Politics & Government

Bethlehem Today 02/29/2012

Skip Schiel, Photographer from Cambridge, Massachusetts, speaks about 'Bethlehem Today', in light of the Arab spring, continued recognition for a Palestinian state.
Since 1991 Burlington, Vermont and Bethlehem, Palestine have shared in a sister city relationship. The relationship includes Arad, Israel creating the first ever sister city pact among American, Palestinian, and Israeli communities. The relationship seeks to strengthen ties between the three cities through cultural, professional and educational exchanges.

Colchester Selectboard 02/28/2012

The Town of Colchester Select Board meets at 7:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Colchester Meeting House (formerly the white church) on Main Street in the village. However, sometimes special meetings, locations and times are arranged. Check Select Board Agendas which are posted around town at various locations and always at the Library and the Post Office, as well as in the lobby of the Town Offices and on this website. If in doubt contact the Town Manager's Office at 264-5500

Essex Junction Trustees 02/28/2012

The Essex Junction Trustees is the governing, legislative body for the Municipality of the Village of Essex Junction. The five member board is elected at large within the Village. The board includes the position of Village President. The position of president and vice president are decided (appointed) through a vote of the board itself. This was a function of a charter update at the 2010 annual meeting. The three year terms of the Trustees are staggered to provide continuity. The Trustees usually meet twice per month on Tuesday evenings in the meeting room at the Village municipal office building at Five Corners The public is invited to attend all meetings, and may address the board or ask questions during a special “public to be heard” section at the beginning of each meeting.

Under the Dome: Chittenden County Legislative Interview with Representatives Linda Waite-Simpson (D), Michele Kupersmith (D), and Chris Pearson (P) 02/27/2012

Interview with local legislators on their initiatives and perspectives. Representatives Linda Waite-Simpson (D) Chitt. 6-2, Michele Kupersmith (D) Chitt.3-7, and Chris Pearson (P) Chitt 3-4, talk with Nick Carter of Channel 17 on legislative priorities and issues of the session.

Informational Meeting - March City Election Ballot Items 02/27/2012

An informational meeting of the Burlington City Council designed to present information to the public on the 2012 Town Meeting ballot questions. Departments provide a brief explanation on the question(s) and respond to questions of the City Council and public.

St. Michael's College: Are Corporations People? Citizens Respond to Citizens United 02/27/2012

Are Corporations People? Citizens Respond to Citizens United is the topic. Discussing the issue are: John Bonifaz, Co-Founder and Director, Free Speech For People; Jerry Greenfield, Co-Founder, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc.; Anthony Iarrapino, Esq., Citizen Activist; VT State Senator Virginia “Ginny” Lyons; Moderator: Dr. Paul Olsen, Saint Michael's College

Sponsored by:
Clean Yield Asset Management - Common Cause of Vermont - Free Speech For People - Green Mountain Global Forum - Move To Amend Coalition - Peace & Justice Center - Saint Michael's College Department of Business Administration and Accounting - Saint Michael's College Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice - Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) - Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)

Mayoral Candidate Forum on Food System Issues 02/25/2012

2012 Burlington Mayoral Candidates Wanda Hines (I), Kurt Wright (R) and Miro Weinberger (D) answer questions as part of the Burlington Food Council's "Local Food, Local Economy" forum at the Sustainability Academy.

Vermont Workers' Center: Organizing for the Right to Education 02/24/2012

Host Traven Leyshon with guest Ari Adelstein on the right to education day of action at the statehouse in Montpelier and nationwide..

Discussion of Amendment to U.S. Constitution - Corporate Personhood 02/23/2012

The focus on how to truly fix the way we finance and conduct our federal campaigns so Congress will have reasonable incentive to serve the interests of all Americans rather than often those of wealthy campaign contributors. All interested Vermont citizens invited. Rick Hubbard will moderate the discussion.

Enhancing the discussion, a wide variety of Vermonters with special interests and perspectives participate as “special participants.” These include State Senator Ginny Lyons, leader of the Amendment Campaign in VT; Ben Scotch Esq. retired attorney; Bill Shubart, writer and VPR commentator; Emily Dec, representing Democracy for America; Vee Gordon, President, League of Women Voters of the Champlain Valley of Vermont; Judy Yarnall Phd., representing Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom; Robin Lloyd, Burlington organizer; Matt McGrath, representing the Vermont Workers Center; Wally Roberts representing Common Cause Vermont; Emily Dec, representing Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility; Gabby Ochoa Brennemn representing Peace & Justice Center; and Patricia Coates, representing Congressman Peter Welch, and John Tracy, State Director for Senator Leahy's office.

Under the Dome: Under the Golden Dome: Week 8, 2012 02/22/2012

Eighth Week of the 2012 Vermont Legislative Session. Produced by Rick McMahan

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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!