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University of Vermont Presidential Lecture Series: Hate: Why We Should Resist It With Free Speech, Not Censorship 10/29/2024

From the University of Vermont:

Each academic year, the University of Vermont explores an aspect of today’s society through several components of its Presidential Lecture Series. Each lecture, made possible by endowments from generous donors, explores a particular aspect of that theme.

For the 2024-25 academic year, the university explores the perennial but newly clamorous question of free speech. Who can, cannot, does, and does not speak in the public and private sphere? Why and why not?

Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union and professor emeritus at New York University, will deliver the Aiken Lecture. Strossen is best known for convictions concisely encapsulated in the title of her 2018 book, HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship. Introduced by Interim President Patty Prelock.

For more information visit: www.uvm.edu/president/presidential-lecture-series

Voices of Vermont: Public Safety, the First Amendment, and the Death Penalty 09/26/2024

From Eric Agnero:

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Vermont, where we engage with pressing local and national issues that impact our community. I’m your host, Eric Agnero, and today we have a powerhouse panel. Joining me are Sandy Baird, community lawyer and activist, Kim Fisk, long-time Burlington advocate, and Steve Goodkind, former Public Works Director and civic leader.

In this episode, they discucss public safety in Burlington and the homeless epidemic, the First Amendment at stake - UVM vs. Students for Palestine, and the death penalty - execution in Missouri despite doubts.

What's Going On?: Free Speech Issues 09/10/2024

Host Sandy Baird is joined by Attorney Barry Kade to discuss issues around free speech.

PCOM Capstone Video 2: UVM Students' Opinions Social Issues 11/01/2023

University of Vermont (UVM) students answer the question, "what are some relevant social issues in Burlington right now"? They touch on issues with housing, addiction and mental health.

All Out Against Censorship at UVM Rally 10/24/2023

From the organizers:

UVM blocked a Palestinian writer and poet from speaking in the midst of an ongoing genocide. Stand up and fight back! #LetMohammedSpeak

One People's Project and Daryle Lamont Jenkins 10/19/2023

Host Meghan O'Rourke interviews Daryle Lamont Jenkins of On People's Project - an anti fascist organization and their work to identify and describe neo-nazi, fascist, or racist people and activities.

PCOM Capstone Video 1: Free Speech 10/17/2023

This short film is the first of several developed by a group of five UVM PCOM (Public Communications) students for their Capstone project. The topic of this film is free speech and features candid responses from several UVM students who were kind enough to give their time to the Capstone group and answer queries about what free speech is, how they use it, if it should be limited, and more! Interviewed by Paige Fisher.

Neighborhood Media Internship Program: Free Speech, Hate Speech, and More 10/12/2023

The Neighborhood Media Interns go to Church Street and ask their neighbors the difference between Hate Speech and Free Speech.

Conversation about Free Speech with Sandy Baird and Marina Brown 10/11/2023

Host Meghan O'Rourke chats with guests Sandy Baird and Marina Brown about free speech, how it's defined in the modern day, and its relationship with hate speech and violence.

Marina Brown from VT Leaks 05/19/2023

Host Meghan O'Rourke interviews Marina Brown about VT Leaks, Vermont Transparency and Accountability.

For more information visit: www.vtleaks.org/

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Applications Now Open for the Spring 2025 Cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship Program

Town Meeting TV is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship program. Join up to 8 other youth to engage in interesting media making projects! This paid media internship opportunity is designed for youth aged 16-20 who are eager to gain professional experience in the audio-visual field and develop a deeper understanding of their local community. The group will meet under the leadership of Town Meeting TV's Travis Washington from the end of January 2025 to the beginning of June 2025, on a schedule agreed upon by the whole cohort. Click here to apply!