Women of America fight back to preserve democracy Can we make this happen or just wishful thinking?To those who understand the current danger America and the world is facing: America is collapsing right under our eyes. Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news is running rampant, especially from the voices of our current government. And now the … The post Women of America fight back to preserve democracy first appeared on WWAC.| WWAC
Read the latest Boston Globe op-ed from esteemed journalist Stephen Kinzer. He will kick off the ‘America 250 Global Blowback’ series on Thursday, May 15th at 118 Elliot Ukraine wouldn’t be the first country, or the last, to accept an ugly peace: A settlement with Russia now wouldn’t be just. Yet it may be wise. … The post Ukraine wouldn’t be the first country, or the last, to accept an ugly peace first appeared on WWAC.| WWAC
Two hundred people attended the community screening of The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism on Sunday March 16th.| WWAC - Promoting Dialogue on International Affairs
I am excited to be taking on the role of Chair of the Windham World Affairs Council Board this month, and especially at this particular political moment. As a longtime student of democratization, I know polarization only benefits democratic breakdown. Nonprofit organizations contribute to our democracy when they can work across political lines, connect people … The post A New Board Chair, a New Presidency, and a New Perspective first appeared on WWAC.| WWAC
Five Ways Illiberal Democracies Control Nonprofits: Lessons from Central Europe Merrill Sovner, Board Chair of the Windham World Affairs Council, recently penned a short piece on the HistPhil blog about five ways in which populist and nationalist political leaders undermine the democratic role of nonprofit organizations. Based on research on the Czech Republic, Hungary, and … The post Five Ways Illiberal Democracies Control Nonprofits: Lessons from Central Europe first appeared on WWAC.| WWAC
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 improvisation should bring their own instruments. Improvised music-making and movement from BUHS students and community … The post Peace Jam presents “Peace Through Creativity” first appeared on WWAC.| WWAC
Support BUHS Peace Jam A Billion Bikes for Peace Inspired by their success last school year, BUHS PeaceJam students report that there will be another bike drive. Students are currently collecting bikes to refurbish. Drop off your road-worthy bike at 134 Elliot St. (See dates and time above). Once done the goal is to distribute … The post PeaceJam’s Second Annual Bike Drive first appeared on WWAC.| WWAC
Windham World Affairs Council’s recent focus on US immigration at the border and through asylum seekers has opened many eyes to a complex reality likely to worsen without thoughtful analysis and action. The intersection of these issues with the double digit growth of the unhoused in the US is on our minds as we prepare … The post Internationally Unhoused: A Humanitarian Response to the Crisis at the Border first appeared on WWAC.| WWAC
AP News & The Washington Post covered the BUHS voter drive organized by PeaceJam. Read the February 29th edition The future is now: 16- and 17-year-olds win the right to vote in local elections in a Vermont town. The post BUHS Peace Jam voter registration drive first appeared on WWAC.| WWAC
Sunday, April 28th at 5 pm 118 Elliot 118 Elliot St. Brattleboro, VT Dr. Alex More of UMass Boston will speak on: ” 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. … The post Sunday, April 28th at 5pm Alexander More, PhD Associate Professor Umass Boston first appeared on WWAC.| WWAC