Politics & Government

Non-Violence in Islam and Christianity- A Dialogue 03/31/2010

Sponsored by the Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice. Can Christianity and Islam bring about peace in the world today? The two most populus religions have often been associated with war and violnece. Imam Rashied Omar and Catholic priest Drew Christiansen discuss their traditions' different perspectives on peace making and non-violence.

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 Confidential : What Health Care Reform Means for Vermonters 03/30/2010

Host Nick Carter, speaks with Jesse Bragg, Vermont State Director, Organizing for America on the implications for Vermonters of the recently passed national health care reform.

2010 Diversity Conference - Fo Niemi: 'Racial Profiling in Employment and Education' 03/29/2010

The Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center hosts this annual Diversity Conference. Fo Niemi, co-founder and executive director of the Center for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR), a Montreal-based non-profit organization, presents on 'Racial Profiling in Employment and Education'. The program ends with recognition of community partners.

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.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Energy Conservation Grants for Vermont Communities 03/29/2010

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Gov. James Douglas announce energy efficiency and conservation grants for 147 schools, towns, and cities across the state.

2010 Diversity Conference Opening Keynote Dr. Dorothy Williams 03/29/2010

The Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center hosts this annual Diversity Conference. Opening keynote address for the conference is Dr. Dorothy Williams, Former Director of Multicultural Affairs at St. Michael's College The program ends with recognition of community partners.

Interview and Press Conference with Dr. Helen Caldicott 03/29/2010

Dr. Helen Caldicott is internationally renown for her work to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age and the necessary changes in human behavior to stop environmental destruction. She is interviewed by Nick Carter and Sam Mayfield on her visit, followed by a press conference addressing Vermont's future relationship with Vermont Yankee.

Media is invited to a press conference with Dr. Caldicott on Monday, March 29th, 3:30-4:00 pm at Main Street Landing in Burlington (in the lobby area). Contact Jarred Cobb/Greenpeace for press conference details: or 802 881 0315/Cell: 603 770 8679.

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Village of Essex Junction Budget and Ballot Presentation 03/29/2010

Village Manager David Crawford and Trustees present the budget and articles to be voted on by Village residents during the 2010 Annual Meeting.

Featured Story

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!