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VTDigger’s Golden Parachute Raises Questions About Nonprofit Stewardship
VTDigger’s parent nonprofit is paying founder Anne Galloway nearly $400,000 over 44 months even as the newsroom runs steep deficits. The payout, disclosed in IRS filings, nearly matches the…
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VT Act 180: Expansion of Restorative Justice
Vermont’s Act 180, passed in 2024, expands restorative justice statewide, aiming to reduce court congestion. However, shifting the burden to local police without added funding is straining community resources.…
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One Year of FYIVT: Vermont at a Crossroads
One year of FYIVT has revealed the core challenges facing Vermont—rising costs, property taxes, climate mandates, and crime. As we look ahead, we’re expanding with podcasts and a Vermont…
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What in the Hell Did They Think Was Going to Happen?
Rep. Becca Balint canceled a planned Michigan town hall, citing safety in today’s overheated political climate. The move follows the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which drew both mourning and…
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Did a Rutland School Employee Call Half the City ‘Racist Pedophiles’?
According to the Rutland Herald, Rutland High School attendance officer Howard Wasserman wrote a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, ending with “the racist Pedophile Party is running the…
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From $520 to $6,950: Vermont’s 1,200% Tax Spike—and What It Costs Residents
Vermont’s per capita tax burden has surged by 1,200% since 1980, reaching $6,948 in 2023. Rising costs and outmigration of retirees threaten the state’s fiscal stability, prompting calls for…
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Using TikTok: What It Collects and Why It Matters
TikTok isn’t just a video app—it’s a massive data collector. From device details to viewing habits and even biometrics, the platform gathers far more than many realize. U.S. and…
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Violent Censorship and What Real Fascism Looks Like
Charlie Kirk’s assassination was not the act of a dictator’s decree but of a bullet meant to silence free speech. This is violent censorship in its rawest form —…
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Solving Vermont’s Deposit-and-Ghost Contractor Scams
After a Vermont judge tossed the 2015 “home-improvement fraud” statute for coercing work, homeowners weren’t left naked. Prosecutors can still charge plain fraud (false pretenses) and embezzlement of diverted…
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Do Voter ID Laws Suppress or Protect?
The Brennan Center’s 2006 survey claimed 21 million Americans lacked ID, but the reality is far less dramatic. Later GAO studies and recent elections show only modest turnout effects…
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