People take photos as Brattleboro resident Spencer Knickerbocker goes off the inrun in the Masters class during the Pepsi Challenge at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Saturday Saturday and Sunday for tailgaters to begin their festivities Sunday followed by trial rounds then Round 1 and Round 2 A target jump after the rounds involves a contest to see who can land closest to the logo on the hill.  BRATTLEBORO — Harris Hill Ski Jump is coming in hot spokesperson for the 103rd annual competition a signature event on the region's winter calendar.  Kristina Meima will sing the national anthem on both days and Sunday is the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament Gullotti said the days usually wrap up between 3 and 4 p.m She estimated 30 to 40 jumpers will be in this year's contests.  "We have about five women confirmed right now."  athletes compete in an open class to win a trophy we're not going to retire after three years," Gullotti said "The winners will just have their names engraved on the cup."  A new trophy for female competitors will "celebrate women ski jumpers and their dedication to the sport," Gullotti said.  "They'll have their own open class trophy," she said "It will be designed and completed by 2026 but they will be competing to have their names on it."  Women's ski jumping "finally made the Olympics in 2014," Gullotti said.  "We've had women on and off here for years," she said "We're here to support the growth of it as best we can as a small event."  athletes will opt for a different event if there's a scheduling conflict and they can pick up more points for the U.S Harris Hill has hosted a consistent number of jumpers over the years though as the ski jump weekend for Harris Hill," she said "So we try to maintain that tradition."  Harris Hill's biggest year for women ski jumping was in 2019 when 10 female jumpers participated.  we've had at least one," Gullotti said.  organizers have to turn vendors away every year Oak Grove School Parent Teacher Organization Anon Thai Cuisine and Fries of Providence.  Tents will have representatives from M&T Bank Harris Hill merchandise also will be sold from a tent.  "This is a huge community event," Gullotti said "Everyone who works the event is a volunteer so it's just such a nice vibe Attendees are encouraged to dress in layers.  "It's New England so we never know what it's going to be," Gullotti said of the weather Warm drinks and hot food will be available A bonfire with a view of the jump is "always popular," Gullotti said.  "We'll have ways to keep you warm for sure," she said including limited edition Harris Hill blankets.  Local businesses are selling tickets at a discount for cash only through Feb They include the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce Vermont Country Deli Market and Zephyr Designs This will mark North Chair Brewing's first time at the hill.   "Excited to be serving at Harris Hill this year especially with all the snow we've had," said Keane Aures "Looking forward to being a part of all the action at this great event."  Get the latest headlines every morning in TheBeat Breaking news delivered directly to your inbox Everything you need to know about the arts and culture scene in Southern Vermont Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device BRATTLEBORO, VT (MyKeeneNow) The historic Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro is set to host its annual ski jumping competition this weekend 16.adButlerLazyLoad("195921968004747169",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); Organizers Melissa Gullotti and Jason Evans joined Good Morning with Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio last week to discuss the event’s highlights and preparations the Harris Hill competition has been a staple in the ski jumping community since its founding by Fred Harris in 1922 The event attracts top jumpers from around the country and beyond drawing a lively crowd with its unique atmosphere and close-up spectator views of athletes launching off the towering jump This year’s competition features two marquee events: the Pepsi Challenge on Saturday and the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament on Sunday where the winner becomes eligible for the coveted Winged Trophy Cup One of the weekend’s most anticipated moments is the “target jump” competition at the end of each day where athletes attempt to land closest to a painted target for a cash prize.adButlerLazyLoad("1581768811699273015",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); Organizers remain optimistic about the weather with snowfall in the forecast and ongoing efforts to prepare the hill using snowmaking equipment Evans noted that some of the snow guns and other equipment are aging and in need of replacement a challenge the event hopes to address in the future Harris Hill isn’t the only major ski jumping event happening in the region featuring similar contests and prize opportunities this weekend’s Harris Hill Ski Jump promises to deliver another unforgettable chapter in Vermont’s winter sports legacy.adButlerLazyLoad("1644989380289027608",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); 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First come first served for parking.  