Bernie Sanders endorses ‘Young Turks’ host who called for legalizing bestiality
2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is endorsing Democratic congressional candidate Cenk Uygur, who said in 2013 that bestiality should be legal in certain cases.
Bucknam: Now is the time, Congressman Welch
If Congressman Welch claims to take up the mantle of Sen. Flanders, then he must stand in the well of the House, and condemn his Democrat colleague, Rep. Schiff, for Schiff’s repeated false statements about the FISA process, Carter Page, and Republican Devin Nunes.
6 big takeaways from watchdog’s Senate testimony about FBI spying on Trump campaign
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., followed: “It’s potentially problematic whether they are pro-Trump or pro-Clinton. I assume FBI investigators can have strong views on politics. But the question is, does it impact their work?”
ICE blames sanctuary cities, border crisis as immigration arrests fall
A growing number of Democratic-led cities and other localities, largely rebuking the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, are refusing to honor ICE immigration detainers.
Secretary of State’s office weighs in on UVM newspaper controversy
Burlington’s Public Works Department likely acted within its legal boundaries when it prevented UVM student newspaper reporters from attending an October planning meeting about a dangerous campus intersection, according to Vermont’s deputy secretary of state.
Daily Chronicle: Homeless bill of rights coming in 2020?
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist asked on Twitter, “Okay, Vermont, when are you going to pass a homeless bill of rights?” To this question Vermont HBR advocates could very well answer, “We tried to pass one in 2018 and it didn’t go so well.”
New Hampshire heating up for Democratic hopefuls
While most of the Democratic presidential candidates are spending a significant amount of time in Iowa, at least one of them is betting hard on New Hampshire.
McClaughry: New food stamp work requirements ought to win widespread support
Most people don’t begrudge government assistance for the sick and disabled, the elderly, or single parents with kids. But most people who work expect that able-bodied adults, not disabled or elderly, need to quit loafing and start working.
Students’ test scores unchanged after decades of federal intervention in education
Federal government efforts to improve education have been dismal. Even if there were a constitutional basis for its involvement, the federal government is simply ill-positioned to determine what education policies will best serve the diverse local communities across our vast nation.
Gov. Scott establishes committee to ensure accurate count of 2020 census
In an effort to ensure the accurate statewide count of the upcoming 2020 census, Gov. Phil Scott recently announced the formation of the Vermont 2020 Complete Count Committee.
Letter: There are no safe spaces in the real world
If the youth is taught to hate our past, disparage man for destroying the planet, and blame someone else for their predicament, how will they ever cope in life?
New Hampshire ends contract with youth treatment center after teen overdoses
New Hampshire has announced the cancellation of its contract with the Granite Pathways Youth Treatment Center, following the recent hospitalization of teen residents who overdosed at the Manchester facility.