Social Justice

Progressive Cities and Neighborhoods 11/07/2014

Pierre Clavel, Lead Contributor to 'Progressive Citites & Neighborhood Planning' shares his interest in the “politics” of planning and community development, referencing his work and observations of Burlington, Vt.. More information: progressivecities.org

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 11/06/2014

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: Hosted by Various Commissioners 11/06/2014

For more information visit the district web site: www.bsdvt.org

Restoring Voting Rights 10/31/2014

Infinite Culcleasure, Local Organizer, speaks with David Andersonn of the New York Coalition to Expand Voting Rights ( www.ivotenyc.org ), sharing perspectives on a Burlington initiative which would give voting rights for non-citizen residents on municipal matters.

Community Briefing - 100,000 Homes Homeless Registry 10/29/2014

Over 70 volunteers walked the streets of the greater Burlington area, interviewing homeless neighbors. This community briefing provides iinsights into the results of those interactions.

For More Info Visit: http://www.bshivt.org/ and http://100khomes.org/

Fairpoint Communication Workers Explain Why They are On Strike 10/28/2014

Lisa Heisler, Chief Steward of CWA local 1400, explains why Fairpoint Communications office and line workers have been on strike since early October and what they hope willhappen next.

VT Gas Pipeline Protest - Rally & Sit-In for Climate Justice - Rising Tide and 350 VT 10/27/2014

After the Public Service Board approved a natural gas pipeline, activist groups organized a protest on the State House lawn. Rising Tide Vermont, 350 Vermont organized the event and helped to train folks in preperation for direct action and civil disobedience. The protest focuses on a Vermont Gas Systems natural gas pipeline currently under way (Phase one) and proposed to contuinue throughout VT and into NY.

Burlington CEDO Show: Burlington's Housing Plan 10/27/2014

Brian Pine, Assistant Director for Housing and Community hosts Jane Knodell, Ward 1 City Councilor and Chair of the City Council Community Develop,ment & Neighborhood Revitalizatoin Committee for a conversation on Burlington's Housing Plan. Burlington CEDO Office's monthly show.

Vermont Workers' Center: Accessibility 10/24/2014

Host Stauch Blaise speaks with Nate Besio, Peer Councilor with Vermont Council on Independent Living.

Nuclear Free Future: Landowners Speak Out Against the Proposed VT Gas Pipeline 10/23/2014

Women speak out about the proposed VT Gas Pipeline through VT that will affect their land and communities. Participants include, Claire Broughton, Barbara Wilson, Mary Martin, Rebecca Foster, Jane Palmer, Diane Derrick, Selina Peyser interview with Margaret Harrington, regular host of the program 'Nuclear Free Future' on Channel 17.

Featured Story

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!