July 2025
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President Trump Signs ‘Ending Crime and Disorder’ Executive Order
Trump’s new executive order doesn’t reopen asylums—but it does pressure cities to clear encampments, enforce anti-vagrancy laws, and institutionalize the mentally ill. Critics call it…
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Things That Don’t Need to Kill You: Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers out there—if you catch it early. A 30-minute colonoscopy every five years can save your life,…
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What “Separation of Church and State” Actually Means—And What It Doesn’t
The phrase “separation of church and state” doesn’t appear in the Constitution—and it doesn’t mean banning religion from public life. It means the government can’t…
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What Do Illegal Immigrants Actually Contribute in Taxes?
How much do illegal immigrants really contribute in taxes—and how much do they cost? Estimates vary, but our analysis breaks down the best available data…
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This Ain’t Your Great-Grandma’s NEA
Founded to unite teachers around core academics, the NEA has evolved into a political powerhouse. Its 2025 handbook pushes agendas on climate justice, reparations, gender…
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Why Did the NEA Pull Their Handbook from Their Website?
The NEA quietly removed its 2025 handbook from its website after backlash over politicized language on the Holocaust and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Critics say the…
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No Farms, Steeples, or Heritage Allowed in Vermont 250 Logo
Vermont Not Allowed in Vermont 250 Logo: Two closed-door listening sessions—not public votes—ultimately decided what Vermont’s 250th logo could and couldn’t show. Banned: barns, steeples,…
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Why Every SNAP ‘Cut’ Sparks the Same Headlines
SNAP cuts? Been there, done that. From Clinton’s 1996 work requirements to Trump’s 2025 proposal, each wave sparked headlines predicting mass starvation. Yet SNAP spending…
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When a 10-Minute Interview Becomes a 10-Second Soundbite: A Case Study in Modern News Reporting
A 10-minute interview turned into a 10-second soundbite—and misrepresented nearly everything. WCAX’s report about FYIVT’s coverage of Vermont’s 250th logo omitted key findings, misattributed quotes,…
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Accountable in Vermont? Mechanics Yes. Courts and Lawmakers No.
Vermont holds mechanics and doctors criminally liable when their professional mistakes harm the public. But judges, prosecutors, and legislators face no such accountability—even when their…
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