Americans often romanticize Ellis Island as a symbol of open arms—but it was more gatekeeper than greeter. Immigrants had to be healthy, self-sufficient, and lawful or risk being turned away. Compared to today’s entitlements and enforcement
Rep. Becca Balint sounded a false alarm this week, believing a clickbait story that VA doctors can refuse care to Democrats and others. The story she cited had been debunked at least a day before she released her video. Balint never verifie
City officials are now trying to undo the Board’s 7–3 vote to reappoint Recreation Superintendent Kim Peters — after the fact. But Robert’s Rules, the Board’s own rules, and Vermont law are clear: only the Board or a court can reverse a vot
Rutland’s Board of Aldermen voted to offer Rec Superintendent Kim Peters her job back. Peters accepted. Hours later, the mayor’s office declared the vote “invalid” and is now trying to block her return — six months after sidelining her over
As Vermont’s K–12 enrollment declined, Pre-K expansion under Act 166 quietly padded student counts—masking the real rise in education costs. By including thousands of part-time preschoolers in per-pupil math, the state diluted the true cost
In a historic first, the Rutland Board of Aldermen reappointed Kim Peters as Recreation Superintendent after Mayor Doenges failed to act within 90 days. Exercising a rarely used charter clause, the board secured just enough votes to overrid
Vermont officials condemned masked federal agents during a recent immigration arrest—but have remained silent about masked protesters and rely on armed protection themselves. The double standard raises questions about consistency, accountab
Ranked-choice voting is gaining traction in Vermont under the guise of a “study,” but critics say it’s a complex system that changes how elections are won. From strategic ranking to delayed results, RCV isn’t just a tweak—it’s a shift in po
The Vermont Senate is set to review H.474, a sweeping election bill that includes a ranked-choice voting study, a report on electronic ballot return, and a controversial rule allowing write-in candidates to file up to 7 p.m. on Election Day
Senator Padilla disrupted a DHS press conference, then claimed he was there for a military meeting. Instead of clarifying facts, Reps. Becca Balint and Bernie Sanders amplified the drama with inflammatory rhetoric. The truth? There’s no rul
Since Vermont limited cash bail, property owners say repeat offenders roam nightly, unchecked. Despite official crime stats showing modest increases, many residents see a growing disconnect between policy and reality as break-ins and prowli
Vermont’s universal Pre-K was supposed to boost student achievement. A decade later, test scores are down and costs are up. The data show no lasting academic benefit—just a very expensive daycare system wrapped in education branding. Maybe
