After over 30 years of campaigning, the end of short sentences is a milestone – but this is just the first marker upon the long road to ending the revolving door. With a staggering cost of over £1billion per year, and reoffending rates of 55%, it has long been clear that short sentences are no...| Revolving Doors
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Trump just announced plans to kill a $7 billion program Bernie created to deliver solar to low-income Americans. The only chance Vermonters have to benefit from this program is if Vermont challenges that outrageous move in court – but given Gov. Scott’s recent actions, we have every reason to believe his administration could undercut a challenge by Vermont’s Attorney General.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), released the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration’s proposal to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding: “The Trump Administration’s move to dismantle the endangerment finding is exactly what we’d expect to see out of … VPIRG Statement on Proposed Repeal of EPA’s Endangerment Finding Read More » The post VPIRG ...| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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The Scott undermined the attorney general's effort to unfreeze nearly $17 million federal funding for vehicle chargers.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Vermonters concerned about the state’s threatened bees and other pollinators are celebrating the July 1, 2025 implementation of legislation to restrict the application of toxic neonicotinoid pesticides (“neonics”) in the state. On June 17th, 2024, Vermont legislators overrode Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of H.706 (now Act 182) that phases out the use of nearly all … Vermont’s Neonicotinoid Restrictions Take Effect: Advocates Urge Timely Action on Rules to Protect Pollinators Read More ...| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY Protecting Vermont’s Climate Progress from Rollbacks One of the most important outcomes of the 2025 legislative session was the successful defense of Vermont’s foundational climate policies. From the beginning of the year, attacks on climate action have come hard and fast from both President Trump and Governor Phil Scott. While many … 2025 Legislative End of Session Update Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Gov. Phil Scott signed into law further restrictions on the use of toxic PFAS in firefighting gear, dental floss, cleaning products, and fluorine-treated containers.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Taking a title after one’s name has been a Carmelite tradition for many years. St. Teresa of Jesus, our Holy Mother, and St. John of the Cross, our Holy Father, both took titles that were dear to them. It is often said that the mystery your title expresses often plays out in a special way [...] The post Br. Gabriel of the Cross, OCD – My Name Explained appeared first on OCD Vocations.| OCD Vocations
As Discalced Carmelites, we have the opportunity to take a new name, a 'religious' name, when we enter the novitiate, the second, most foundational stage of formation. During postulancy, the first stage, we are able to think and pray about whether or not we would like to take a new name and, if so, what [...] The post Br. Gabriel of the Cross – My Name Explained appeared first on OCD Vocations.| OCD Vocations
I picked the name Br. Michael of the Holy Face and the Sorrowful Mother. In our province we are asked to choose a religious title that speaks to us about our draw to Carmel and how we think that the Lord is leading us. The title is a tradition going back to our earliest historical [...] The post Br. Michael – My Name Explained appeared first on OCD Vocations.| OCD Vocations
When I was clothed in the Habit of the Discalced Carmelite Friars, I was given the name "Pier Giorgio" after Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Who is Blessed Pier Giorgio? He was a young Italian who died at the age of 24 in 1925. I've kept Bl. Pier Giorgio as a patron saint and heavenly friend [...] The post Br. Pier Giorgio – My Name Explained appeared first on OCD Vocations.| OCD Vocations
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Last year, after devastating floods that swept across our state, the Vermont legislature took a bold and necessary step by passing Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act. This landmark law is designed to do what’s only fair: require the world’s largest fossil fuel companies, which profited for decades while knowingly fueling the climate crisis, to help pay … Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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After a decade of lighting up upper Waller Creek, Creek Show is on the move, heading downstream to its most exciting home yet – Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence in 2026!| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy
Vantage Point historian Eric Abrahamson discussed the history of impact investing at an evening gathering of the San Diego Grantmakers’ San Diego Impact Investors Network on March 21, 2019. Drawing on extensive research and writing during two decades of work on the history of philanthropy, Abrahamson examined the roots of impact investing. He pointed out […]| Vantage Point History
On February 11, HistPhil — the leading online platform for historians of philanthropy — published an essay by Vantage Point president Eric Abrahamson. His contribution is part of a broader scholarly forum commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Tax Reform Act of 1969, which still governing charitable giving today. Read the essay here: Control Stock: […]| Vantage Point History
Vantage Point historians Eric Abrahamson and Eric Zimmer presented their new book, Expanding the Energy Horizon: A History of Black Hills Corporation Since 1883 last week. Around 70 people gathered over the lunch hour at the Journey Museum and Learning Center in Rapid City for the talk and a question-and-answer session with the authors.| Vantage Point History
Vantage Point historians Eric Abrahamson and Eric Zimmer headed up to Black Hills Corporation’s headquarters — known as Horizon Point — for the release of their new book, Expanding the Energy Horizon: A History of Black Hills Corporation Since 1883. The pair signed copies of the book for corporate employees. Expanding the Energy Horizon captures the history of Black Hills Corporation, which currently has more than 1.25 million […]| Vantage Point History
