Have you ever wondered why some laws feel logical and fair while others seem unnatural or burdensome? The distinction between negative and positive rights explains much about the role of government, personal liberty, and societal responsibi
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 chamber that contradicts the
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) control drug pricing through opaque practices like rebates and spread pricing, driving up costs for patients, taxpayers, and insurers. Reform is needed to ensure transparency and prioritize affordable health
Sen. Rand Paul’s 2025 Festivus Report spotlights $1.64 trillion in what he calls federal waste, from beagle drug tests and ferret binge-drinking studies to climate cartoons abroad and COVID-era influencer campaigns at home. With interest on
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 stronger crime prevention. Let’s prioritize
Vermont’s nonpartisan fiscal analysts are warning of softening revenues, unreimbursed SNAP costs, looming transportation funding gaps, and a projected 12% jump in property taxes. Lawmakers now face a basic choice: raise more money, cut serv
School budgets, local elections, and the 2026 midterm cycle are already taking shape across Vermont. School boards are meeting now to develop budgets that voters will see later this winter, ahead of Town Meeting Day in March. Here’s a timel
Christmas did not emerge directly from the biblical record but developed over centuries as Christianity adapted existing winter traditions within the Roman Empire. The December 25 holiday reflects cultural layering—Roman festivals, Christia
During peak shopping seasons, some online scams don’t look like scams at all. In Man-in-the-Middle retail fraud, a third party quietly inserts itself between buyer and seller, allowing purchases to appear legitimate while payment data is mi
Vermont second home owners could see tax bills jump by $5,000 annually under Act 73's new property classification system. The law creates separate rates for vacation properties and short-term rentals starting in 2028, with owners facing new
Vermont second home owners could see tax bills jump by $5,000 annually under Act 73's new property classification system. The law creates separate rates for vacation properties and short-term rentals starting in 2028, with owners facing new
Vermont's fiscal math is unforgiving: state spending grows at 5% annually while the tax base expands at only 2-3%. Property taxes have tripled since 2000, pension obligations rest on optimistic assumptions, and working-age residents continu
