Vermont faces a paradox: while there's a pressing housing shortage, the state is dedicating millions to conservation, locking up land that could be used for development. Through the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, millions are alloc
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
This article examines the deceptive use of emotionally charged names in legislation, focusing on the Affordable Care Act and Vermont’s Affordable Heat Act (Clean Heat Standard). It discusses how these names create misleading perceptions, st
Act 250, once designed to protect Vermont's environment, has become a complex web of regulations that stifles economic growth, favors the wealthy, and creates systemic barriers for lower-income and minority communities. Reforming or repeali
The green movement, while focused on reducing emissions and transitioning to renewable energy, often overlooks critical issues. Exploitative labor practices, hazardous waste from discarded technologies, and the environmental impact of impro
Vermont's media landscape, dominated by progressive outlets like Front Porch Forum and Seven Days, often silences dissenting voices, creating an echo chamber that stifles free speech and honest debate. This one-sided approach harms communit
In Vermont's flawed election system, live ballots are being sent to dead voters, non-residents, and non-citizens, raising serious concerns about election security. Examples of multiple ballots, DMV errors, and unremoved names highlight fail
In Vermont, a network of activist organizations and environmental lobbyists, including Efficiency Vermont, the Sierra Club, and VNRC, work closely with the state’s Democrat supermajority to push progressive policies. While these initiatives
The Global Warming Solutions Act and Clean Heat Standard have placed Vermont in financial and legal jeopardy, allowing courts to enforce climate mandates. With the first major lawsuit already filed, legislators face pressure to reconsider t
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) recommends replacing the Clean Heat Standard with a direct surcharge on oil, kerosene, and propane. Their report highlights significant regulatory complexity and costs in the original plan, instead sugges
Vermont's legislature, while often praised for its climate action, demonstrates a disconnect between its urgent rhetoric and real actions. Despite calls for significant sacrifices from residents, legislators avoid meaningful personal and in
In her recent Op-Ed, Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark claims Trump-appointed justices threaten Americans' rights, but a closer look reveals inaccuracies and fear mongering. From the Dobbs decision to gun rights and environmental regul
