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Judge Ben: Responsible Gun Laws 02/26/2013

Judge Ben Joseph hosts a conversation with Norman Blais, Burlington City Councilor, on the gun laws.

Judge Ben: Foreclosure Debacle 02/07/2013

Judge Ben Joseph hosts a conversation with Grace Pazdan, Staff Attorney with Vermont Legal Aid, on the home foreclosure debacle and how it has impacted Vermonters.

Local Matters: Robert Appel, Outgoing Human Rights Commission Executive Director 01/31/2013

Robert Appel has served as Executive Director of Vermont's Human Rights Commissin for the past 10 years. Before he moves onto private practice, he shares some of his accomplishments, frustrations and challenges.

Fair Housing and Land Use Planning: An Introduction 01/22/2013

Fair Housing is about housing opportunity and the rights of people to choose where they live free from illegal discrimination. Fair housing rights and rules intersect with land use planning and permitting. Kevin Stapleton, of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) Fair Housing Project, presents a symposium for municipal officials regarding fair housing and land use law intersection.

Burlington Community Forum - Neighborhood Watch Program 01/16/2013

Burlington Police holds an informational session soliciting ideas and suggestions on establishing a 21st Century version of Neighborhood Watch for citizens, businesses, and neighborhoods in the City. As neighbors and businesses seek ways to remain engaged in community safety and health one topic that is often discussed is the idea of re-invigorating a Neighborhood Watch Program.

Introduction to Vermont's Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the Health Benefit Rules Development Process 12/14/2012

As a REMINDER, due to the historic changes provided for under the Affordable Care Act, Vermont is revising and developing the health care benefit rules for state programs and qualified health programs. Through a series of public forums, the Agency of Human Services invites you, a health benefit exchange stakeholder, to learn more about the revisions and developments of rules pertaining to the exchange. Different portions of the rules will be presented at each of the following meetings, and AHS hopes to solicit your expert feedback throughout the meeting series. Stakeholder feedback will be used to develop all rules.

Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: The Christmas Tree Fort 12/11/2012

'The Christmas Tree Fort' is a film based on a true story. A 9-year old boy begins collecting thrown-away Christmas trees to try and hold onto the holiday's spirit, with unintended consequences. This movie takes it to the streets, starring the children of the Lakota tribe, from the poorest Indian reservation in America. Is Christmas about one day, or a way of life.

If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: The Road to Recovery 2012: A Showcase of Events 12/11/2012

Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Building on the 2012 National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) theme-"Join the Voices for Recovery: It's Worth It!"-this episode will feature footage, photos, and interviews of participants from events held around the country as individuals, families, and entire communities unite in celebration of Recovery Month. In addition, the show will highlight the positive and affirming message realized by millions of Americans: Treatment is effective and people can and do recover!

If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

Town Meeting on Rights for Political Dissent 11/30/2012

On July 29th, 2012, Burlington police and environmental activists clashed. This 'Town Meeting' provides an opportunity for citizens to share their stories, ask questions and engage in dialogue between protesters, concerned citizens, police, and city officials. Sponsored by Ward 3 City Councilor, Rachel Siegel and the Committee for Dialogue.

Vermont Access Network (VAN): Marijuana Resolve: Sen. Jeanette White with Matt Simon 11/13/2012

Windham County Senator Jeanette White joins host Vidda Crochetta and Marijuana Policy Project Analyst Matt Simon on another edition of Vermont's top rated marijuana program.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!

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