Democracy is an amazing tool. But only if you use it.

It is a widely-held belief that the measure of a democracy is its ability to ensure free and fair elections for its people.

Midterm elections historically see far lower turnout than presidential elections, especially among college students. But this year’s midterms, at least in Middlebury, represented a deviation from that trend: 67 more students cast their votes in the town of Middlebury this midterm election than during the 2016 presidential election, a 30 percent increase. 

This is a chance for voters to translate critiques of the Trump administration into tangible change by voting for ballot measures and candidates they feel represent their values. 

Christine Hallquist has managed balancing a progressive, local political agenda whilst balancing international media attention. We sat down with her to figure how how she does it.

Gov. Scott, one of the most favored Republican governors in the nation, is finding himself confronted with Hallquist's progressive agenda. We met with him in Middlebury for an interview.

This election is about much more — it is, as hyperbolic as it may sound, about the future of democracy.

If you’re not paying attention to what’s going on in our state and local races, now’s the time. Because your vote may very well be the deciding factor in an election.

We are members of those communities. We can vote here, we can volunteer here and we can make a difference here. 

It is clear that youth engagement in government and politics is more important than ever. 

Before considering how Democrats should deal with courts in the Trump era, it is worth asking: how did we get here?

Too late getting in your absentee ballot? You can register to vote on election day in Vermont. So no need to panic.