Madeleine Kunin

It’s been forty years since Vermont elected its first woman Governor, and four decades later, Madeleine Kunin is still the only woman to hold that distinction.

Madeleine Kunin served as Vermont's 77th governor — the first and only woman to hold that position.The former politician is also a writer who has written…

During VPR's March Membership Drive Vermont Edition is featuring special episodes showcasing some of the best recent shows and collecting interviews with…

Back in 1870, Vermont made a bold move. It doubled the length of the gubernatorial term of office from one year to two. Is it time to double it again? And…

Former Gov. Madeleine Kunin has been an author, ambassador, advocate and governor in a career that's spanned decades. Now that long life is the focus of…

For a few hours on Saturday afternoon, Vermont's capital was a sea of pink. An estimated 15,000 people came out for the local Women's March, many wearing…

Hundreds of thousands participated in the Women's March on Washington or in satellite marches across the country Saturday. Throughout the day, VPR will be…

Wanting to be the governor of Vermont is one thing. Campaigning, getting elected, and then assembling a transition team and cabinet is another. There's…

Vermont is one of just two states in the country that still have a two-year term for Governor. But there's an effort at the Statehouse to amend the state…

Former Governor Madeleine Kunin doesn't want to be known as the only female governor in Vermont's history. She announced Monday that the state is joining…