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Vermont’s “No Kings” Weekend: All Show, No Substance
Over the weekend, Vermont joined the nationwide “No Kings” protests — rallies supposedly aimed at resisting authoritarianism and “executive overreach.” According to an article from VTDigger, more than 40 events were held across the state. Burlington hosted one of the largest gatherings, with organizers claiming “more than 16,000” attendees, says VTDigger. The turnout was impressive…
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Truth Isn’t Gasoline
By Benjamin Cross When I wrote about The Hartland Diner, I knew it would stir emotion. Truth usually does. It doesn’t ignite fires—it reveals them. Some people said, “By writing that article, you’re feeding the fire.” But exposing hatred isn’t the same as spreading it. Pretending not to see it only lets it grow. That…
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When a Diner Turns into a Pulpit of Hate
By Benjamin Cross When you walk into a small-town diner in Vermont, you expect a hot cup of coffee, a plate of eggs, and maybe a friendly chat about the weather. What you don’t expect is for the business to be run by someone who openly wishes death upon her neighbors. That’s exactly what’s happening…
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Shutdown Chess: Thune Plays for Time While Schumer Plays Theater
By Benjamin Cross Less than a day into the shutdown, the talking points are already flying faster than votes can be counted. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he has a path forward. Chuck Schumer says Republicans are to blame. And in between, the American people are once again left paying the price for politicians…
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Shutdown Theater: How Democrats Spin Chaos and Shift Blame
By Benjamin Cross The federal government is shut down as of this morning. And predictably, Democrats wasted no time rolling out the same tired script: Republicans caused this, vulnerable people will suffer, and only Democrats can save the day. The truth? It’s political theater dressed up as compassion. Let’s break down the rhetoric. “Republicans Shut…
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