Issues – Rutland Area NAACP

Joint Statement of Vermont Branches of NAACP & ACLU of Vermont

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 by naacprutland, posted in Issues, News, Rutland Area, Vermont

Joint Statement of Vermont Branches of NAACP & ACLU of Vermont In Response to Reports That Bennington Officials Failed to Disclose Key Evidence in Kiah Morris Investigation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb 11, 2019 Bennington, Vt.—The Vermont branches of the NAACP and the ACLU of Vermont are calling for a broader inquiry following revelations that Bennington officials failed … Continue reading Joint Statement of Vermont Branches of NAACP & ACLU of Vermont

A Conversation with the AG

December 12, 2018 by naacprutland, posted in Issues, Rutland Area, Vermont

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 • 6 PM – 8 PM Join us for a conversation with T.J. Donovan, Vermont's Attorney General. We'll be talking about the justice system, including bail reform and private and out-of-state prisons, hate crimes, and bias. Open to the public, light refreshments will be available.

Open letter to the progressive movement

December 5, 2018December 12, 2018 by naacprutland, posted in Issues, Rutland Area, Vermont

We wanted to share with you a letter written by Tabitha Pohl-Moore and Steffen Gillom that has been signed by many justice leaders across the state. These leaders-along with many others-work tirelessly to make Vermont what it is and we think it is important to raise as many voices as possible as we speak about … Continue reading Open letter to the progressive movement

Candidate Survey Results

Featured by naacprutland, posted in Issues, Rutland Area, Vermont

We are pleased to present you with our first ever Candidate Inquiry Report. This report compiles information received from candidates from local and state positions in Vermont as well as responses from candidates seeking election to federal positions. The goal is to provide Vermonters with insight into the attitudes and beliefs as well as intentions … Continue reading Candidate Survey Results

Candidate Forum successful

October 4, 2018 by naacprutland, posted in Events, Issues, News, Rutland Area, Vermont

On Saturday, September 22, 2018, the Rutland Area branch of the NAACP was pleased to host a forum for Vermont candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. All of the candidates qualified to run for these offices in the November 6th General Election were invited to participate. Participants included candidates for Governor: Trevor Barlow, Christine Hallquist, Emily … Continue reading Candidate Forum successful