Art and Literature of a Prospective Vermont Nation
How cultural production imagines, critiques, and gives form to the dream of an independent Vermont.
The Psychology of Separatism: Why People Desire Self-Rule
Exploring the emotional, cognitive, and social drivers behind the desire for political independence.
Lessons from Other Separatist Movements Worldwide
A comparative analysis of movements in Scotland, Québec, Catalonia, and elsewhere to inform Vermont's strategy.
Technological Sovereignty: Building a Local Digital Infrastructure
Ensuring data privacy, reliable communication, and economic innovation through state-controlled digital networks.
The Ethics of Secession: When is Separation Justified?
A philosophical inquiry into the moral arguments for and against political divorce, drawing on historical and ethical theory.
Foreign Policy for a Micro-State: Diplomacy and Alliances
Charting a potential foreign policy based on neutrality, environmental leadership, and bilateral ties with neighbors.
Healthcare in a Sovereign Vermont: Universal and Community-Based
How an independent state could implement a universal healthcare system decoupled from the U.S. employer-based model.
Education for Sovereignty: Cultivating the Next Generation
Designing a K-12 and higher education system explicitly aimed at fostering the skills and values of an independent citizenry.
Defense and Security for a Small, Neutral Nation
Exploring non-militaristic models for national security, from Swiss-style civil defense to international neutrality treaties.
The Role of Town Meeting Democracy in a Future Republic
How Vermont's unique tradition of direct local governance could form the bedrock of a new, decentralized political structure.
Monetary Independence: Proposals for a Vermont Currency
Delving into the complex proposals for establishing a sovereign currency or complementary local exchange systems.
Environmental Sovereignty: Governing the Green Mountains Freely
How independence could allow for radical, uncompromised environmental policies tailored to Vermont's specific ecology.
Cultural Identity and the Mythos of the Vermont Yankee
Investigating how a distinct cultural character, embodied by the iconic 'Vermont Yankee,' fuels the desire for self-rule.
Legal and Constitutional Pathways to Peaceful Secession
Examining the fraught legal theories, historical precedents, and potential democratic processes for achieving sovereignty.
The Second Vermont Republic: A Modern Movement's Genesis and Goals
Profiling the contemporary political initiative that reignited serious discussion about Vermont's independence in the 21st century.