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Rights and Democracy's mission is to bring people together to take action to build healthy communities and make the values of our communities guide the policies of our government. We are building a popular movement to advance rights and build a real democracy. We work in partnership with community groups, progressive unions, faith communities, organizations fighting for human and civil rights, and environmental and climate action groups. More information: www.radvt.org

Programs in this Series

Format: 2024-03-29
Format: 2024-03-29
Midsummer Roundup! - 07/28/2017
Host Grant Taylor speaks with Rights and Democracy Co-Chair Brittany Nevins. She brings viewers up to speed with RAD’s Democracy Summer campaign and Movement Politics in Vermont. Rights and Democracy member Mike Fiske also joins to tell us...
Big Ideas and Changes - 06/23/2017
This month we learn about a campaign for a State Banking system here in Vermont from Vermont State Senator Anthony Pollina, Vermont State Representative Brian Cina, and Gwendolyn Hallsmith from Vermonters for a New Economy. We also speak with Ali...
Whirlwind - 04/28/2017
Host Grant Taylor is joined by Jeffrey Caesar and Isaac Grimm to discuss the Milk With Dignity! campaign, Zuckerman, movement building, and past and upcoming events. Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which...
Velocity in Vermont - 03/24/2017
This month we discuss the Statewide results and implications of Town Meeting Day, the Fight for a $15/hr minimum wage, and Healthcare for All. Host Grant Taylor is joined by Brenda Patoine, science writer and Rights & Democracy member. Brenda...
Forever Building - 01/27/2017
This month we have a recap of some HUGE events starring the people of Vermont and their ability to mobilize for a cause. Day One of the legislative session, a Healthcare National Rally, MLK Day celebrations, the Women’s March on Montpelier,...
Full Steam Ahead - 12/23/2016
Host Grant Taylor of Rights & Democracy speaks with Adrian Burnett and Laura Mistretta, Jobs, Justice, and Climate: Clean Green New Deal campaign leader. Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every...
Fair Development - 10/28/2016
Host Grant Taylor speaks with Jeffery Caesar, Charles Simpson, and Ibnar Avilix on the Burlington Ballot Items and fair development. Check out the monthly Rights & Democracy TV show (RADTV).  Rights and Democracy shares perspectives...
A Vision For Fair Development: Building a Burlington That Works For Everyone - 10/27/2016
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Campaign Updates (Jobs, Justice, Climate; Raise Up Vermont) and Upcoming Events - 09/23/2016
  Host Grant Taylor speaks with guests Kate Logan and Laura Mistretta.   Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every Vermonter earns a livable wage and has access to affordable health care, and...
Rights & Democracy - Towards a Just Economy - Framework for Progress - 09/20/2016
A discussion of Public Assets Institute's new publication and how to build campaigns for a more just economy with Vermont Interfaith Action and Rights & Democracy. Introduction & Welcome by Gene Bergman followed by Rights & DEmocracy...
What’s Next for the Political Revolution Post-Primary? - 08/26/2016
Bernie’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton has left a lot of people wondering what the next steps are for this political revolution Bernie’s been talking about throughout his campaign and where the energy for the movement will go now that...
What's Next For the Political Revolution in Vermont? - 07/13/2016
Check out the monthly Rights & Democracy TV show (RADTV) Host: James HaslamGuests: Pabitra Bhattari, Charles WinklemanProducer: James Haslam Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every Vermonter earns...
People's Summit Report Back, Political Revolution Party - 06/24/2016
Check out the monthly Rights & Democracy TV show (RADTV). This month we hear a report back from one of the several Rights & Democracy members who attended the People’s Summit in Chicago last weekend (June 17-19th). Hear updates about...
Political Revolution (Part 1) and #BreakFree Albany Report Back - 05/27/2016
This month RAD TV brings a report on the political revolution inspired by Bernie Sanders' run for President. Hear from local musician Julie Winn about the VT Political Revolution Party! She is helping organize at HigherGround on June 23rd and...
Earth Day Show: Democracy Awakening - 04/22/2016
Rights & Democracy TV Presents an Earth Day special focusing on the struggle for the future of the planet and how that is tied to having a real democracy in this country. Hear from Vermonters who attended the historic Democracy Awakening /...

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