Community leaders Nacho and Heidi were violently detained by Border Patrol while delivering food to local farmworkers. Agents stopped over without cause, smashed their window, and pulled them out of their car. For the past two weeks, they have been unjustly held in detention.| migrantjustice.net
On June 16th, less than two days after the violent and unlawful detention of Nacho and Heidi, hundreds gathered in front of the Vermont State House in an emergency rally demanding freedom for the Migrant Justice leaders. In an emotionally-charged event, loved ones spoke out against the government’s cruel separation of families as chants reverberated through the streets of the state capital: “Nacho, Heidi, no están solos!” You are not alone!| migrantjustice.net
No New E. State Street Sidewalk To the Editor: I believe the proposed new sidewalk in Montpelier on the south side of East State Street between Hubbard and the existing crosswalk farther up the hill will be costly and unnecessary and urge DPW to not consider it. This is based on the following: I know a goal of Complete Streets is to have sidewalks on both sides of streets. While important, this is a goal, something to be given fair consideration when appropriate. The crosswalk at Hubbard an...| The Montpelier Bridge