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@kerent.bsky.social
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Vermonter, unionist, public school language teacher, super slow trail runner, car camper she/her

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 21h
In a twisted authoritarian spectacle, federal agents raided Ilhan Omar's home this morning. Trump has made no secret of his disdain for the Congresswoman – frequently using racist, tyrannical drivel to express an unhinged desire to expel her from the country.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
for as long as i've been alive, republicans have ran the same playbook: a few weeks before voting begins, they roll out completely fabricated smear campaigns. these things are always coordinated, so the talking points take over the news. the party is never electorally punished for their dishonesty.
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Rachel Cohen @cohen489.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I truly cannot think of a reason to live stream an execution other than continued normalization of the government killing people such that they don’t have to bother hiding their violence anymore
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Jenn Budd @jennbudd.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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They have taken over the southern border.
This has many different goals. Main ones: freeing up Border Patrol to go into blue cities & pushing humanitarians out of the areas. Humanitarians search & report dead migrants & who also leave water for the survivors. I would bet money they will use the Al cameras to locate groups, then use weapons like this to kill them. It will cause the migrants to scatter, & they will become lost & succumb to the environment. They will leave their bodies. Even if found, the environment will rapidly destroy the evidence. Maybe you think this is hyperbolic. Remember that deterrence policies that intentionally send migrants to the most dangerous places to cross & the gov knew many would die have killed over 80,000 people since 1994. And presidents & congress from both sides have cheered it on gleefully.
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Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) @thetattooedprof.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
This is not "a controversial vaccine trial," it's biological warfare, conducted by European researchers on African infants. It's imperialism, racism, eugenics, and the hubris of incredibly stupid people. It's denying vaccines to newborns! In what fuckin universe is this a "vaccine trial"?
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Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 11/10/2026
RFK Jr is one of the worst people to ever wield power in US government. Eternal shame on anyone who has ever elevated him.
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 11/10/2026
this guy is bad
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Warrantless stops and violent roving patrols by masked federal agents across California, especially the Central Valley, have been terrorizing farm workers for the past 5 days. The chaos is escalating. full statement: www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
United Farm Workers union condemns brutal
ICE surge impacting farm workers in Central Valley; highlights Rep. Valadao's comments as 'insulting' to his constituents
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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 10/10/2026
the fundraising numbers this could do, it's all we want
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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment. www.nber.org/papers/w35854
Taxing Entrepreneurial Wealth: Evidence from
Norway, 2021-2025
Marius A. K. Ring
WORKING PAPER 35854|
DOl 10.3386/w35854
ISSUE DATE October 2026
Whether imposing higher taxes on business owners adversely affects business activity by constraining investment and inducing capitalist flight is a central question in the ongoing debate on how to tax the ultra wealthy. To shed new light, I exploit a series of related Norwegian reforms during 2021-2024 that increased dividend tax rates, removed migration-related capital gains tax loopholes, and nearly doubled the effective marginal tax rate on business wealth. These reforms spurred international debate and, allegedly, an "exodus" of Norwegian billionaires (Financial Times,
2023). While I document clear effects on migration, these responses are concentrated among the top 0.1% of the wealth distribution and mostly confined to 2022 and 2023. My results indicate that at most 100 individuals left due to the reforms. I find no evidence of significant outmigration or reduced inflows of startup founders or inventors. I estimate that absent any outmigration, wealth tax revenues would have increased by 75% from 2021 to 2024. Reform-driven outmigration lowers the revenue gain to 71.5%. My findings further show that outmigrating owners' firms remain economically active and do not reduce investment. In a broader set of analyses, I examine whether business outcomes are affected, regardless of whether owners outmigrate, since firms may reduce investment both due to liquidity constraints or distortions to owners' savings decisions. I compare firms owned by Norwegian individuals subject to the wealth tax with firms owned by foreigners and other tax-exempt entities. By merging historical ownership data from Orbis with the Norwegian shareholder register, I perform these analyses on both Norwegian and foreign-domiciled firms.
