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How Energy Privilege Built Two Different Vermonts
Northwestern Vermont’s “gas towns” enjoy the cost-saving benefits of natural gas, while rural and southern communities bear higher heating costs without affordable options. Vermont’s renewable energy policies, shaped by…
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Is Affordable Housing in VT Affordable?
Vermont celebrated Marble Village as a “$13 million affordable housing success,” but the building’s own Act 250 filings show just $7.56 million in actual construction cost. The rest was…
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WTF Is a Policy Preference Cascade?
Vermonters aren’t imagining it — rising costs, housing shortages, and ignored concerns all trace back to a structural issue called a policy preference cascade. When activist groups and NGOs…
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The Decline of Constructive Climate Dialogue
“The Decline of Constructive Climate Dialogue” calls out Vermont’s climate “fear porn,” comparing it to medieval responses during the Little Ice Age. It argues that alarmism damages public morale…
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Can Vermont Reform School Funding?
Vermont’s education funding model has become a costly, complex system that’s spiraled into inefficiency. Despite high per-pupil spending, the benefits for students and teachers often seem limited. To address…
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Reducing Violence Through Mindset
The constant debate over gun laws consumes valuable resources without addressing the root causes of violence. Redirecting efforts toward programs that promote communication, emotional resilience, and critical thinking could…
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Vermont’s Climate Gamble: Closing Nukes, Rising Emissions
Vermont, once the nation’s least-polluting state, saw its environmental standing slip after the closure of Vermont Yankee and aggressive climate policies. Now ranked fourth, the state faces rising energy…
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Authenticator Apps vs. SMS Codes vs. email: Which Protects You Best?
Two-factor authentication has become a baseline defense against rising credential theft and automated attacks. While SMS codes offer some protection, authenticator apps provide stronger security, blocking SIM-swaps and interception…
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When State Guidance Becomes Pressure: Vermont Towns Push Back
Vermont towns are increasingly unsure where statutory planning requirements end and agency-driven preferences begin. Pittsford’s recent Selectboard discussion highlights this statewide tension, especially around Enhanced Energy Plans and ideological…
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