The lights were installed at Harris Hill four years ago but holding a jump under the lights on a Friday night was not possible the first two years because of weather concerns the free exhibition event was held and was deemed a success Officials said it helps build the relationship with the community and sparks interest from people out of state as the Ski Jump is located on Cedar Street which is a throughway often used by tourists traveling to one of the ski resorts in the area on Friday evening While Friday is supposed to be a starry night organizers may also need volunteers to help pack snow over the weekend as another storm is expected to sweep through Saturday afternoon and into Sunday approximately 30 of the world’s up and coming male and female ski jumpers from the United States and Europe are scheduled to compete at Harris Hill in the Pepsi Challenge the only Olympic sized ski jump in New England Jumpers launch from the take off and soar more than 300 feet at speeds of nearly 60 mph New this year is a women’s open class competition as part of the Fred H The jumpers will be competing for a new Women’s Trophy that will be designed and completed in time for the 2026 competition This year’s winner will be the first to receive the trophy and will be recognized at the awards ceremony following the Sunday tournament Their name will be engraved on the new trophy once it’s complete The event has a festive atmosphere for the whole family with opening ceremonies The weekend will also serve as a stop on the US Cup competition of the United States American Ski Jumping (USASJ) series on both days with opening ceremonies at 11:15 Saturday and 11:45 Sunday Tickets can be purchased at HarrisHillSkiJump.com and at the gate at $25 for adults and $15 for youth 6 to 12 Reduced price tickets are available through Friday at Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce Martin said of utmost importance is the safety of the jumpers If organizers need to delay or postpone jumping due to too much snow a jump had just begun and a snow squall rolled in in," he said "Neil Diamond saved the day," chimed in Pat Howell "Jumping came to a standstill," said Martin "We spent the time singing 'Sweet Caroline' and dancing "The squall blew away and we were able to resume jumping." 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Sign In Bob Audette can be contacted at raudette@reformer.com Miles Warnke climbs to the top of the inrun during the night jump at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Friday BRATTLEBORO — This weekend's Harris Hill Ski Jump competition schedule has changed due to pending winter weather that will be arriving late afternoon today Today’s event will be a full day of competition hosting both the Pepsi Challenge/US Cup competition and the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament Noon: Pepsi Challenge | US Cup Competition – 2 rounds of jumping Fred Harris Memorial Tournament - 2 rounds of jumping A Target Jump to follow will depend on time and weather “Harris Hill Ski Jump’s dedication to the overall safety of the event and its athletes is paramount,” said Todd Einig we feel today’s schedule of events encompassing both days of competition into one will make for a fun day for both athletes and fans.” For those who purchased online tickets for Sunday; those tickets will be valid for today. Refunds are only valid for those who purchased online for Sunday; details are on HarrisHillSkiJump.com soars through the air in the Men U20 Cup at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Saturday BRATTLEBORO — The 103rd year of the Harris Hill Ski Jumping competition is set to begin this weekend with the Pepsi Challenge and US Cup Competition on Saturday and the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament on Sunday Thirty to forty jumpers will be competing this year including male and female athletes from the United States Quality local journalism needs your support Access this story and all of our stories with 24/7 unlimited access Subscribe now for 99¢ Subscriber Sign In | Return Home Jason Evans connects the rope to the winch to help maneuver the PistonBully Snow Groomer up and down the hill on Tuesday to prepare for the annual ski jump competition this weekend Brave souls have been hurling their flesh and bones into the ether at Harris Hill in Brattleboro for more than 100 years and this weekend ski jumpers from around the world will again soar through the sky BRATTLEBORO — Brave souls have been hurling their flesh and bones into the ether at Harris Hill in Brattleboro for more than 100 years and this weekend Thousands of spectators have turned out over the years to cheer on the jumpers shaking their cowbells and hooting and hollering while sipping a hot cocoa Jason Evans grooms the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro with a