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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 created, who oversees it,…
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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 reducing its carbon footprint.…
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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 the $3.9 million bond…
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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 2022–2024. Drugs play a…
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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 excitement for high-paying jobs,…
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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 administration. With Rutland’s population…
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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 April 2025 when the…
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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 are watching closely for…
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Could Lithium Orotate Be a Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Prevention?
New research highlights lithium orotate as a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment. Harvard scientists found it not only prevented plaques and tangles in mice but even reversed existing brain…
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Vermont’s Economic Dilemma
Vermont’s state spending has grown far faster than its economy over the past 20 years, creating a heavy reliance on federal aid and increasing taxes. To build a sustainable…
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