President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland drew criticism from Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, who called it unconstitutional. But legal precedent and past presidential actions — from Eisenhower to Kennedy
The dream of the “15-minute city” falls apart when fear rules the streets. From walkable downtowns to public trains, people won’t step outside if they think they’ll be attacked or harassed. Safety isn’t a luxury in city design—it’s the foun
America’s federal debt has blown past $37 trillion, over 133% of GDP, with interest costs soon to outpace defense and discretionary spending. The spiral is accelerating, and families will feel it in rising prices and shrinking budgets. Yet
The first shutdown in 1976 under President Ford came from his veto of a spending bill, citing inflation and fiscal restraint. Later shutdowns shifted into political brinkmanship, with Congress and the White House using them as bargaining ch
The Founders did not live in a world of simple muskets. From early repeaters and cannons to the Gatling gun and dynamite, civilians owned weapons every bit as destructive as their armies. The Second Amendment was written in a world that ass
The real fight behind the government shutdown isn’t parks or Social Security—it’s whether to make a COVID-era “emergency” ACA subsidy permanent. That program has already cost taxpayers $100 billion since 2021 and could add $350 billion more
The Second Amendment and Vermont’s Article 16 don’t grant the right to bear arms; they recognize an inherent right to self-defense that limits government interference. Understanding this distinction highlights the importance of responsible
Federal immigration cases are spotlighting how fraud, foreign policy, and national security concerns drive deportation decisions. In Vermont, DHS and DOJ filings cite both a Secretary of State determination and past law enforcement reports
Rep. Becca Balint canceled a planned Michigan town hall, citing safety in today’s overheated political climate. The move follows the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which drew both mourning and celebration. Balint now urges “dignity,” even a
According to the Rutland Herald, Rutland High School attendance officer Howard Wasserman wrote a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, ending with “the racist Pedophile Party is running the show.” The post—later deleted—sparked
TikTok isn’t just a video app—it’s a massive data collector. From device details to viewing habits and even biometrics, the platform gathers far more than many realize. U.S. and European regulators have raised alarms over how that data may
Charlie Kirk’s assassination was not the act of a dictator’s decree but of a bullet meant to silence free speech. This is violent censorship in its rawest form — the tools of fascism used outside of government power. Real fascism is an Amer
