Category: Social Justice
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Time to Act
Dear Putney Friends Meeting — This past week was one for the record books in the Vermont legislature. From the start of the week, when more than 200 GunSense VT supporters rallied on the steps of the State House, to the end of the week, when the Senate Judiciary […]
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If ever there were a time to show up for gun violence prevention in Vermont, this is it.
PUBLIC HEARING, JANUARY 30, 2018 5:30 PM, VERMONT STATE HOUSE THREE GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION BILLS NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW IS THE TIME FOR GUN SENSE IN VERMONT. PLEDGE TO SHOW UP!
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Community Event
Brattleboro, VT: On Monday, January 15th at 5:30 there will be a celebration in honor of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St. in Brattleboro. The service will include and film short and readings from Dr. King, an update from state representative Becca Balint regarding initiatives being […]
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We affirm that peace is possible
Dear Northwest Quarter of New England Yearly Meeting: As many of you know, in 2013 an interfaith group of religious leaders, including the Clerk of the Burlington Friends Meeting, asked the City of Burlington to oppose the basing of the F-35 fighter/bomber at Burlington International Airport, scheduled for 2020. Since that time, the noise of […]
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Gunsense VT Update
Putney Friends Meeting — GunSense VT’s founder and fiercest gun violence prevention warrior, Ann Braden, has announced that she will be stepping back from the organization to pursue two incredible opportunities: writing and running for public office. A prolific and talented author, Ann has had her middle grade novel accepted for publication by Sky Pony […]
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This is not normal. This is not okay.
“Our attention this morning is focused on Sandy Hook…” “Our attention this morning is focused on Orlando…” “Our attention this morning is focused on Las Vegas…” Who among us doesn’t hold his or her breath when turning on the TV or radio and hearing a story that leads with those words? Tragically, Monday morning […]
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H.308 (Racal Justice Reform) ACT NOW!
H.308 (Racal Justice Reform) Friends, we are almost there. We need Governor Scott to sign H. 308 as soon as he receives it. There is a legislative rule that says that the Governor must sign a bill passed by the Legislature within 5 days or it beomes law automatically UNLESS the legislative session ends within […]
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