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Author and Peak Oil Activist Michael Ruppert 05/13/2010

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Los Angeles based Michael Ruppert, author of Confronting Collapse, speaks on the tangible steps that must be taken to confront the grave global reality of our oil dependence. Sponsored by Chelsea Green Publishing, Vermont Commons, The Candidates for Vermont Independence and Free Vermont Radio, along with local sponsors. If you like this video, donate to CCTV and support more free speech programs!

Cultural Diversity Series: Congolese in Vermont 05/12/2010

A presentation of the Cultural Diversity Series of the Diversity and Equity Office of the Burlington School district and Fletcher Free Library. Presented by Jeanine Bunzigiye, Burlington School District Home School Liason.

Nuclear Free Future: Nuclear Weapons Abolition 05/10/2010

Joseph Gainza, of Vermont Action for Peace, and Jim Geier, longtime nuclear weapons abolition advocate discuss the history and ongoing efforts towards Vermonter's elimination of nuclear weapons.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Press Event with Yaroslavl Delegation 04/28/2010

Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss will host a press event to welcome a delegation from Yaroslavl, Russia, visiting Burlington as part of its 1000th year celebration this year. The delegation from Yaroslavl includes Deputy Mayor Andrey Murashov, Irina
Novikova – Yaroslavl Chair of the Russian-American Friendship Society, three traditional musical performers – one an accomplished Russian organist and two members of the musical group “Uzaren” and Howard Seaver, Chair, Burlington-Yaroslavl Sister City Committee. The Mayor and delegation members will be joined by members of the local Burlington-Yaroslavl sister city committee.

Burlington has enjoyed a formal sister city relationship with Yaroslavl since 1988. Since that time there have been numerous visits and opportunities for cultural exchange. The Yaroslavl delegation will be in the Burlington area starting April 27 through May 3.

More information about Burlington’s sister city relationships can be found at:
http://www.ci.burlington.vt.us/sistercities/.

Vermont Workers' Center: Health Care is a Human Right - State House Rally May 1st 04/23/2010

Host Traven Leyshon.

On the Waterfront: Vermont Migrant Farmworkers 04/21/2010

Melinda Moulton hosts Sam Mayfield, Videographer, and Brendan O'neill, Coordinator for Vermont Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project, on the issues surrounding migrant farmwork.

Vermont Council on World Affairs: A Conversation with Iraqi Delegates - Vermont Visit 03/31/2010

Host Nick Carter speaks with Iraqi delegates visiting the the country and Vermont as part of the U.S. State Department's INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. Mr. Saad Sallouom Abbas Al-Rikaby, Assistant Professor of Democracy at Mustansariya University and Mr. Bashar Abdul Jaleal Easah, Program Manager, Journalistic Freedoms Observatory, are joined by Eli Harrington with the Vermont Council on World Affairs. The role of media and benefits of cultural exchanges are explored. Thanks to Ms. Mona Tahar, Interpreter, U.S. State Department.

Local Matters: Democratic Republic of Congo Update 03/31/2010

Host Rob Reiber speaks with Cleophace Mukeba and Pierre Mujomba, local Congolese activists, on their efforts to bring awareness to the issues of the Congo and the current situation faced by the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Vermont Council on World Affairs: Iraqi Delegation - Vermont Visit (group 2) 03/29/2010

Host Nick Carter speaks with Iraqi delegates visiting the the country and Vermont as part of the U.S. State Department's INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. Themes of participatory government, local media and operations are explored. The Vermont Council on World Affairs serves as hosts to these delegates and others visiting the area. Mr. Hamid Hussein Safar, Media & General Relationships, Wasit Electoral Commission, Mr. Khalid Kamil Husni Al-Bayati, Director/Manager, Alcoroum Company, Mr. Hasan Khalif Salih Al-Obaidi, Chairman, Human Rights Network, Hawieja Province and Ms. Mona Tahar, Interpreter, U.S. State Department. Nick Carter hosts.

Vermont Council on World Affairs: Iraqi Delegation - Vermont Visit (group 1) 03/29/2010

Host Nick Carter speaks with Iraqi delegates visiting the the country and Vermont as part of the U.S. State Department's INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. Themes of participatory government, local media and operations are explored. The Vermont Council on World Affairs serves as hosts to these delegates and others visiting the area. Mr. Saad Salloum Abbas Al-Rikaby, Professor of Mustansariya University, Mr. Bashar Abdul Jaleal Easah, Program Manager, Journalistic Freedoms Observatory, Mr. Kareem Mohammed Badday Al-Saedi, Economic Development Chairman, Baghdad and Ms. Mona Tahar, Interpreter, U.S. State Department. Nick Carter hosts.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!