Opinion

If this is ‘boring,’ then let’s have more

By Jon Margolis, VTDigger.org Vermont’s campaign for governor is getting a bad rap. “Boring, boring, boring” seems to be the general consensus of the political insiders and the professional chatterers alike. In fairness to the insiders and the chatterers, there […]

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Column

Spending less isn’t as simple as it sounds

By Jon Margolis Editor’s note: Jon Margolis is VTDigger’s political columnist. Republicans in the Legislature think state government spends too much. They might be right. For the last several years, state spending has grown faster than the state’s economy. From […]

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Featured

Bernie’s bid is no laughing matter

BERNIE SANDERS Don’t laugh. It’s no joke, this Bernie Sanders-for-president business. It is serious politics, serious enough to change the Democratic Party and the national conversation. If it has not already done so. Here’s the thing to remember about presidential nominating […]

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