Upcoming Events
Sep
14
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1:00 PM
A Path Forward : A Conversation with an Israeli Anti-War Activist
This program is presented by the Refuser Support Network of Israel in partnership with the Windham World Affairs Council, Action Corps, Jewish Voice for Peace, Centre Congregational Church and Peaceable Vermont Action. Israeli war refuser and anti-occupation activist, Atalya Ben-Abba...
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This program is presented by the Refuser Support Network of Israel in partnership with the Windham World Affairs Council, Action Corps, Jewish Voice for Peace, Centre Congregational Church and Peaceable Vermont Action. Israeli war refuser and anti-occupation activist, Atalya Ben-Abba...
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Sep
17
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6:30 PM
“What the Constitution Means For Us”
How does a pluralist country—lacking a dominant religion or shared tradition—hold itself together? The answer in 1787 was the Constitution. Unlike European nations ruled by monarchs, the United States entrusted governance to the people. But this raises a pressing question:...
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How does a pluralist country—lacking a dominant religion or shared tradition—hold itself together? The answer in 1787 was the Constitution. Unlike European nations ruled by monarchs, the United States entrusted governance to the people. But this raises a pressing question:...
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Sep
24
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6:00 PM
America 250 Planning Session & Conversation w/ Ira Allen Biographer
Come and connect with others who are interested in working on plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. This monthly meeting space on the 4th Wednesdays is dedicated for those who would...
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Come and connect with others who are interested in working on plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. This monthly meeting space on the 4th Wednesdays is dedicated for those who would...
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Oct
08
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6:00 PM
2025 Annual Galbraith Lecture & Fundraiser “Hot Spots: Revolution in Syria, Ukraine’s Munich moment, NATO In peril, War with Iran & the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza”
Join us for an evening commemorating John Kenneth Galbraith, the distinguished economist whose belief that economies should serve people—and not the other way around—remains profoundly relevant. Author of more than thirty influential books, including the timeless The Affluent Society, Galbraith...
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Join us for an evening commemorating John Kenneth Galbraith, the distinguished economist whose belief that economies should serve people—and not the other way around—remains profoundly relevant. Author of more than thirty influential books, including the timeless The Affluent Society, Galbraith...
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Oct
18
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6:30 PM
From Sea to Shining Sea Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful
Join us for a screening of this short, but powerful film, followed by a conversation with filmmaker John deGraaf. As we count down to the United States’ 250th anniversary, From Sea to Shining Sea invites us to recommit to the...
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Join us for a screening of this short, but powerful film, followed by a conversation with filmmaker John deGraaf. As we count down to the United States’ 250th anniversary, From Sea to Shining Sea invites us to recommit to the...
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Oct
26
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5:00 PM
A Community Screening – Borderland: The Line Within
Borderland: The Line Within is an acclaimed 2024 documentary film by Pamela Yates and Paco de Onis that explores the "border industrial complex" – the system profiting from immigrant exploitation, presented through the personal stories of activists and data visualizations....
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Borderland: The Line Within is an acclaimed 2024 documentary film by Pamela Yates and Paco de Onis that explores the "border industrial complex" – the system profiting from immigrant exploitation, presented through the personal stories of activists and data visualizations....
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Past Events
Jul
31
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3:00 PM
A webinar hosted by our friends at Los Angeles World Affairs Council
Join two Latin-America experts Professor Abraham Lowenthal, Emeritus Professor of International Relations at USC and Professor Jane Jacquette, Emeritus Professor of Politics and Diplomacy at Occidental College for a timely Zoom webinar exploring how the Trump administration’s tariffs, such as the recent 50% levies...
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Join two Latin-America experts Professor Abraham Lowenthal, Emeritus Professor of International Relations at USC and Professor Jane Jacquette, Emeritus Professor of Politics and Diplomacy at Occidental College for a timely Zoom webinar exploring how the Trump administration’s tariffs, such as the recent 50% levies...
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Jun
25
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6:00 PM
America 250 Planning Session
Come and connect with others who are interested in working on plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. This monthly meeting space on the 4th Wednesdays is dedicated for those who would...
