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Balint Votes To Not Deport Violent Felons
Representative Becca Balint voted against H.R. 7909, a bipartisan bill to deport non-citizens convicted of violent crimes like domestic violence and sexual assault. Her decision raises questions about priorities:…
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The Case for Vaccine Exemptions in Vermont -> Part 2
Despite alarmist claims, Vermont’s robust public health record shows no significant outbreaks tied to vaccine exemptions. While diseases like measles are eradicated and pertussis is well-controlled, the real threat…
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Should Vermont Consider a Stand Your Ground Law?
Vermont’s self-defense laws need modernization to meet the challenges of rising crime. A clear, robust “Stand Your Ground” law would empower law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families…
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The Case for Vaccine Exemptions in Vermont -> Part 1
Vermont’s long tradition of vaccine exemptions has sparked heated debate. Are exemptions really a public health threat, or do they reflect a balanced approach to personal rights? We explore…
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Senator Harrison’s Vision vs. VT’s Challenges
Senator Wendy Harrison’s vision of prosperity for Vermont sounds compelling, but a closer look reveals a disconnect between rhetoric and reality. With youth outmigration, high taxes, and housing challenges,…
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Follow-Up: Medicare for All and the Real Cost Calculations
The true cost of Medicare for All isn’t just the $4.3 trillion needed annually—it’s the inevitable tax increases and service cuts as healthcare costs continue to skyrocket. Without tackling…
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The “Ideists” of Montpelier: Diversity Much?
In Vermont, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts focus on visible traits like race and gender, but ignore intellectual and ideological diversity. Leadership excludes dissenting voices, creating an echo…
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$1000 Per Bill Introduced and You Pay The Tab
Several Vermont legislators revealed that each bill introduced costs taxpayers an average of $1,000. With over 1,200 bills introduced in the 2023-2024 session, only 210 were passed into law,…
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Bernie’s Medicare for All – A Fantasy That Defies Reality
Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All promises affordability but defies economic reality. With Medicare facing insolvency by 2028, expanding this broken system would devastate take-home pay, inflate costs, and introduce…
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Why Vermont Should Allow Tax Deductions for Crime Victims
Vermont’s economy suffers when crime persists, leaving victims to bear the costs while the state demands full taxes. Allowing tax deductions for theft losses could relieve victims and incentivize…
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