In the media

Mar 11, 2025 – The Commons

‘We’ve Left the Field Open’ –  Annie Landenberger interviewed George Monbiot, co-author of The Invisible Doctrine.  ‘Any democracy we get must be fought for — fought and fought and fought’

February 6, 2025 – Brattleboro Reformer 

WWAC Welcomes New Leadership: A Vision for the Future – Merrill Sovner of Brattleboro steps into role as board chair.  Her academic research on how non-profit organizations in Eastern Europe navigate funding challenges and political pressures provides a unique lens through which she views democracy, civic engagement, and international cooperation

Jan 15, 2025 – Brattleboro Reformer 

Brattleboro Planning for America’s 250th Birthday – Events are being planned all across the nation to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026.

Dec 18, 2024 – The Institute for Policy Studies- an open letter to President elect Trump by board member Lisa Weinmann

Bring Back Normalization with Cuba -Trump’s decision to roll back our opening with Cuba was disastrous. As he takes office again, he should reconsider.

Nov 15, 2024 – Brattleboro Reformer – Gordon Haywood interview of outgoing BUHS Peace Jam President – Django Grace

Community Profile- BUHS grad reflects on how life here prepared him for college

Gordon Haywood interview of outgoing BUHS Peace Jam President – Django Grace

Nov 6, 2024 – The Commons – op-ed by board member Lisa Weinmann

Cuba’s Crisis is Our Crisis It behooves the U.S. to offer a change in policy toward Cuba during this crisis, lest it once again be essentially forced to turn to Russia — or, these days, China — for help

Windham World Affairs Council to Examine Claudia Scheinbaum Election in Mexico

June 21, 2024 – Brattleboro Reformer

Bike drive nets big results for PeaceJam at Brattleboro Union High School

May 23, 2024 – Brattleboro Reformer

Next WWAC talk to explore the efficacy and intricacies of Russ