PistonBully Snow Groomer on Tuesday Workers from Brunelle & Son Construction sets in place framing for the deck and the inrun at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Mo… Workers from Brunelle & Son Construction with help from Eric Slade Home Improvements remove the decking on Monday and others watch another ski jumper as they go down the inrun at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro during the Pepsi Challenge and the US Cup competition on Saturday soars through the air in the Men's U20 Cup at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Saturday Ski jumpers from around the world participated in the 102nd annual Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Saturday with the Pepsi Challenge and the US Cup competition and among the competitors will be a familiar face At 32 years old and having competed in the competition since 2009 when he was half his current age the Brattleboro native will once again be getting his skis out and taking place in the event that the town has celebrated for over a century Contact Alejandro Toledo Cornman at acornman@reformer.com Tailgating is part of the fun at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Saturday Fries of Providence had a long line of customers throughout the competitions at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Saturday the 103rd Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro held both ski jumping competitions the Pepsi Challenge | US Cup Competition and the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament BRATTLEBORO — Assembling each year at the Harris Hill Ski Jump is a crowd of friends family and ski jumping fans cheering on athletes and rattling cowbells.  With competitions consolidated into one day this year due to safety concerns with the stormy weather an estimated 2,500 to 2,800 spectators came out Saturday to take in all the ski jumping they could The ski jump sculpture was placed back at its spot on Main Street in Brattleboro last month Jumpers take their final practice jump at Harris Hill Ski Jump in February 2019 The 103rd edition of the competition will take place this weekend The weekend of the Harris Hill Ski Jump is a nice winter bonus for the economy of Brattleboro BRATTLEBORO — The weekend of the Harris Hill Ski Jump is a nice winter bonus for the economy of Brattleboro "There's a really nice influx of people into the downtown," said Greg Worden one of downtown Brattleboro's bigger stores which sells everything from a pair of earrings to large paintings by Vermont artists Contact Susan Smallheer at ssmallheer@reformer.com walks to the top of the inrun of the Harris Hill Ski Jump for the Pepsi Challenge | US Cup Competition on Saturday takes a shot from an ice luge while waiting to start the ski jumping in Brattleboro on Saturday Todd Einig looks out one of the windows from the judge's tower as a ski jumper goes down in a practice round at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Saturday gets a ski ready for a jumper before competition rounds at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Saturday Ski jumpers high-five each other during the open ceremony at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Saturday walks up the stairs to the top of the inrun of the Harris Hill Ski Jump for the Pepsi Challenge | US Cup Competition on Saturday sits on top of the starting bar of the Harris Hill Ski Jump for the Pepsi Challenge | US Cup Competition on Saturday puts on his bib on top of the inrun of the Harris Hill Ski Jump for the Pepsi Challenge | US Cup Competition on Saturday soars through the air at the Harris Hill Ski Jump for the Pepsi Challenge | US Cup Competition on Saturday goes off the inrun at the Harris Hill Ski Jump for the Pepsi Challenge | US Cup Competition on Saturday takes a photo of a ski jumper at the Harris Hill Ski Jump during the Pepsi Challenge | US Cup Competition on Saturday a line judge at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro watches a jumper competing in the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament on Saturday soars through the air in the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament on Saturday People slide in the snow at the Harris Hill Ski Jump on Saturday lands on the hill in the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament on Saturday BRATTLEBORO — The 103rd annual Harris Hill Ski Jumping competition took place on Friday and … BRATTLEBORO — The 103rd annual Harris Hill Ski Jumping competition featured two packed days … BRATTLEBORO — The 103rd annual Harris Hill Ski Jumping competition took place on Friday and Saturday with Sunday’s scheduled competition combined with Saturday's due to inclement weather with a target jump competition featuring athletes from the lineup of competitors that participated in Saturday’s jumps Saturday kicked off with the Pepsi challenge and US Cup Competition followed by the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament along with an additional target jump See below for a full list of results from the weekend Winner: