BRATTLEBORO-There has been an unrelenting assault on our culture and our country since the inauguration of the present president and his administration.
By design: trying to overwhelm our capacity for reaction and response and resistance. By design: trying to convince us that we are powerless. They know what they are doing.
Well, it is true that many avenues for moderation have been constrained or ignored, Congress being one of them. But it is also true that this band of bullies has been pushed back, that they can be constrained when they face resistance.
We are fortunate that our delegation, Vermont's delegation - U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch and U.S. Rep. Becca Balint - has been at the forefront, raising their voices, focusing attention, and encouraging our actions. Again and again they have reminded us that now is the time to speak up, to be seen and be heard.