Diane Lischer

Balint: progressive choice with Ram Hinsdale out of race

After watching the recent Zoom debate of four Democratic candidates for U.S. Congress, I wanted to thank Keisha Ram Hinsdale for dropping out of the race.

For me, it was excruciating to have to choose between Keisha and Becca Balint. Their legislative experience and dedication to justice for everyday people put them both at the top of my list.

I commend Keisha for her choice given how crucial it is to elect a progressive voice to represent Vermont in Washington, D.C. Having them both running in the Aug. 9 primary would have further divided Democratic votes.

Becca is a firebrand and a peacemaker in the legislative process, working effectively with Republicans, Democrats, Progressives, and independents. She has proven herself as a thoughtful and courageous leader for nearly eight years in the Vermont legislature.

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‘Good luck to us all’

When Kamala Harris — now the Democratic vice presidential candidate — campaigned in Keene in 2019, she charged the audience to “be joyful warriors.” That will be a great way to survive this era of deceit as we all carry hope toward the election of 2020.

We have arrived at another historic moment in the time of corona, and finally learned who Joe Biden has chosen to be his running mate. The choices were dramatic as we waited to hear who among the infinitely qualified women would be the best to bolster the candidacy of...

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Dishing up Mayan hospitality

A mother and daughter preserve their heritage through art and cooking

With the opening of the Three Stones Restaurant, lovers of authentic Mexican food have access to handmade tortillas, passed down by generations of Mayan-Mexican women with strong hands. It is like tasting the history of maize, the source of creation and the love of humanity all in one bite.

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