Vermont lawmakers are doubling down on Smart Justice reforms—expanding bail reform, diversion programs, and pushing for an OPC in Burlington—all based on manipulated crime reports. But real data from Vermont, New York, and Illinois shows pl
Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch’s Senate hearing attacks on RFK Jr. were a masterclass in hypocrisy and dishonesty. From misrepresenting his record to ignoring their own Big Pharma ties, their smear campaign backfired spectacularly. The trut
Act 250 was created to protect Vermont’s natural beauty, but its unintended consequences have hurt the state’s economy. By regulating housing and manufacturing out of existence, the law has left much of Vermont’s middle class behind while c
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
On the same day a Border Patrol agent was tragically killed in Vermont by an illegal alien visa overstayer, Senator Peter Welch voted against the Lakin-Riley Act after his amendment to weaken mandatory detention provisions failed. This act
Act 201 promised bold justice reform, extending juvenile court jurisdiction to offenders as old as 21. But with underfunded programs, rising crime, and inconsistent prosecutions, Vermont taxpayers are left footing the bill for another poorl
A recent op-ed misrepresents Senator Williams’ response to a non-constituent's email on trapping. Vermont’s Constitution protects hunting, fishing, and trapping, and banning these practices ignores cultural traditions and wildlife managemen
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
Representative Becca Balint voted against H.R. 7909, a bipartisan bill to deport non-citizens convicted of violent crimes like domestic violence and sexual assault. Her decision raises questions about priorities: protecting U.S. citizens or
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 self-defense laws need modernization to meet the challenges of rising crime. A clear, robust "Stand Your Ground" law would empower law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families without fear of legal retaliation. It
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
