The claim that Trump’s second term has unleashed “10 new precedents” doesn’t hold up. Most are decades-old powers of the presidency. The only true shift — a Supreme Court clarification on immunity — came from Biden’s DOJ prosecuting Trump,
NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s call to “seize the means of production” has revived interest in collectivist economics. But despite decades of advocacy, large-scale worker-built businesses remain elusive. A Vermont professor’s recent d
Rep. Becca Balint’s recent comments accusing ICE of “kidnapping” and criticizing agents for wearing masks come amid a surge in rhetoric targeting federal officers. With no legislative action to back her claims and rising public calls for vi
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
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
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
Senator Padilla disrupted a DHS press conference, then claimed he was there for a military meeting. Instead of clarifying facts, Reps. Becca Balint and Bernie Sanders amplified the drama with inflammatory rhetoric. The truth? There’s no rul
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Becca Balint have condemned recent ICE enforcement actions, calling them illegal and authoritarian. But critics argue the two lawmakers are targeting federal employees for carrying out lawful duties
At a May 28 town hall, Rep. Becca Balint criticized ICE and DHS as “lawless” and warned the U.S. wouldn’t have “anybody to wipe our asses” without more immigration. Days later, a terrorist attack by a visa overstayer in Boulder raised fresh
