Vermont's media landscape, dominated by progressive outlets like Front Porch Forum and Seven Days, often silences dissenting voices, creating an echo chamber that stifles free speech and honest debate. This one-sided approach harms communit
In Vermont, a network of activist organizations and environmental lobbyists, including Efficiency Vermont, the Sierra Club, and VNRC, work closely with the state’s Democrat supermajority to push progressive policies. While these initiatives
The Global Warming Solutions Act and Clean Heat Standard have placed Vermont in financial and legal jeopardy, allowing courts to enforce climate mandates. With the first major lawsuit already filed, legislators face pressure to reconsider t
Vermont’s EV subsidy policies disproportionately benefit wealthier citizens, leaving middle- and low-income taxpayers to foot the bill. While federal and state incentives make electric vehicles more affordable for high-income households, th
Vermont's water pollution problem stems from a mix of legacy phosphorus, municipal sewage overflows, and overburdened farmers. Aging wastewater systems, particularly in Burlington, have released millions of gallons of untreated sewage into
Vermont's legislature, while often praised for its climate action, demonstrates a disconnect between its urgent rhetoric and real actions. Despite calls for significant sacrifices from residents, legislators avoid meaningful personal and in
In her recent Op-Ed, Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark claims Trump-appointed justices threaten Americans' rights, but a closer look reveals inaccuracies and fear mongering. From the Dobbs decision to gun rights and environmental regul
The U.S. border crisis has intensified, with millions of encounters and "gotaways" since 2021. Trump’s border policies focused on immediate enforcement and deterrence, while Harris's efforts aimed at addressing migration's root causes in Ce
As the election nears, a deep dive into the affiliations between political candidates and influential think tanks like the Center for American Progress and the Heritage Foundation reveals significant policy divergences. This analysis contra
A key architect and proponent of the Unaffordable Heat Act, Rep. Laura Sibilia, recently penned a defense of the program, and since she likely speaks for all or most of the 107 members of the Vermont House and 20 members of the Vermont Sena
Vermont's Clean Heat Standard and Affordable Heat Act have faced renewed scrutiny, particularly after Governor Phil Scott's pointed criticisms at a Thursday press conference. The Governor took aim at both the estimated costs of these progra
https://youtu.be/oirHnFSoKnY Rob Roper: Clean Heat Standard & Property Taxes. Full discussion.
