Politics
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The Case for Vaccine Exemptions in Vermont -> Part 3
Vermont’s vaccine exemption policies reveal contradictions: strict mandates on residents clash with lenient rules for foreign nationals. Meanwhile, deeply held philosophical and religious beliefs are…
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Balint Votes To Not Deport Violent Felons
Representative Becca Balint voted against H.R. 7909, a bipartisan bill to deport non-citizens convicted of violent crimes like domestic violence and sexual assault. Her decision…
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The Case for Vaccine Exemptions in Vermont -> Part 2
Despite alarmist claims, Vermont’s robust public health record shows no significant outbreaks tied to vaccine exemptions. While diseases like measles are eradicated and pertussis is…
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Should Vermont Consider a Stand Your Ground Law?
Vermont’s self-defense laws need modernization to meet the challenges of rising crime. A clear, robust “Stand Your Ground” law would empower law-abiding citizens to protect…
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The Case for Vaccine Exemptions in Vermont -> Part 1
Vermont’s long tradition of vaccine exemptions has sparked heated debate. Are exemptions really a public health threat, or do they reflect a balanced approach to…
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Follow-Up: Medicare for All and the Real Cost Calculations
The true cost of Medicare for All isn’t just the $4.3 trillion needed annually—it’s the inevitable tax increases and service cuts as healthcare costs continue…
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The “Ideists” of Montpelier: Diversity Much?
In Vermont, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts focus on visible traits like race and gender, but ignore intellectual and ideological diversity. Leadership excludes dissenting…
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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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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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PBMs: The Hidden Middlemen Driving Up Drug Prices
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) control drug pricing through opaque practices like rebates and spread pricing, driving up costs for patients, taxpayers, and insurers. Reform is…
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