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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · 7d

Grateful to CBC Radio for their continued commitment to discussion on the appropriation of Abenaki identity by Vermont groups. I'm still equally committed to convincing my legislative colleagues to spend time understanding the mistakes our predecessors made in granting state recognition.

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · 12d

My full blog post that urges a more complete interpretation of the recent racist and antisemitic chat captures of the Vermont Republican State Senator. #vtpoli

www.troyheadrick.com/2025/10/17/t...

This IS Vermont. Let’s Stop Pretending Otherwise. – Troy Headrick

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jul 30

We must stop excluding the undisputed descendants of the original keepers of this land when we make decisions that impact them. The United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples is crystal clear on this.

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Plans to replace Burlington monument bring controversy over state-recognized tribes to Queen City leaders - VTDigger

The Abenaki Nation at Missisquoi commissioned a new sculpture to replace a monument to a historic Abenaki chief, but the plan has drawn opposition from a state legislator in Burlington.

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jul 10

Outstanding thread on the weaponization of collegiality that is being utilized within SCOTUS.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · Jul 9

What's up with Justice Jackson? She started making her mark and speaking out early, and some of her dissents are so pointed Kagan and Sotomayor don’t even join them. The far right is out for her, and even Republican justices are getting snarky.

So what's up? Here’s my take 🧵

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jul 4

What an amazing group of contenders! Looking forward to sitting back for the rest of the competition and enjoying the parade of majestic beards.

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Vermont man places 3rd in World Beard and Moustache Championships

A moustachioed Vermont man competed at the world beard and moustache championships on Thursday.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · Jul 1

My immediate thoughts on the most monstrous, immoral piece of legislation I’ve ever voted on in the Senate.

But I’m not done fighting. I know you aren’t either.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Jul 1

Rarely has MAGA policy been so clearly articulated.

Denying sick Americans healthcare doesn’t matter as long as their masked, racist security force gets funding - By Order of the Vice President.

A post by JD Vance . It says:

Everything else—the CBO score, the proper baseline, the minutiae of the Medicaid policy—is immaterial compared to the ICE money and immigration enforcement provisions.

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 30

Here we go!

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Vermont man heads to World Beard and Moustache Championships

A Vermont man says his facial hair is a cut above the rest, and he’s headed to a worldwide competition to prove it.

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Senator Angus King @senangusking.bsky.social · Jun 12

The National Park Service is already underfunded and understaffed. To put its budget on the chopping block as we continue to see a rise in visitors at parks across the county is reckless and thoughtless.

It's the worst idea for "America's Best Idea."

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thank you, Senator.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jun 22

"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."

-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 22

H. 355 has not moved from the committee wall. The administration is currently waging an unconstitutional war without the approval of Congress. Trump has already shown his willingness to abuse the process fie federalizing the Guard. H. 355 provides a much needed check in that abuse. Vermont can lead.

Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 22

The continued overuse and abuse of the National Guard, from unconstitutional deployments into war zones, extraneous deployments like DC following the January 6th riot & recently to CA, and all-around poor treatment in housing and care, is becoming commonplace.

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Early in the session, I introduced H. 355, an act relating to review of orders placing the Vermont National Guard in federal active duty status. This is in partnership with Defend the Guard and Bring Our Troops Home. 1/

Bill Status H.355

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Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · Jun 21

Toldya.
Wait until the food shortages start.

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Noelle @finallynoelle.bsky.social · Jun 19

Can’t make this shit up.

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 19

Maine and New Hampshire both look to Vermont as an example of what NOT to do with regard to a state recognition process for self-identified Abenaki. #vtpoli

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‘Take a look at what’s happened in Vermont’: Challenges to state’s tribal recognition process loomed over Maine legislative debate this year - VTDigger

The proposal in Maine, which would have created a state-level recognition process there, was one of several bills related to tribal identity that lawmakers across northern New England considered in re...

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 19

All this means is that these kids will remain in makeshift FEMA trailers that are already beyond their use ability or on an air mattress in hastily put together spaces in various law enforcement facilities. NIMBYism will prevent care of our youth. #vtpoli

Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 19

There will be some that applaud the failure to comply with the extensive list of requirements Vergennes gave to approve some minor zoning changes that would have allowed the state to build a new facility for justice involved youth on land already owned by the state. This is a hortsighted. 🧵 1/2

Vermont’s plans for secure youth facility are up in the air after Vergennes proposal withdrawn - VTDigger

The facility, previously planned for Vergennes, was supposed to be a more therapeutic replacement for the scandal-plagued and shuttered Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center. State officials say the...

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 18

And Rep. Cordes wasn’t in a position to keep the seat. Sounds like you two might have some common ground. We’re part time legislators with full time responsibilities outside the state house. Living circumstances change regularly, especially in the current environment.

Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 18

Run for office.

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 18

You may want to check your assumptions on whether or not the legislature is exclusively filled by people of privilege. I assume you’re referring to class privilege. We need more working class legislators and this is a significant loss.

Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 18

Agreed.

Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 17

The vote on Vermont’s biggest education bill was called before anyone could speak. The speed by which a voice vote was called caught many legislators off guard. No debate. No roll call. Here is my open letter to leadership explaining why that moment demands accountability.

My Open Letter to the Speaker of the House Regarding the Vote Procedures on H. 454 – Troy Headrick

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Rep. Troy Headrick @troyheadrick.bsky.social · Jun 15

John "Stumpy" Pepys