Ole Gravermoen with a jump of 95 meters Saturday’s Pepsi Challenge and US Cup results Saturday’s Fred Harris Memorial Tournament results Winners: Miles Warnke and Fredrik Jevne with jumps of 93 meters We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Concord Police are seeking the public’s help to locate a 70-year-old man who suffers from dementia and was last seen walking near South Main Street in Concord Monday evening Authorities issued a silver alert Monday evening to locate Steven Ironside who was walking away from the Harris Hill nursing home at 20 Maitland Street on October 21 He was carrying a black backpack and a Market Basket bag  Ironside suffers from dementia and has additional health issues Anyone who sees Ironside or has information about his whereabouts should notify the Concord Police Department at (603) 225-8600 you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users co-owner of Iron & Oak Metalworks in Brattleboro tack welds the housing unit of the new starting bar system for the Harris Hill Ski Jump BRATTLEBORO — The Harris Hill Ski Jump has gone through a year of changes to improve the jump for decades to come a crew from Brunelle & Son Construction rebuilt the jump ripping it down to the metal beams and rebuilding it back up to be ready for this weekend's 103rd annual competition designed and built a new starting bar system for the Harris Hill Ski Jump Professor who was impugned for allegations against Clarence Thomas says the sexist In a New York Times opinion piece published Monday the Brandeis University professor who was famously brought before Thomas’s confirmation hearings only to have her sexual harassment allegations against him picked apart by sitting senators wrote that she sympathizes with the US vice-president “Maintaining integrity in politics can be a hard needle to thread,” Hill acknowledged and advised Harris to “defend herself against the assaults and also vigorously prosecute the case against Mr Trump” But she said it is “not easy to remain calm and collected in the glare of intense public scrutiny especially when the opposition is set on denying your integrity “No presidential nominees in modern history have faced such a direct challenge to the authenticity of their identity and by extension their qualifications to be the president,” she added Free newsletterA deep dive into the policies, controversies and oddities surrounding the Trump administration Thomas’s former legal adviser went on to advise Harris to “never let the people who despise you define you” and wrote that Harris should not allow herself to be influenced by other people’s perceptions of her “Her refusal to be thrown on the defensive by personal attacks – Ms Harris is showing people how to protect and nurture their own self-worth,” she wrote fear mongering and personal grievances are brandished and accepted as proof of power But her central call was for Harris to restore respect for the US legal system in a way that makes clear “we have moved beyond the historical understandings that freedom rights and liberty are limited to the powerful and rich” Irrespective of the result of next week’s election the vice-president “has already introduced an American political future that promises a recognition of human dignity as its bedrock” This article was amended on 29 October 2024 to describe Anita Hill as Clarence Thomas’s former “legal adviser” Jumper Chris Lamb (pictured here) wrote and narrates part of the January episode of the Brattleboro Words Trail Podcast "Harris Hill Ski Jump BRATTLEBORO — The Harris Hill Ski Jump stands like a beacon on the local landscape 15-16 this year) thousands gather at Harris Hill to watch athletes from around the world compete for the Winged Trophy The January 2025 episode of the Brattleboro Words Trail Podcast brings the thrills of this extraordinary event to life in as jumpers fly cowbells ring and three very different people share their impressions on "the hill." BRATTLEBORO — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group officially moved its Brattleboro office from Main Street to a vibrant — Efforts to do away with a visa work program worry the ski industry Tariffs are expected to hit the ski industry in different ways.  BRATTLEBORO — Brattleboro Subaru drew a few names during a raffle on Monday that benefitted the Bellows Falls Union High School's "… Stratton Escape Room’s newest theme is called Rube’s Conundrum the cartoonist whose works depicted overly com… single-family homes being developed in Erie County one of the region’s home builders - Marrano Homes - is moving forward with the first phase of a Clarence subdivision that will see 31 new houses built One of the busiest intersections in Clarence - the corner of Harris Hill and Greiner Roads - could be welcoming a new neighbor Marrano Homes will start work on the first phase of the upscale Woodland Hills subdivision a project that will see 31 single-family home lots developed in its first phase and Woodland Hills represents at least $25 million in new home sales Marrano Vice President Dave