August 2025
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An Intro To Crypto
Cryptocurrency is more than just hype—Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and even Dogecoin are reshaping how money moves online. With simple platforms like Coinbase and Uphold,…
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Dark Money in Vermont: It’s Not Coming From AFP
Vermont’s “Affordable Heat Act” was branded as relief but, according to the state’s own Public Utility Commission, it raises heating costs by up to 45%.…
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No, ICE Isn’t the Gestapo
A viral “history lesson” claiming ICE is the Gestapo has pulled in 182,000 likes online—but the comparison collapses once you look at how ICE was…
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The Illusion of Impact: Vermont’s GHG Cuts vs. Global Emissions
As discussions around climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensify, Vermont has positioned itself as a leader in implementing stringent environmental policies aimed at…
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Season 1, Episode 6 — Is This What You Voted For?
In recent weeks, some Rutland aldermen have made loud public displays on Facebook and in print over Medicaid and ICE. Yet none alerted citizens to…
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A History of Homicide in Vermont
Vermont’s homicide history shows two clear turns: a rise to the low-teens around 2000, and a sharper step after 2019, capped by record highs in…
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Smoke pot. Play Xbox. Do nothing.
Vermont’s shift from a culture of hard work and independence to one of complacency is reflected in its policies. With marijuana dispensaries praised, but no…
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Should Rutland Drop the Mayor and Hire a Manager Instead?
Rutland Mayor Michael Doenges has opened the door to considering a city manager, arguing the city’s “size and the way it operates” may require professional…
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“Don’t Get Re-Arrested” Dropped as Condition of Release
For nearly three decades, Vermont’s bail forms included a simple rule: don’t get rearrested while awaiting trial. Known as Condition 3, it quietly disappeared in…
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Markets Brace for Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole Remarks
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at Jackson Hole Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, a moment that could steer markets into the fall. Investors…
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