June 24, 2016

Brexit! Is a “Vexit” Next?

Publisher’s note: In the wake of the U.K.’s “Brexit” vote, we are receiving queries from all over the world – is a “Vexit” – Vermont nonviolently […]
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 […]
August 8, 2016

Bourne, Again

After a ten year hiatus and repeated statements that they would NEVER make another Jason Bourne movie together, director Paul Greengrass and actor Matt Damon have […]
August 9, 2016

Primary Day: VOTE Today for a 2nd Vermont Republic

  Publisher’s Note: Today, August 9, is Primary Day in Vermont. As our friend and neighbor Gwen Hallsmith writes below, our elected leaders will move us […]