DePaolo explains why Marrano considers Clarence one of its development sweet spots we've been looking forward to having a good-sized subdivision in the town of Clarence for several years now and Woodland Hills will give us the opportunity to set up shop for several years and a great location close to Transit Road and a great school system,” DePaolo said The houses will average 3,000-square-feet and prices will range from the $700,000 to more than $900,000 depending final design and finishes according to DePaolo Woodland Hills will help fill the void where the number of new single-family homes coming online in Erie County remains in short supply Clarence is a big mover in the local housing market 28 single family homes in Clarence sold for more than $1 million - that’s 34 percent of the 83 homes in Erie County that went for more than $1 million This year five of the 8 houses that sold for more than $1 million were in Clarence “There's a lot to be said for being in that neighborhood near Sheridan and having the advantage of being in the Clarence schools,” DePaolo said Construction on the first homes will begin this spring including a Woodland Hills model The first new residents will likely be in their new homes by later this year or early 2026 Crews start to blow snow at the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro on Tuesday (WENY) -- Harris Hill Amusement Park has become a generational treasure in Chemung County opening its’ doors to friends and families around the community.    From go-karts to batting cages and even arcade games Harris Hill Amusement Park has something for everyone The amusement park has been open since 1947 and has established attractions for thrill-seekers of all ages Harris Hill started with pony rides and now has evolved into family fun for everyone says the owner of Harris Hill Amusement Park enjoy the attractions that we have.”    One of the numerous attractions offered at the park is the go-karts where visitors can put the pedal to the medal in a friendly race Riders are offered single or double-seater pacer kart you can always try for a hole-in-one at the miniature golf course.    An 18-hole miniature golf course will put you up to the challenge along with a driving range with targets of one hundred and twenty-five yards Both adult and children's clubs are available for your use.    Mondays at Harris Hill Amusement Park are “all-you-can-play miniature golf from 12 PM to 6 PM for 11 dollars The fun doesn’t just end there – you can take a swing at the batting cages where they range from slow-pitch softball to fast-pitch baseball You can bring your own bat from home if you would like and hit a home run!    Harris Hill Amusement Park does have six kiddie rides Tickets will need to be purchased to go on the rides you can cool down by testing your skills in the arcade From classic pinball to Skee-Ball machines Harris Hill Amusement Park offers various challenges.    All that fun from rides and games will make you hungry and thirsty You can stop by their concession stand and treat yourself to an assortment of food and drink.    Many memories are created here year after year as families and friends continue to visit the park Goodwin recalls “just seeing the people every year come back and then seeing their kids have kids Harris Hill Amusement Park 2024 Summer Hours are June 22 through September 2. Sunday through Thursday Noon to 8 PM. Friday and Saturday the park is open from Noon to 9 PM.  For more information about Harris Hill Amusement Park, you can visit their website: https://harrishillamusements.com/  This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page CapeCod.com FALMOUTH – Firefighters were called to a garage fire on Harris Hill Road in Falmouth just before 2 PM Monday According to reports some debris caught fire and was doused Fire crews checked to make sure the fire hadn’t spread into the walls of the attached garage From Falmouth Fire-Rescue: Just before 2 pm this afternoon (Tuesday a neighbor on Harris Hill Road noticed smoke and flames in the garage in a home across the street Engine 25 arrived to find a small fire in a refuse container in the garage The fire was partially extinguished by an occupant of the home with a garden hose and an interior wall between the garage and the house was opened to check for any fire extension The house was turned back over to the owner by 3 pm Cape Wide News was created in 1998 by Provincetown native Tim Caldwell to provide public-safety crashes and fires--but also positive events such as department promotions and retirements charity functions and any other activities involving police and fire departments and associated agencies Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Return to top of page Copyright © 2025 Cape Cod Broadcasting Media This site is not avalible from your location A very popular BBQ restaurant is set to expand this summer in Western New York Chiavetta's BBQ is set to open up a new brick-and-mortar store in Lancaster this summer They are moving into the old Al-E-Oops locations on the corner