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Why Vermont Should Allow Tax Deductions for Crime Victims
Vermont’s economy suffers when crime persists, leaving victims to bear the costs while the state demands full taxes. Allowing tax deductions for theft losses could…
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Bernie, Heal Thyself
Bernie Sanders’ latest op-ed offers bold solutions like Medicare for All and price caps, but his focus on treating symptoms, not root causes, threatens to…
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Stormy Skies: Exploring Weather Modification, Chemtrails, and the Search for Truth
Could modern weather manipulation efforts be hidden in plain sight, or are they simply misunderstood phenomena? From Operation Popeye to Clif High’s chemtrail lawsuit, history…
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AHEAD: A New Health Care Experiment With Familiar Flaws
Vermont’s participation in the AHEAD model highlights its reliance on federal funding, but critics question whether this new initiative will solve systemic issues or repeat…
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Are Sugary Cereals Healthier Than Steak? Food Compass Raises Eyebrows
Tufts’ Food Compass controversially ranks sugary cereals healthier than steak, sparking debates about modern dietary guidelines. Advocates of keto and low-carb lifestyles, like Dr. Eric…
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Equal Pay, Unequal Costs: How Vermont Legislators Spent Your Money on H.861
Vermont’s H.861 mandates equal pay for in-person, telemedicine, and phone consultations, ignoring real cost differences and burdening taxpayers. While marketed as equitable, the law raises…
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Vermont Yankee’s Shutdown: A Decade Later, Did the State Plan for the Fallout?
A decade after Vermont Yankee’s closure, the state faces soaring electricity rates, job losses, and a $100M fiscal blow. Vermont’s failure to plan for predictable…
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The Costly Trade-Off of Semaglutides: A Band-Aid for Obesity?
Semaglutides like Wegovy promise weight loss but mask deeper health issues. With soaring U.S. costs subsidizing global pricing and risks of chronic inflammation from poor…
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VT’s Public Sector Workforce: Efficient or Overgrown?
Vermont’s public sector workforce size and education spending rank among the highest in the nation, raising questions about efficiency and fiscal responsibility. With a declining…
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Festivus Report 2024: Senator Rand Paul Exposes $1 Trillion in Government Waste
Nearly $420,000 was spent studying if isolated rats are more inclined to consume cocaine than socialized rats. Critics question the practicality of such research amid…
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