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Leahy Public Policy Forum: Keynote Lecture - The U.S. War in Vietnam: Looking Back After 50 Years 10/01/2024

From the University of Vermont:

The Leahy Public Policy Forum at the University of Vermont is an exchange of ideas and perspectives on major US public policy issues of the 20th and 21st century, especially those in which Senator Patrick Leahy was closely involved during his impactful 48-year career in the US Senate.

The forum seeks to engage the university community and the people of Vermont with thought leaders in the national and global arenas, subject area experts, and first-hand accounts of relevant history. The forum is sponsored and hosted by UVM’s Patrick Leahy Honors College. 

For more information visit: www.uvm.edu/honorscollege/leahy-public-policy-forum

Keynote Lecture

Traveling For History with Patricia Araujo: A Research Story 09/27/2024

From Patricia Araujo:

Host Patricia Araujo discusses how research developed thanks to an astonishing statement on a war memorial.

Where to start? How to proceed? What did I find? Is there more to the story?

For more information visit: www.travelingforhistory.com

Voices of Vermont: Campaign 2024: The Violence Continues 09/23/2024

From Voices of Vermont:

Host Sandy Baird, Citizen Journalist Pete Garritano, and Community Activist Steve Goodkind weigh in on the escalating tensions surrounding Campaign 2024, where increasing political violence has become a disturbing reality. In their discussion, they reflect on how the campaign has been marred by unprecedented turmoil, from the shocking second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump to his inflammatory accusations against the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio.

As the political temperature continues to rise to frightening levels, the trio delves into the implications of this unrest on the country’s future.

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: What’s Happening in the 2024 Election 09/15/2024

From Ethan Allen Homestead:

Geoffrey provides a detailed overview of the electoral landscape in the 2024 election, including a look at polling of the presidential race in the key battleground states and the situation in the Electoral College. The talk will also include a review of the pivotal down-ballot elections for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The discussion engages with current and past electoral developments to help provide a clearer understanding of what’s happening in the 2024 election.

Geoffrey Skelley is a senior elections analyst at 538, part of ABC News. He will explore the electoral landscape in the 2024 election, including a look at polling of the presidential race in the key battleground states and the situation in the Electoral College. The talk will also include a review of the pivotal down-ballot elections for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The discussion will engage with current and past electoral developments to help provide a clearer understanding of what’s happening in the 2024 election.

For more information: ethanallenhomestead.org

International Day of Democracy Panel 09/13/2024

Meghan O'Rourke, CCTV, hosts a panel with Sandy Baird, activist and lawyer; CD Mattison, DNC delegate and political campaigner; Ali Dieng, Former Burlington City Councilor and New American Leader; Pelin Kohn, VT League of Women Voters. The panel discusses the state of local democracy and their experiences navigating the political system and working for social and political change.

From the UN:

The International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal, and only with the full participation of and support by the international community, national governing bodies, civil society and individuals, can the ideal of democracy be made into a reality to be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere.

For more information about Democracy Day visit: www.un.org/en/observances/democracy-day

This program is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more, visit usdemocracyday.org.

Este programa forma parte del Día de la Democracia en Estados Unidos, una colaboración a escala nacional que se celebra el 15 de septiembre, Día Internacional de la Democracia, en la que las salas de redacción informan sobre el proceso democrático y las amenazas que se ciernen sobre la democracia. Para más información, visite usdemocracyday.org.

Democratic National Convention Experiences 08/29/2024

Bobby Lussier, CCTV, interviews a group of DNC Delegates from Vermont: Anne Lezak, Samantha Sheehan, Asher Edelson, and Arshad Hasan. They share about their experiences at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which took place from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois. 

Voices of Vermont: Democratic National Convention 1968-2024: Is History Repeating Itself? 08/27/2024

From VICII:

In this episode of Voices of Vermont, Citizen Journalist Sandy Baird is joined by fellow citizen journalist Steve Goodkind, Kim Friske, and activist Wafic Faour. Together, they debrief on the recent Democratic National Convention and draw parallels with the tumultuous 1968 convention. The panel will explore whether the political divisions, protests, and public sentiments of 2024 echo the turbulence of 1968 and discuss what these comparisons mean for the future of American democracy.

Sixth Annual First African Landing Day 2024 08/24/2024

From VRJA:

Please join us for 6th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day.

For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org

Traveling For History with Patricia Araujo: Even More MUST Know Library Programs! 08/23/2024

From Patricia Araujo:

Host Patricia Araujo discusses programs available at your local library. Did you know you can take courses for FREE just by having a library card? Learn what's available and more!

For more information visit: www.travelingforhistory.com

VRJA Press Conference Announcing First African Landing Day 08/22/2024

From VRJA:

The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance announces the 6th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day and Commemoration.  

For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org

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