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What's Going On?: The Biden Presidency 9 Months In 10/13/2021

Sandy Baird and Guest Kurt Mehta talk about Biden's first 9 months in the White House.

Community Voices for Immigrant Rights - Call to Action for Lives of Haitian Immigrants! 09/27/2021

With a complete disregard for human rights, the Biden administration has embarked on a cruel campaign to deport or detain thousands of Haitian refugees seeking asylum in the United States. The actions of the Biden administration are especially deplorable as the Haitian refugee crisis is the direct result of a long history of U.S. colonialism and racist foreign policy that has caused political and economic turmoil in Haiti. Haitian refugees are being chased on horseback, treated like animals, and detained under inhumane conditions simply for exercising their right to seek asylum. We must act now to stop these atrocities! Join us as we stand up and demand that the Biden administration: Free Them All! Let In All Asylum Seekers! End the Militarization of the Border and Border Communities!

For more information: www.facebook.com/CVIRBurlington

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Vermont, Quebec, and Irish Independence 09/26/2021

Liam McKone presents aspects of restoring independence to Ireland focused on Vermont and Quebec. These include Ira Allen’s arms deal in 1796, Vermont’s safe haven for the Patriote movement in 1837, and the Fenian Brotherhood’s attacks on Quebec in 1866 and 1870. McKone is president of the Fenian Historical Society and author of Vermont’s Irish Rebel, the biography of Captain John Lonergan, on sale at the event.
 
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Born and raised on the Mexican border of Texas in 1937, McKone has embraced Vermont as his home in Cambridge since 1984. A former intelligence analyst with the National Security Agency with an MA in Military History, he writes about certain aspects of the struggle for Irish independence and the American Civil War of 1861-1865. The published history of Captain John Lonergan, who received a Medal of Honor for gallantry in leading his “Irish Company” at Gettysburg and was the head of the Fenians in Vermont, will hopefully be joined by several other books that are in the works.

What's Going On?: Afghanistan - The Great Game 09/16/2021

In the 19th century the British and Russian Empires fought over Afghanistan. With access to India the Brits sought to fold Afghanistan into their Asian sphere of influence; With borders on Russia the Tsars sought to maintain their control of Asia. In the 20th century the game continued with the United States seeking to use Afghanistan to defeat the Soviet Union and win the Cold War and after 9/11 The War Against Terror. Afghanistan won the Great Game in both centuries and remains independent. What does this new victory mean for Afghanistan? What does the defeat mean for the United States in the Great Game of the 21st century?

Banning PFAs Forever 09/01/2021

Banning PFAs is a short video about the sources and impacts of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on our environment and human health.

For more information from the VT Department of Health visit: healthvermont.gov/environment/drinking-water/perfluoroalkyl-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-drinking-water

For information on the Vermont military connection to PFAs visit: militarypoisons.org/vermont-military

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Northern Vermont in the American Revolution 08/15/2021

Having written two books, Franklin County author, teacher and historian Jason Barney shares his most recent research for his third book, entitled, Northern Vermoint in the American Revolution. With the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution approaching, Vermonters have a chance to learn how the Green Mountains were prominently featured in America's founding struggle.

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Sketching Burgoyne’s Campaign 07/18/2021

Friederich Von Germann was a Hessian Captain, one of many German auxiliaries hired by King George III during the American Revolution. He arrived in the colonies in 1775 and was present at Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga. During the war, he painted a series of watercolors of German, British, and American Troops. Robert Grandchamp shares about these paintings that are frequently used as sources for American Uniforms.

Vermont Law School - Hot Topics Series: Nuclear War - Still the Gravest Threat to the Environment 06/17/2021

A presentation of the Hot Topics in Environmental Law summer lecture series.

Presenter: Stephen Dycus, Vermont Law School

Protest Against the Events in Tigray Ethiopia 06/05/2021

In November 2020, in a struggle over autonomy, Abiy Ahmed declared war on the Tigray region of Ethiopia claiming retaliation for an unverified attack. The Tigrian people have been caught in the middle of this bloody conflict for months after having endured a devastating year in which the region faced challenges due to COVID-19, massive flooding and a locust outbreak that destroyed crops. As a result of a communications blackout, much of the international community is unaware of the atrocities and hardships that continue to face this region.

A group from Boston drove up to Burlington to march against the events in Tigray and bring awareness to the atrocities taking place there.

Memorial Day Commemoration 2021 05/31/2021

This Memorial Day, the commemoration hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 782 is a little different: While the tradition of honoring and remembering members of the United States military who died serving the country remains unchanged, this year the VFW and City of Burlington also pauses to remember those in the community lost during the pandemic.

The VFW sets up a field of flags to honor each person who passed away from COVID-19 in the City so far, along with two trumpet solos, remarks from the Post Commander, Mayor, and a leader from the Vermont National Guard. The Vermont Guard has stepped forward in such an incredible way throughout this pandemic. The ceremony concludes with taps.

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