Politics
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Lose the Hysterics
This article examines the deceptive use of emotionally charged names in legislation, focusing on the Affordable Care Act and Vermont’s Affordable Heat Act (Clean Heat…
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Great Moments in Scientific Consensus
This article explores the dangers of relying on scientific consensus to drive public support, especially in climate change debates. It examines how science thrives on…
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Don’t Worry, The State Will Pay For It
Vermont’s reliance on state intervention has created a dangerous cycle of rising costs and dependency. Policies like the Clean Heat Standard drive up living expenses,…
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Halloween Zombie Ballots?
In Vermont’s flawed election system, live ballots are being sent to dead voters, non-residents, and non-citizens, raising serious concerns about election security. Examples of multiple…
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The Rogue’s Gallery: Activism in Vermont
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…
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Abortion Rights as a Political Tool
Abortion rights have long been used as a political tool rather than a legislative priority. Despite controlling both the White House and Congress under Obama,…
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Fact-Checking Fear: Breaking Down VT AG Clark’s Op-Ed Claims
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…
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Trump, Harris, and Border Security
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…
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Think Tank Facts & Fictions
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…
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