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Come and connect with others who are interested in working on plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. This monthly meeting space on the 4th Wednesdays is dedicated for those who would...
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Jun
23
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6:30 PM
It’s Important to Think Like A Commoner
How can we imagine and bring about a socio-economic order that is actually climate-friendly, democratic, fair, effective, and inclusive? Join David Bollier, author and scholar with the Schumacher Center for a New Economics—for an illuminating conversation on the great promise...
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How can we imagine and bring about a socio-economic order that is actually climate-friendly, democratic, fair, effective, and inclusive? Join David Bollier, author and scholar with the Schumacher Center for a New Economics—for an illuminating conversation on the great promise...
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Jun
11
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6:30 PM
CLIMATE DIPLOMACY: Are We Making Any Progress?
Is the world making any progress at all in combating the climate crisis, and can we count on other countries to step up as the United States once again steps away from the global climate effort? Former U.S. climate diplomat...
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Is the world making any progress at all in combating the climate crisis, and can we count on other countries to step up as the United States once again steps away from the global climate effort? Former U.S. climate diplomat...
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May
15
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6:30 PM
From Overthrow to Blowback: How U.S. led Regime Change Has Historically Sown the Seeds of Instability and Backlash
The livestream link is available upon registering. How does US foreign policy sow long seeds of instability, authoritarianism, migration, and resentment? Join esteemed author and journalist Stephen Kinzer for a launch event in a two-year speaker series on the global...
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The livestream link is available upon registering. How does US foreign policy sow long seeds of instability, authoritarianism, migration, and resentment? Join esteemed author and journalist Stephen Kinzer for a launch event in a two-year speaker series on the global...
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May
07
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6:30 PM
The Unfinished Revolution: Finding Common Action Through Productive Disagreement
America 250 Town Hall Series The America 250 Town Hall Series, a collaboration with Brooks Memorial Library and Vermont Independent Media, publisher of The Commons, is made possible, in part, through a generous grant from the Vermont Humanities Council. As...
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America 250 Town Hall Series The America 250 Town Hall Series, a collaboration with Brooks Memorial Library and Vermont Independent Media, publisher of The Commons, is made possible, in part, through a generous grant from the Vermont Humanities Council. As...
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Apr
30
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6:30 PM
April Members & Friends Salon
Join the discussion: The Breakdown of the Transatlantic Alliance The Trump Administration has made it clear that the United States will no longer support Europe’s security, a cornerstone of bipartisan foreign policy for 80 years. Furthermore, by voting with authoritarian...
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Join the discussion: The Breakdown of the Transatlantic Alliance The Trump Administration has made it clear that the United States will no longer support Europe’s security, a cornerstone of bipartisan foreign policy for 80 years. Furthermore, by voting with authoritarian...
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Apr
27
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12:30 PM
OBJECTOR: From an Israeli rite of passage to a battle for human rights
Like all Israeli youth, Atalya is obligated to become a soldier. Unlike most, she questions the practices of her country’s military – and becomes determined to challenge this rite of passage. Despite her family’s political disagreements and personal concerns, she...
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Like all Israeli youth, Atalya is obligated to become a soldier. Unlike most, she questions the practices of her country’s military – and becomes determined to challenge this rite of passage. Despite her family’s political disagreements and personal concerns, she...
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Apr
23
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6:00 PM
‘Examining American Identity and Leadership in a Changing World’
Join the discussion As our country becomes increasingly divided, we are committed to creating opportunities to meet with our neighbors across all divides. The upcoming semiquincentennial gives us an opportunity to plan activities that celebrate our differences and acknowledge what we...
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Join the discussion As our country becomes increasingly divided, we are committed to creating opportunities to meet with our neighbors across all divides. The upcoming semiquincentennial gives us an opportunity to plan activities that celebrate our differences and acknowledge what we...
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Apr
09
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6:30 PM
Understanding Palestine & Israel
Southern Vermont for Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace Vermont-New Hampshire welcome author and policy analyst Phyllis Bennis to Brattleboro on Wednesday, April 9. Bennis will speak to the current situation and the role of the U.S. in Israel/Palestine and...
