International

Bokulaka, a native of DR Congo, shares his culture and music with the Burlington community through regular workshops held throughout the community. He can be reached at: bokulakasenge@yahoo.com - 412.626-2721 - 412.853-7120

Finland has one of the highest living standards in the world - and is nonetheless regarded as having the most competitive economy in the world. The Finns have eliminated childhood poverty, provide comprehensive healthcare to all, and child care is available to every family, free. Pekka Lintu, Finland's embassador to U.S., talks about these social issues in the Senator Sanders' Town Meeting held in Burlington, Vermont.

Five years after the start of the Iraq War, public opinion polls show that the war is losing piblic support. The 2008 presidential campaigns have put Iraq at the forefront of political discussion and everyone is asking: "What's next in Iraq?"

Panelists include:

John McClaughry, director of the Ethan Allen Institute in Vermont, former Senior Policy Adviser to the Reagan administration, former VT State Senator, and former U.S. Marine Corps Major.

Gregory Gause, UVM Professor of political science and director of UVM's Middle East Studies Program.

Heidi Schuerger, U.S. Marine who served in Iraq.

Sundus Ruhaif, native of iraq and Saint Michael's College graduate student.