2VR-14-15One of Vermont’s most visionary economists and thinkers, Gary Flomenhoft, shares his vision for transforming Vermont from a “banana republic” to a “sovereign commonwealth” in this GREEN MOUNTAIN NOISE exclusive featured in our 2015 issue. Essential reading for anyone interested in what true independence looks, smells, and feel like. Read more in our Most Likely To Secede book, as well – essential blueprints for a second Vermont republic.

June 11, 2015

Vermont: From “Banana Republic” to “Sovereign Commonwealth”

One of Vermont’s most visionary economists and thinkers, Gary Flomenhoft, shares his vision for transforming Vermont from a “banana republic” to a “sovereign commonwealth” in this […]
June 8, 2015

Gimme Shelter, Grace! (LIKE A ROLLING STONE)

Mad River Valley, Vermont’s own home-grown rock and roller Grace Potter is on tour with the Rolling Stones this summer. We’ve followed her music for years, […]
June 8, 2015

2VR: The Case For Vermont Independence

Vermont independence in under SEVEN minutes? With pictures? Indeed. 2VR will be presenting a “Pecha Kucha” (a hip Japanese term for “chit chat,” and new rapid-fire […]
June 5, 2015

Lockheed in Vermont: Bernie Sanders’ Corporate Conundrum, by Greg Guma

EVERYONE WAS TALKING about the one percent, the few with most of the wealth. The inequality that Bernie Sanders had railed against since his first campaign […]
June 5, 2015

How the FBI creates “terrorists” in the U.S. of Empire

In this disturbing new TED Talk published yesterday, investigative journalist Trevor Aaronson details how the FBI manufactures “terrorists” in the United States of Empire by preying […]
June 2, 2015

Legalizing Cannabis, Growing Beer, and More!

Summer is when it all happens in Vermont! Festivals, fairs, farmer’s markets, and good seeds being planted for Vermont independence. This week, the Vermont Cannabis Collaborative launches […]
May 31, 2015

Mad Max: Fury Road

As our 21st century world moves into a global “Age of Limits” era defined by “Peak Everything,” dystopian visions play across our digital screens with reckless […]
May 29, 2015

Dancing with the “Deep State,” by Peter Dale Scott (BOOK LAUNCH)

Beyond the decentralist and secessionist communities, anyone interested in a deeper understanding of what makes the U.S. of Empire tick MUST read Peter Dale Scott’s new […]
May 28, 2015

U.S. Empire Wages War on FIFA, by Stephen Lendman

Is there more to what’s going on than meets the eye? In January 2011, FIFA president Sepp Blatter and Russian Sports minister Vitaly Mulko signed a […]
May 26, 2015

New Directions for Vermont’s Energy Commons (OIL RENT)

Kudos to the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) for pushing Vermonters to think more deeply about the relationship between fossil fuel energy and our Commons. […]
May 11, 2015

2VR’s Green Mountain Noise: Meet Our 2015 Contributors!

Jeezum! We’ve had a barn burner of a good time assembling the contents for our 2015 issue of “Green Mountain Noise.” Take a look at our […]
May 7, 2015

Politics of the Possible: The Sanders Crusade, by Greg Guma

Publisher’s Note: As the “Sanders For President” campaign basks in the glow of more than $2 million raised in one week’s time, thoughtful observers from across […]