Vermonters and the nation have been taught for generations that the state was the first to abolish slavery. In fact, Vermont was the first state to constitutionally permit slavery in any form. For the past 245 years Vermont has permitted the enslavement of people who 1) are under age 21, or 2) agree to be enslaved, or 3) owe money. Finally it is time to adjust our constitution to reflect what we all know is right: Slavery in any form is wrong and cannot be allowed – no exceptions. Proposal 2 is a Vermont constitutional amendment to prohibit slavery and indentured servitude in all forms. It has passed the legislature twice and has been proclaimed by the Governor in order to be on the ballot November 8. Be sure to vote YES on Proposition 2 (and tell your friends, in case they’re voting early).
Join us October 27 to learn more about the constitutional amendment to abolish slavery and how Vermont culture has been shaped by this misconception that we “never had slavery here…”