William Graham: A small state with a big opportunity

Editor’s note: This commentary is by William Graham, a poet, novelist and travel writer who lives in Stowe. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in literature and communications from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He is a member of the Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Six years ago, my wife, son and I moved to Vermont from Chicago. Like many new residents, we were attracted to the natural beauty of the state as well as to its progressive political tradition and ci