Use the link below to listen to Eric Abrahamson discuss the framework for his new book project, Profit for Good, on South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s “In the Moment.” Abrahamson Interview| Vantage Point History
2021 may have been the second year of the Covid pandemic, but the brewers have been far from idle. In fact, the number of new beer to hit the market far surpassed that of 2020, and even set a new record for new releases. Let’s take a look at the stats. *Please note: the figures … Continue reading A brief overview of Romanian craft beers released in 2021| Beerologique
It is with a (rather significant) delay that we bring you our report of what happened on the Romanian craft brewing scene in 2020. The year has been rife with trials and tribulations, yet against all odds, it still provided room for growth, as well as some interesting developments. From new breweries to an emergence … Continue reading Bottomless barrels, the Pilsner revival and bittersweet farewells in the Year of the Rat – a 2020 review| Beerologique
We’ve started a series of blog posts discussing the ways in which Romanian craft breweries are tackling the current COVID-19 pandemic. We hoped that this would be a short series – over half a…| Beerologique
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In 2024 Waterloo Park welcomed over 200,000 park visitors, hosted 30 concerts at Moody Amphitheater, offered 175 free community programs, and supported beautiful landscapes throughout all the seasons! A wide variety of community programs energized the park throughout 2024, including wellness classes, children’s activities, nature walks, concerts, art installations, and more. Especially memorable was the once-in-a-lifetime total solar […] The post Waterloo Greenway 2024 In the Community...| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy
For the Climate Superfund to succeed, this critical work must be funded. The State Senate is considering that funding now – please urge your state senators to support the funding necessary to implement the Climate Superfund Act.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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AUSTIN, Texas (March 18, 2025) — The Waterloo Greenway Board of Directors today announced Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette as its new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2025. Dr. Burnette is a respected and accomplished community builder who brings not only her civic passion, but her engineering, financial, and executive expertise to guide the completion […]| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VISTA, California, February 18, 2025—Torchflame Books launches a new imprint, Torchflame Books Large Print, to increase accessibility for readers of books produced by independent publishing houses. After intensive research, Teri Rider (CEO and Acquisitions Manager) and Jori Hanna (Director of Marketing and Public Relations) discovered a gap in the books available to […]| Torchflame Books
Waterloo Greenway Marks a Milestone with the Opening of the Hartman Bridge on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail Austin, TX — January 27, 2025 – After several months of detours along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence, a newly completed bridge and realigned trail are […]| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy
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Days after President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to once again pull out of the Paris Climate Accord, Governor Phil Scott – reflected in the budget and policy proposals he put forward today – called to fundamentally retreat from Vermont’s commitment to climate action.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Vermonters have made it clear that the status quo just isn’t working. At VPIRG, we’ve never been real big on preserving the status quo anyway. Our work to protect Vermont’s people, environment, & democracy will continue in 2025. From guarding our online privacy to ensuring the safety of our food and products, we’re seeking progress … 2025 Legislative Priorities Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Recent headlines like “95 Million Americans Have PFAS-Laced Drinking Water” underscore the alarming prevalence of toxic PFAS chemicals—also known as “forever chemicals”—in our food, bodies, and environment. From drinking water contamination to game meat consumption advisories, the evidence is clear: PFAS are a widespread problem and a threat to human health. What’s less clear—until now—is … The Truth About Toxic PFAS Chemicals—and How Retailers Are Responding Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
The recent UN Biodiversity Conference was held under the theme “Peace with Nature.” This 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD/CoP-16) attracted an unprecedented 23,000+ delegates attending official negotiations and side events inside the security perimeter of the “Blue Zone,” while the public “Green Zone” drew approximately 40,000 visitors each day. The Center for Large Landscape Conservation was honored to send four staff members to partic...| Center for Large Landscape Conservation
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Agustin Rodriguez of the Troutman Pepper Tobacco + Nicotine team will attend the Food and Drug Law Institute 2024 Enforcement Conference on Wednesday,| Tobacco Law Blog
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VPIRG report provides consumers with tips for avoiding excessive and potentially toxic plastic packaging and products this holiday season. Nowhere on Earth is free from plastic pollution these days, from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean canyons. The problem gets worse each year and seems to peak during the holiday season when household trash … Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Earlier this year, the Vermont Legislature overrode a gubernatorial veto to pass an expansion of the state’s Renewable Energy Standard, or RES, putting us on track to delivering 100% renewable energy statewide by 2035. The Renewable Energy Standard is a framework through which Vermont’s electrical utilities are required to acquire energy from renewable sources and … 5 Things to Know About the Renewable Energy Standard Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Last month the Network for Landscape Conservation announced the latest round of Catalyst Fund grant awards, with 15 Landscape Partnerships receiving support to accelerate their efforts to protect the ecological, cultural, and community values of the landscapes they call home. The Catalyst Fund aims to build capacity and help local Landscape Partnerships contribute toward achieving national conservation goals.| Center for Large Landscape Conservation