Across settings, I find no evidence that Norwegian-owned firms pay out more dividends or invest less after the reforms,…
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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
When you are caught up in the fitness craze sweeping the zeitgeist but also smoked a bit too much of the good stuff before embarking on today’s 20k.
A sheep who has fallen asleep, mid-run, possibly as a direct result of counting too many of her colleagues.
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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 10/10/2026
People who are perfectly equipped to moderate a political debate: •anybody who taught kindergarten •the person who says “I love teaching 7th grade” and means it • somebody who’s done time as a middle school AP •the track coach who also teaches 2 sections of a hard history class +
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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 09/10/2026
We want to feel like there is one (1) grownup in the room and fhat the grownup has had it with these shitheads trashing the joint and isn't going to let them get away with it.
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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 10/10/2026
Announcing "our product attracts the kind of people who want to verbally abuse something that can't fight back on a level we've had to address structurally" feels like a little bit of a self-own, tbh, but thankfully I'm not in charge of their marketing.
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Crip Dyke @cripdyke.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is fantastic news. The biggest problem with this is that if all the nations of earth create similar tax policies, the few billionaires who might otherwise flee will remain in your country for not having a more advantageous nation to which they can retreat. We'd be stuck with them.
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John Walters @thevpo.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
For the first time in years, the Republican Governors Association is spending big money to back Gov. Phil Scott's re-election bid. Or more accurately, to try to undercut Amanda Janoo with negative advertising. thevpo.org/2026/10/09/n...
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Now There’s No Denying We Have a Real Race on Our Hands
And there it is: A major ad buy from the Republican Governors Association, which hasn’t bothered to spend real money in Vermont since 2020. The RGA’s local outlet, A Stronger Vermont, j…
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John Walters @thevpo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Bernie Sanders (finally) endorses Amanda Janoo. thevpo.org/2026/10/07/b...
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Bernie Comes In from the Cold
Well, it finally happened. Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Amanda Janoo for governor. He posted an announcement video yesterday, and sent an email blast touting the endorsement this morning to his…
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Christie Nold @christienold.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The week of action continues 🥰 www.sevendaysvt.com/news/protest...
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Protesters Scrawl Anti-ICE Messages on a Federal Office Building in Williston | Seven Days
The action was part of a week of protests aimed at several U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement intelligence facilities in Williston.
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Christie Nold @christienold.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
For those outside of VT who want to join the week of action:
Ice national tip line phone zap! Call IC3 with tips on how to build a better world

1-866-347-2423
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Amanda Janoo @janooforvt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Bernie has been a huge inspiration for me throughout my life and particularly in this decision to run for Governor. Bernie showed me and my entire generation that people actually value honesty and integrity. I’m incredibly grateful for his support.
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omablues.bsky.social @omablues.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
AMANDA JANOO for GOVERNOR of VERMONT !!! ENDORSED by; Rep Ro Khanna & Balint, Senators Sanders & Welch but MORE Importantly by VERMONTERS It's Time for a Change !! We can do this TOGETHER as VERMONTERS !! VOTE VOTE EARLY
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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The latest “rigged election” strategy from the Trump administration involves producing a series of strategically timed arrests of non-citizens for alleged voter fraud & promoting those events to feed the false narrative that non-citizen voter fraud is widespread. uwcip.substack.com/p/federal-fr...
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Federal Fraud Charges Resonate With Debunked Non-Citizen Voting Narratives
A flurry of recent charges and press conferences amplifying alleged non-citizen voting make a small phenomena seem bigger
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Myriam Gurba (Serrano through my mom) @lesbrains.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
It’s banned book week and I hope that you support authors of banned books. Creep: Accusations and Confessions was the target of a book ban in Santa Paula, California. I was banned from Long Beach Unified School District property for speaking out against corruption.
