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Celebrating 100 Days of President Trump’s Return to the Oval Office
This Wednesday, 30 April 2025 marks 100 Days of Opportunities as President Trump is back in the White House with his VP, JD Vance and his Administration working to…
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VT’s Cellphone-Free Schools Bill Remains Stalled
A Vermont bill aimed at limiting cellphone use in schools remains stalled, despite strong federal guidance and public health warnings linking excessive screen time to mental health risks. With…
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If Cavemen Had Zoning, We’d Still Be in Hides
If cavemen had zoning boards, we’d still be in hides. Today’s regulatory swamp punishes the productive and rewards the passive, turning progress into paperwork. What once was freedom to…
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Burlington Gun Ban Advances — But What About Article 16?
The Vermont Senate passed S.131, advancing Burlington’s bid to ban firearms in bars — despite Article 16 of the Vermont Constitution guaranteeing the right to bear arms for self-defense.…
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Pre-Crime and Purses: Burlington’s Charter Amendment Sets a Curious Precedent
Burlington’s S.131 doesn’t ban bad behavior—it bans lawful firearm possession on the theory that someone might misbehave. If we’re legislating based on potential future crimes, why stop at guns?…
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PCB Panic? A Closer Look at VT’s Extreme School Air Standards
Vermont’s school PCB standards are up to six times stricter than EPA guidelines — but is the science behind the panic solid, or is it policy overreach? This report…
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Aid on Autopilot: Vermont Grows Programs Without Data or Limits
Vermont’s food assistance program is spending big on outreach to college students — even those with prepaid meal plans. With no public data on who’s moving here to receive…
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They Didn’t Message You: How Scammers Are Weaponizing Facebook Email Redirects
A new phishing scam exploits Facebook’s own redirect tools to trick users into clicking links disguised as Messenger alerts. Using real names and familiar profile photos, attackers bait targets…
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Season 1, Episode 1: The Buck Stops… Where?
The mayor promised honesty, safety, and integrity. Yet no background check policy has surfaced, and the very officials most likely to have it — HR, the treasurer, the attorney…
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Look Both Ways — Paint Doesn’t Stop Traffic
Pedestrian deaths are rising fast — and it’s not due to a lack of paint. Modern walkability policies may be encouraging blind trust in crosswalks instead of common sense.…
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