of Harris Hill and Genesee Street Chiavetta's BBQ is well known around Western New York for its pop up chicken and rib locations and now will have another permanent location in the 716 and one in Bryant located at 10654 Brant Angola Road Workers have already put up a "Coming Soon" sign on the new location so no official open date has been announced If you can't wait until summer for some BBQ, there are plenty of pop-up BBQ events coming up over the next several weeks across Western New York. You can find a pop-up event near you by clicking HERE This is the second major restaurant to announce that they are opening up in Lancaster Papi Grande's announced they will be opening up a new location in the Village of Lancaster on Cinco De Mayo That new location will be at 20 West Main Street in the Village of Lancaster and will have a huge outdoor patio along with a full-service restaurant Gallery Credit: Dave Fields Western New York BBQ lovers rejoice, a new place to eat is opening soon.\nRead More A very popular BBQ restaurant is set to expand this summer in Western New York Chiavetta's BBQ is well known around Western New York for its pop up chicken and rib locations and now will have another permanent location in the 716 The bar/restaurant has a long history at the site, operating under the same family for 40 years. https://t.co/lvYtnnEPtp If you can't wait until summer for some BBQ, there are plenty of pop-up BBQ events coming up over the next several weeks across Western New York. You can find a pop-up event near you by clicking HERE That new location will be at 20 West Main Street in the Village of Lancaster and will have a huge outdoor patio along with a full-service restaurant Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker As Vice President Harris weighs her choice for running mate House Democrats are increasingly advocating for a former colleague: Minnesota Gov Walz served in the House for 12 years and rose to become the top Democrat on the powerful Veterans Affairs Committee before heading home in 2019 to lead the North Star State.  The amiable Walz was not only popular on Capitol Hill but he also had the distinction of being the highest-ranking enlisted soldier in the history of Congress — a status that endeared him to Pentagon supporters in both parties That unique resume — combined with his Midwestern roots liberal policy record and fierce defense of the Biden administration on the campaign trail this year — have made him a top prospect among a growing list of Democrats on Capitol Hill who say he’d be a strong asset to the Democratic ticket as Harris vies to keep former President Trump from a second term in the White House “My sentimental favorite is Tim Walz,” said Rep the top Democrat on the powerful Rules Committee The people I know in Minnesota tell me he’s a great governor and he calls ‘em as he sees ‘em head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus also singled out Walz as a particularly appealing vice presidential pick She pointed to Walz’s track record backing labor unions and working families as a key reason for her support.  “I want somebody who’s really strongly pro-labor and understands labor because this is a big part of the working-class agenda and making sure that we win working-class votes,” Jayapal said.  “I want somebody who is totally committed to the agenda that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris fought for … And then I think it should be somebody who’s really good in some of our Midwestern states And so that kind of brings me to — I really like Gov “I like the things that he’s been able to do I like that he’s from a rural town; I like that he’s got a military background.  “So he would be a great choice.” Even former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) appears to be leaning in Walz’s favor A source familiar with the California Democrat’s thinking told The Hill she “is always especially fond of former House colleagues” when asked about Harris’s running mate Harris’s veepstakes are heading into the final stretch with the vice president expected to announce her running mate in the coming days The ticket will travel to seven key battleground states next week kicking off the swing Tuesday with a stop in Philadelphia Walz’s name has been floated as being on Harris’s shortlist Mark Kelly and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and many have said they’d be thrilled with any of those options — “There’s really no bad pick they’re all really good,” McGovern said — but House members have taken a particular affinity for the one they know best “The other person [Democrats are interested in] is our former colleague Tim Walz “He was my chair when I was on the Veterans Affairs Committee very well thought of in the House and the Senate and then among the governors.” who currently chairs the Democratic Governors Association bucking fellow Democrats on some high-profile issues and lending voice to heartland voters he said were neglected by even his own party.  “I can’t do that,” he said at the time “because it’s failing my constituents in a lot of ways.”  