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Tag: Vermont eugenics movement

Two images: On the left, a woman wearing a dark-colored top, and on the right, a book called “Vermont for the Vermonters: The History of Eugenics in the Green Mountain State.”
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont Conversation: How Vermont embraced eugenics in the 20th century 

by David Goodman October 11, 2023, 5:42 pmNovember 6, 2023, 3:24 pm
Posted inGovernment & Politics

House favors commission to study history of eugenics and racism in Vermont

by Sarah Mearhoff March 23, 2022, 7:05 pmMarch 28, 2022, 4:04 pm
Sen. Brian Collamore, R-Rutland
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Senate votes unanimously to apologize for state-supported eugenics

by Ellie French May 12, 2021, 4:59 pmMay 12, 2021, 4:59 pm
A man in glasses speaking into a microphone while holding a paper in a room with attendees, viewed past the blurred foreground.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Eugenics apology approved unanimously by House, 90 years after the fact

by Ellie French March 31, 2021, 4:42 pmMarch 31, 2021, 6:40 pm
A man in glasses speaking into a microphone while holding a paper in a room with attendees, viewed past the blurred foreground.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

In emotional decision, committee unanimously favors apologizing for eugenics movement

by Ellie French March 26, 2021, 4:04 pmOctober 31, 2023, 2:45 pm
Posted inGovernment & Politics

90 years after Vermont eugenics survey, lawmakers propose apology to those affected

by Amanda Gokee February 21, 2021, 11:06 amFebruary 22, 2021, 4:23 pm
Hinesburg march
Posted inPublic Safety

Bill Schubart: Vermont’s mixed history on race

by Bill Schubart June 10, 2020, 12:01 pmNovember 14, 2024, 11:07 am
Bailey/Howe
Posted inEducation

UVM trustees approve Bailey-Howe library name change

by Lola Duffort October 26, 2018, 8:41 pmNovember 4, 2024, 4:31 pm

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