Category: Social Justice
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Joint Resolution
A proposed resolution by the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives: Joint resolution expressing strong opposition to any governmental registry based on religion, race, or ethnicity and to any mass deportation of undocumented residents. Whereas, the Declaration of Independence’s proclamation “that all men are created equal,” has, on occasion, fallen short when members of religious, […]
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January 10th Bill Introduction, Universal Background Checks
So far, 78 people have RSVPed for the January 10th Bill Introduction Press Conference. We need a lot more! If you haven’t yet RSVPed, please do so! We need you. If you’ve already signed up, convince a few friends to come with you. This is our chance to show lawmakers that public support for Universal Background Checks is strong […]
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Voices of Community
a presentation of Sandglass Theater and Next Stage Arts Project A social justice conversation opportunity; Artist/Activist: Lunchtime Conversations with Sandy Spieler and Shela Linton November 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Free! Click here to RSVP and read more. 118 Elliot 118 Elliot Street Brattleboro, VT 05301United States + Google Map
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Background Checks aren’t a partisan issue
Hi Friends, 3 years ago: Few lawmakers felt comfortable talking about gun laws Yesterday: Political leader after political leader stood up and called for Universal Background Checks. “This is a sea change,” said Senator Phil Baruth. “It’s a new day,” said Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. “We’re not taking away any rights. We’re giving people their […]
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The Fourth Sign
Fourth sign – this one painted wood – is hung at Putney (VT) Friends Meeting after third sign vandalized. Friends wrote a letter inviting a conversation with whoever is destroying our signs.
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Yesterday’s Senate Vote: The Takeaway
Dear Friends, It’d be great if the U.S. Senate could act in line with what 90% of Americans want, but yesterday wasn’t the day. At least in Vermont we can be proud that both our Senators voted in favor of universal background checks and the “No Fly, No Buy” bill. Below is a powerful press […]
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Sr. Helen Prejean: “Dead Man Walking: The Journey Continues”
Sr. Helen Prejean: “Dead Man Walking: The Journey Continues” Monday, March 7, 2016 Bishop Guertin High School, Nashua, NH (Click here for directions) 7pm – 9pm This event is free and open to the public PLEASE SHARE WIDELY ——————————- More news on yesterday’s vote: NH 1 VIDEO: Tie vote in state Senate means death penalty […]
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Restorative Justice Opportunities
Following you will find two upcoming restorative justice opportunities; Pendle Hill Beyond Crime and Punishment: Fostering Transformative Justice in Community We envision a world where people who offend are not caged, exiled, and stigmatized for life, where public school children aren’t fodder for the school-to-prison pipeline, and where historic intergenerational wounds are acknowledged and healed. […]
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Leahy Introduces BIPARTISAN Bill to Tackle Illegal Guns
Friends, I have exciting news! Today Senator Leahy introduced a new bill, the Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2016, and it already has strong bipartisan support! Please take a moment to read the press release below and then call Senator Leahy’s office at (202) 224-4242 to thank him for his leadership! (You can also contact […]
Putney Friends Meeting 