Social Justice
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.
Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 09/02/2010
Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.
Live at 5:25PM - Various: Barriers to Fair and Affordable Housing in Burlington 08/31/2010
Brian Pine and Kevin Stapleton discuss a report the city and the Fair Housing Project recently commissioned called “An Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.” The report is a requirement for entities that receive CDBG funding and It addresses the various barriers to fair and affordable housing in Burlington.
Vermont Workers' Center: Organizing to Meet the Job Crisis 08/27/2010
Host Traven Leyshon speaks with Anja Rudiger of National Economic & Social Rights Initiative and Jeff Thompson with Political Economy Research Institute on the issues surrounding jobs.
Under the Dome: Public Hearing - Mental Health Oversight Committee Part 2 of 2 08/19/2010
The Legislative Mental Health Oversight Committee holds the third of four statewide hearings to learn about mental health and substance abuse services offered from the community perspective. The Committee will hear from representatives from HowardCenter, Fletcher Allen Health Care, the business community, civic organizations, police departments and from the Department of Mental Health.
Under the Dome: Public Hearing - Mental Health Oversight Committee Part 1 of 2 08/19/2010
The Legislative Mental Health Oversight Committee holds the third of four statewide hearings to learn about mental health and substance abuse services offered from the community perspective. The Committee will hear from representatives from HowardCenter, Fletcher Allen Health Care, the business community, civic organizations, police departments and from the Department of Mental Health.
Watch part 2 here.
Vermont Workers' Center: Introduction to The Vermont Workers' Center 08/18/2010
Introduction Video to the grassroots Vermont based organizing Non-profit Vermont Worker's Center.
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