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Southern Vermont for Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace Vermont-New Hampshire welcome author and policy analyst Phyllis Bennis to Brattleboro on Wednesday, April 9. Bennis will speak to the current situation and the role of the U.S. in Israel/Palestine and...
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Mar
16
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5:00 PM
A Community Screening of The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism
In partnership with Brooks Memorial Library, Vermont Independent Media, the Vermont Humanities, the Brattleboro Lit Fest, The Latchis & Everyone’s Books A community screening of The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism followed by a Q & A with...
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In partnership with Brooks Memorial Library, Vermont Independent Media, the Vermont Humanities, the Brattleboro Lit Fest, The Latchis & Everyone’s Books A community screening of The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism followed by a Q & A with...
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Mar
14
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5:00 PM
A Literary Cocktail Hour – The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism
A Literary Cocktail Hour: Meet Peter Hutchison & George Monbiot authors of The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism THE TIMES UK #1 BESTSELLER Please note: This is an online, virtual event. Registration is required. Register here for access...
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A Literary Cocktail Hour: Meet Peter Hutchison & George Monbiot authors of The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism THE TIMES UK #1 BESTSELLER Please note: This is an online, virtual event. Registration is required. Register here for access...
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Mar
01
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5:30 PM
Returning Cultural Artifacts from Western Museums: Legal, Political and Ethical Questions
Recently, pressure has been mounting over Western museums to return archaeological artifacts, artworks, and human remains acquired over the previous decades and centuries in conditions that are nowadays considered ethically questionable. In this presentation, we will discuss the legal, political,...
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Recently, pressure has been mounting over Western museums to return archaeological artifacts, artworks, and human remains acquired over the previous decades and centuries in conditions that are nowadays considered ethically questionable. In this presentation, we will discuss the legal, political,...
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Mar
01
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3:00 PM
BUHS PeaceJam invites you to Peace through Creativity
The “Peace Through Creativity” event will be held at 118 Elliot, 118 Elliot Street, Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 on Saturday, March 1, from 3 to 6pm. Paint, papers, brushes and other art-making materials will be provided. People interested in group musical...
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The “Peace Through Creativity” event will be held at 118 Elliot, 118 Elliot Street, Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 on Saturday, March 1, from 3 to 6pm. Paint, papers, brushes and other art-making materials will be provided. People interested in group musical...
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Feb
26
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6:30 PM
You’re invited to our Members & Friends Salon to discuss The Trump Administration and Foreign Aid Cuts: Impacts and Ramifications
Have you been impacted by the foreign aid pause and attempted closure of USAID? Please join us to share your story. We will discuss how the Trump Administration’s actions on foreign aid have impacted residents in our community. On January...
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Have you been impacted by the foreign aid pause and attempted closure of USAID? Please join us to share your story. We will discuss how the Trump Administration’s actions on foreign aid have impacted residents in our community. On January...
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Feb
26
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6:00 PM
Examining American Identity and Leadership in a Changing World Workshop
This is an opportunity to begin working on your ideas generated at the January 16th America 250 Brainstorming Session held at the American Legion. We heard your request for more ways to discuss current events with your neighbors. Brooks Memorial...
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This is an opportunity to begin working on your ideas generated at the January 16th America 250 Brainstorming Session held at the American Legion. We heard your request for more ways to discuss current events with your neighbors. Brooks Memorial...
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Jan
29
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6:30 PM
January’s Members & Friends Salon: How might the attitudes of the Russian diaspora and those who remain in Russia impact U.S.-Russia policy under a new U.S. administration?
As a perk of membership, you are invited to a monthly Salon. It is an informal gathering of neighbors and friends for a discussion on topics generated and led by local academics, artists, intellectuals & community leaders. This month's discussion:...
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As a perk of membership, you are invited to a monthly Salon. It is an informal gathering of neighbors and friends for a discussion on topics generated and led by local academics, artists, intellectuals & community leaders. This month's discussion:...
