News & Commentary

Nobody should be held in prison simply because they don’t have enough money for bail.

Trans youth are important and deeply valued members of our community who are deserving of inclusion, care, and celebration.

Threat assessments run a serious risk of violating students’ due process and privacy rights, and perpetuating harmful biases.

We need a new approach to this worsening public health crisis—one that centers the dignity and humanity of our loved ones and neighbors.

The mid-point of the session ("crossover") has passed. Where are our priority bills now? Learn more and contact your legislators.

Children need our support – they shouldn't be treated as potential threats to be monitored and investigated.

Learn more about the bills we're watching and engaging with as the legislative "crossover" deadline approaches.

We need to invest in people, not prisons. Tell your legislator to reject the administration’s prison construction proposal.

Towns and cities across Vermont are preparing to vote on local issues on March 7 (in most places). Learn more here.