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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Everything is political and it’s time we realize it

Everything is political and it’s time we realize it

Katerina Jerine, Opinion Columnist March 7, 2025

I have always been that one annoying liberal in any history or government class I have taken. At every mention of Reagan or social justice issues, my hand shot up, unphased by the eye-rolling around...

Popping the “Burlington bubble”

Popping the “Burlington bubble”

Koda Koster, Contributing Columnist March 5, 2025

On Nov. 5, 2024, Trump’s trumpets were sounding.  In one of the smallest margins since 1888 of 1.48% popular vote, Trump won the 2024 presidential election, according to the Federal Election Commission.  Republicans...

Bridging the generational gap this election season 

Bridging the generational gap this election season 

Olivia Langlan, Opinion Columnist November 1, 2024

Tension and political polarization are reaching an all-time high as voters anxiously anticipate Nov. 5.  It’s easier to blame those who don’t agree with us, calling them ignorant or brainwashed....

The great divide: a look into polarization in politics

The great divide: a look into polarization in politics

Henry Mitchell October 28, 2017

The American public has increasingly migrated toward either end of the political spectrum. And this is exactly what we all wanted. In the U.S. we tend to idolize the endless struggle of good...

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