Upcoming Events

CLIMATE DIPLOMACY: Are We Making Any Progress? Apr 15 | 6:30 PM
CLIMATE DIPLOMACY: Are We Making Any Progress?

CLIMATE DIPLOMACY: Are We Making Any Progress? Former U.S. diplomat Elliot Diringer takes stock of the global effort to combat the climate crisis.  Diringer, a former senior policy advisor to Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, has worked international...
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The Unfinished Revolution: the deep work of non-violence May 07 | 6:30 PM
The Unfinished Revolution: the deep work of non-violence

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. This...
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Past Events

A Community Screening  of The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism Mar 16 | 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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A Literary Cocktail Hour - The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism Mar 14 | 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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Returning Cultural Artifacts from Western Museums:  Legal, Political and Ethical Questions Mar 01 | 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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BUHS PeaceJam invites you to Peace through Creativity Mar 01 | 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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You're invited to our Members & Friends Salon to discuss The Trump Administration and Foreign Aid Cuts: Impacts and Ramifications Feb 26 | 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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Examining American Identity and Leadership in a Changing World Workshop Feb 26 | 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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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? Jan 29 | 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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Help Mark Our Country's 250th Birthday Brattleboro Style Jan 16 | 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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Apartheid in the Rear View Mirror:   The Successes and Failures of the first Thirty Years of South African Democracy Jan 08 | 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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Members & Friends - Winter Holiday Dance Party Dec 13 | 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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Civil Society and Social Control in China in the Xi Jinping Era Nov 13 | 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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Russia - Ukraine War: Third Year and Counting Oct 30 | 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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America 250 Town Hall Series :  What Does the First Amendment Ask of Us? Sep 25 | 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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Tim Rieser & Peter Galbraith Discuss What Lies Ahead: U.S. Foreign Policy Today and After the Election Aug 29 | 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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The Zapatista Movement at 30 Years and Mexico’s Election of Claudia Sheinbaum Jul 24 | 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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Windham World Affairs Council Board Meeting Jun 26 | 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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The Sanctions Response to Russia Jun 06 | 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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Are Bans on Homeless Encampments Unconstitutional? May 15 | 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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Dr. Alex More of UMass Boston Apr 28 | 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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April 24 Salon: A Conversation with Elissa McLean & Andy Winter - Border Stories Apr 24 | 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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Migration from the Northern Triangle: "They Are Here Because We Were There" Mar 21 | 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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Larry & Joe - A ‘Latingrass’ Concert Features Storytelling on Asylum-Seeking Journeys Mar 01 | 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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The Cure for Hate Jan 28 | 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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