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 celebration. Balint now urges “dignity,” even a
According to the Rutland Herald, Rutland High School attendance officer Howard Wasserman wrote a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, ending with “the racist Pedophile Party is running the show.” The post—later deleted—sparked
Vermont’s per capita tax burden has surged by 1,200% since 1980, reaching $6,948 in 2023. Rising costs and outmigration of retirees threaten the state’s fiscal stability, prompting calls for tax and spending reforms. #VermontTaxes #FiscalCr
TikTok isn’t just a video app—it’s a massive data collector. From device details to viewing habits and even biometrics, the platform gathers far more than many realize. U.S. and European regulators have raised alarms over how that data may
Charlie Kirk’s assassination was not the act of a dictator’s decree but of a bullet meant to silence free speech. This is violent censorship in its rawest form — the tools of fascism used outside of government power. Real fascism is an Amer
After a Vermont judge tossed the 2015 “home-improvement fraud” statute for coercing work, homeowners weren’t left naked. Prosecutors can still charge plain fraud (false pretenses) and embezzlement of diverted construction trust funds—then c
The Brennan Center’s 2006 survey claimed 21 million Americans lacked ID, but the reality is far less dramatic. Later GAO studies and recent elections show only modest turnout effects from voter ID laws, while hundreds of thousands of ballot
Sen. Peter Welch says you’re more likely to be struck by lightning than see voter fraud. True if you count perpetrators, but not victims. One fraud case can disenfranchise thousands, even hundreds of thousands. When elections are tainted, e
In Vermont, state senators were once allocated by county, balancing urban and rural voices. But the 1964 Reynolds v. Sims decision mandated population-based representation, amplifying the influence of populous counties like Chittenden. Shou
The ketogenic (keto) and carnivore diets are gaining popularity for their health benefits, including weight loss, improved mental clarity, blood sugar control, and reduced inflammation. Understanding the differences and how to transition ca
In a tense Senate hearing, several Democrats—led by Bernie Sanders—shouted down RFK Jr. rather than engage his arguments. Instead of examining vaccine policy, CDC unrest, or border-linked outbreaks, the conversation devolved into scolding a
Vermont’s history shows a persistent trend of certain groups seeking to control the lives of others, from the eugenics movement to modern environmental regulations like Act 250. Becoming informed voters is crucial for Vermonters to reclaim
