Vermont Movement News

In this episode co-hosted by tank-girl we talk with various activists from No Coal No gas where they describe their latest action as well as the exciting Stop Project Maple tree sit. We also discuss Land Back and various related issues.

In this episode we talk about the case of Alex Stokes an journalist who has been imprisoned for 20 years under highly questionable circumstances.

In this episode we discuss Spencer Sunshine’s new book -Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism: The Origins and Afterlife of James Mason’s/Siege with the host and Daryle Lamont Jenkins. The book can be found at https://www.routledge.com/Neo-Nazi-Terrorism-and-Countercultural-Fascism-The-Origins-and-Afterlife-of-James-Masons-Siege/Sunshine/p/book/9780367190606

The VMN narrator shares her reflections and regrets about the 1980’s Pro-Palestinian and anti-apartheid movement. It’s basically a rant about the Kangaroo courts going on at the University of Vermont with their disciplinary hearings.

In this episode we discuss the statement at leftrenewal.net with 2 of the 3 authors. The statement, which was read in its entirety in volume 3 episode 29 talks about antisemetism on the left and various problems with the current left movement. The statement which was prompted by uncritical support for the Oct 7 2023 … Continue reading "A discussion with authors of the statement at leftrenewal.net"

This episode is a reading of the statement at leftrenewal.net and a plug to raise funds for ddosecrets.com – a very important internet library of leaked and hacked documents.

In this episode we discuss the free speech case of Lee Morrigan who was hauled in front of a Vermont Secret Inquest in the effort to compel them to reveal a journalistic source. We also discuss some of the right wingers constantly try to go after Lee as an open trans person.

Olivia Taylor tells the story behind the recent citation of Bill Oetjen for putting up bigoted stickers all over Burlington Vermont.

This episode is a rebroadcast of a discussion between Meghan O’Rourke and Daryle Lamont Jenkins regarding free speech and an intro on what the One People’s Project does to oppose fascism, fascists and racists.

Epona Rose speaks out about transphobia and her recent assault and arrest for self-defense in so called Flagstaff Arizona. There are some issues with the sound quality but i have done my best to make this listen-able. Trigger warnings for sexual assault, abusive jail conditions and transphobia apply.

Conversation about Free Speech with Sandy Baird and Marina Brown 10/11/2023 – A discussion about free speech and it’s limits turns into a callout for Sandy platforming the anti-trans group LGB Alliance. Trigger warnings for conflict and transphobia.

The horrors coming out of Israel/Palestine have been bringing out the worst in many people. The attacks on Israeli civilians and the corresponding wholescale killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza has created fertile ground for Islamophobia and antisemetism. In this episode i am rebroadcasting a discussion of Antisemetism on the left that was initially recorded … Continue reading "Discussion at YIVO of left wing antisemetism"

In this episode we talk with Krzysztof from the Oddolne Centrum Społeczno Kulturalne – or Grassroots Social and Cultural Center in Wroclaw Poland. The center has come under repeated attack by neo-nazis but it continues to do it’s good work. https://ocsk-postoj.wspolneoparcie.org/

In this episode we discuss the book – Antifascist: A Memoir of the Portland Uprising, 2016-2021, by Luis Enrique Marquez. We discuss the ups and downs of being an antifascist in Portland and some of the many controversies Luis has gotten involved in during his activist career. Daryle Lamont Jenkins – Executive Director of the … Continue reading "Antifascist: A Memoir of the Portland Uprising, 2016-2021"

In this episode we talk with Polskie Babscie – The Polish Grannies about the situation in Poland and the importance of the upcoming elections. The Polish Grannies have stood against the far right ruling party – PIS and it’s bigotry in the streets. Polskie Babscie shows that antifascism is not just for the young !

In this episode we discuss the situation of Epona Rose who was arrested for defending herself from a hateful attack. All this is happening in the backdrop of centuries of ONGOING oppression of the indigenous population by the colonial authorities. Colonialism and imperialism continues to poison the hearts of many living under them.

In Vol 3 Episode 18 VMN discusses the Andy Ngo trial, legal issues around protest and free speech and the need for digital security.

This episode contains a recording of a CCTV interview of Marina Brownregarding VTLEAKS. This is the description from cctv.org The recording will be presented in whole as it was. Host Meghan O’Rourke interviews Marina Brown about VT Leaks, Vermont Transparency and Accountability. For more information visit: www.vtleaks.org/ Production Date: 05/19/2023 WORKERJordan Mitchell RELATED ISSUESEconomy & … Continue reading "CCTV Interviews Marina Brown about VTLEAKS"

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Forum: Fighting Back Against Fascism and the Far Right feat. Daryle Lamont Jenkins, John Leslie and Brittany W. Tue Jul 18th 6:30pm – 9:00pm (EDT)William Way LGBT Community Center,1315 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA Forum: Fighting Back Against Fascism and the Far Right Workers’ Voice presents a panel discussion on the … Continue reading "Forum: Fighting Back Against Fascism and the Far Right feat.Daryle Lamont Jenkins, John Leslie and Brittany W."

I discuss the phenomenon of Patriotic Socialism, MAGA Communism and the upcoming fake peace rally in NYC with Alexander Reid Ross.