Democracy
Making government more open, responsive to, and reflective of ordinary Vermonters.
Narrow special interests disproportionately influence elections, public debate, and the government’s decision-making process, often drowning out the voice, subverting the will, and harming the interest of the general public. VPIRG is working for a more participatory and inclusive democracy: in favor of government transparency and integrity, against big money politics, and for more fair and accessible elections.
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Latest Democracy News
Statement of VPIRG Executive Director Paul Burns on the indictment of Donald Trump in the January 6 case
Today, in what will undoubtedly go down as one of the most important criminal cases…
2023 Legislative Recap
The 2023 Vermont legislative session has come to a close, marking the halfway point of…
VT Senate Gives Initial Approval of Ranked Choice Voting Legislation
Today, the Vermont Senate voted 23-7 on Second Reading in favor of legislation to put…
2023 Mid Session Legislative Update
We are officially halfway through the 2023 legislative session, with both legislative and money crossover…
VT Senate Government Operations Committee Advances Ranked Choice Voting Legislation
On March 15th, the Senate’s Committee on Government Operations voted 6-0 in favor of legislation…
Ranked Choice Voting is a Popular Success in Burlington’s Town Meeting Day Election
Two years after the city voted to adopt ranked choice voting (RCV) for city council…