Trump’s bold rhetoric and strategic deterrence curbed illegal immigration, reduced suffering on migration routes, and cut enforcement costs compared to Obama’s high deportation numbers. His measured actions demonstrate effective leadership,
Will America’s next agriculture secretary be a friend to small farmers, or to Big Ag? (The decision of who will oversee the USDA is central to the MAHA promises of Bobby Kennedy and Donald Trump. If agriculture is to become healthy again
Attorney General Charity Clark’s alarmist claims about mass deportations, reproductive rights, and environmental rollbacks align closely with partisan narratives but lack grounding in factual evidence. Vermonters deserve leadership rooted i
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) The people have spoken – and the DOJ listened. The federal prosecution against former (and now future) President Donald Trump were extinguished on election night, 2024. Even the relentless Jack
Tom Homan, incoming Border Czar, detailed his plan for immigration reform in a NewsNation interview, emphasizing the need to reinstate Trump-era policies, target cartels as terrorist organizations, and overhaul the asylum system. He argued
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
With Vermont facing a potential 20% property tax increase in 2025, recent election results may shift the balance toward fiscal reform. The addition of a Republican lieutenant governor and a stronger Republican Senate presence offers new hop
A Step Toward True Agricultural Reform November 6, 2024 – Montpelier, VTThe Libertarian Party of Vermont supports the nomination of Congressman Thomas Massie as the next Secretary of Agriculture. This would signal a meaningful shift towa
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
There’s no secret ballot outside the voting booth. Follow BTL on Facebook, on TwitterX, and on YouTube. A political ad for Kamala Harris featuring a voiceover by actress Julia Roberts has sparked a lot of press coverage
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
"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
