John Klar: Why is it a crime to be majority white?
Why is it a crime to be majority white? Is Poland evil? Must Japan be forced to become more diverse? Only by the fundamental lies of social justice theory can this even be attempted.
John Klar: Does Vermont really need a ‘declaration of inclusion’?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committees have cropped up to agitate and slander our state. The common denominator of these committees is that they are often staffed by carpetbagging elites who know nothing of Vermont’s history or culture.
Paul Dame: Tuesday’s primaries told the tale of two different parties
While Progressive Democrats have continued the process of eliminating all but the most radical elements of their elected leaders, Republicans have chosen to broaden their approach to attract a growing coalition of Conservatives, Republicans and Independents to vote Republican on their ballot this fall.
McClaughry: Interest payments to become largest part of Fed budget
The big question is whether the nation’s finances will crash, or just get worse year by year until we have no viable national government at all.
McClaughry: Candidate questions for 2022
The 2022 general election campaigns are now under way, and it’s time for citizens to smoke out where legislative candidates stand on issues that they are likely to face in 2023. So here are 16 timely questions that voters need to pose to legislative candidates seeking their vote.
Hourly earnings down almost 4%, consumer prices up 8.5%
Real average hourly earnings fell 3.6% from July 2021 to July 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With a nearly 4% pay cut, it’s no wonder Americans are loading up on credit card debt, at a record not seen in 20 years, to pay for this inflation.
Statement from Gov. Scott on ‘CHIPS Act being signed into law
“The CHIPS and Science Act is good for our country and good for the state of Vermont. We have a growing technology hub in the state and as we look to grow our economy, we need to retain the companies we have, and recruit new ones to expand here.”
Great Barrier Reef back after being ‘dead’ from climate change
The Great Barrier Reef was presumed dead from climate change and rebounded spectacularly. While this won’t convince anyone that climate change isn’t a problem, it does give us reason to hope.
‘Everyday people’ endorsing Gregory Thayer for lieutenant governor
Below is a partial list of Vermonters that we could confirm placing their endorsement in print supporting my campaign to be Vermont’s 84th lieutenant governor.
Letter: Joe Benning ‘is politically moderate, civil to others’
“He has shown me time and time again that not only is he genuinely prepared, but patient, thoughtful, caring and respectful of differing opinions when things change on the fly.”
John Klar: ‘Don’t say gay’ — VT political correctness eclipses monkeypox science
As Vermonters try to discern when it is OK to say gay or not, it appears that you can’t say gay when you disguise the truth about medical decisions, but you can say gay to stifle parents seeking to protect their children from gender hormone therapy without their consent.
Op-ed: Have we reached the point of no return?
Voters need to find out who is for or against mob rule, whether they are Democrats or Republicans. We are not going to be a free or decent society otherwise.