The dream of the “15-minute city” falls apart when fear rules the streets. From walkable downtowns to public trains, people won’t step outside if they think they’ll be attacked or harassed. Safety isn’t a luxury in city design—it’s the foun
Federal immigration cases are spotlighting how fraud, foreign policy, and national security concerns drive deportation decisions. In Vermont, DHS and DOJ filings cite both a Secretary of State determination and past law enforcement reports
Most people with schizophrenia are never violent, but a small subgroup presents a real risk. Research shows that past violence, untreated illness, and substance abuse are the strongest predictors of future attacks. The challenge is not the
Federal investigators warn that Group 764, a violent online exploitation network, is targeting kids as young as nine through apps like Discord, Roblox, and Minecraft. Parents are urged to watch for warning signs and report concerns immediat
Charlie Kirk’s assassination was not the act of a dictator’s decree but of a bullet meant to silence free speech. This is violent censorship in its rawest form — the tools of fascism used outside of government power. Real fascism is an Amer
After a Vermont judge tossed the 2015 “home-improvement fraud” statute for coercing work, homeowners weren’t left naked. Prosecutors can still charge plain fraud (false pretenses) and embezzlement of diverted construction trust funds—then c
Sen. Peter Welch says you’re more likely to be struck by lightning than see voter fraud. True if you count perpetrators, but not victims. One fraud case can disenfranchise thousands, even hundreds of thousands. When elections are tainted, e
In a Facebook video, Rep. Becca Balint described her home being burgled and pledged she’d “do anything” to protect her kids. But her voting record tells a different story: opposition to fentanyl enforcement, crime bills, and law enforcement
Vermont’s homicide history shows two clear turns: a rise to the low-teens around 2000, and a sharper step after 2019, capped by record highs in 2022–2024. Drugs play a central role, and in many cases both victims and offenders have been fro
For nearly three decades, Vermont’s bail forms included a simple rule: don’t get rearrested while awaiting trial. Known as Condition 3, it quietly disappeared in April 2025 when the Judiciary adopted a new form. Data shows its use spiked ju
Since 2021, Vermont has spent nearly $300 million on climate initiatives. In the same period, more than 1,000 residents died from drug overdoses—875 from opioids alone. NOAA records show just three climate-related fatalities during those ye
Human trafficking isn’t just a global problem—it’s happening in all 50 U.S. states. Victims are hidden in plain sight, from farms and factories to hotels and homes. With no national estimate and billions in illicit profits, the scale remain
