Northwestern Vermont’s “gas towns” enjoy the cost-saving benefits of natural gas, while rural and southern communities bear higher heating costs without affordable options. Vermont’s renewable energy policies, shaped by these privileged reg
Vermont’s education system faces an affordability crisis, demanding honesty from the majority in Montpelier. A projected 18.5% property tax hike looms, yet high per-pupil spending hasn’t improved outcomes. Lawmakers must acknowledge the nee
The vilification of law enforcement during the George Floyd protests missed a pivotal opportunity for communities to unite against the true scourge: drugs and crime. Burlington, Vermont, is a powerful local example of how reducing police fo
Rutland, VT — Rutland City Police Sergeant Andrew Plemmons has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and reckless endangerment following an officer-involved shooting that took place in Rutland City’s Giorgetti Park on Ju
"Fearmongers Need Not Apply" calls out Vermont's climate "fear porn," comparing it to medieval responses during the Little Ice Age. It argues that alarmism damages public morale and stifles progress, while economic growth is the real path t
A recent CBS News report on Arizona’s election security, aired days before the election, raises questions about potential media bias. The segment, anchored by Ed O'Keefe, highlights Arizona’s transparency efforts but omits a pointed quote i
Before throwing that word around, look at the history. The accusation of “fascist!” is being tossed around a lot in the closing weeks of this campaign season, which gets me to wondering if these accusers actually know what fascism is. It
In Vermont and across the U.S., cancel culture has led to the suppression of dissenting opinions. Many feel unable to speak out without facing social or professional backlash. If you’re actively silencing opposing views through public shami
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 seem limited. To address this, lawmakers would need to be
In 2012, Green Mountain Power acquired CVPS, promising $144 million in savings for Vermont ratepayers. Twelve years later, those savings haven't materialized, and Vermonters are paying some of the highest electricity rates in the country. T
B Corporations (B Corps) aim to balance profit with social and environmental good, but their impact on public discourse is under scrutiny. Companies like SunCommon and Ben & Jerry's advocate for clean energy and activism, raising concerns a
Vermont’s Title 17 statutes guide election procedures, emphasizing fairness and transparency. Justices of the Peace play a key role in ballot counting and recounts, with bipartisan representation ensuring integrity. Voters are urged to brin
