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Bernie Sanders: Vermont’s Very Own Oligarch
Bernie Sanders built his brand fighting billionaires—but campaign finance records show he’s funded by out-of-state donors, routed through ActBlue, and supported by elites he publicly…
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Unlimited Spending or Fiscal Restraint? Two Competing Visions for America’s Economy
Is government debt a ticking time bomb or a misunderstood tool? While Modern Monetary Theory says the U.S. can print its way to prosperity, Austrian…
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Why Don’t We Move the State Capitol to Burlington?
With legislative leadership and key committee control concentrated in Burlington, some Vermonters are questioning whether Montpelier is still the true seat of power. If climate…
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Could School Choice Help Vermont Cut Education Costs?
As Vermont’s education costs climb while enrollment declines, lawmakers are exploring whether charter schools or expanded access to approved independent schools could offer more efficient…
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The Evolution of Sex Education in Vermont: From High School Health Class to Kindergarten Curriculum
Over the past four decades, Vermont’s sex education has shifted from high school biology and health to identity-based instruction starting in kindergarten—including lessons on gender,…
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Full Reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, Service Cuts for Hospitals
Planned Parenthood receives 100% reimbursement of Medicaid-approved rates for family planning services—a benefit Vermont hospitals do not share. As hospitals across the state face multi-million-dollar…
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Ketogenic Diet and Colorectal Cancer: New Research Suggests Gut Microbiota Plays a Key Role
A new Nature Communications study finds that a ketogenic diet may suppress colorectal cancer by altering gut microbiota. Mice on the diet showed slower tumor…
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Rutland Community Rallies to Keep Kim Peters as Recreation Superintendent
Rutland residents are rallying behind Kim Peters after Mayor Doenges announced he will not reappoint her as Recreation Superintendent. Community leaders and residents have expressed…
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Vermont Bill Seeks to Prohibit Mask Mandates in Schools
A new bill in Vermont seeks to ban mask mandates in schools, citing concerns over student health, social development, and personal choice. Advocates argue that…
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Is It Time for Vermont to Take the Next Step in Progressive Taxation?
Vermont has long been a leader in progressive policy, but is it time to take taxation to the next level? A new proposal suggests a…
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