Homes evacuated. Chemicals fouling the air. Wildlife soaked in tar sands oil. Could it happen in New England? I traveled to Arkansas last week to monitor wildlife impacts of the Exxon Mobil Pegasus tar sands pipeline rupture for the … [Read more...]
Mass about to lose leadership status
Our Commonwealth has always been in the vanguard when it comes to improving the lot of Americans, for example: - The Revolution started here - First to abolish slavery, and declare blacks and whites equal, and became the hub of the … [Read more...]
Sen Brown becomes a liberal on health care
We may finally learn which path works best in this nation. In this state we have mandatory coverage with subsidies for those who can not afford the going rate(although by offering lesser care for the lower cost). In Vermont they are moving … [Read more...]
Is it time?: Vermont going single payer
Newly elected Vermont Governor Shumelin is moving the state towards single payer. He formed a consulting group headed by Dr. William Hsaio, chief designer of the Taiwan health plan. The latter runs at a cost of 6% of GNP and … [Read more...]
Vermont wants no corporate persons
It appears that they will do this in spite of Vermont's having lax gun-control laws, which will no doubt cause overwrought hand-wringing by certain individuals. … [Read more...]
Vermont wants single-payer
The state would need to obtain a waiver from Obamacare, which may be a problem. Under the current law, however, Vermont would have to wait until 2017 to get the waiver that would allow the state to set up its own system. "It doesn't make … [Read more...]
Emergency Phone Bank for Vermont!
The Vermont House just took it's final vote on the marriage equality bill, passing it 94-52. This is 6 votes shy of the 100 we need to override the governor's veto. You can help make the veto override happen! Scott … [Read more...]
What Effect Will Marriage in IA and NH have on the 2012 Primaries and the Current Administration?
Countries granting same-sex marriage Belgium Canada Netherlands Norway South Africa Spain Sweden Countries recognizing same-sex marriage Aruba (Dutch only) France Israel Netherlands Antilles (Dutch only) States granting same-sex … [Read more...]
Vermont House Debating Marriage Bill ::NOW!::AGAIN!:: (Friday)
Final Update: The bill passed on a final vote of 94-52. This is not a veto-proof margin. Go here to learn what you can do to help a veto override happen. UPDATE3 @ 2:30pm Friday: The bill gets its final reading and vote today. … [Read more...]
VT Lawmakers: Marriage Equality is Now a Priority – w/Poll!
Lawmakers in Vermont have announced that they will shepherd through equal marriage legislation week after next. "Passing this bill is the right thing to do at this time," said Sen. Peter Shumlin, D-Vt. President Pro Tem. Shumlin and Rep. … [Read more...]