Political Quotes

“the COVID-19 pandemic has hit all news organizations and hit them hard at a time when they have rarely been so essential to the American people and our communities. News organizations have had to severely trim their staffs, while coping, as we all have had to do, with the pandemic's health threats and uncertainties. It is a great credit to our Fourth Estate that so many news organizations nonetheless have managed to produce such heroic work in meeting this vital challenge. Most news outlets have had to transition to an online distribution model in distributing their reporting during this pandemic. These valiant efforts have included those by online-only news organizations such as ``Vermont Digger,'' in Vermont. The New York Times recently recognized the vital work of such Vermont news outlets as ``Vermont Digger'' and ``Seven Days'' in the face of these unprecedented challenges. Vermont stands almost alone in the Nation in our State's successful efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Much of that can be attributed to the bold steps taken by State and local communities and leaders at all levels, including Governor Phil Scott, to follow the science in promoting mask wearing and social distancing. Sensible and responsible leadership, and strong and steady reporting by Vermont's news organizations, have produced ``a high degree of social trust,'' as the Washington Post has reported.…”