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Ellis Island to ICE: The Real History of U.S. Immigration Enforcement
Americans often romanticize Ellis Island as a symbol of open arms—but it was more gatekeeper than greeter. Immigrants had to be healthy, self-sufficient, and lawful…
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The Due Process No One Talks About: What Government Owes Its Citizens in the Immigration Debate
Mohamed Soliman’s attack in Boulder exposed more than a hate crime — it revealed a government failing to uphold due process for its own citizens.…
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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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Local Burden, State Savings: The Impact of Act 180
Vermont’s Act 180, passed in 2024, expands restorative justice statewide, aiming to reduce court congestion. However, shifting the burden to local police without added funding…
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Vermont’s School Crisis
Vermont’s K-12 education system boasts ambitious goals, but 56% of high school graduates still lack college-readiness in core areas. With rising student-on-teacher violence and weak…
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As the Budget Turns!
Vermont’s education funding model has become a costly, complex system that’s spiraled into inefficiency. Despite high per-pupil spending, the benefits for students and teachers often…
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The Many Costs of Vermont’s Drug Policy
Vermont’s lenient drug policies are placing a heavy financial and social burden on taxpayers while creating an unsafe environment for children, who are increasingly exposed…
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