Homelessness in Vermont has surged 200% since 2020, alongside rising crime. Addiction and mental health—not housing costs—drive these crises. Vermont’s policies enable dependency and attract transient populations, while $1.1M for a drug use
Vermont’s S.8 proposes expanding Dr. Dynasaur to residents under 26 earning up to 312% of the federal poverty level, raising concerns about economic feasibility and Medicaid underfunding. Critics argue this move could deepen financial strai
Governor Phil Scott’s call for reduced spending clashes with Senator Ginny Lyons’ proposed S.2, which would create a costly new Office of Health Equity. Critics argue the bill presumes bias in Vermont healthcare without sufficient evidence,
The Vermont Legislature’s jaw-dropping proposal, S.1, aims to establish universal Medicaid-equivalent coverage for all residents by 2033—regardless of income. This reckless fiscal gamble ignores voters' calls for responsibility and pragmati
Vermont’s vaccine exemption policies reveal contradictions: strict mandates on residents clash with lenient rules for foreign nationals. Meanwhile, deeply held philosophical and religious beliefs are dismissed despite valid concerns about v
Despite alarmist claims, Vermont’s robust public health record shows no significant outbreaks tied to vaccine exemptions. While diseases like measles are eradicated and pertussis is well-controlled, the real threat lies in diseases like tub
Vermont’s long tradition of vaccine exemptions has sparked heated debate. Are exemptions really a public health threat, or do they reflect a balanced approach to personal rights? We explore the facts behind Vermont’s exemptions and their im
The true cost of Medicare for All isn’t just the $4.3 trillion needed annually—it’s the inevitable tax increases and service cuts as healthcare costs continue to skyrocket. Without tackling the root issue—America’s inflated healthcare costs
Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All promises affordability but defies economic reality. With Medicare facing insolvency by 2028, expanding this broken system would devastate take-home pay, inflate costs, and introduce moral hazards. Real refor
Bernie Sanders’ latest op-ed offers bold solutions like Medicare for All and price caps, but his focus on treating symptoms, not root causes, threatens to destroy the private healthcare system. America needs real reform to lower costs, not
Vermont’s participation in the AHEAD model highlights its reliance on federal funding, but critics question whether this new initiative will solve systemic issues or repeat the cost-shifting challenges of past reforms. With equity payments
Tufts' Food Compass controversially ranks sugary cereals healthier than steak, sparking debates about modern dietary guidelines. Advocates of keto and low-carb lifestyles, like Dr. Eric Westman, argue for flipping the food pyramid to priori