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The Affordable Heat Act (S.5) is a policy designed to help ensure that every Vermonter can access cleaner, more affordable heat — not just those who already have the resources to do so. In 2023, the Vermont Legislature passed S.5, commencing a comprehensive two-year process to explore, shape and consider implementing a “clean heat” thermal … About the Affordable Heat Act (S.5) Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new proposed rule that would require importers of electronic nicotine delivery system| Tobacco Law Blog
The Climate Superfund Act was passed into law by the Vermont Legislature earlier this year and marks a new era in the effort to hold the world’s largest polluters responsible for the mess they have made. For the first time, Big Oil will be held financially accountable for knowingly damaging our climate and doing nothing … 5 Things to Know About the Climate Superfund Act Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Revolving Doors recently hosted a session where our lived experience members spoke to a nation-wide group of Neurodiversity Support Managers (NSMs), who support neurodiverse people in prison to get the right access to support. Involvement Manager Harriet reflects on the importance of progress to...| Revolving Doors
Stretching from the rolling Appalachian Mountains to the rugged Atlantic coastline, the landscapes of Northeastern North America feature bustling population centers, recreational havens and productive farms and timberlands as well as vast forests, abundant freshwater and impressive biodiversity. These are some of the most socio-ecologically complex landscapes in the world, increasingly recognized as critical for ecological integrity and climate adaptation at the continental and even global sc...| Center for Large Landscape Conservation
A cloud of slate gray stirring above the riverbed. The synchronous flapping of wings, eager and ready for the journey to the north. During this time of year, an estimated 3.5 billion birds take flight toward the northern U.S. and Canada as the spring migration is underway. During the long journey, they will have to contend with a pernicious source of pollution emanating from towns and cities: artificial light. Birds rely on light as an indicator of daily and seasonal change, and human light ...| Center for Large Landscape Conservation
As the NTIA prepares to dole out most of the remaining funds for its Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, totaling over $900 million for the second round, now is the time […] The post March 20, 2024 – Tribal Broadband: A Status Update appeared first on Tribal Resource Center.| Tribal Resource Center
During the spring of 2020, Vantage Point principal historian Eric Abrahamson made a series of presentations across the country as he explored the subject matter for his current book project, Profit for Good: How Philanthropy Fuels the Market Economy. In January, Abrahamson served as the keynote speaker for a gathering of the Western South Dakota […]| Vantage Point History
In early December, Vantage Point’s president and principal historian, Eric Abrahamson, joined a group of specialists from across the United States in a special conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Tax Reform Act of 1969. Read a description of the event from a Hofstra University online publication below: Click here for the full source. […]| Vantage Point History
Earlier this month, Vantage Point historians Eric Abrahamson and Eric Zimmer presented papers at the 2019 annual meeting of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) in San Diego, CA. Abrahamson’s Paper, “Before 1969: Donor Intent, Tax Avoidance, and America’s Great Foundations,” explored the roots and legacies of the Tax Reform […]| Vantage Point History
On August 17, the Journey Museum and learning Center in Rapid City hosted a book launch event for Eric Zimmer’s The Question is “Why?” : Stanford M. Adelstein, A Jewish Life in South Dakota, available from Vantage Point Press on August 19!| Vantage Point History
To be accountable to the public, private foundations need to be transparent. By keeping and maintaining their archives, foundations build public trust and contribute to the process of collective learning. On Wednesday, June 12, the Ford Foundation hosted a one-day conference in New York City entitled “Advancing Foundation Archives: Advocacy, Strategies, and Solutions.” Sponsored by […]| Vantage Point History
The Vermont Senate gave final approval today to landmark legislation that holds the largest fossil fuel companies financially accountable for a portion of the costs of climate change.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
The Center for Large Landscape Conservations is proud to be the 2024 recipient of the North American Chapter of the International Association for Landscape Ecology (IALE-NA) Distinguished Landscape Practitioner Award. This honor recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of applied landscape ecology. Landscape ecology is an interdisciplinary science broadly concerned with the study, management, planning and design of landscapes. In the face of significant transformation of natural land...| Center for Large Landscape Conservation
Roughly 50% of all highway accidents on US 89 north of Yellowstone National Park—between Livingston and Gardiner, Montana—are wildlife related. In response to this growing and dangerous problem, a locally led partnership called Yellowstone Safe Passages (YSP) just took a major step toward finding solutions by completing a comprehensive assessment of wildlife-vehicle collisions on this stretch of highway, conducted by the Center for Large Landscape Conservation and YSP partners.| Center for Large Landscape Conservation
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