Grateful to CBC Radio for their continued commitment to discussion on the appropriation of Abenaki identity by Vermont groups. I'm still equally committed to convincing my legislative colleagues to spend time understanding the mistakes our predecessors made in granting state recognition.

My full blog post that urges a more complete interpretation of the recent racist and antisemitic chat captures of the Vermont Republican State Senator. #vtpoli www.troyheadrick.com/2025/10/17/t...

We must stop excluding the undisputed descendants of the original keepers of this land when we make decisions that impact them. The United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples is crystal clear on this. vtdigger.org/2025/07/29/p...

Outstanding thread on the weaponization of collegiality that is being utilized within SCOTUS.

What an amazing group of contenders! Looking forward to sitting back for the rest of the competition and enjoying the parade of majestic beards. www.wcax.com/2025/07/04/v...

My immediate thoughts on the most monstrous, immoral piece of legislation I’ve ever voted on in the Senate. But I’m not done fighting. I know you aren’t either.

Rarely has MAGA policy been so clearly articulated. Denying sick Americans healthcare doesn’t matter as long as their masked, racist security force gets funding - By Order of the Vice President.

Here we go! www.wcax.com/video/2025/0...

The National Park Service is already underfunded and understaffed. To put its budget on the chopping block as we continue to see a rise in visitors at parks across the county is reckless and thoughtless. It's the worst idea for "America's Best Idea."

"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."  -Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953

legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/... Early in the session, I introduced H. 355, an act relating to review of orders placing the Vermont National Guard in federal active duty status. This is in partnership with Defend the Guard and Bring Our Troops Home. 1/

Toldya. Wait until the food shortages start.

Can’t make this shit up.

Maine and New Hampshire both look to Vermont as an example of what NOT to do with regard to a state recognition process for self-identified Abenaki. #vtpoli vtdigger.org/2025/06/18/t...

There will be some that applaud the failure to comply with the extensive list of requirements Vergennes gave to approve some minor zoning changes that would have allowed the state to build a new facility for justice involved youth on land already owned by the state. This is a hortsighted. 🧵 1/2

The vote on Vermont’s biggest education bill was called before anyone could speak. The speed by which a voice vote was called caught many legislators off guard. No debate. No roll call. Here is my open letter to leadership explaining why that moment demands accountability.

We were promised equity and reform. What we got instead raises serious red flags. I’m voting no on the education bill on Monday. Full breakdown: www.troyheadrick.com/2025/06/14/e...

We scaled back the motel program. We built a better structure with local nonprofits. We handed the Governor the plan he asked for. He vetoed it. Again. The only consistent thing about Scott’s housing strategy is the pivot. And the veto. He's just Lucy holding the football we’ll never get to kick.

Eyes wide open, people.

A Korean American woman shares her experience of living in America. Being treated as a foreigner even though she was born in America. Too many people viewed being ‘American’ through a monochromatic lens.

If you burn down a forest, you don't miss out on lumber for just that season. You have to replant all the trees, nurture them, and wait for them to grow. The science and research budget cuts happening now are wanton, senseless arson. Recovery, if it ever happens, will take generations.

Opinion: Canada can’t move forward without Indigenous-led solutions www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

A more detailed explanation of why I needed to withdraw my amendment to S. 123. vtdigger.org/2025/06/02/r...

Speaking of food: the GOP bill this committee is inching closer to advancing would cut $267 billion -- with a B -- from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps, per CBO. It would also impose work reqs on people aged 55-64 who benefit from SNAP.

Heads up, Vermont.

By promoting voucher programs, Republicans in Congress are essentially saying that some kids are more deserving of quality education than others. But every child deserves access to excellent schools,regardless of their zip code or family income. #DontDefundPublicSchools #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

The problem with toxic masculinity isn’t that someone labelled it toxic. The problem with gender isn’t noticing people might not fit gender binaries. The problem with pointing out that our national history contains shameful incidents isn’t the pointing out. You’re banning thinking.

In the richest nation on Earth, 60% of families can’t afford a “minimal quality of life.” Absolutely unacceptable. We need to tax the damn rich and fully fund our basic needs programs. www.cbsnews.com/news/cost-of...

A whole lot of institutions do not understand that anticipatory compliance is the opposite of a safe, reasonable, conservative strategy. It will accelerate the risks and harms they claim they want to avoid.

Went for coffee and a pastry, but on graduation wknd at THE top rated “must go when in Burlington” spot. Got in line. Watched people leave line, put their stuff at a table, & return to line. Don’t do that. Stay in line & allow the natural migration to occur as people finish while you wait in line.

Vermonters. I’m going to need an assist on this one. @rep.chloetomlinson and I have been working with @vtqueerlegalprofs since before the start of the session to provide the OPTION of an eight year renewal window for IDs. 1/4

“On the floor on Tuesday, Rep. Adam Lee … pointed to … Vermont’s state recognition process as a reason for Maine to not establish its own. … Vermont is now considering a task force to reconsider past tribal recognition decisions by the state"

This and Adolescence. Well done media really showing up and lifting the veil on how toxic masculinity has been destroying boyhood for so long. This is such an ugly cycle. To break it, we need to be honest about where this still resides and how it continues to morph. m.imdb.com/title/tt2868...

1st UK Mono Pressing. I’ve been watching the auctions for a low number White Album for a while. Felt good about this one and finally made the grab. Based on the number, this would have been purchased on the day of release in 1968 somewhere in England.

James Talarico

Check out my first born, Dr. Gabby Headrick, and her deconstruction of RFK’s alarmist BS. youtube.com/watch?v=0Boy...

May Day Reminder: The Federal Minimum Wage - in the richest country EVER - is still only $7.25/hr. UNACCEPTABLE.

I am privileged to vote yes on Prop 3 today which will send the question to the voters in November. Prop 3 will enshrine the right of all Vermonters to collectively bargain within our state constitution. Happy May Day. #vtpoli

People have the power to wrestle the world from fools. youtube.com/watch?v=pPR-...

I would love to state that our Governor has been a collaborator in the work my committee has been doing to sever ties between Vermont's DOC and ICE. Unfortunately, I must identify the obstruction he has, instead, opted to provide. I hope you will read and consider taking action. #vtpoli

HAPPENING NOW: Rümeysa Öztürk (repped by ACLU) has a hearing before Vermont federal judge William K. Sessions III. Öztürk is the Tufts PhD student snatched off the street by ICE and now facing deportation for cowriting a pro-Palestine op-ed in the student newspaper. 🧵

Truth matters. vtdigger.org/2025/04/10/j...

If all the streaming platforms could decide on a common method for returning to the credits at the end of a movie that’d be great. K, thanks.

Sometimes, moving the right policy -- the humane policy -- is far more difficult that it should be. I'll keep introducing legislation to end our use of private prisons. I'll keep trying to build a coalition of law makers willing to join me. #vtpoli vtdigger.org/2025/04/03/f...

Meanwhile giving people a bottle of vitamin water in a polling line will get you arrested

On Friday, Governor Scott issued an Executive Order that will allow families with children and “medically vulnerable” adults to stay in the motel program through June 30th — about 400 households of the 1,429 vulnerable households currently residing in the motels. 1/6