McClaughry: Proposal 5 to amend the Vermont Constitution
Nowhere does the Constitution guarantee anything, let alone “the liberty and dignity to determine their own life’s course.”
Eco-activist’s sordid history sheds light on parents’ role in children’s climate crusade
A parent of one of the children suing the U.S. government for not doing enough to confront climate change has a long criminal record connected to her attempts to derail energy projects.
Supremes to decide if states can prosecute illegal immigrants for identity theft
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether states can prosecute illegal aliens for using fraudulent information to obtain employment, the justices announced Monday.
Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign will be the first to unionize
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Friday that his 2020 campaign voluntarily recognized a bargaining unit organized with a labor union, making it the first major party presidential campaign to do so.
Moore: Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce concerned about three bills at crossover time
We are concerned that measures like these will have a severely negative impact on the ability of businesses to attract and retain employees. We are also concerned about business decisions on whether or not to move to — or stay in — Vermont as a result of these bills.
Macron plans more aggressive climate law after months of ‘yellow vest’ protests
French President Emmanuel Macron is planning a sweeping energy and climate legislative package months after “yellow vest” protests ignited across the country over a proposed gas tax hike.
Opinion: Why Congress shouldn’t restore net neutrality
Just over one year ago, the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 to repeal the network neutrality rules it adopted in 2015. However, the FCC regulation could make a comeback if House Democrats have their way.
7 reasons why the Equality Act is anything but
Most Americans don’t want a nationwide bathroom requirement, health care mandate, or “preferred pronoun” law based on gender identity, but congressional Democrats seem to think it’s time to impose them.
Anti-carbon tax groups call for boycott of 7 Vermont companies
Multiple anti-carbon tax groups are partnering in an effort to boycott Vermont companies whose CEOs are supporting a carbon tax in the Green Mountain State.
Ban on single-use plastic bags and straws moving through Vermont Senate
A ban on single-use plastic bags and straws was approved by a 4-1 vote of the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee on Friday morning.
Flashback: UN environmental official predicted nations wiped off earth by 2000
Well, 30 years have gone by since that outburst from a United Nations official, and 19 years since nations were supposed to disappear. Notice any missing nations?
College admissions scandal is likely tip of the iceberg
The recently disclosed college admissions scandal underscores the notion that the rich play by a different set of rules, and that the college admissions process is not based on merit.