Health insurance in the U.S. has shifted from catastrophic coverage to an inefficient catch-all system. By adopting portable HSAs, transparent pricing, and deregulated markets, we can empower individuals and reduce skyrocketing premiums. Th
For much of the 20th century, Christmas in the United States functioned as a shared cultural event rather than a narrowly religious observance. As institutions retreated from seasonal traditions in the name of neutrality, communal rituals f
Former MSNBC host Joy Reid shared a viral video claiming "Jingle Bells" was written to mock Black people, citing a 2017 academic study. But the researcher who conducted that study says her work is being misrepresented. "I never said it was
Vermont’s fiscal pressures extend far beyond education funding. Housing scarcity, healthcare costs, workforce readiness, regulation, and demographic decline are compounding in ways that no single policy fix can resolve. Part 2 continues the
Vermont’s education funding crisis is not the result of a single law or a broken formula. It is the visible collision point of decades of policy decisions that constrained growth, increased costs, and expanded obligations without regard for
Vermont’s shrinking pool of buildable land and new statewide zoning mandates are steering the state toward a dense, walkable future. Act 47 accelerates this shift by overriding local control, pushing higher housing density, and limiting rur
Vermont’s land base is far more limited than commonly understood. With roughly three-quarters of the state already conserved, publicly owned, or in long-term Current Use, the remaining buildable acreage is small and shrinking. As conservati
Vermont’s Current Use Program reduces property taxes on agricultural and forest land by assessing enrolled parcels at use value rather than market value. As enrollment grows and more landowners—both resident and non-resident—post their prop
Vermont’s latest tax letter confirms another double-digit property tax increase, following last year’s nearly 14% jump. With education spending rising and enrollment falling, the state continues raising the cost of housing while expressing
Vermont's effort to lead on climate change is turning into a cautionary tale. With firewood now in the crosshairs of environmental policy, Montpelier risks alienating rural residents while showcasing the economic harm of overreaching green
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 is straining community resources. Small businesses feel the impa
Modern policies that prioritize entitlements over accountability have exacerbated issues like homelessness, drug use, and crime. By sidelining personal responsibility and treating individuals as victims, these approaches undermine both soci
