June 7, 2016

Bern’ing Up “Socialism” – One Vermonter Weighs In From Down Under

This whole Bernie thing has got people debating about what socialism is. Is it New Deal liberalism? Scandinavian welfare statism? State communism? Or what? Let me […]
June 8, 2016

Plan B: #FeelTheBern in the 2nd Vermont Republic

Bernie Sanders will not become president of the United States. But he could still become president of Vermont if the Green Mountain State secedes. It’s not […]
June 13, 2016

Vermont’s Howard Dean Hints At Secession and a 2nd Vermont Republic

We passed on a copy of our Most Likely To Secede book to Democratic Party stalwart, 2004 presidential candidate, and DP super-delegate Howard Dean one year […]
June 27, 2016

Vermont Independence on the Vermont RADIO Airwaves

Thanks to WGDR radio host Jim Hogue for hosting us last week for a wide-ranging 90 minute conversation on the past, present, and future of Vermont […]
June 30, 2016

Vermont Independence Merch – 2 for 1 sale through July 7! Happy Vermont Independence Day!

Decentralists! Support the 2VR: Second Vermont Republic!   “2 for 1” SALE on all Vermont independence merch – flags, stickers, passports, and books – to celebrate […]
July 1, 2016

“Plan V”: The Nuts and Bolts of Vermont Independence

July 5, 2016

From “Brexit” to “Vexit” – The Twin Myths of Cosmopolitanism and Efficiency, from an Independent Vermont

Thanks to THE ATLANTIC and POLITICO for reporting on Plan V – our blueprints for a 2nd Vermont Republic – in the wake of the Brexit. […]
July 12, 2016

S is for “Sheepdog,” and Democracy Is Bern’ing.

Let’s be honest. We all knew Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign would come to this. And, at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter either […]
July 12, 2016

Drilling in Vermont: On Psychodrama, “Crisis Acting,” and Our Zombie Nation

Let’s connect some dots here. First, take a close look at this recent Craig’s List post inviting “crisis actors” to apply for paid work here in […]
August 7, 2016

FORTUNE magazine covers Vermont Independence

High summer in the 2nd Vermont Republic, and we’re taking August off – more or less – to enjoy all that summer in the Green Mountain […]