George Longenecker: African American studies banned in Florida
Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Comm...

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent 's views. To submit a commentary, follow the instructions here . This commentary is by George Longenecker, a resident of Middlesex who was a professor and chair of the Department of English, Humanities and Social Sciences at Vermont Technical College. He also worked for the College Board's Advanced Placement program.