Commentary Series
Commentary Series
Labor Day
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The last big summer holiday of the year is almost upon us, and commentator Ellen David Friedman has found a rather unusual way get ready for it.Commentary Series
Iraqi labor leaders in Vermont
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Commentator Ellen David Friedman says that events this coming weekend will offer a rare look beyond the headlines at the challenges of rebuilding Iraq, from the Iraqi point of view.Commentary Series
Health Care or Health Financing?
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All this week, in our Hands-on Health Care series, VPR commentators have been considering what it may take to cure Vermont’s Health Care ills. There are two competing Health Care recovery plans currently being debated in Montpelier. Yesterday, commentator John McClaughry took a critical look at the legislature’s proposal. Today, commentator Ellen David Friedman wraps up our series with her thoughts about the Governor’s plan.Commentary Series
Preparing for Town Meeting
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Communtites around Vermont are beginning to prepare for Town Meeting, and commentator Ellen David Friendman reflects on what topics may come up for debate.Commentary Series
Political Pluralism in Vermont
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Commentator Ellen David Friedman says that participating in a local vote recount taught her something important about political pluralism.Commentary Series
Defending Public Schools
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As a new school year begins, commentator Ellen David Friedman reminds us that public education is a grand experiment in caring for all kids as if they were our own.Commentary Series
Minimum wage and liveable wage
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Commentator Ellen David Friedman tells us about a research study that finds that, despite the recent economic recovery, many Vermonters are still not making a livable wage.Commentary Series
Outsourcing revisited
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Outsourcing of jobs has been much in the news lately, but commentator Ellen David Friedman says that the problem isn’t new.Commentary Series