Vermont is one of 31 states that allow men who have fathered children through rape to petition the court for visitation rights or custody of their offspring. Convicted or not, they have the same rights as any other biological father — a fact that can force victims to face their attackers in court custody battles or to raise their children in partnership with them.... Read more

Julian Isaacson’s sculptural masterpieces are as deeply connected to Vermont’s people and land as is his picturesque art gallery. Stone Revival resides in a beautifully refurbished red barn at the edge of a field on Route 100 in Stockbridge. The gallery is filled with stunning bas-relief sculptures. Lifelike farmers, Native Americans, buffaloes, trees and birds appear on slabs of local marble and hardwood, revealing the artist’s preference for themes of nature and community.... Read more