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Be Informed NationalNovember 11, 2024

A Restoration of Representation

In Vermont, state senators were once allocated by county, balancing urban and rural voices. But the 1964 Reynolds v. Sims decision mandated population-based representation, amplifying the influence of populous counties like Chittenden. Shou

Be Informed CrimeNovember 4, 2024

No Safety for Americans Here

The Bipartisan Border Solutions Act, championed by Vice President Harris, promises streamlined asylum processing but sidesteps critical issues of border security and deterrence. On the ground, CBP agents and residents face escalating danger

Be Informed CrimeNovember 2, 2024

Drowning the Rescuers

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

NationalOctober 31, 2024

Clarifying Virginia's Voter Roll Purge

Virginia’s recent voter roll purge, initiated by Governor Youngkin, removed over 1,600 individuals flagged as potential noncitizens based on DMV data. Critics argue the 14-day response period was too short, risking errors close to the elect

Be Informed NationalOctober 23, 2024

The Presidential Butterfly Effect

Vermont’s economic future is uncertain as the state’s supermajority continues to raise taxes while federal policies under a potential Kamala Harris or Donald Trump presidency could either exacerbate or mitigate the challenges. The state’s h

Be Informed EducationOctober 18, 2024

Don't Ask, Don't Tell: School Edition

Vermont's Congresswoman Becca Balint, along with Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch, voted to block H.R. 5 and H.R. 734, bills designed to reestablish parental rights in education and maintain fairness in women’s sports. Their votes hi

Be Informed InternationalOctober 15, 2024

Agenda 21 Puts the You in U.N.

This article explores how Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030—global sustainability frameworks created by the United Nations—have influenced Vermont's policies, from Act 250 to the Global Warming Solutions Act. These international principles have tri