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Why shouldn’t corporations have the same rights as unions?

By
Mickey Nowak
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 — Issue 229

WARDSBORO — RE: “What happened to Occupy Wall Street?” [Viewpoint, Nov. 6]:

Are unions people? If you answer yes, then obviously corporations are people, too.

They are very similar: groups of people with common interests. Unions put big money and influence into political campaigns. Why shouldn't corporations have the same rights?

There are many campaigns where the left has outspent the right. They never cry about the influence of big money then.

Attention, everyone! Stop crying, grow a spine, and vote!

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Stepping up and pulling together

By
Fric Spruyt

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Teachers missed out on once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

By
Amy Moore

BRATTLEBORO-The recent eclipse that Vermonters were able to experience was beyond breathtaking. My husband and...

Another choice for end-of-life autonomy

By
Burt Tepfer

PUTNEY-As a physician and a hospice volunteer, I read with interest the recent article highlighting...

Short-term rentals, short-term gains

By
Holly Bartel

BELLOWS FALLS-I see as a huge problem the number of apartments and houses being used...

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To protect and serve — lunch!

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 — Issue 363

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Arts

Jazz concert benefits The Gathering Place

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 — Issue 425

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