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Does The Data Support VT’s Latest Use-of-Force Laws?
Vermont’s recent use-of-force policy changes aim to increase transparency, yet data shows Vermont’s police already maintain an impressive track record. With force used in only…
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When a 10-Minute Interview Becomes a 10-Second Soundbite: A Case Study in Modern News Reporting
A 10-minute interview turned into a 10-second soundbite—and misrepresented nearly everything. WCAX’s report about FYIVT’s coverage of Vermont’s 250th logo omitted key findings, misattributed quotes,…
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Is 600,000 Too Small to Count? A Public Health Dismissal Raises Bigger Questions
Vermont officials say the public may not have a role in selecting the next Health Commissioner—despite five years of sweeping mandates and over 3,000 unexplained…
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Don’t Just Wait—Create a Local Recall Option
Most Vermont towns can’t recall elected officials mid-term—even when trust is broken. But towns like Barre have shown it’s possible to give voters that power.…
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Why Won’t DCF Disclose Who’s Using the System?
The Vermont Department for Children and Families refused to release even anonymized data about whether public assistance recipients recently moved to the state — or…
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Season 1, Episode 1: The Buck Stops… Where?
The mayor promised honesty, safety, and integrity. Yet no background check policy has surfaced, and the very officials most likely to have it — HR,…
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H.454 Overhaul Signals Deep Restructuring of Vermont Schools — But Who’s Really Driving It?
Vermont lawmakers are pushing forward a sweeping school overhaul—H.454—without knowing how much it will cost or how it will impact real districts. A five-district trial…
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VT’s Humanities Funding Cuts: Crisis or Course Correction?
Federal cuts to the Vermont Humanities Council have sparked outrage, but a deeper look shows state and private funding already covers most of its budget.…
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What Vaccine Risk Really Means: Beyond the Talking Points
The vaccine debate is often framed around public safety, but real trust comes from transparency. When rare harms are hidden or minimized, it’s not science…
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City Seal Snafu: Fake Image Makes It to Print First, Talbott Responds with Memes
Rutland’s printed annual report featured a satirical version of the city seal—lifted from a 2017 blog post. FYIVT broke the story, but Mayor Doenges declined…
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