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Congressman Peter Welch: Reproductive Freedom Roundtable with Senator Amy Klobuchar 10/07/2022

From the Office of Peter Welch:

Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Rep. Peter Welch as a guest at the Congressman's Reproductive Freedom Roundtable, where they discuss the current state of reproductive rights in Vermont and around the country, Vermont's Reproductive Liberty Amendment on the ballot in November, and what Congress can do to protect the right to choose with Vermont leaders on the issue.

FOCUS: Using Technology to Support Trafficking Survivors 03/11/2019

Champlain College Professor Duane Dunston is developing a mobile app, YHAV (You Have a Voice), to help bridge the communication barrier with identifying trafficking victims and survivors.

In Part 3 of our series, Dunston talks about his experience of learning about slavery for sex and labor when he was a young teacher in Thailand. He learned how impoverished men, women, and children were forced into slavery and then he decided to do something about it which has resulted in his YHAV app which offers access in over 30 languages.

FOCUS: Human Trafficking - Its Context and Its Effect in Vermont Part 2 01/24/2019

Host Margaret Harrington talks with Deputy Compact Administrator Trissie Casanova (Department for Children and Families), Detective Corporal Donald Demar (Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations), and Peer Advocate Counselor Kimberly Colville (VT Center for Independent Living) on the multi-layered problem of human trafficking.

For more information, please visit: cusi-vt.org/contact-us/

FOCUS: Human Trafficking - Its Context and Its Effect in Vermont Part 1 01/14/2019

Edith Klimoski, Vermont director of Give Way to Freedom, and Sister Pat McKittrick, RN, SP, director of the University of Vermont Community Outreach program, talk with host Margaret Harrington about the complex issue of human trafficking. In this first show of a series, they give a multi-national cultural context. They describe the human suffering caused by drugs, prostitution, poverty and gangs and how this impacts all sections of the Vermont community. They chart practical ways to confront the issue and lead the way to recovery.

Burlington Peace and Justice: A Participatory Reading of Frederick Douglass’ “The Meaning of the 4th of July for the Negro” 07/02/2015

The Burlington Peace & Justice Center presents a Participatory Reading of Frederick Douglass’ “The Meaning of the 4th of July for the Negro" on the 163rd anniversary (July 5, 1852) at Burlington City Hall. As a community event, they invite you to reconsider the meaning of freedom and racial justice through a historical lens as we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. Copies of the speech will be provided and audience members are encouraged to partake in the shared reading of this influential speech.

For more information or to be involved in the planning as a community member, group or organization please contact Kyle at 863-2345 ext 6 or program@pjcvt.org or kyle@pjcvt.org. Everyone welcome. Click here for the medium version of the speech (this is the version we will be reading at this event).

Sandy Baird Commentary: Current Involvement in Libya 04/08/2011

Sandy Baird Commentary about the 2011 US Role in Libya.

Sandy Baird Commentary: 'America's Love of Freedom' 02/25/2011

Sandy Baird Commentary about America's Love of Freedom.

Ideas Have Consequences: Ideas Have Consequences 04/08/2005

Ideas Have Consequences

Freedom Works

Frank Mazur (Host) and Rob Roper (State Director, FreedomWorksVermont)

Congressman Bernie Sanders: Rep. Sanders: Freedom to Read Protection Act 03/09/2005

The Office of Congressman Bernie Sanders

Reintroduction of "Freedom to Read Protection Act"

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Summer Video Production Internship - Applications Open

Town Meeting TV is hiring two paid interns to join our production team for the summer! The program will run from Monday, June 24th until Friday, August 16th (8 weeks). $17 an hour, approximately 8 hours per week. We are looking for folks who have basic or intermediate experience with video recording and editing on Adobe Premiere. Interns will work with the Town Meeting TV Co-Directors to pick stories or events that they would like to cover in our community, practice outreach skills, then shoot and edit video that will be broadcasted on Town Meeting TV's YouTube and cable channels. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter (including why they are interested in this position and any relevant experience) to Jordan at jmitchell@cctv.org. Applications close Friday, May 24th at 5:00PM. For more information, please contact outreach@cctv.org or call 802-862-3966.