April 18, 2016

Net Metering for a Post-Utility Age? Vermonters Move Towards Decentralized Energy Generation

As a Vermont Electric Co-op (VEC) member, I found CEO Christine Hallquist’s recent commentary “Pricing Renewable Energy” as disappointing as it is intentionally misleading. We know […]
April 20, 2016

EB-5 Blows Up in the NEK: A “Dark Day” For Vermont

Publisher’s Note: The saddest element of this scandal-ridden story is that Stenger and his corrupt cronies may have tanked future EB-5 opportunities here in the Green […]
April 21, 2016

Ganja’preneurialism: How Can Cannabis Benefit Vermont?

Publisher’s note: While the Vermont House of Representatives dickers over cannabis legalization and regulation here in the once and future Vermont republic, ganja’preneurs like Eli Harrington […]
April 21, 2016

Win $500 for Photographing Chemtrails: Brattleboro, Vermont’s “Reluctant Activist” Sponsors Sky-Watching Contest

The Reluctant Activist is pleased to announce the only photo contest of its kind in America. Beginning May 1 thru June 30th, 2016) The Reluctant Activist […]
April 26, 2016

The F-35 Is a Feminist Issue: Vermont’s Colonel Rosanne M. Greco Speaks Truth

I am a feminist. For over 40 years, I have supported feminist ideals. Four years ago, I started learning about the implications of the proposal to base […]
April 29, 2016

Joke’s On You: U.S. of Empire’s “Justice” and “Accountability” When The USM Bombs a Hospital

Ever since the U.S. last October bombed a hospital run by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Kunduz, Afghanistan, the U.S. vehemently denied guilt while acting exactly […]
May 4, 2016

GMO Labeling in Vermont: Retailer Experience, Data Dispute Cost Concerns

While many large media outlets have described Vermont’s mandatory GMO labeling initiative as a “controversial” move, independent research indicates that no fewer than 64 countries containing […]
June 2, 2016

Leaving the Vermont House: “Good luck, stay vigilant, and try to love your neighbors.”

I will not be seeking reelection to continue to serve Barnard, Pomfret, and Hartford in the Vermont House. I find myself in the same predicament many […]
June 2, 2016

Vermont Public Banking: WGDR’s Jim Hogue interviews Gary Flomenhoft and John Ford

Listen to WGDR radio host Jim Hogue discuss the Vermont public banking initiative with John Ford and Gary Flomenhoft. As we’ve said since 2005, Vermont independence […]
June 6, 2016

Act 46: Vermont Pushes Local School Boards To Consolidate – Two Opposing Opinions

We present to you two thoughtful and considered diverging opinions on the Act 46 school board consolidation vote. ACT 46: Voting IN FAVOR – Eve Frankel; […]