BROOKLINE — Thank you, Becca Balint, for sharing your grandfather's words. It is beyond sad that such a kind, thoughtful man was murdered in Austria years ago, yet this hateful energy is still alive today.
Dan DeWalt, a frequent contributor to these pages and one of the founders of this...
BRATTLEBORO-For the Brattleboro voters, the March 4 ballot is about more than just a symbolic...
PUTNEY-My name is Bex Slattery, and I am running for Selectboard in Putney. I am...
Sarah R. Ellis is a writer, disability advocate, and former teen librarian who grew up...
The arts, affordability, and building a diverse and thriving community were among the topics taken up by the four candidates for the Selectboard in the March 6 town election at a televised forum on Feb. 22 co-sponsored by Brattleboro Community Television and The Commons. Candidates took questions from panelists Olga Peters, host of WKVT's Green Mountain Mornings, and local activist Anne Braden of the Windham County Community Action Network. This reporter served as the moderator. Running unopposed for the three-year...
As October was LGBT History Month, it seems timely to think about what is happening to primarily Black transgender women across the country. It's not simply timely. It's urgent. In 2018, at least 26 murders of transgender people occurred in the U.S. The majority were Black trans women. The previous year, the number was 29. So far this year, at least 26 transgender people - again, largely Black trans women - have been killed by acquaintances, partners, and strangers. The...
A community contra dance will take place at the Evening Star Grange in Dummerston Center on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Calling the dance will be Andy Davis of Brattleboro. He will be joined by the band Flicker, made up of three young musicians - Hilary Weitzner, Avery Witman, and Ellery Witman. The band will be joined by guest guitarist, Jesse Ball. Calling the dances will be Andy Davis and Louisa Engel. The Village Dance Series, now...
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1212, Brattleboro, VT 05302
Physical address:
139 Main St, Suites 601A and 604, Brattleboro, VT 05302
The Commons is published by Vermont Independent Media, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.