Crime
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The Redistribution of Consequences
As Vermont softens its stance on enforcement, the consequences of drug use, theft, and public disorder haven’t disappeared—they’ve been shifted onto taxpayers, homeowners, and small…
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Malware in 2025: Forget Porn Sites — The Real Danger Is Your Inbox and Smartphone
In 2025, malware isn’t hiding on shady websites — it’s slipping into your inbox and smartphone. Phishing emails, text scams, and fake apps now pose…
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They Didn’t Message You: How Scammers Are Weaponizing Facebook Email Redirects
A new phishing scam exploits Facebook’s own redirect tools to trick users into clicking links disguised as Messenger alerts. Using real names and familiar profile…
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Welch Says No to Tougher Fentanyl Laws
Vermont is battling a fentanyl crisis, yet Senator Peter Welch voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which targets traffickers carrying lethal amounts of the drug.…
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Phone & Text Phishing Scams: The Growing Threat to Your Security
Phone and text phishing scams are more dangerous than email phishing because they exploit urgency and direct interaction. Scammers use caller ID spoofing, fear tactics,…
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The Full VerMonty: A Small Town’s Naked Dilemma
Nude Dude Sparks Town Talk—A Pittsford resident’s repeated public nudity has sparked discussion about Vermont’s laws and whether the town should enact a public visibility…
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H.298: A Bad-Faith Bill That Shields Illegal Aliens While Pretending to Follow the Law
Vermont’s H.298 is a bad-faith sanctuary bill disguised as due process. By requiring judicial warrants that don’t exist for civil immigration cases, it blocks ICE…
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Manipulated Crime Data: The National Push for “Smart Justice”
Vermont lawmakers are doubling down on Smart Justice reforms—expanding bail reform, diversion programs, and pushing for an OPC in Burlington—all based on manipulated crime reports.…
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How Vermont’s Bail Reform Led to a Crime Surge (And the ACLU Won’t Admit It)
Vermont’s 2018 bail reform was sold as a way to make the justice system fairer, but the reality has been a surge in property crime,…
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Data Breach? Here’s What to Do Right Now
If your personal data has been exposed in a breach, take immediate action to protect yourself. Secure your tax filings with an IRS PIN, enable…
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