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RAD-TV Presents: Whirlwind 04/28/2017

Host Grant Taylor is joined by Jeffrey Caesar and Isaac Grimm to discuss the Milk With Dignity! campaign, Zuckerman, movement building, and past and upcoming events.

Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every Vermonter earns a livable wage and has access to affordable health care, and where a progressive and equitable tax system supports an economy that protects the environment and human rights. We believe Vermont can lead our country in a new direction towards happy, healthy, and just communities for everyone.

For more info visit: http://www.radvt.org/

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Rights & Democracy Burlington City Council Candidates Panel 02/24/2017

Rights & Democracy Burlington City Council Candidates Panel.
 
City Counsel Candidates include:
Abdullah Sall Confirmed (Abdullah Burlington)
Joan Shannon City Councilor 
Charles Winkleman for East District City Council 
Genese Grill for City Council
Richard Deane for Burlington City Council
Jane Knodell for Burlington City Council 
Charles Simpson VT

Solidarity Sunday - A Call for a Moral Economy in Vermont 02/19/2017

Join us at the Burlington First Unitarian Universalist Society this Sunday to call for a moral economy in Vermont, one that includes livable wages, family and medical leave, and justice and fairness in the workplace. We invite you to learn how you can get involved in an initiative to increase our state’s minimum wage to $15/hour, push for family and medical leave insurance, protect workers’ rights here in Burlington, and support the efforts of the University of Vermont Medical Center patient care professionals to form a union and advocate for themselves and their patients. 

The Unitarian Universalist Society's Economic Justice Task Force, Rights & Democracy VT, Vermont Workers' Center, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, and Vermont Interfaith Action have come together to organize this event, lifting up the intersecting struggles to unionize underserved workers, raise the minimum wage, and protect our human right to health insurance.  
 
These struggles are building on the energy generated by the Women’s March on Montpelier to make a real difference in our community. Fighting for a moral and equitable economy and justice in our workplaces and communities is a crucial way to resist the Trump Administration’s and Congress' direction for our country.

Burlington Memorial Auditorium 01/10/2017

Charles Simpson and Diane Gayer discuss the Burlington Memorial Auditorium.
 
To view Rights & Democracy's open letter to the City Council seeking a public process to determine the future of Memorial Auditorium go to: http://www.radvt.org/memorialauditorium

Uniting for Rights & Democracy 12/19/2016

Rights & Democracy is sending the message to Vermont elected officials that the people want policies that lead to happy, healthy, and just communities for all Vermonters.

For more information visit: http://www.radvt.org/

RAD-TV Presents: Fair Development 10/28/2016

Host Grant Taylor speaks with Jeffery Caesar, Charles Simpson, and Ibnar Avilix on the Burlington Ballot Items and fair development.

Check out the monthly Rights & Democracy TV show (RADTV). 

Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every Vermonter earns a livable wage and has access to affordable health care, and where a progressive and equitable tax system supports an economy that protects the environment and human rights. We believe Vermont can lead our country in a new direction towards happy, healthy, and just communities for everyone.

For more info visit: http://www.radvt.org/

RAD-TV Presents: A Vision For Fair Development: Building a Burlington That Works For Everyone 10/27/2016

Rights and Democracy hosts a panel at Burlington City Arts on Church St to explore the ballot questions facing Burlington residents in the upcoming election, and to look at better ways for communities to determine community investments moving forward.

For more information: http://www.radvt.org/

RAD-TV Presents: What’s Next for the Political Revolution Post-Primary? 08/26/2016

Bernie’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton has left a lot of people wondering what the next steps are for this political revolution Bernie’s been talking about throughout his campaign and where the energy for the movement will go now that he is no longer in the presidential race. The past couple of weeks have highlighted what we can do to continue moving forward.

Host: Elise Greaves
Guests: Dustin Tanner and Grant Taylor (Rights & Democracy Leaders)
Producer: Grant Taylor and Elise Greaves
Check out the monthly Rights & Democracy TV show (RADTV)

Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every Vermonter earns a livable wage and has access to affordable health care, and where a progressive and equitable tax system supports an economy that protects the environment and human rights. We believe Vermont can lead our country in a new direction towards happy, healthy, and just communities for everyone.

For more info visit: http://www.radvt.org/

RAD-TV Presents: What's Next For the Political Revolution in Vermont? 07/13/2016

Check out the monthly Rights & Democracy TV show (RADTV)

Host: James Haslam
Guests: Pabitra Bhattari, Charles Winkleman
Producer: James Haslam

Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every Vermonter earns a livable wage and has access to affordable health care, and where a progressive and equitable tax system supports an economy that protects the environment and human rights. We believe Vermont can lead our country in a new direction towards happy, healthy, and just communities for everyone.

For more info visit: http://www.radvt.org/

RAD-TV Presents: People's Summit Report Back, Political Revolution Party 06/24/2016

Check out the monthly Rights & Democracy TV show (RADTV). This month we hear a report back from one of the several Rights & Democracy members who attended the People’s Summit in Chicago last weekend (June 17-19th). Hear updates about the Political Revolution in Vermont from RAD Leadership Committee member Kate Logan, who has been part of the candidate endorsement process and a report back on last night’s Political Revolution Party at Higher Ground. Guests include Grant Taylor, Kate Logan, and Traven Leyshon.

Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every Vermonter earns a livable wage and has access to affordable health care, and where a progressive and equitable tax system supports an economy that protects the environment and human rights. We believe Vermont can lead our country in a new direction towards happy, healthy, and just communities for everyone.

For more info visit: http://www.radvt.org/

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