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Jeff Conant-International Development and Ecology 09/09/2010

Jeff Conant is a writer, educator, and social justice activist with a focus on international development and ecology. His book, A Poetics of Resistance: the Revolutionary Public Relations of the Zapatista Insurgency (AK Press, 2010) examines the cultural politics of the Zapatista movement of Chiapas, Mexico, focusing on the Zapatistas' persuasive use of symbolic language and colorful imagery to bring their struggle to the world's attention. A Burlington College Institutefor Civic Engagement event.

Open Forum about VTANG Acquiring F-35 Fighter Jets 08/31/2010

An open forum on the proposed deployment of the F-35 to the Vermont Air Guard base at Burlington International Airport. Elected Officials invited.

Sam & Roz Show : F35s in Burlington 08/19/2010

Hosts Roz Payne and Sam Mayfield discuss the proposed arrival of F-35 fighter jets, replacing the Air Guard's F-16 jets.  Guests include: Juliet Buck,
Mother and Activist, and Joe Golden, Burlington small business owner. For more information: http://f35insouthburlington.blogspot.com/
Contact Jim Raimey 802-309-4824.

From Washington to Moscow - Reflections, Renewal, Revival of Anti-Nuclear Movement 08/06/2010

Almost 30 years ago, at the height of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union, hundreds of Vermonters took part in a Peace Walk between Washington and Moscow, Vermont.  A screening of the film, produced by George Cullinen, will be followed by discussion with participants gathering to remember, reflect, renew, and revive the movement against nuclear weapons.

Live at 5:25PM - Various: Support the Congo Inc. 08/03/2010

Host Rob Reiber talks with Jean-Pie Mutume, President and Founder, amd Muyisa Mutume on the current situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and efforts being made by the recently formed non-profit Support the Congo Inc.

Public Forum about VTANG Acquiring F-35 Fighter Jets 07/12/2010

A community forum on the proposed deployment of the F-35. A link for the 3 minute video put out by the Air Force about the F-35 that was referred to is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTSRbXTh-_A

Nuclear Conversations 06/28/2010

Host Margaret Harrington talks with Arnie and Maggie Gundersen of Fairewinds Associates, Inc.

Senator Patrick Leahy: VT Air Guard Opening New Advanced F-16 Mission Training Center 06/04/2010

The Vermont Air National Guard formally opens its new, state of the art Air National Guard F-16 Mission Training Center with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  Senior military leadership of the Vermont Air Guard, National Guard Bureau and the United States Air Force will be joined by U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy who sponsored the $15.9 Congressional funding allocation that included this project.

Gross National Happiness USA Conference: Keynote Address by Bill McKibben: Building a Movement 06/03/2010

Gross National Happiness USA envisions a sustainable future, based on the use of a comprehensive set of social progress indicators that reflects our American values and truly supports life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, author and scholar in residence at Middlebury College

Gross National Happiness USA Conference: Panel Discussion: How Can Vermont Measure Success and Progress? 06/03/2010

Gross National Happiness USA envisions a sustainable future, based on the use of a comprehensive set of social progress indicators that reflects our American values and truly supports life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Panel - How Can Vermont Measure Success and Progress?
Stuart Comstock-Gay, Executive Director, Vermont Community Foundation
Nancy Lynch, Executive Director, Peace & Justice Center
Martha Maksym, Director of Community Investments, United Way of Chittenden County
Lisa Ventriss, Director, Vermont Business Roundtable
Moderator: Vince Bolduc, Professor of Sociology, St. Michael’s College

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