Lee and Byron Stookey

What else will stop killing of civilians?

In the Israel/Hamas war, a ceasefire may not be the final answer, but surely it has to be the first step - now!

We urge Rep. Becca Balint to immediately sign the Ceasefire Now House resolution. What else will stop the killing of innocent civilians?

And we wish Sens. Sanders and Welch would introduce, and promote, a similar resolution in the Senate. It is disappointing that our Vermont delegation has been totally silent on this issue.

This Voices Letters from readers was submitted to The Commons.

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Happy 100th!

Congratulations to you all on a terrific issue.  One hundred issues is great cause for celebration.  Here's to the next 100!

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