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Operation City on a Hill: Immigration Policy and the Hijacking of American Conservatism 07/09/2019

This month is a follow up on the June edition of Operation City On A Hill, continuing the discussion on what American conservatism is supposed to be conserving. This episode argues that historical American conservatism has been hijacked by an immigration policy of restrictionism, which it once opposed.

Naturalization Ceremony at the Ethan Allen Homestead 2019 06/21/2019

The Ethan Allen Homestead hosts a citizenship naturalization on June 21st, 2019. Fourteen citizen candidates from eleven different countries are administered the Oath of Allegiance by US District Judge Geoffrey Crawford. Following the ceremony, US Senator Patrick Leahy makes remarks and answers questions on topics including the agreement on $4.6 billion in emergency funding for the humanitarian crisis on the southern border, the Leahy-led pushback against President Trump's plans to inject himself into the annual July 4th celebration on the mall, and developments with Iran.

FOCUS: Using Technology to Support Trafficking Survivors 03/11/2019

Champlain College Professor Duane Dunston is developing a mobile app, YHAV (You Have a Voice), to help bridge the communication barrier with identifying trafficking victims and survivors.

In Part 3 of our series, Dunston talks about his experience of learning about slavery for sex and labor when he was a young teacher in Thailand. He learned how impoverished men, women, and children were forced into slavery and then he decided to do something about it which has resulted in his YHAV app which offers access in over 30 languages.

FOCUS: Human Trafficking - Its Context and Its Effect in Vermont Part 2 01/24/2019

Host Margaret Harrington talks with Deputy Compact Administrator Trissie Casanova (Department for Children and Families), Detective Corporal Donald Demar (Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations), and Peer Advocate Counselor Kimberly Colville (VT Center for Independent Living) on the multi-layered problem of human trafficking.

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FOCUS: Human Trafficking - Its Context and Its Effect in Vermont Part 1 01/14/2019

Edith Klimoski, Vermont director of Give Way to Freedom, and Sister Pat McKittrick, RN, SP, director of the University of Vermont Community Outreach program, talk with host Margaret Harrington about the complex issue of human trafficking. In this first show of a series, they give a multi-national cultural context. They describe the human suffering caused by drugs, prostitution, poverty and gangs and how this impacts all sections of the Vermont community. They chart practical ways to confront the issue and lead the way to recovery.

Congressman Peter Welch: Immigration Roundtable in Burlington 07/06/2018

Representative Peter Welch hosts a roundtable discussion with Migrant Justice, Rights & Democracy, American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont and other organizations regarding President Trump's extreme immigration and border enforcement policies and their impact on Vermont.

Ethan Allen Day Naturalization Ceremony 06/22/2018

The Ethan Allen Homestead hosts a citizenship naturalization on June 22nd, which is also Ethan Allen Day! Twenty people become American citizens at the home of Vermont's Founding Father! Senator Patrick Leahy joins the ceremony as well. The ceremony takes place at the Ethan Allen Homestead's visitor center.

Chittenden Democrats: Vermont House Majority Leader Jill Krowinski 10/02/2017

Vermont House Majority Leader Jill Krowinski sits down with Bob Hooper and Mike Yantachka of the Chittenden Democrats.

Ethan Allen Day Naturalization Ceremony 06/23/2017

Ethan Allen Homestead hosts a citizenship naturalization on Friday June 23rd, which is also Ethan Allen Day! Twenty people become American citizens at the home of Vermont's Founding Father! Senator Patrick Leahy joins the ceremony as well. The ceremony takes place at the Ethan Allen Homestead's visitor center.

Governor Peter Shumlin: Governor Addresses Refugee English Class 11/24/2015

Governor Peter Shumlin addresses an English class of refugees form around the world, recently arrived in Vermont. The Governor supports the U.S. admitting Syrian refugees as part of world humanitarian efforts.

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Alliance for Community Media says FCC Cable Vote Will Harm Local Media

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