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Roper: The Vermont Climate Council and critical race theory

The Global Warming Solutions Act isn’t about the environment. It never was and never could be, as Vermont’s greenhouse gas contributions are a non-factor in impacting global climate trends. It’s about restructuring our government policy and our economy along the lines of Critical Race Theory using environmental concerns.

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Deb Billado: United for Independence

We must persist in our efforts to protect and preserve freedom — not only for the hope of our children, but for the hope of people around the world who see America as we see it, a great land of opportunity and possibility.

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Roper: Let’s grow kids, or let’s grow government?

Lawmakers recently passed a bill that begins the process for a major expansion of state-subsidized childcare for birth to 5-year-olds rolled out over the next few years. The new law, crafted and pushed by the special interest group Let’s Grow Kids, could have major negative consequences for children, families and taxpayers.