But Walz was also a cordial team player who championed a number of traditionally liberal programs — including a minimum wage hike and stem cell research — and stuck his neck out to endorse other controversial Democratic endeavors including then-President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran.  Walz’s folksy manner, combined with his long military record, won him favor with lawmakers in both parties That patronage helped to propel Walz to the top Democratic seat on the Veterans Affairs panel in 2017 and it’s also given him a degree of gravitas as he bounds around the cable news circuit this summer to bash Trump and his running mate for their “weird” policy agenda and their claims that only Republicans support Second Amendment rights “That’s what JD Vance’s schtick is: talking about guns I guarantee you he can’t shoot pheasants like I can,” Walz told Anderson Cooper this week on CNN He quickly added that he supports certain limits on firearms to combat America’s gun violence epidemic Some Democrats say his military service could be key for the party “He has really good ties with the veterans community and is respected “He was somebody respected by the VFW and the American Legion House Democrats have also lauded the other vice presidential contenders They cite Shapiro’s strong approval rating in Pennsylvania a key swing state; Buttigieg’s appeal in the Midwest and his tactful messaging on television; and Kelly’s background as an astronaut marriage to former congresswoman and gun control activist Gabby Giffords “There’s a lot of good choices out there,” Rep “I think there’s an argument for all of them,” Rep Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) echoed of those being considered for the No “They all represent the change back to normal and the forward-looking vision that Harris has laid out around our democracy Tim happens to be one of my favorites.” some Democrats said the ultimate deciding factor should be a simple and pragmatic one: Does the selection help the party win the White House in November math — electoral math,” Connolly said but if somebody can’t bring any electoral strength to the ticket that’s a risk we cannot afford.” I first interviewed Anita Hill over 10 years ago for my book What Will It Take to Make a Woman President?: Conversations About Women, Leadership and Power where we discussed the various factors involved in why the U.S had not yet elected a woman president and what could be done to move us closer to this milestone as well as pave the way for more women leaders is poised to possibly elect Kamala Harris as not only its first woman president but its first Black and South Asian woman president I wanted to talk to Hill again to get her insights on this potentially history-making moment Hill herself is an important figure in our country’s history: Her courageous testimony during the 1991 Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court led to a national reckoning on sexual harassment, as well as spurred and paved the way for the wave of women running for office in the “Year of the Woman” that followed A professor of social policy and law at Brandeis University Hill continues to work toward ending gender-based violence and discrimination as well as to move the needle on gender and racial equality As her testimony made her the target of both racist and sexist personal attacks—which we are now seeing Kamala Harris subjected to in her candidacy—I asked Hill to share her perspective on the biases and challenges Harris faces in her run for president and what we could do to counter them She also shared her thoughts on what it would mean for the U.S to elect its first woman and woman of color president where we are in terms of the status of women today Read on for an excerpt from our interview, or listen to my full conversation with Anita Hill on my podcast ShiftMakers and particularly when you’re a woman of color there are sexist and racist biases that often you wind up being subjected to You would understand that because you yourself had to confront some of that.  What advice would you have for Kamala Harris or any other diverse leaders that have to encounter sexist and racist attacks and what can we do to combat this overall?  Anita Hill: That’s the one thing I’m working on in a couple of ways I’m actually teaching a class on racial constructions over history politically in terms of legal decisions And I’m really digging in this political campaign during this period of campaigning to really pull those things out and expose them for what they are The things that have held people back who were very well committed but who couldn’t get beyond those things I’m also looking at it in terms of how AI is presenting her I worked with a student last year on a project on AI that puts out basically racist and/or sexist materials in its portrayal of women candidates but also in terms of technology that keeps building keeps spinning out those same kinds of tales and tropes So that’s a problem I’m working on I think the first thing