The poll found that Democrats/Progressives strongly support decriminalization with 62% in support and only 14% opposed. Decriminalization was also supported by one third of Republicans surveyed. Decriminalization is strongly supported by voters ages 18-45. These results closely reflect national trends. Also of note, 58% of voters said that the government should stop expending resources to arrest adults for consensual prostitution. 

Mountain Times | September 26, 2024

Vermont is the only New England state without any strip clubs. That hasn’t always been the case.

“Why did the girlie shows close down at the county fairs? Why are there no strip clubs in Vermont? Signed, a stripper who grew up in Vermont.”

Reporter Sabine Poux takes on this question, and discovers a surprising — and convoluted — history involving ‘girlie shows’ at county fairs, strip clubs around the state, and not-so-subtle political battles to rid Vermont of adult entertainment establishments once and for all.

Sabine Poux | September 27, 2024 4:42 PM

The People’s Health and Wellness Clinic said it has partnered with the Rainbow Bridge Community Center in Barre, the Pride Center in Burlington and the Ishtar Collective to help develop and implement gender affirming care that adheres to medical standards and is “culturally competent.”

Auditi Guha | September 12, 2024 6:52 PM

BARRE, VT. (WCAX) - People’s Health and Wellness Clinic in Barre is beginning a new service intended to serve Vermont’s LGBTQ+ community.

“This is important because this is an essential piece of the health and wellness puzzle for trans and nonbinary persons,” said Shawna Trader of Barre.

Hailey Morgan | September 19, 2024 2:43 PM

It’s critical that we examine local laws that leave us vulnerable to arrest, discrimination and eviction.

Opinion | March 12, 2024 6:01 AM