Vermont’s housing crisis reveals a hard truth: you can ignore reality, but not the consequences of ignoring reality. Soaring property taxes and overspending have driven up housing costs, leaving renters and landlords paying the price. The s
Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes Americans subsidizing global drug prices but overlooks a similar dynamic within U.S. healthcare. Medicare and Medicaid underpay providers, forcing private insurers to cover the shortfall—raising premiums fo
Vermont’s high taxes on nicotine pouches discourage harm reduction, favoring outdated classifications over public health science. Countries like Sweden and the UK show the success of reduced-risk products in lowering smoking rates. Vermont
The healthcare system’s dysfunction began with Medicare’s bait-and-switch: generous payments at first, followed by chronic underfunding. Hospitals are forced to inflate prices just to stay afloat, leaving private insurers and patients to co
Friday, December 13, 2024 The latest report from the independent Vermont Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is further evidence that Act 18, commonly referred to as the Clean Heat Standard, needs to be repealed. The latest draft
Vermont’s REC practices inflate emissions while others benefit, and the global REC system, endorsed by the UN and IPCC, rewards manipulation over integrity. Meanwhile, China builds coal plants and self-validates its green progress. It's tim
Hidden taxes and regulatory costs silently take over half of the average American's income, driving up prices and masking government overspending. Vermonters face even higher burdens with surcharges and fees embedded in essentials. It’s tim
The Swanton Sector of Vermont has seen record unauthorized border crossings, with 19,385 apprehensions in fiscal year 2024 alone. While Canada’s immigration policies and global migration trends are driving factors, local Vermont law enforce
A new study from Vermont researchers highlights how the brain clears waste and links these findings to Alzheimer’s. Anti-inflammatory ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting may enhance these processes, offering exciting potential for prev
Society’s approach to humane treatment shows stark contrasts between animals and human fetuses. While strict standards ensure painless euthanasia for animals, abortion procedures rarely prioritize similar considerations for fetal pain, even
What if politicians like Becca Balint were brutally honest in their fundraising emails? Instead of blaming “corporate greed,” they’d admit government overspending is out of control and scapegoating businesses is just a diversion. It’s time
In Vermont, lenient residency rules allow new arrivals, including out-of-state students, to vote immediately, raising concerns about election integrity. Only 30% of out-of-state students stay after graduation, yet their votes shape local po
