Protesting the government is a right. Harassing your neighbors is not. If you're blocking roads and intimidating people who have no power to change the law, you're not engaging in civil discourse — you're just bullying the public. The First
Understanding your state and federal constitutions gives you real power. When you know how the system works, it’s easier to challenge bad laws, spot political spin, and hold officials accountable. Civic knowledge isn’t just important — it’s
Vermont is famous for buying local, but the reality tells a different story. Over 86% of its food and 94% of its tech services are imported from out of state, exporting billions every year. Can Vermont ever build true independence? It has t
Not all eggs are created equal — especially when it comes to freshness and shelf life. Whether you’re buying from the grocery store or picking up a dozen at your local farm stand, it’s worth knowing how long those eggs are actually good to
Why do we have government? To ensure public safety, uphold the law, and protect citizens from having to defend life and property alone. But as Vermont’s system falters, more citizens are being forced to pay twice — taxed for services, then
Americans often romanticize Ellis Island as a symbol of open arms—but it was more gatekeeper than greeter. Immigrants had to be healthy, self-sufficient, and lawful or risk being turned away. Compared to today’s entitlements and enforcement
Rep. Becca Balint sounded a false alarm this week, believing a clickbait story that VA doctors can refuse care to Democrats and others. The story she cited had been debunked at least a day before she released her video. Balint never verifie
City officials are now trying to undo the Board’s 7–3 vote to reappoint Recreation Superintendent Kim Peters — after the fact. But Robert’s Rules, the Board’s own rules, and Vermont law are clear: only the Board or a court can reverse a vot
Rutland’s Board of Aldermen voted to offer Rec Superintendent Kim Peters her job back. Peters accepted. Hours later, the mayor’s office declared the vote “invalid” and is now trying to block her return — six months after sidelining her over
As Vermont’s K–12 enrollment declined, Pre-K expansion under Act 166 quietly padded student counts—masking the real rise in education costs. By including thousands of part-time preschoolers in per-pupil math, the state diluted the true cost
In a historic first, the Rutland Board of Aldermen reappointed Kim Peters as Recreation Superintendent after Mayor Doenges failed to act within 90 days. Exercising a rarely used charter clause, the board secured just enough votes to overrid
Vermont officials condemned masked federal agents during a recent immigration arrest—but have remained silent about masked protesters and rely on armed protection themselves. The double standard raises questions about consistency, accountab