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Jan
16
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6:00 PM
Help Mark Our Country’s 250th Birthday Brattleboro Style
America 250: How will Brattleboro commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026? You are invited to a brainstorming session to explore the ways Brattleboro and surrounding towns can creatively make a mark on the...
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America 250: How will Brattleboro commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026? You are invited to a brainstorming session to explore the ways Brattleboro and surrounding towns can creatively make a mark on the...
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Jan
08
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6:30 PM
Apartheid in the Rear View Mirror: The Successes and Failures of the first Thirty Years of South African Democracy
What is the state of South African democracy? The talk will examine the factors that led to South Africa’s negotiated revolution, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Mandela presidency, the ANC and post Mandela governments, economic and social developments, constitutional...
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What is the state of South African democracy? The talk will examine the factors that led to South Africa’s negotiated revolution, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Mandela presidency, the ANC and post Mandela governments, economic and social developments, constitutional...
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Dec
13
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6:30 PM
Members & Friends – Winter Holiday Dance Party
Let’s wrap up this challenging year with some holiday cheer! To demonstrate our gratitude for your support, join us for a night of music, dancing, food & art World & Dance Music by DJ WoolyMar Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and...
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Let’s wrap up this challenging year with some holiday cheer! To demonstrate our gratitude for your support, join us for a night of music, dancing, food & art World & Dance Music by DJ WoolyMar Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and...
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Nov
13
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6:30 PM
Civil Society and Social Control in China in the Xi Jinping Era
Does anything at all remain of civic action and space for civic activity in the Xi Jinping era in China? The twelve years since the Xi era began in China in 2012 have seen a steady strengthening of social control,...
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Does anything at all remain of civic action and space for civic activity in the Xi Jinping era in China? The twelve years since the Xi era began in China in 2012 have seen a steady strengthening of social control,...
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Oct
30
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6:30 PM
Russia – Ukraine War: Third Year and Counting
Russia - Ukraine War: Third Year & Counting Well into the third year of fighting on the battlefields of Eastern Europe, the Ukraine/Russia war remains locked in an apparent stalemate. Please join Bob Beck as he reviews the current state...
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Russia - Ukraine War: Third Year & Counting Well into the third year of fighting on the battlefields of Eastern Europe, the Ukraine/Russia war remains locked in an apparent stalemate. Please join Bob Beck as he reviews the current state...
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Sep
25
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6:30 PM
America 250 Town Hall Series : What Does the First Amendment Ask of Us?
America 250 Town Hall Series What Does the First Amendment Ask of Us? For those unable to attend live, use this link to a live stream brought to you by BCTV. Meg's summary of the Supreme Court rulings in Bradenburg...
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America 250 Town Hall Series What Does the First Amendment Ask of Us? For those unable to attend live, use this link to a live stream brought to you by BCTV. Meg's summary of the Supreme Court rulings in Bradenburg...
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Aug
29
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6:00 PM
Tim Rieser & Peter Galbraith Discuss What Lies Ahead: U.S. Foreign Policy Today and After the Election
If you are unable to attend August 29th event live, please enjoy this livestream courtesy of BCTV. https://youtube.com/live/1Bjn4TtZFm4 In collaboration with World Learning /School of International Training ( SIT) and Voices Live! Vermont Independent Media, we are proud to...
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If you are unable to attend August 29th event live, please enjoy this livestream courtesy of BCTV. https://youtube.com/live/1Bjn4TtZFm4 In collaboration with World Learning /School of International Training ( SIT) and Voices Live! Vermont Independent Media, we are proud to...
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Jul
24
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6:30 PM
The Zapatista Movement at 30 Years and Mexico’s Election of Claudia Sheinbaum
Reserve your seat here (If unable to attend live, You will find the Zoom link when you register) The Zapatista Movement at 30 Years and Mexico’s Election of Claudia Sheinbaum: A Discussion w/ Author & Activist Margaret Cerullo January...
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Reserve your seat here (If unable to attend live, You will find the Zoom link when you register) The Zapatista Movement at 30 Years and Mexico’s Election of Claudia Sheinbaum: A Discussion w/ Author & Activist Margaret Cerullo January...
