Social Justice

Ken Lawless on Drones and the F-35s 08/15/2013

Ken Lawless shares three songs from his CD "The Highly Selective Thesaurus for the Extraordinarily Literate." and talks about his views on drones and the basing of F-35 production in Burlington, VT.

Feminist Media Review: Host Peggy Luhrs 08/12/2013

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks to issues of the day.

Conversation on Race Now -Trayvon Martin Case 08/11/2013

Conversation on Race Now (C.O.R.N.) facilitated community conversation on the Trayvon Martin - George Zimmerman decision. The dialogue begins with a viewing of President Obama's remarks shortly after the legal decision to clear Mr. Zimmerman of all charges. More information: vhm84@hotmail.com

Local Media Show: Book Release on Sustainable Communities 08/06/2013

Bruce Seifer, Ed Antczak and Rhonda Phillips co-authored a newly released book, Sustainable Communites - Creating a Durable Local Economy. All 3 join in sharing their findings and insights into some of the most pressing issues challenging communities in their efforts to foster better quality of life outcomes and long-term sustainability.

This is a link to the book on the Publisher's web site:
view: http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415820172/

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: Budget Process 08/01/2013

School Board commissioner Keith Pillsbury (Ward 1) is joined by David Larcombe, Director of Finance. For more information visit the district web site: www.bsdvt.org

Vermont Workers' Center: Health Screening Clinics 07/26/2013

The Road Ahead for the Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign - Part 1: Health Screening Clinics

Co-hosts Kate Maguire and Darya Marchenkova speak with Stauch Blaise of Randolph on the Clinics, then, via technology visit a number of health screening clinics to get a better sense of their functioning.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 07/24/2013

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Burlington CEDO Show: City Hall Internship Program 07/22/2013

Burlington CEDO Office's monthly show, tonight focussing on 'the City Hall Internship Program'. Host Kesha Ram speaks with interns Katie Barker, Tara Gallagher, Karolina Ramos, Mabel Prine, Alayna Thompson, and Ethan Aaronson, on the program.

Hunger Free Vermont: The Importance of Meals/Snacks at Child Care Centers 07/16/2013

Dorigen Keeney, Program Director at Hunger Free Vermont, is joined by Deputy Commissioner of Vermont Department of Children and Families, Reeva Murphy, and Sarah Adams-Kolitz, Director, Erinn Simon, Cook, both of the Burlington Children's Space, on the importance of food in child care centers. More information available at Hunger Free Vermont .

Campaign for Vermont Rutland County Community Forum 06/27/2013

RUTLAND COMMUNITY FORUM "Building an Economy in Rutland County Where Everyone is Secure & Prospers" is moderated by Bruce Lisman, Founder of Campaign for Vermont (CFV.) Local panelists include: Christopher Louras, Mayor, City of Rutland; Jim Baker, Chief of Rutland City Police Department Brendan Collins, Wilk Paving Co. & Collins Wealth Management; Rob Bliss, Assistant Superintendent, Rutland Public Schools; Catherine Nelson, Vice President and General Manager, Rutland Herald and Times Argus From their website (campaignforvermont.org): "CFV is an independent coalition that believes every Vermonter should be economically secure and prosper. CFV advocates for policies that get real results, puts progress ahead of partisanship and believes every voice should be heard, every idea considered and every person respected."

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!