Author: Roger Vincent Jasaitis

• Families Torn Apart

  American Friends Service Committee Families Torn Apart At 19, Jorge Velasquez fled the violence in his country of origin of El Salvador and came to the United States in 1995. Since 2001, he’s been legally able to work and support his wife and three children, thanks to Temporary Protected Status (TPS)—a government program that grants…

  04/29/2018

  AFSC, Uncategorized

  TPS

• Keeping Vermont Safer

  Dear Putney Friends Meeting, Earlier today, Governor Phil Scott signed into law a trio of bills that will help keep Vermont safer. We are very grateful to the Governor and to the legislative leaders who recognized the risk that gun violence poses to Vermont and championed these bills.   (photo courtesy of Greg Moschetti)  …

  04/12/2018

  Social Justice, Uncategorized

  GunSense Vermont

• Town Hall For Our Lives

  Dear Friends — Rep. Peter Welch will be holding a Town Hall meeting specifically on gun violence prevention TOMORROW in Brattleboro. We are glad that he is helping to further the conversation around gun violence prevention, and we hope that you can attend. Details: Town Hall For Our Lives Sat, Apr 7 2018 at 10:00…

  04/06/2018

  Social Justice

  gunsense

• The Encouragement of Light

  The Encouragement of Light How did the rose ever open its heart and give to this world all its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light against its being, otherwise, we all remain too frightened. –Hafiz, It Felt Love Dear Friends, In this season of turmoil and transformation, I’ve been learning about—and from—crocuses. The flowers…

  04/05/2018

  NEYM, Uncategorized

  The Encouragement of Light

• We’ve all been doing some heavy lifting

  Putney Friends Meeting — We know we’ve been asking a lot from our supporters these past few weeks. Getting these gun violence prevention bills passed is no mean feat, and we’ve all been doing some heavy lifting. We believe that the final vote on S.55 (background checks) will start TOMORROW, 3/30, at 11:30. We must…

  03/29/2018

  Social Justice, Uncategorized

  GunSense Vermont

• Sen. Jeanette White showing some resistance to gun legislation

  Dear Putney Friends Meeting — Thank you for all that you’ve done in support of gun violence prevention, and particularly in support of S.55 (background checks). The bill is on its way, but we are not there yet. Sen. Jeanette White is showing some resistance to the changes approved by the House yesterday. As a…

  03/28/2018

  Social Justice, Uncategorized

  GunSense Vermont

• March for Our Lives

  03/21/2018

  Uncategorized

• A lot is happening

  Dear Friends,  If it seems like you’ve been hearing from us a lot, it’s because a lot is happening. We have a big opportunity to make real strides in gun violence prevention, and we can’t let up. THE NEWS: Universal Background Checks has made it through the Senate and is now in the House Judiciary…

  03/13/2018

  Uncategorized

• Together, we are making a difference

  Dear Friends, Together, we are making a difference. Gun violence prevention is a top priority in the state capital right now and this historic shift is being driven by the voices of Vermonters calling for change.     Governor Phil Scott took a courageous step when, in response to a school school threat in Fair…

  03/08/2018

  Social Justice, Uncategorized

  GunSense Vermont

• Living Faith Spring 2018

  Dear Friends, Registration is now open for the next Living Faith gathering, to be held Saturday, April 14 in Portland, Maine! Please share the invitation with your networks, including meeting email lists, newsletters, announcements, social media, and word of mouth. We hope to see you there. In the Light, The Living Faith Spring 2018 Planning…

  03/07/2018

  NEYM, Uncategorized