Burlington Standard

Rep. Becca Balint, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Vermont's at-large district since 2023, has recently shared her thoughts on various issues through a series of tweets. Balint, who succeeded Peter Welch and previously served in the Vermont Senate from 2017 to 2021, was born in Heidelberg, West Germany in 1968 and resides in Brattleboro.

On February 1, 2025, Rep. Balint expressed enthusiasm for Black History Month by highlighting the importance of Black culture and stories. She stated that "the progress this country has made to protect civil rights and liberties was never possible without Black Americans" and emphasized the need for unity to preserve these freedoms against challenges posed by former President Donald Trump. "Excited to celebrate Black culture and Black stories this Black History Month..."

The following day, February 2, 2025, Balint underscored the significance of maintaining a system of checks and balances within democracy. She warned against allowing Trump's actions to go unchallenged: "The strength of our democracy depends on a system of checks and balances..."

On February 3, 2025, Rep. Balint criticized efforts to replace established media outlets like NPR with those lacking journalistic standards. She argued that such moves are aimed at restricting access to truthful information while supporting platforms favorable to Trump: "This move to replace outlets like NPR with outlets that have no journalistic standards is exactly what it looks like..."