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Fact Over Fear: VT’s Climate Debate Needs Balance
“Fearmongers Need Not Apply” calls out Vermont’s climate “fear porn,” comparing it to medieval responses during the Little Ice Age. It argues that alarmism damages public morale and stifles…
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Focus Shifts to Mahdawi As Khalil Faces Deportation
Federal immigration cases are spotlighting how fraud, foreign policy, and national security concerns drive deportation decisions. In Vermont, DHS and DOJ filings cite both a Secretary of State determination…
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The Hidden Risk: When Severe Mental Illness and Violence Overlap
Most people with schizophrenia are never violent, but a small subgroup presents a real risk. Research shows that past violence, untreated illness, and substance abuse are the strongest predictors…
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Group 764: The Online Exploitation Network Parents and Police Need to Know About
Federal investigators warn that Group 764, a violent online exploitation network, is targeting kids as young as nine through apps like Discord, Roblox, and Minecraft. Parents are urged to…
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Tiny Emissions, Big Bill: The Economic Toll of VT’s Climate Ambitions
Vermont’s climate policies burden residents with costly mandates for negligible global impact. With emissions contributing just 0.13% of the U.S. total, the state’s sacrifices under the Paris Accord resemble…
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VT’s Demographic and Economic Challenges
Vermont’s latest demographic report shows modest population growth driven by in-migration, but the state faces long-term challenges with an aging population, declining birth rates, and labor shortages. Without bold…
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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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