Health
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Food Freedom for the People
Small-scale Vermont dairy farmers face burdensome regulations that favor large operations, making it nearly impossible to sell fresh, artisan goat cheese to local consumers. A…
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Raw Milk Is Gonna Get You!
In the U.S., raw milk faces strict regulations, yet statistics show vegetables and pasteurized milk cause comparable foodborne illnesses. Vermont’s raw milk laws treat it…
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Guns: Education Over Legislation
The constant debate over gun laws consumes valuable resources without addressing the root causes of violence. Redirecting efforts toward programs that promote communication, emotional resilience,…
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Is It A Big CON?
Vermont’s Certificate of Need (CON) program regulates healthcare growth by requiring state approval for expanding services, like hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care. Originally…
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Liberty Food Fest 2024!
Vermont celebrates food and farmers! I am excited to invite you to attend the 2024 Liberty Food Fest to support our farms, learn about food and food…
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Drowning the Rescuers
The vilification of law enforcement during the George Floyd protests missed a pivotal opportunity for communities to unite against the true scourge: drugs and crime.…
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VT’s Demographic and Economic Crossroads
Vermont’s latest demographic report shows modest population growth driven by in-migration, but the state faces long-term challenges with an aging population, declining birth rates, and…
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Introducing the American Diabetes Society
Dr. Ken Berry has launched the American Diabetes Society (ADS), a new organization focused on addressing diabetes through dietary and lifestyle changes rather than medication…
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Why Are Americans Dying Younger?
Expected lifespans are plateauing worldwide, with American lifespans declining before the rest of the world. The main culprits? Ultra-processed foods and a decline in exercise.…
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Safe Injections, Dangerous State
Vermont’s H72 bill establishes a safe injection site in Burlington, aiming to reduce overdose deaths. However, critics argue it will attract more drug trafficking through…
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