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? Ban car keys at bars. Ban backpacks and pocke
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 breaks down the numbers, risks, and costs of the state’s uniquely aggressive
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 benefits, taxpayers are left wondering: who’s really being served, a
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 into confirming identities, handing over crede
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 — were in City Hall all week. A respected department head was si
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. “Look both ways” used to be second nature. It's time to bring it back
Internal emails show Vermont’s top elections officials raised alarms about campaign finance filings tied to Rutland Forward PAC—but chose not to escalate the matter for enforcement. Instead, they focused on optics, messaging, and avoiding f
Vermont’s congressional delegation is warning of “massive cuts” to Medicaid—but the House budget doesn’t specify any. Time for an honest conversation. #VermontPolitics #MedicaidFacts #StopTheSpin
Despite Vermont’s small-town image, the real power in Montpelier often lies with lobbyists and institutional groups—not the taxpayers and voters footing the bill. As lobbying dollars rise and insider access deepens, the average Vermonter is
Vermont’s congressional delegation is outraged over the detention of two Palestinian student activists—but they’ve taken no action to change the law that made it possible. If Sanders, Welch, and Balint believe it’s unjust, they should legis
Vermont has spent over $600 million trying to reduce phosphorus runoff into Lake Champlain, yet the lake remains polluted and the results underwhelming. Instead of more temporary fixes, why not dig up the problem—literally—and move phosphor
You don’t have to be overweight to suffer the effects of visceral fat — the hidden fat that wraps around your organs and fuels inflammation, fatigue, and chronic disease. It’s not about appearances; it’s about what's happening inside. Here’
