Episode 5 is out! Senator Becca White drops by the podcast to share her thoughts on the session, climate policy, immigration, and transportation. @rebeccawhite.bsky.social

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Mohsen Mahdawi was released on bail! Judge Crawford ordered the release of Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi this morning. Watch a video of Mahdawi speaking outside of the courthouse after his release BELOW 👇 #50501Movement #DefendDissent #MohsenMahdawi

FYI five Vermont State Senators (all Republicans) voted no to support the resolution calling for due process for Mohsen Mahdawi: Sen. Steve Heffernan of Addison Sen. Russ Ingalls of Orleans Sen. Bob Norris of Franklin Sen. David Weeks of Rutland Sen. Terry Williams of Rutland #vtpoli

They have arrested a judge. Let that sink in. This is authoritarianism.

RETWEET if you stand with Judge Hannah Dugan!

BDG news: Buddhist Leaders Demand Release of Mohsen Mahdawi amid Concerns over Free Speech and Human Rights 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/5b426cy6 #Buddhism #Compassion #EngagedBuddhism #Activism #USA #Vermont #USPolitics #MohsenMahdawi #HUmanRights

For #EarthActionDay, we’re pledging to be aware of our energy use by turn off the lights when we leave a room, switching to LEDs, and cleaning our HVAC systems regularly. We’re tagging @sunsetlakecannabis.bsky.social @rebeccawhite.bsky.social @neepenergy.bsky.social What action will you take?

I just met with Mohsen Mahdawi where he’s being held in Vermont. He was detained when he showed up for his citizenship interview. He should be released so he can become a citizen.

So in terms of JD Vance’s public engagements: He got booed by Vermonters skiing, couldn’t find anyone in Greenland to meet with, broke the Ohio State football trophy, and killed the beloved pope. Will any world leader ever be willing to risk meeting with him? The track record screams trouble.

Halfway through this episode, listening to Vermont’s Becca Balint being a badass (an actual “scrappy little dyke” ❤️): rejecting either/or strategy and letting go of needing the perfect plan or message before speaking up. @balint.house.gov 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Friends of Mohsen Mahdawi, the Upper Valley resident and Columbia student detained at a citizenship interview in Colchester this week, describe him as a “deeply peaceful person” dedicated to building bridges across communities. Read more: www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...

More detail on the Mohsen Mahdawi case; judge orders him not to be removed from Vermont. www.mynbc5.com/article/colu...

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian-born green card holder and student at Columbia University, has been arrested by HSI agents in Vermont in the middle of his appointment to become a U.S. citizen. www.reddit.com/r/WorldNewsH...

April Fools Agenda 🤣

I had over 1,000 years worth of public education experience telling me to vote no.

I’m so embarrassed to be an American. It sickens me that JD Vance is in Vermont tonight after the words he spoke today. #wedontwantyouhere

Preach, Becca! You're doing a great job speaking truth to power, and Vermont is so proud of you.

Elon Musk is not a disinterested actor when it comes to our nation’s budget. He has tens of billions of dollars wrapped up in contracts and subsidies. The idea that he is meddling in government spending out of the goodness of his heart is pure fantasy.

As key details of Gov. Phil Scott's education reform proposal emerge, so to have notes of skepticism. And this week, Democrats drew a line in the sand.

Sen. Becca White, D-Windsor, said a consequential encounter at an immigration checkpoint helped inspire the legislation.

Yah that’s a no from me on a lottery voucher system… not sure I needed to say that outloud though based on being a VT public education graduate. 🤷🏼‍♀️ #vtpoli #nothanks #vt

Psst… I was interviewed on a podcast and it’s cool. Thanks Matthew for hosting. #vtpoli #vt #politics

Federal research funding is a lifeblood for Vermont. Trump's order would impound *previously approved funds* to further his anti-DEI agenda and affect these funds.

"When Mexico sends its people, they're sending their best. They're sending firefighters to help solve American problems. They're bringing fire fighting uniforms. They're bringing fire fighting equipment. They're bringing kittens down from trees. And all, I assume, are good people."

Say hello to a returning member of Senate Gov Opps and the Vice Chair of Transportation in Vermont! 👋 #vtpoli

The Vermont legislature reconvenes next week… I’ve got a lot on my mind, but I’d love to hear what’s on yours. #vtpoli

For my Upper Valley graphic novel fans, Center for Cartoon Studies' library is having a blowout sale "December 13th from 5:30-8:00 pm at 94 S Main St in White River Junction. [everything] at garage sale prices, many of them just $1." www.cartoonstudies.org/schulz-libra... #vermont #comics

The Barons of Burlington didn't really buy the election, but they did raise the cost of *running* for the Senate. By a lot. thevpo.org/2024/12/09/t...

Two years ago today we were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for protecting The US Capitol on January 6th 2021. Almost 4 years later the efforts to downplay, whitewash and minimize what happened appear to be succeeding. I won't ever stop standing up to them.

In Vermont, there is no denying the climate crisis. We experience it every year. It's our new normal. But climate change is damaging every state, and it's the result of pollution. The country’s biggest polluters — corporations — must pay for their devastation. It's common sense.

The lack of self-awareness is almost impressive.

I reported an antisemitic slur and threat hurled at me on Twitter, to see what happens, and after an "investigation" it was "determined" that it did not violate their rules. Cool.

Setting the stage for labeling climate action as a threat to "Vermont traditions" like pickup trucks and woodstoves. www.sevendaysvt.com/news/gov-sco...

I signed Sen. Perchlik’s letter!

We should start #vtpoli up in here. I miss those days. #vt #politics

Hi I’m Becca- I’m a state senator living in my hometown of Hartford, Vermont. 🤞Bluesky is what Twitter used to be.