VICII
Producer
Description
Vermont Institute of Civic and International Involvement (VICII) hosts a series of discussions on contemporary issues.Programs in this Series
Birthright Citizenship: No Asterisks, No Exception!
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02/12/2025
From VICII:
All her life, Sandy Baird has fought for equality, standing firmly for the rights of the marginalized and advocating for justice at every turn. Her unwavering dedication to the Constitution, and especially to the Fourteenth Amendment, is...
Do You Speak BRICS?: A New Language in a Shifting Geopolitical World
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02/05/2025
From VICII:
As the BRICS coalition—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—expands to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE, it is reshaping the geopolitical landscape into what is now known as BRICS+. These nations represent...
Syria Today: From a West-Labeled Dictator to a West-Labeled Terrorist, How Far Will the West Go to Counter Russia?
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01/22/2025
From VICII:
Join us for an insightful and timely discussion on the current state of Syria, featuring Wafic Faour, a renowned expert and commentator on Middle Eastern affairs. This event will delve into Syria’s ongoing challenges and...
Why The US Feels Threatened by Venezuela
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10/17/2024
From VICII:
Join us for a compelling public affairs discussion that delves into the ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the United States. This public affairs discussion will explore the ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the United States,...
Public Forum: The Case of UVM vs Suspended Pro-Palestinian Students - Is Free Speech On Trial?
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09/23/2024
From VICII:
This fall, the University of Vermont continues its suspension of the student group Students for Justice in Palestine, which began during the spring protests against the Israel/Gaza War. Attorney John Franco, Esq., has filed a lawsuit...
Burlington Sister Cities Summit: Detente From Below
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07/11/2024
From VICII:
In this era when nation-states are amassing more weapons, engaging in more wars, and spreading more hatred, join us at the Vermont Institute of Community and International Involvement as we host a summit meeting of Burlington’s...
Justice on the Global Stage - Analyzing the ICJ Genocide Case, Israel v. South Africa
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05/22/2024
From VICII:
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on the pivotal International Court of Justice (ICJ) case, Israel v. South Africa, a significant milestone in international law. This case, with its allegations of genocide, has garnered global...
Demolition of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - A Matter of Religious Accommodation?
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03/20/2024
From VICII:
Judge granted the Catholic Church the green light for demolition despite opposition from preservation groups.
Join VICII, the Vermont Institute of Community and International Involvement, Attorney John Franco, and Citizen...
"The Battle of Algiers" Movie Discussion
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10/28/2023
Decolonization then and now, pan-Africanism, and the continuing fight for independence from western powers.
Hosted by VICII and VOV (Voice of Vermont).
With Gnaka Lagoke, PhD; Robin Lloyd; Sandy Baird, Esq.; Kurt Mehta, Esq.; Eric Agnero; and...
BRICS and the New World Order
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08/30/2023
Hosts Sandy Baird and Eric Agnero are joined by Ohoupa Sessegnon (Business Consultant/BRICS Representative for South Africa) and Gervais Gnaka Lagoke, Ph.D. (Political Analyst, Author) to discuss BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa...
Hiroshima Day and Oppenheimer Film
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08/04/2023
Host Sandy Baird is joined by citizen journalist Eric Agnero, Robin Lloyd and Novelist Marc Estrin to discuss Hiroshima Day (August 6), and the new Oppenheimer Film.
Cuba Today!
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03/22/2023
From VICII:
Join us for a discussion on the state of the “rebellious island” and the six decades prolonged US “blockage”. This program features Vermonters who just returned from an educational trip to Cuba.
Hosted by...
Independent Community Control Board of Burlington Police - Hell NO, Say Groups of Burlington Citizens
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02/22/2023
From VICII:
On the Ballot this Town Meeting Day, on March 7th: create an independent Community Control Board to oversee the Burlington Police, with investigative and disciplinary authority. "Many Burlington leaders and residents are concerned...
Control Of Police By Citizens - This is How Policing Burlington Could Soon Look
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02/15/2023
From VICII:
People for Police Accountability is a grassroots movement currently campaigning to create an independent Community Control Board to oversee our local police, with both investigative and disciplinary authority. The change will be before...
Unstoppable India: The Rise of a Global Power
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02/08/2023
From VICII:
India, the largest Democracy in the world and the former jewel of the British Empire, is about to become the most populated country on earth. It is part of an increasingly powerful economic bloc called BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China...
Featured Story
Town Meeting TV's 2026 Local Election Coverage is Underway!
Town Meeting TV will present a series of candidate forums and budget and ballot presentations during the months of January and February in advance of Town Meeting Day on March 3rd. Forums air live on Comcast 1087, BT 217, and YouTube.com/TownMeetingTV. Call 802-862-3966 during forums to ask questions. Full schedule at cctv.org/tmd2026.
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