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Jun
26
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5:00 PM
Windham World Affairs Council Board Meeting
We are currently seeking new board members. This is an exciting year to join WWAC. Don’t miss this opportunity to use your talents to foster a positive impact on Windham County through these challenging times. Become a non-profit hero! Please...
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We are currently seeking new board members. This is an exciting year to join WWAC. Don’t miss this opportunity to use your talents to foster a positive impact on Windham County through these challenging times. Become a non-profit hero! Please...
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Jun
06
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6:30 PM
The Sanctions Response to Russia
Author Christine Abely - Assistant Professor of Law at New England Law | Boston Christine Abely is the author of The Russia Sanctions: The Economic Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine (Cambridge University Press 2023). Her op-eds have appeared in The L.A....
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Author Christine Abely - Assistant Professor of Law at New England Law | Boston Christine Abely is the author of The Russia Sanctions: The Economic Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine (Cambridge University Press 2023). Her op-eds have appeared in The L.A....
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May
15
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6:30 PM
Are Bans on Homeless Encampments Unconstitutional?
Are Bans on Homeless Encampments Unconstitutional? America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country. This multi-year effort, from now through July 4, 2026, is an opportunity to pause and...
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Are Bans on Homeless Encampments Unconstitutional? America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country. This multi-year effort, from now through July 4, 2026, is an opportunity to pause and...
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Apr
28
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5:00 PM
Dr. Alex More of UMass Boston
” 10 Things You Think Will Save the Planet, but Probably Won’t…and What Will” Dr. Alexander More’s research focuses on the impact of climate change on population and ecosystem health and the economy. Dr. More is author of several landmark studies...
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” 10 Things You Think Will Save the Planet, but Probably Won’t…and What Will” Dr. Alexander More’s research focuses on the impact of climate change on population and ecosystem health and the economy. Dr. More is author of several landmark studies...
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Apr
24
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6:00 PM
April 24 Salon: A Conversation with Elissa McLean & Andy Winter – Border Stories
JOIN US EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FOR OUR SALON DISCUSSIONS - Sa•lon; noun: A conversational gathering of intellectuals, artists, and politicians. April 24 Salon: A Conversation with Elissa McLean & Andy Winter - Border Diaries We will continue exploring...
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JOIN US EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FOR OUR SALON DISCUSSIONS - Sa•lon; noun: A conversational gathering of intellectuals, artists, and politicians. April 24 Salon: A Conversation with Elissa McLean & Andy Winter - Border Diaries We will continue exploring...
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Mar
21
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6:30 PM
Migration from the Northern Triangle: “They Are Here Because We Were There”
The Windham World Affair's America 250 Speaker Series presents a talk w/ Dr. Sarah OstenAssociate Professor of Latin American History, University of Vermont Migration from the Northern Triangle: "They Are Here Because We Were There" The multiple factors that have...
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The Windham World Affair's America 250 Speaker Series presents a talk w/ Dr. Sarah OstenAssociate Professor of Latin American History, University of Vermont Migration from the Northern Triangle: "They Are Here Because We Were There" The multiple factors that have...
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Mar
01
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6:30 PM
Larry & Joe – A ‘Latingrass’ Concert Features Storytelling on Asylum-Seeking Journeys
Windham World Affairs Council (WWAC) will partner with the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation’s ‘Welcoming Communities’ program and Brattleboro Union High School’s PeaceJam Club to present an inspiring evening of music and storytelling with “Larry & Joe”. In a harmonious blend...
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Windham World Affairs Council (WWAC) will partner with the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation’s ‘Welcoming Communities’ program and Brattleboro Union High School’s PeaceJam Club to present an inspiring evening of music and storytelling with “Larry & Joe”. In a harmonious blend...
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Jan
28
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6:00 PM
The Cure for Hate
Join us at the historic Latchis Theater on January 28th at 6PM for a community screening of The Cure for Hate, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. For the survivor who chooses to testify, it is clear: his duty...
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Join us at the historic Latchis Theater on January 28th at 6PM for a community screening of The Cure for Hate, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. For the survivor who chooses to testify, it is clear: his duty...
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