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Be Informed PoliticsOctober 30, 2024

Crat Got Your Tongue?

In Vermont and across the U.S., cancel culture has led to the suppression of dissenting opinions. Many feel unable to speak out without facing social or professional backlash. If you’re actively silencing opposing views through public shami

Be Informed EducationOctober 29, 2024

As the Budget Turns!

Vermont’s education funding model has become a costly, complex system that’s spiraled into inefficiency. Despite high per-pupil spending, the benefits for students and teachers often seem limited. To address this, lawmakers would need to be

Green Mountain Narcissism

In 2012, Green Mountain Power acquired CVPS, promising $144 million in savings for Vermont ratepayers. Twelve years later, those savings haven't materialized, and Vermonters are paying some of the highest electricity rates in the country. T

Killer B's

B Corporations (B Corps) aim to balance profit with social and environmental good, but their impact on public discourse is under scrutiny. Companies like SunCommon and Ben & Jerry's advocate for clean energy and activism, raising concerns a

Be Informed PoliticsOctober 26, 2024

BRING YOUR BALLOTS!!!

Vermont’s Title 17 statutes guide election procedures, emphasizing fairness and transparency. Justices of the Peace play a key role in ballot counting and recounts, with bipartisan representation ensuring integrity. Voters are urged to brin

Be Informed CrimeOctober 26, 2024

Devil in the Details

Claims of racial bias in Vermont law enforcement often rely on limited data, showing disparities in traffic stops. However, these claims frequently overlook key context, such as the significant volume of police interactions and the laws enf

Be Informed CrimeOctober 25, 2024

Arrest. Release. Repeat.

Vermont's criminal justice system is facing criticism for its revolving-door approach, where repeat offenders are released quickly and frequently re-offend. The leniency, especially in Chittenden County, is compared to New York's bail refor

Be Informed EnergyOctober 24, 2024

When Government Builds

Despite the rise of EVs, charging infrastructure remains poorly placed and inefficient compared to gas stations, which developed through private investment in high-traffic areas. Government mandates often place EV chargers in inconvenient l

Be Informed NationalOctober 23, 2024

The Presidential Butterfly Effect

Vermont’s economic future is uncertain as the state’s supermajority continues to raise taxes while federal policies under a potential Kamala Harris or Donald Trump presidency could either exacerbate or mitigate the challenges. The state’s h

Be Informed PoliticsOctober 22, 2024

Front Porch For-them

Front Porch Forum, a Vermont-based social media platform, is funded partly by taxpayer money but has been accused of political bias, particularly against conservatives. Despite its claim of civil discourse and strict moderation, some posts

Be Informed EnergyOctober 21, 2024

Gimme S'More Tax Blues

Vermont’s supermajority is pushing a cap-and-invest program targeting transportation fuels to meet GWSA emission goals. This scheme forces fuel dealers to buy carbon credits, driving up gas and diesel prices. Following California’s model, V