February 6, 2019

The US Empire’s “Space Fence,” Under An Ionized Sky (GEOENGINEERING)

Publisher’s note: We’ve reviewed Elana Freeland’s two books on geoengineering here, in addition to our years of work researching and publishing our featured multi-essay series “Our […]
February 10, 2019

The Venezuela Myth Keeping Us from Transforming The US Economy (PUBLIC BANKING)

Publisher’s note: Subtitled, Why our emerging 2nd Vermont Republic needs a Public Bank. Plan V! Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is getting significant media attention these days, […]
February 11, 2019

Governor’s Institute of Vermont (GIV) 2019! (BACKPACK JOURNALISM)

Our Vermont Independent publisher Rob Williams spent this past weekend at Goddard College running an immersive “Backpack Journalism” mini-course for GIV high school student leaders from […]
February 14, 2019

New England Farmer Bryan O’Hara: Geoengineering’s Impact On His Farm (WITH PHOTOS)

Ian Baldwin, “Our Geoengineering Age” lead researcher and writer, shared with us with this “Vegetable Culture: A Presentation of the Practical Details” talk, given by Connecticut […]
February 14, 2019

US Senate Intelligence Committee Report: No Evidence Of Trump Team/Russia Collusion (#RUSSIAGATE UPDATE)

Publisher’s Note: The #RussiaGate non-story is not “news” to our Vermont Independent readers. However, this report may come as a shock to CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, […]
February 15, 2019

Want A Strong Vermont? Connect With Our Youth! (OP/ED)

Dear grown-ups, we have a proposal for us all. Let’s start talking with our young people about all the amazing things they could do after high […]
February 16, 2019

Teaching Leaders: “Youth Leadership” @ Vermont’s 2019 GIV (BACKPACK JOURNALISM)

This Governor’s Institute of Vermont GIV 2019’s Backpack Journalism story researched and produced by Ethan Schmitt and Ari Randall. STORY HERE. Pictured: Ken Teaching the class. […]
February 16, 2019

QUIZ: Guess Which Is The Only State Of 50 To Pass The US Citizenship Test? (MULTIPLE CHOICE)

According to The Washington Examiner, guess which state is the only one to pass the US citizenship test? HINT: The only state that used to be […]
February 16, 2019

Real News By Real Vermonters, On The Go: “Backpack Journalism” @ Vermont’s 2019 GIV (BACKPACK JOURNALISM)

This Governor’s Institute of Vermont GIV 2019’s Backpack Journalism story researched and produced by Sadie Chase-Tatko, Madelyn Fried, and Evelyn Seidner. This past weekend, students from […]
February 16, 2019

BIG OTHER Is Watching: The Age of Surveillance Capitalism (BOOK REVIEW)

Publisher’s note: Grab and read The Age Of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight For A Human Future At The New Frontier Of Power. This is a provocative and […]