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Nate Antifa Hine @nateh47.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
situation is blatantly contradictory to legislative intent, there will be challenges. Meanwhile, in the coming weeks and months, people will suffer and die. Call your reps and demand action.
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Nate Antifa Hine @nateh47.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Scott administration (DCF ESD, in particular) is continuing to refine the idea of screwing the most vulnerable while - ahem - speaking nice words. ESD specializes in the fine art of creating bureaucratic barriers to deny access. Given that the current #vtpoli thevpo.org/2026/10/06/s...
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Scott Administration Policy on Sheltering the Homeless Hits a New Low
The battle over Act 143 has taken place largely out of the public eye, due in large part to our media’s failure to cover a highly consequential dispute between the Scott administration and th…
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John Walters @thevpo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Scott administration's new emergency housing program is not only inhumane, it may well violate the law. The admin has never covered itself in glory on the issue, but this is a new low. thevpo.org/2026/10/06/s...
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Scott Administration Policy on Sheltering the Homeless Hits a New Low
The battle over Act 143 has taken place largely out of the public eye, due in large part to our media’s failure to cover a highly consequential dispute between the Scott administration and th…
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The Old Tech Writer @greenmtndocs.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
If there is one reason to reject Phil Scott for yet another term as #Vermont governor, this is it. His implementation of Act 143 (Sheltering the Homeless) is cruel and cynical. It's not the Vermont way. thevpo.org/2026/10/06/s...
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Scott Administration Policy on Sheltering the Homeless Hits a New Low
The battle over Act 143 has taken place largely out of the public eye, due in large part to our media’s failure to cover a highly consequential dispute between the Scott administration and th…
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Nate Antifa Hine @nateh47.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
What a surprise (jk) that the results are consistent with what we know about young people! And surprise again (not really) that DCF and the Scott admin nevertheless still want to roll back this proven reform! #vtpoli vtdigger.org/2026/10/05/n...
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New report finds low reconviction rates for teens in first years of Vermont’s ‘Raise the Age’ law - VTDigger
“My hope is that this will encourage our lawmakers and policymakers and the administration to hold the course with ‘Raise the Age,’” said the chair of Vermont’s Council for Equitable Youth Justice.
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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 06/10/2026
The problem is not that we believe we can do it. The problem is that too many people get excited it will happen but don't do any work to make sure it does, and then they have to perform extra cynicism to get past their embarrassment at acting like they believed in something.
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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 05/10/2026
Vermont's 2026 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Use our interactive guide to learn about your local candidates and find your polling place.
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Vermont election 2026: Look up who's on your ballot and where to vote
Vermont's 2026 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Use our interactive guide to learn about your local candidates and f
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Amanda Janoo @janooforvt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Thank you Boneyard Farm, Leo’s BBQ, and Patrick Flood & friends for making yesterday so memorable! What a beautiful intergenerational gathering of Vermonters from all walks of life, and exploration into how to build a Vermont where our young people can afford to stay.
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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
brief reminder because a TikTok video of an asshole is going around, disabled people trying to avoid illnesses that could make them more disabled is not OCD, it is lived experience with a disability that you do not have, and thus should have your stupid mouth closed and stupid ears open about.
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jaycatvt @jaycatvt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Response to Gov. Phil Scott’s Facebook Post attacking Amanda Janoo for her statement on the F-35
Governor Scott, your post on Facebook attacking Amanda Janoo for her statement on the F-35 uses sleight of hand to avoid the real issue: Why, under your command, are airmen training with 115-decibel F...
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 04/10/2026
Have you made your plan to vote yet? I know I have! If you haven’t yet, go to vote.vermont.gov to get started.
