The fourth of July has always been a staple summer time holiday for me. Growing up, the fourth meant going out on the boat, seeing family and friends, my mom’s brownies, sparklers in the driveway, and patriotic attire from Old Navy. This year, it isn’t just the parade and the fireworks that have me thinking…
Come out and enjoy the first annual Vermont Loving Day. Saturday, June 7, 2014. Event Hosted by Loving Day Vermont
Please join the Peace & Justice Center in solidarity with the Chittenden County Transportation Association’s organized bus drivers. Please contribute to the Strike fund to help pay for literature, signs and a hardship fund. Click here to contribute and please note that the money is to go to the CCTA strike fund. Drivers are asking…
Frederick Douglass once wrote: “Slavery cannot stand. Its character is like that of Lord Granby: ‘it can only pass without censure as it passes without observation.’” The same can be said about racism itself, especially today—We can’t talk about the racism that still exists if we refuse to recognize it. And if we refuse to…
The Livable Wage Ordinance review process has included four committee meetings so far that were largely dedicated to better understanding this ordinance and how it is currently working. The first was on June 13th with a report back from Eileen Blackwood (City Attorney) explaining the findings in her office’s 55 page official report on where…
The Peace & Justice Center is committed to the promotion of nonviolent resolutions to conflict through awareness, education, and outreach. We are shocked and saddened by the case and subsequent verdict concerning the late Trayvon Martin, which condone our culture of violence and reveal flaws and inconsistencies in the legal framework that facilitates democracy. We…
Councilors Bushor, Mason and Paul, It has been very interesting hearing testimony over the last few ordinance committee meetings from the City Attorney, Jesse Bridges, Doug Hoffer and Gene Richards. We also found the discussion at the last meeting enlightening. As you may know the Peace & Justice Center was the lead organization that mobilized…
Since June 20th was World Refugee Day, it seems only fitting to explore the plight of refugees around the world. The Peace & Justice Center and Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program shed some light on the situation of many refugees with a panel of both U.S. veterans, and former refugees who talked about their various experiences…
We’re very excited to announce changes to the Peace & Justice Center and Store’s staff. Carmen Solari, who was previously the Assistant Store Manager and Volunteer Coordinator was promoted to the Store Manager and Fair Trade Program Manager. Congratulations! We would also like to thank Gaby Ochoa Brenneman for building such strong and vibrant Fair…
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