As attacks on substations spread across nation, none reported in Vermont
Vermont power transmission substations have suffered no known physical attacks such as have caused power outages in North Carolina, Florida, Oregon and Washington.
Report: 27 of top 30 crime-ridden cities run by Democrats
“Those on the Left know that their soft-on-crime policies have wreaked havoc in the cities where they have implemented those policies,” authors Charles Stimson, Zack Smith, and Kevin D. Dayaratna wrote in the report.
Trans activists assault gay rights leader at Burlington Pride parade
A retired police officer, Vermont resident and early gay rights leader was assaulted by trans rights activists at the Burlington Pride march Sunday, the LGB Alliance reports.
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.
Tom Evslin: Congressional assailant released by NY State, but detained by feds
On July 21, David Jakubonis tried to stab New York congressman and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin. Jakubonis was subdued and arrested, but a town judge released him without bail and on his own recognizance.
‘Jane’s Revenge’ in Burlington urges arson, rock-throwing against local pro-life clinic
A Burlington-based post on a national website urges readers to “gather your friends, pick up heavy rocks, and learn the skill of accelerant bartending” — an apparent reference to committing arson.
Roundup: More police oversight in Burlington, vandalism at Statehouse, Welch supports kids’ trans therapy
In this week’s headlines the Burlington Police Department may have a new group looking for alleged racial disparities in its policing. Also, Vermonters reacted strongly to the SCOTUS abortion ruling, and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., suggests kids should have access to transgender therapy.
MacDonald: Democrat-run Vermont has been violated by Democrats
Someone broke some windows and spray-painted a threatening message at the State House. Does this classify as a Democrat-on-Democrat hate crime? Did the perps even know radical leftists control state government?
Sen. Benning condemns violence against the People’s House
“I am very disheartened to learn of someone vandalizing our state house, likely done by someone upset with the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Violence of any kind (and I include vandalism in that definition) is absolutely unacceptable.”
Paul Dame: Nearly all Democrats silent on protester vandalism of State House
Almost every other prominent Democrat, from state Senators Becca Balint and Kesha Ram to Congressman Peter Welch and Senator Bernie Sanders, have been completely silent. All have been quick to decry the Supreme Court’s ruling, but not this local unruliness.
‘Playing with fire’: Rubio shreds Democrats for ‘encouraging’ would-be assassin of Supreme Court justice
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday that rhetoric aimed at conservatives was “playing with fire” in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and was encouraging violence.
Obama Homeland Security official: ‘Slash the tires, empty gas tanks, arrest the drivers, and move the trucks’
“Trust me, I will not run out of ways to make this hurt: cancel their insurance; suspend their drivers licenses; prohibit any future regulatory certification for truckers, etc.” she said.