Economy & Business

Never Again, For Anyone Ceasefire Now Rally 11/09/2023

From the organizers:

On International Day of Action, Vermonters to join flood of protests around the country calling for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, stop to Israeli military aid. Adding to the spate of anti-war and pro-peace demonstrations around the country, hundreds of Vermonters led by Jewish Voice for Peace will rally to demand that our congressional delegation:

publicly call for a lasting ceasefire between the Israeli government and Hamas,
stop military aid to the Israeli government,
and give humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza

In the past weeks, thousands of activists have demonstrated in cities, held sit-ins outside of congressional offices, and shut down businesses demanding an end to the Israeli government’s indiscriminate bombing campaign, contributing to the largest anti-war protests since the Iraq War of 2003.

The U.S. government is supporting the Israeli government in its open threats to commit war crimes and genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, with our tax dollars. But more weapons will only bring more harm to everyone. As Jews and allies, we know what happens when people are called animals — and we will not be silent. We must address the root causes of violence in the region: Israeli military occupation and apartheid, and our own government’s role in funding this oppression. When we do so, we will affirm that each and every life is precious, and help ensure the safety of Palestinian, Jewish, and all people everywhere.

Convened by Jewish Voice for Peace-Vermont, hundreds of Vermonters of diverse backgrounds will gather to say, “Never again, for anyone.” Speakers include Jewish faith leaders and people with personal experience of the Rwandan genocide. Sponsoring organizations include: Cooperation Vermont, Education Justice Coalition of Vermont, FreeHer, If Not Now, Migrant Justice, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Rural Vermont, Tempest Collective, UVM Students for Justice in Palestine, Vermonters for Justice in Palestine, Vermont Peace and AntiWar Coalition, and Veterans for Peace.

Roosevelt Park Comprehensive Plan Meeting 11/08/2023

From the Burlington Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront:

Join our first public meeting for Roosevelt Park Comprehensive Plan! We review results of the survey about the park, provide an overview of the analysis of the existing park and talk about next steps!

For more information visit: https://www.enjoyburlington.com/roosevelt-park-comprehensive-plan/

Rally and March: End Israel's Genocidal War on Palestine! 11/04/2023

From the organizers:

Stop Israel's genocidal war! End the siege of Gaza! Defend the civil rights of Palestinians and Palestine solidary activists! Provide immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza! Stop all aid to Israel! Enforce boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel!

Ita and Mike from CQ Strategies 11/02/2023

Ita Meno and Mike Hill from CQ Strategies discuss consulting work.

CQ Strategies helps organizations become more culturally proficient and equity literate through education, resources, and on-going support.

For more information visit: https://www.cqstrategies.org/

Let's Talk About Travel 10/30/2023

Meryl Getty, a travel enthusiast, discusses her passion for traveling with CCTV Staff Members!

Burlington Board of Finance 10/30/2023

For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Board of Finance, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/BOF/Schedule.

Peace Antiwar Group Demands Action from Rep. Becca Balint on Gaza Ceasefire House Resolution 10/28/2023

From the organizers:

The hospitals in Gaza have no electricity and already hundreds of people every day are dying – and it does not stop without a ceasefire. Becca Balint has not co-sponsored the "Immediate Ceasefire" House Resolution, unlike 18 of her fellow representatives.

We held a demonstration outside of Becca Balint's office in Burlington calling for her to back the Resolution introduced by Rep. Cori Bush.

Only 45-60 trucks, for a population of 2 million, have been allowed to enter Gaza in the last two weeks, 5% of the bare minimum necessary for survival according to the UN.

Even as the Israeli Army has held two expeditionary excursions into Gaza in the last 3 days, in preparation for a devastating ground invasion that will look like the urban warfare of Mosul and Grozny, and even as Bernie Sanders has called from the Senate Floor yesterday for an immediate humanitarian pause, Becca Balint has chosen to spend her time introducing a resolution censuring Marjorie Taylor Green for antisemitism.

We have no problem with that idea, but already 7000 people have died, and the Biden Administration has made clear its inclination to sweep that number under the rug as it questions the accuracy of the Palestinian Health Authority figures–while all the most trusted humanitarian organizations in the world say that the Authority has always provided accurate figures. And humanitarian organizations all over the world including the UNHRC call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire as aid workers, dozens of UN personnel, and dozens of journalists have been killed in just the last two weeks.

Organized by Vermont Peace/Antiwar Coalition (VPAC), Green Mountain Veterans for Peace (VFP), Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF).

VICII: "The Battle of Algiers" Movie Discussion 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 Rebecca Kemble, PhD.

Preservation Burlington: Raze, Rebuild, Repeat: Champlain College's 10th Annual Local History Event 10/26/2023

Co-hosts Ron Wanamaker and Liisa Reimann discuss Raze, Rebuild, Repeat: Champlain College's 10th Annual Local History event.

More information: preservationburlington.org | www.champlain.edu/academics/library/special-collections/local-history-event

Attorney General Charity Clark: Announcing Lawsuit Against Meta for Instagram’s Harm to Teens’ Mental Health 10/24/2023

From the Office of AG Clark:

Attorney General Charity Clark announces the filing of a ground-breaking consumer protection lawsuit. The lawsuit will be filed as part of a coordinated,
nationwide enforcement action to protect youth. Attorney General Clark is joined by members of her office’s Consumer Protection Unit.

Attorney General Charity Clark has sued Meta to hold the company accountable for its contribution to the mental health crisis that grips teens in America and Vermont. The lawsuit, which targets Instagram, alleges Meta designed Instagram to cause young people to use the platform compulsively and excessively. Meta did this to maximize the time young users spend on the platform in order to maximize the company’s advertising revenue. In addition to causing compulsive use, Instagram poses other serious mental health risks to youth, which Meta knows and continues to perpetuate.