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US-Israeli strike on girls' school kills at least 85 students, Iran's judiciary says At least 85 students have been killed in US-Israeli strikes that hit an Iranian girls' school in Hormozgan province, Iran's judiciary said on Saturday. Washington has not commented on the reported str...

We killed 85 schoolgirls. We are not the good guys.

The U.S. Senate must be clear: no war with Iran.

The morally bankrupt Trump administration has partnered with another morally bankrupt authoritarian to declare an unprovoked war on Iran, already killing scores of civilians.

We need an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. Then articles of impeachment.

things every single republican president of your lifetime has done

- started a war in the middle east
- completely destroyed the economy

Aliya Rahman, woman who was dragged out of car by ICE in Minneapolis: "I've spent the last month learning the names of the tendons in my shoulder, because both of my shoulders are torn -- cartilage and tendons. But what I haven't learned is the names of the people who did this to me."

Vance will uncover himself?

As measles cases climb, these 9 diseases threaten comebacks When it comes to infectious diseases, measles is “the canary in the coal mine,” one expert said.

Everything RFK Jr. touches turns to s**t.

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Dozens of FBI records apparently missing from Epstein files, including Trump accuser interviews | CNN Three interviews related to a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her decades ago appear to be among the missing files in the DOJ release.

Dozens of FBI witness interviews from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein appear to be missing from the files released by the Department of Justice last month, according to a CNN review – including interviews related to a woman who accused President Trump of sexually assaulting her decades ago.

Did Trump just blame the democrats for the snow?

Trump’s tariffs are costing Vermonters their jobs.

“Unfortunately, we've had our first layoffs in company history since being founded in 1979. Our staff's gotten about 20% smaller.”

Vermont bill aims to protect your genetic data from misuse

We are just days away from our training on Thursday, February 26th. The Habeas Project of New England is calling on all federal litigators based in Vermont to volunteer and help us challenge wrongful ICE detentions.

The VTGOP is becoming a Neo-Nazi organization.
The biggest under reported story in Vermont is our
'good governors' willingness to use the VTGOP for votes.

Confirming that yes, VT has 7 medals, per 600K Vermonters!

Vermont libraries resist: What my quest to knit in every public library in Vermont has taught me about how libraries are upholding democracy, community, and civil rights Vermont libraries resist: What my quest to knit in every public library in Vermont has taught me about how libraries are upholding democracy, community, and civil rights Join UVM Libraries and the Center for Research on Vermont for this lively talk on libraries, knitting, and upholding democracy in challenging times! (For a sneak peak, check out Hannah's Knitting in Libraries substack.) Dr. Hannah K. Miller (they/them) is an Associate Professor of Education at Vermont State University Johnson where they prepare educators to enter the profession of teaching. Their research examines the process of social change in public systems of education, with a focus on privilege, power, justice, and liberation. Hannah’s current research project, TeachOut Vermont, is a critical participatory action research project that aims to build social and professional networks for queer, nonbinary, and transgender teachers. During a 2024 sabbatical, Hannah began a quest to read, write, and knit in every public and academic library in Vermont, a project they hope to finish in 2026. Hannah lives in Morrisville with their wife and son where they enjoy playing wingspan, knitting, birding, and gardening.

What can you learn from knitting in every public library in Vermont? VTSU Johnson professor Hannah Miller has plenty to share about how these spaces support democracy, community, and civil rights.

Hannah is a truly amazing speaker and communicator. Go to this event if you can!

Vermont debates banning popular herbicide A dangerous herbicide could be on its way out in Vermont.

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Controversial headliner at Turning Point event prompts questions for Vermont Republicans Hank Poitras’ ascendancy in conservative politics is raising questions about who gains power in a Vermont Republican Party that says it is trying to distance itself from the extremists within its rank...

Controversial speaker at Turning Point USA event in Vermont puts Republican supporters of TPUSA on defense. www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...

Vermont's Breathtaking And Lively Mountain Town Is A Skier's Paradise - Explore

The town of Stowe, Vermont, blends ski slopes, historic streets, and postcard views for a fun-filled winter getaway near Burlington.

Forget Norway. This Tiny U.S. State Dominates the Winter Olympics. Vermont’s secret sauce isn’t maple syrup.

It’s Not the Maple Syrup
How Vermont dominates the Winter Olympics.
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Sen. Welch to attend State of the Union with Vermonter who lost ACA tax credits Vermont Sen. Peter Welch plans to attend the State of the Union address on Tuesday with a Vermonter who lost access to Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Sen. Welch to attend State of the Union with Vermonter who lost ACA tax credits

Forget Norway. This Tiny U.S. State Dominates the Winter Olympics. Vermont’s secret sauce isn’t maple syrup.

“Vermonters have been such a huge part of my success this week and honestly, every other aspect of me.”
#vermont
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Did you know the longest outdoor ice path in the U.S. is in Fairlee, Vermont?

Why Feb. 11 is a special day in Ryan Cochran-Siegle's family Ryan Cochran-Siegle joins Mitch Wertlieb to discuss his Olympic super-G medals and family's Vermont skiing legacy.

Ryan Cochran-Siegle joins The Sports Rapport to discuss his Olympic super-G medals and family's Vermont skiing legacy.

Rep. Becca Balint, Vermont’s first female and openly lesbian congresswoman, will skip President Donald Trump’s State of the Union tomorrow and instead attend the “People’s State of the Union” rally on the National Mall.

She’ll be joined by several Democrats, including Sens. Ed Markey and Chris…

Breaking News: The Supreme Court will hear a case in which the oil industry claims it shouldn’t be sued in state courts over its role in global warming.

Did you know the Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice team has a monthly newsletter? Keep up with our work and the issues we're watching, starting with the latest issue from July:

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The Criminal Justice team at Arnold Ventures now has a Slack channel up and running, to share research ideas and opporutunities we see in the policy/practice space, with academic scholars. All researchers are welcome! Email me for the link. jdoleac@arnoldventures.org

Judge limits government actions against plaintiffs in free speech case The order blocks the Trump administration from retaliating against scholars and students who challenged the detention of noncitizens involved in pro-Palestinian activism.

A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration from retaliating against two groups of scholars and students in a case that he said exposed an “unconstitutional conspiracy” to violate the First Amendment.

Some of Trump's favorite lines are:
"People say" ... or "What I've been told"... or "Everybody knows it, you know it" phrase. This is the first time I've heard Trump dodge a question asking for evidence with the confession & reply, "Putin told me"