Matt Swenson
Coverage of Matt Swenson in the Nexus archive.
- An insurance card is not an appointment
The article critiques Vermont's healthcare system, arguing that government budget controls under the Green Mountain Care Board limit hospital capacity and patient access. It highlights a $94.5 million funding denial for Vermont hospitals in 2026, including UVM Medical Center, which delayed a surgical center expansion, reducing surgical capacity.
- There’s no such thing as ‘other people’s money’
Lee Russ challenges Matt Swenson's argument that Vermont legislators are detached from the working class, asserting that taxes fund social programs using everyone's money. Russ criticizes the conservative notion of 'other people’s money' as a propaganda tool that ignores the shared responsibility of funding public services.
- Vermont’s governing class is destroying the state it claims to serve
The article argues that Vermont's political leadership is harming the state through policies that burden working residents, including high property taxes, energy costs, and healthcare cuts, while insulating themselves from consequences. It criticizes the Green Mountain Care Board's handling of mental health resources and links rising crime and gun violence to restrictive firearm laws.