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FOCUS: Does Abortion Belong in Vermont’s Constitution? 04/30/2021

Proposition 5 would be the first new right ever to be added to the Vermont Constitution. Sharon Toborg, Policy Analyst with the Vermont Right to Life Committee, talks with host Margaret Harrington about what Proposition 5 says, what it means, and how pro-choice is not what proponents of this amendment consider it to be.

For more information: www.vrlc.net

On the Waterfront: Change The Story Vermont 05/15/2019

Host Melinda Moulton is joined by Tiffany Bluemle from Change the Story VT, Cary Brown, Executive Director of the Vermont Commission on Women, and Jen Oldham, Executive Director of Vermont Works for Women.

For more information: changethestoryvt.org | women.vermont.gov | www.vtworksforwomen.org

Greater Burlington Women's Forum: Real Talk - Young People & Healthy Relationships 04/30/2019

Are you curious about what dating life is REALLY like for today’s youth? A panel of experts will share what really goes on in the community each and every day in teen relationships, discuss the dynamics of sexual and gender-based violence, and provide tips to start discussions about difficult topics with the young people in your life.

Learn about the teenage dating climate and gain insights and strategies to begin conversations that will help your loved ones feel listened to, cared for, and safe as they navigate the messy process of growing up.

Panelists:

Amanda Rohdenburg (she/her): Director of Advocacy at Outright Vermont

Chani Waterhouse (she/her): Director of Member Relations at the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Jen Tierney (she/her): Youth Advocate at HOPE Works

Morgan Wagner (she/her): Hotline and Volunteer Manager at Steps to End Domestic Violence

Marla Goldstein (she/her): Education and Prevention Coordinator at Steps to End Domestic Violence

Moderator:

Sarah Mell (they/them or she/her): Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Women's Center at the University of Vermont

Windows and Mirrors: Why Representation Matters in Children's Books 04/29/2019

The concept of "windows and mirrors" means that children’s literature should contain diverse characters and experiences so that all children can find representations of their own experiences and identities (“mirrors”) and be exposed to many experiences and identities of people unlike themselves (“windows”).

Channel 17's Barrie Silver is joined by Elizabeth Bluemle, picture book author and owner of The Flying Pig Bookstore; Kekla Magoon, author of social justice-themed books for children and young adults; and Christie Beveridge Howell, Director of Diversity and Inclusion and chair of the English department at the Vermont Commons School, to discuss "windows and mirrors" and the importance of diversity in children's literature.

Feminist Media Review: A Women's Movement Focused on Women 03/12/2018

After local headlines, Peggy talks about different types of feminism and the need for a women's movement focused on women.

Feminist Media Review: Poetry Readings and Current Events 01/08/2018

Peggy Luhrs reads the poetry of Grace Paley and June Jordan and discusses their and her own views on power relations, gender, and current events.

A Revolutionary Exploration of Gender 07/15/2015

Alex Myers, from Washington D.C., will give a talk on transgender identity, using his own life story as well as the story of Deborah, a character from his novel, “Revolutionary”, to discuss the idea of gender identity and gender expression.

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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!