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Two panels. On right: A person in a wheelchair on edge of huge cliff. On left: A person in a wheelchair with two speech bubbles reading , "do I get a job and lose my benefits?" and "or do I stay where I am?"

Vermonters On The Edge Of The Benefits Cliff

Federal disability insurance is forcing some Vermonters with disabilities to make an impossible choice — between keeping their benefits and working full…

This black and white photo, thought to have been taken in a mill in Winooski, includes a caption suggesting that the man's name is Abair.

The History Of French Canadian Immigration In Vermont

We explore an aspect of the state's history that some say is overlooked — and answer listener questions about Anglicized names and discrimination — in…

A collage of portraits of people who died after contracting COVID-19 in Vermont.

Remembering The Vermonters Lost To COVID

More than 200 Vermonters have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Brave Little State looks back on a year of loss.Note: Our show is made for the…

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The Rise And Fall Of Vermont's One-Room Schoolhouses

How did Vermont end up with so many small, one-room schools? And why don’t we use them anymore? To answer a listener question about the school closures of…

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How To Support Vermonters Of Color: An Illustrated Guide

How can a state that is 94% white do better? Brave Little State presents an illustrated guide, featuring insights from Vermonters of color.Back in August…

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