Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition
When Values Collide: Preserving Freedom And Fighting Racism
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What happens when a society believes strongly in two values — such as preserving freedom and fighting racism — but those two values conflict?Vermont Edition
Study Finds Some Biracial Americans Pass — As Black
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During the Jim Crow era, some African-Americans or biracial Americans who were physically able chose to pass as white. A new study co-authored by a UVM professor finds that passing still occurs today, but that instead of passing as white, some biracial Americans are now passing as black.VPR News
Democrats already collecting contributions for 2010 gubernatorial race
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Two Democratic challengers in the gubernatorial race have been able to raise significant funds, more than 15 months before the election.Vermont Edition
Documenting racial profiling
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We look into a community group that’s behind the push for four Chittenden county police departments to track the race of motorists they stop for traffic violations. Also, a live performance from Vermont singer songwriter Lisa Piccirillo.Vermont Edition
Marathon: the lure of 26.2 miles
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They have trained through the long winter months to prepare physically and mentally, and this Sunday the runners will test themselves against the 26.2 mile distance. We talk with runners about why they are attracted to marathoning.VPR News
Midday Newscast: February 17, 2008
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Slightly radioactive water is still leaking from a pipe at the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant; there’s a debate at the Statehouse about whether cars and trucks can go two years between state inspections;Vermont Edition
Divisions between Progressives and Democrats
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Democrats, Progessives, and vote-splitting in statewide races. And what it takes to be a successful Speaker of the House in Montpelier.VPR News
Pollina becomes a new target in Douglas ads
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With time ticking down on this year’s gubernatorial race, some political observers say they see a shift in strategy by the Douglas campaign.Vermont Edition
