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Discover the powerful story of Mohsen, a West Bank student detained by ICE, whose journey reveals the human impact of immigration enforcement through firsthand testimony.

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Film highlights ICE detentions and a Vermonter's detention story
Panelists and Amy Goodman discussed a story featured in the film about Mohsen, a student with ties to Vermont who was detained by ICE; the film uses personal testimony to illustrate immigration enforcement's impacts.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Amy Goodman argues that independent media is crucial for democracy, enabling reporters to cover pressing issues like war and climate change free from corporate influence.

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Amy Goodman: 'Independent media is essential to the functioning of a democratic society'
At a film-festival Q&A, Democracy Now host Amy Goodman urged support for listener-funded journalism and described how the program adapts radio storytelling to video and social platforms to reach people 'where they are.'
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September 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Middlebury's Select Board approved a crucial water infrastructure loan application, but not without a heated debate over the meaning of 'financial training'—will they get the clarity they need?

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Middlebury board approves state revolving loan application after debating financial-training wording
Select Board voted to approve a State Revolving Loan Program application after members asked staff to clarify what constitutes 'financial training' before future certifications; the motion passed after staff agreed to seek guidance from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.
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September 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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Amy Goodman raises alarm over billionaire ownership in journalism, highlighting how Jeff Bezos's tenure at the Washington Post has altered coverage priorities and diminished foreign reporting.

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Amy Goodman criticizes media consolidation and Bezos-era changes at the Washington Post
Goodman criticized consolidation of media ownership and recounted layoffs and foreign-desk reductions at the Washington Post under Jeff Bezos, arguing ownership can shape coverage priorities.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Amy Goodman reveals the harsh realities of immigration detention, insisting these are not mere "facilities" but jails that require careful reporting to protect vulnerable individuals.

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Amy Goodman on covering immigration detention: 'These are jails' and reporters must protect sources
Goodman discussed the challenges of covering detention centers and protecting interviewees, described staff reporting from facilities and cited congressional calls to close family immigration detention sites.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Amy Goodman reveals shocking updates from Kathmandu as the death toll from a glacier collapse skyrockets, linking this tragedy to global greenhouse gas emissions and calling for accountability from major polluters.

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Amy Goodman links Nepal glacier collapse to climate change, urges broader accountability
Goodman described reporting from Kathmandu after a glacier collapse, called for linking disasters to emissions and cited changing casualty estimates reported to Democracy Now.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Amy Goodman warns that traditional campaign coverage misses crucial grassroots movements and surprising political victories—it's time for journalists to hit the streets and listen to local voices!

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Amy Goodman: New grassroots waves reshaping election outcomes, reporters must 'get out there'
Goodman urged reporters to cover protests and grassroots organizing outside corporate suites, citing surprise wins by lesser-known candidates and the importance of listening to local organizers ahead of midterms.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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The creative team behind the film is gearing up for another screening at Middlebury while eyeing exciting festival and broadcast opportunities!

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Filmmakers discuss additional Middlebury screening and broadcast hopes
At the Q&A, the producers said they have discussed another Middlebury screening and are pursuing festival and broadcast opportunities, including PBS and academic collaborators.
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September 8, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Filmmakers reveal how unexpected archival treasures from the Department of Energy transformed their narratives and brought local histories to life.

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Archival photos and DOE collections reshaped both films, speakers say
Panelists credited archival materials — including Department of Energy holdings and 16mm family footage — with changing editorial direction and deepening the films' portrayals of people and place.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Filmmakers revealed that while they had access to a security-cleared source, many key conversations happened off-camera, highlighting the challenges of documenting sensitive topics.

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Filmmakers say access to security‑cleared sources was limited
During the Q&A, Oak Ridge filmmakers said conversations with sources who held clearances sometimes occurred off camera and that some potential interviewees declined on-camera participation due to professional constraints.
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September 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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A powerful documentary on Amy Goodman reveals the untold stories behind her career and the critical role of independent journalism in today's media landscape.

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Documentary screening spotlights Amy Goodman and argues for the power of independent media
Filmmakers and Amy Goodman told a Middlebury audience the documentary traces Goodman's career and argues independent, listener-supported journalism matters as media consolidation grows; composer Zoe Keating contributed the score.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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A new documentary reveals how personal stories and family histories from Oak Ridge are reigniting crucial conversations about nuclear concerns in our communities.

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Oak Ridge documentary frames rising nuclear concerns as local story
Filmmakers screened an Oak Ridge–focused documentary and said personal family ties and renewed questions about nuclear-weapons production motivated the project, noting limits to official access and the film’s focus on community impacts.
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September 8, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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After a decade of dedication, the documentary on local activist Ken reveals how newly rediscovered 16mm footage transformed his story, showcasing his vibrant personality and influence in community organizing.

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Ken documentary spotlights Detroit organizer after decade of work
Producer Brandon McClure told the Middlebury audience the film about activist Ken grew over a decade and shifted after rediscovering 16mm footage; he said the goal was to foreground Ken's personality and civic influence rather than a policing narrative.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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"Over 250 journalists have lost their lives in Gaza, highlighting the perilous reality of reporting from conflict zones and the urgent need to amplify their bravery."