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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I'm not naive enough to actually believe this will happen, but Democrats could be preparing, right now, lists of impeachment charges against (at a bare minimum) Hegseth, Kennedy, Mullin, Patel, Blanche, & Trump, as well as Bondi, Bovino, & Noem (still worth doing!) that rely purely on public facts,
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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#OnMyWalk to birthday dinner for my dear friend @charlieadler.bsky.social the King of Animation! And yes, we sat sequestered outside in 90 degree weather & I wore my 😷 in and out because we are both very careful and very devoted friends! Love you, Charlie! #HappyBirtday💗🎂💗🥳💗🎉💗🎁💗🎂💗🥳💗🎉💗🎁💗🎂
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Everyone should be fighting for Universal Healthcare and disability rights. Health is fragile. You can become disabled or chronically ill in an instant. It’s not a moral failing. It can wipe out your savings and leave you destitute. Healthcare is a basic human right.
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Jenn Budd @jennbudd.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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John Walters @thevpo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Hey, we got debates! But they're crammed together in a single week, extremely late in the campaign season, as if designed to minimize the chance that the incumbent will stumble or the challenger will score some points. thevpo.org/2026/10/03/a...
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Announcing: The Stupidest Debate Schedule Ever
Yesterday, the Phil Scott campaign issued a press release proudly announcing a series of three debates with Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo. Good on him, I guess, for showing up three times — al…
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Professa Murray @kalimurray.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
What everyone has to prepare for is the constitutional crisis to accelerate if the Democrats take the House and the Senate. Vought has been allowed by the Republicans to act with impunity, so have he will continue to ignore Congress. This is why you have to impeach him immediately.
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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“If you catch COVID-19 or another infection and work may be the cause, you can make a workers compensation claim without your manager's agreement. Your employer’s insurer decides whether to accept the claim.” #ASMOF
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Earlier this week, I agreed to interviews with two USA Today journalists. They wrote fantastic articles about the Cornell case that I'm proud to have been a part of. What I did not know is that their employer considers interviews to proprietary and opens up recordings to be used by any journalist.
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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 03/10/2026
‘The Cornell 7’ moniker functions as a way to do the work of ‘not all men.’ There’s a level of distance and plausible deniability in providing a place and a number. But, if we’re honest, it’s a judicial system that values power over the bodies and potential of women and girls.
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Voter registration deadlines are SUNDAY in Alaska, Rhode Island, South Carolina. And MONDAY in: Arizona, Arkansas Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and *Texas*. If you live in these states, verify your registration now, literally.
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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 02/10/2026
According to a recent Vermont Public poll, 62% of Vermonters disapprove of how ICE is enforcing immigration laws, with 54% strongly disapproving of the agency’s conduct. Read more: www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/20…
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The filings lend credence to recent polling that suggests this year’s governor’s race is the most competitive since Scott first ran for governor a decade ago.
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Janoo Outraised Gov. Scott in September, Disclosures Show | Seven Days
The filings lend credence to recent polling that suggests this year's governor's race is the most competitive in a decade.
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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Mike Pompeo has been rewarded with a teaching fellowship at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. The same school that canceled my class on media, race and international affairs. @columbiasipa.bsky.social share.google/KEvTy5yER71U...
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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to join SIPA faculty
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will join the School of International and Public Affairs as a fellow at SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics in March, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
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Amanda Janoo @janooforvt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is my friend Asa. We grew up together in Strafford, and he’s a third-generation Vermont farmer whose family lost their farm in the early 2000s. Just last year, he was able to buy it back. Listen to his story, and check out my Local Food policy and platform at JanooForVT.com
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John Walters @thevpo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
You probably weren't expecting this: Amanda Janoo has caught up with Phil Scott in campaign cash on hand, according to newly-filed campaign finance reports. thevpo.org/2026/10/01/j...
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Janoo Catches Up with Scott in the Money Race
The latest round of campaign finance reports reveal that the race for governor is very real and very competitive. It’s more evidence to support those recent opinion polls showing Gov. Phil Sc…
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Christie Nold @christienold.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Days before the Cornell story went viral, a student of mine set off a personal security alarm by mistake in class. Overwhelming, many of my male students simply could not understand why she had it. Many of my female students couldn’t grasp their lack of comprehension. We are living in two worlds.
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