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UPDATE: Sunday, Apr 7, 2024 · 4:39:31 PM +00:00 · Randolph06 Update: Suspect arrested Senator Bernie Sanders’ Burlington office was hit by an arsonist today. The fire at the entrance briefly trapped staff. The Senator was not present. The fire is out....
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A data wonk kind of diary here but thought it would be worth mentioning just to show how completely unreliable and off the mark the polling “science” has become lately, latest data point being the Republican primary results. To make it clear, not...
by Tweedledee5
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Biden, Trump (mostly) sweep; Haley drops out; McConnell endorses; Protests haunt Dem victories in MN, CA; Few (though some noteworthy) Election Day voting system failures... On today's BradCast: We distill a whole bunch of stuff -- results, problems,...
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Fed Appeals Court Ruling Threatens Last Critical Section of Voting Rights Act: 'BradCast' 11/27/2023 Guest: ACLU voting rights attorney Jonathan Topaz Also: Israel-Hamas truce extended for two more days amid more hostage releases... We're back live on today's BradCast after a much-needed holiday break. Thanks to those of you who helped us avoid...
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Welcome to the Overnight News Digest with a crew consisting of founder Magnifico, regular editors side pocket, maggiejean, Chitown Kev, eeff, Magnifico, annetteboardman, Besame, jck, and �...
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In July, Rep. Becca Balint of Vermont introduced a resolution to censure Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying, “Censuring Rep. Taylor Greene is about the health of our democracy and faith in government. Her antisemitic, racist, transphobic...
by Walter Einenkel
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Nowadays when the Green Mountain Boys, the nickname of the 158th Fighter Wing, occasionally soar overhead here in northern Vermont, it’s loud F-35’s we’re hearing (and feeling the vibrations of) instead of the somewhat less loud F-16’s they used to...
by Rob in Vermont
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on Thu Oct 26, 2023 at 12:16 PM PDT
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Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger on Friday told VTDigger that he might seek the Democratic nomination to serve as Vermont's next governor, a development that has once again prompted questions about ...
by Jeff Singer
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UPDATE: Now 22 U.S. Senators. UPDATE: 18 U.S. Senators now. UPDATE: 16 U.S. Senators now. UPDATE: It’s now up to twelve U.S. Senators calling for Menendez’s resignation: Senators John Fetterman (D. PA), Pete Welch (D. VT) & Sherrod Brown (D. OH) have...
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Vermont Retirees Block Effort to put them in Medicare Advantage; NY City Retirees Continue Their Fight On July 31, Joni Eisenberg, Co-Host of the Washington DC Radio Show, “To Heal DC,” featured the fight against the privatization of Medicare and the...
by kaytillow
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New Faces in Congress is a diary series meant to highlight our new and diverse members of Congress in the Democratic Party. These 36 House freshmen range from political neophytes to seasoned legislative veterans. The series will run every Sunday...
by bilboteach
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on Sun Sep 24, 2023 at 03:31 AM PDT
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Last week Montpelier, Vermont, like much of the rest of the state, was hit by catastrophic flooding. Among the many businesses devastated by the disaster was Bear Pond Books. Because of flooding in the past and their proximity (like all the rest of the...
by Nolana
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Trump and his henchmen facing more consequences by the day Trump apologists in Congress hilariously face-planting... Today on The BradCast: It's taken longer than it should have to get here, but Accountability Season for Trump World is finally...
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Welcome to the Overnight News Digest with a crew consisting of founder Magnifico, regular editors side pocket, maggiejean, Chitown Kev, eeff, Magnifico, annetteboardman, Besame, jck, and �...
by Chitown Kev
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If you are a praying person, you may want to say a few for the people of Vermont. They will bear the brunt of what promises to be a significant flood event in the NE tonight and tomorrow. Within the last couple of hours, there have been water rescues...
by Pakalolo
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It’s getting close to summer and school vacation has started in many states, soon to be all of them. For most kids, that’s exciting news. For kids experiencing food insecurity, it can mean hunger as they lose access to free meals at school. Many areas...
by Laura Clawson
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Vermont on Monday made it a crime to own or operate paramilitary training camps in the state after Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation introduced in response to a firearms training facility built without permits that neighbors called a...
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from a TheConversation article on LongCovid care that also describes “belly breathing”: inhaling leisurely through the nose and exhaling slightly more leisurely through the mouth (pursed lips for greater control, if you like) while reclining or lying...
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Thousands of people rallied across the country Friday as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility in support of the rights of transgender people and their resilience amid what many denounced as an increasingly hostile environment. Supporters converged...
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The Mid Vermont Christian School (MVCS) made it all the way to the state tournament. The women’s team was set to face off against Long Trail School on Feb. 21, but instead of facing up to their opponent, they made a very public and biased statement and...
by Rebekah Sager
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