really is to call it out and expose that I think that there has been a hesitancy to say that these things are racist or sexist they’re always crying or whining about racism or sexism and this is not what it’s about.” But I think when you hear it over and over “She’s a DEI candidate,” or “She slept her way to this position,” it is just hard to ignore what you’re talking about It’s pure sexism and racism right there in front of you That’s got to be something that we don’t just ignore and say even though she’s going to face these things; she knows how to handle them.” What we should be aiming for is to make sure that that happens less and less and less Because I think—and this is where I talk about young people—we want them to want to be part of these processes they are just turned off by this kind of rhetoric and just don’t want to be a part of a system that allows that without challenging it and when you ask people who just don’t see the real problem or see it as a huge problem “Would these kinds of stories or fictions be created about a white male but to attack their identity is something that I think we need to move beyond as a country—whatever the setting is but certainly in terms of our political leadership ‘She’s a DEI candidate,’ or ‘She slept her way to this position.’ … It’s pure sexism and racism right there in front of you Schnall: Yeah, it’s kind of stunning how overt it is right now. As you were just talking about some of these comments that Trump has made, whether it’s how she “turned Black” or the “DEI hire” or even the comments about her laugh or how she looked I love that she’s leaning into the laugh Part of what’s contagious about her energy is her joy—it’s a positive Hill: And why aren’t we asking a question about Donald Trump And how do you relate to somebody who you don’t hear laughing This to me is a plus: It shows that who we’re dealing with as a real human being with real human sentiments that we all have We want to be looking at the humanity of our candidates for leadership because humanity then tells us something about their character Schnall: What would it actually mean for the girls and boys in our country to see us elect not only our first woman president but our first Black and South Asian woman president here’s a clue that it is important and that it’s being realized: When we talk to young people about this potential presidency It’s not just people who identify as male or people who identify as female or neither—there seems to be an energy that transcends a lot of these identities And I think it’s important because people come with all kinds of identities and the younger people are understanding that now more so perhaps than their parents or grandparents Now it’s important that our young people who are going to be the people who are voting for elections for hopefully for the next 50 years come into voting age with an understanding that they can be represented in and among leadership That you don’t have to fit a stereotype a gender or racial or any kind of particular stereotype of leadership—that leadership can come in all different forms if we open our eyes to the reality of the people who are out there trying to become those leaders Schnall: We stand poised to perhaps elect our first female president and break through this huge barrier—yet at the same time there are places across the country where women literally don’t have control over their own bodies How do you feel about where we are in this moment in terms of the status of women Hill: It’s really kind of frightening when you think that there are people who are leaders who are willing being able to monitor women’s reproduction And I think that is well beyond anything that I thought we could ever even contemplate as a country to have those kinds of privacy issues and medical issues monitored by the state And I hope that never becomes the law of the land So we are in a scary place where those kinds of ideas are spoken out loud and that is something that we really need to be taking into account in terms of how we move forward I can hardly even speak when I think about the possibility of that It’s important that our young people Schnall: What would your advice be to young leaders today Hill: One of the pieces of advice that I give to young leaders is: There is no one size especially on the issues that they care about I always use the example of: Don’t think that you have to speak like Martin Luther King and what your vision for making it happen is And then use the particular skills and talents that you have to pursue it It’s not going to be the same for everyone who’s even pursuing the same issue but you can always bring something unique to your experiences Visit What Will It Take’s 2024 Election page for more conversations with today’s thought leaders information on the biases and barriers women candidates face and how to counter them and links to voting resources and organizations working to advance women’s political leadership in this election and beyond Ms. is wholly owned and published by the Feminist Majority Foundation