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ARTWORK: Sian Williams
dignity, healthcare and reform By Elliott Merchant
At first glance, it looks unlikely that the wider United States and Vermont have much to learn from one another. The United States is fuelled by division and discourse, a land of countless contradictions and winner-take-all races to the top. Vermont is one of the most homogeneous states in the nation. For the past 30 years, Vermont has embraced liberal progressivism, democratic socialism and has coveted its image as one of the most left-leaning states in the union. So, what could the United States possibly learn from a place that appears so different to the rest of the country? The answer is simple - Vermont’s past political battles both won and lost, are the future battles of the United States.