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Speakers say 'well over 250 journalists' have been killed in Gaza and emphasize dangers of war reporting
At a Middlebury screening Q&A, Amy Goodman and filmmakers said the documentary spotlights risks to journalists covering Gaza and other conflict zones, and argued that both frontline reporters and health-care workers have faced heavy casualties.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Amy Goodman reminds us that Mamie Till's choice to show her son's open casket was a powerful lesson for today's press: the world needs to see the brutal realities of racial violence and modern conflicts.

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At screening Q&A, panel invokes Emmett Till to argue the press must show realities of atrocities
Amy Goodman cited the Aug. 28 anniversary of Emmett Till's lynching and Mamie Till's choice to show the casket as an example of the press's duty to show images that reveal brutality; panelists linked that history to contemporary coverage of Gaza and other crises.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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The ACSD board just took a bold step by expanding the finance committee to tackle the vital impacts of the 2026 yield bill on our district's future!

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Board expands finance committee, charges it to study 2026 yield bill impacts
The ACSD board voted to expand the finance committee to five members and directed the newly-expanded group to research and model the impacts of the 2026 yield bill and related education transformation legislation on the district.
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August 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Summit Development unveils plans for 74 new homes at Stonecrop Meadows, backed by a $22.25M infrastructure investment to keep costs manageable for future homeowners.

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Developers outline Stonecrop Meadows phase 2: 74 proposed homes, $22.25M municipal infrastructure estimate
Summit Development and ACDC provided a detailed presentation of Stonecrop Meadows phase 2, describing the housing-development site, municipal-owned infrastructure to be dedicated to the town, and the developer's case that CHIP is necessary to preserve affordability and complete build-out.
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August 4, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Middlebury's Select Board is diving deep into a game-changing plan that could unlock 74 new homes while keeping costs manageable for residents!

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Middlebury continues public hearing on CHIP application for Stonecrop Meadows; staff to complete municipal cost review
The Select Board continued a required public hearing on a proposed town CHIP (project-based TIF) application to support Summit Development's Stonecrop Meadows, asking staff for a municipal-cost analysis and attorney review before a final vote; the hearing was continued to Aug. 11, 2026.
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August 4, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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In a heated debate, the Middlebury Select Board opted for a gas-powered biosolids dryer, sidelining an electric alternative that could significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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After debate over emissions and cost, Middlebury Select Board backs gas-powered dryer in wastewater project
Following extended public comment and technical presentations weighing greenhouse-gas impacts against funding and operating costs, the Select Board voted to continue design for a gas-powered BCR dryer for the wastewater treatment plant, citing funding and operational considerations while residents urged an electric alternative to meet town emissions goals.
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August 4, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Middlebury's Select Board has just approved a controversial policy change that significantly shortens the timeline for encampment removals while still prioritizing trauma-informed outreach.

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Middlebury shortens encampment enforcement timeline, authorizes revised MOU with outreach partners
The Select Board approved revisions to the town's encampment policy to shorten the period between outreach and a notice to vacate for encampments on parcels designated off-limits; the board authorized the town manager to sign a revised memorandum of understanding with Charterhouse and outreach partners to preserve a trauma-informed outreach approach while reducing business impacts.
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August 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Middlebury is on the brink of a significant change with the regional plan nearing adoption, but will it opt for the new tier 1B designation that could streamline housing developments?

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Addison County RPC tells Middlebury regional plan near adoption; July hearing set on tiering changes
Adam Lugey, director of the Addison County Regional Planning Commission, told the select board the regional plan is close to adoption after changes to Act 181 by S-325, and encouraged Middlebury to consider opting into tier 1B (which would allow up to 50-unit developments without Act 250) ahead of a July 8 hearing.
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June 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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The Addison Central School District is bracing for significant changes in budgeting due to new legislation that tightens spending limits and introduces uncertainty for future projects.

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Board briefed on yield-bill changes (Act 169) and fiscal scenarios that tighten school spending limits
District staff reviewed the recently enacted yield bill (H.949 → Act 169) and related education legislation, explaining how a lowered excess-spending threshold and a one-time $100 million buydown could affect district budgeting and capital projects; three budget scenarios illustrated risks to programming and debt capacity.
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June 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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Middlebury is gearing up for a major charter update, with a public hearing set for July 14 and exciting outreach plans at the upcoming festival!

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Middlebury files charter amendments and schedules July 14 public hearing
The select board accepted the charter committee's 'version 9' amendments and voted to file them with the town clerk, scheduling a public hearing for July 14 (with a tentative second hearing later in the summer); committee members plan outreach at the town festival.
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June 11, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Middlebury's finance team revealed a surprising $273,000 surplus in local option tax receipts, alongside a clean audit opinion—what does this mean for the town's future projects?

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Select Board reviews finances; auditors issue unqualified opinion but note recurring findings
Board members heard that general-fund revenues exceeded expectations (about $273,000 extra from local option tax), reviewed enterprise fund accounting and capital balances, and discussed an audit that returned an unqualified opinion while also listing recurring reconciliation and fixed-asset findings.
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June 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Middlebury is one step closer to a $6 million wastewater upgrade after the Select Board approved a crucial $1.11 million engineering contract and a vital loan application!

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Middlebury board approves $1.11 million engineering contract, files loan application for pump-station upgrade
The Middlebury Select Board approved a $1,111,130 construction engineering services agreement and voted to file a state SRF loan application to fund the next construction phase of the town’s wastewater main pump‑station and SPR control-panel upgrade. Staff said the overall construction contract is "just over $6 million" and urged timely filing to preserve funding.
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June 11, 2026 at 10:54 AM