we have come together, regardless of political party, on the top threats facing our state. From the State House to the kitchen table, Vermonters agree that something must be done to fix the workforce and housing crises. The data circulated in recent months has rapidly become common knowledge; 26,000 open jobs, 2.2% unemployment, … Read more

Racial Justice in Vermont

Today, we are in a moment of reckoning. We face historic economic consequences from the global pandemic and systemic racial injustice. The recent protests have awakened us to the economic inequality that continues to exist for Black Americans. Addressing these structural economic and racial inequities requires listening, understanding, and action. Over the next several months, … Read more