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.

In this episode we discuss legal self defense with self described punk lawyer Kira Kelley and every prosecutors nightmare – Claire Glenn. This is good listening for anyone in this overpoliced so called country !

In this episode we talk with Margaret Elisabeth regarding the fight to add a sex work plank to the Green Party Platform, reactionary infiltrators, the fashy Rage Against the War Machine rally and MORE !

A relatively unknown trans woman named Aunt Jenny or Jenstar took care of dozens if not more internet trans kids changing trans culture almost single handedly.

Listen to a discussion of grand jury resistance with lawyers Sandra Freeman and Kira Kelley and grand jury resister Jeremy Hammond.

This is the response of Martia Abernathy to the previous episode regarding the TERF provocation at Burlington Pride and the Outright truck pull. Martia is a long time transactivist living in the UK. She is a podcaster. Her social media, podcasts and broadcasts can be found at https://martiabernathy.com .

In this episode de-escalators/peacekeepers at Burlington VT pride and the Outright truck pull event discuss their viewpoint of the incidents surrounding Fred Sargeant and the LGB Alliance.

VMN V3 E7 – An interview with Daryl Lamont Jenkins of the antifascist One Peoples Project regarding opposition to the white supremacist American Renaissance convention that will be held at the Montgomery Bell Park in Burns TN Nov 18-20 2022. All out against white supremacy !

Vol6 Episode 3 is an interview with a former member of the Prairie Fire Organzing Commitee. Prairie Fire was active from the 70’s to the 90’s.

An interview with Margaret Elisabeth a co-chair of Green Party Lavender caucus and a co-chair of the Green Party of the US. The Green party has become a front in the recent wave of culture war bigotry. We discuss transphobia, the anti-crt panic and fascist entryism in the environmental movement. This is a must-listen episode … Continue reading "Margaret Elisabeth a co-chair of Green Party Lavender caucus"

Scott Frank is a history teacher who works at IDEA Frontier, a public school in Brownsville, Texas. For reference, IDEA stands for “Individuals Dedicated to Excellence and Achievement”. In his own words, he describes the anti-CRT backlash as “an attack on educators, the understanding of the past and, worst of all, on our students fully … Continue reading "An interview with a Texas history teacher"

*Andrea Weiskopf *- Andrea is an English and Latin teacher who workswith Loudoun County Public Schools. I have not found any news articlesabout her receiving harassment from right-wingers, but she is an activesupporter of social justice and has counter-protested against manyfar-right gatherings. Twitter: @latinsaxaBlog: andreaweiskopf.net

Vermont Movement News vol 3 Episode 2 Daryle Lamont Jenkins, the executive director of the One Peoples Projecttodays co-host. In this episode we will be interviewing Melissa Grandi StatzMelissa was a social studies teacher who works at Dyer Elementary School in Burlington, Wisconsin. In August 2020 – a few months after George Floyd’s murder, Melissa … Continue reading "Vermont Movement News Vol 3 Episode 2 – Melissa Grandi Statz"

In this episode we will be interviewing Brian McCrae, ateacher of photography, video production, and graphic design teacher at North Country Union High School in Newport Vermont up near the canadian border. Vermont has a reputation for liberalism and progressive values, however it has not been immune against the far-right’s crusade against anti-racist values and … Continue reading "Vermont Movement News vol 3 Episode 1 – An interview with Brian McCrae"

Volume 2 Episode 6 features an interview with Beth Foster regarding the experience of Americans who fought in the Spanish Civil War and the aftermath of their experience. Fascinating !

VMN Vol 2 Episode 5 re-broadcasts Spencer Sunshines presentation at the 2010 ARA convention discussing antisemitism on the left. I believe this is well worthwhile listening to even though the sound quality is not the best.

VMN discusses the elections and related topics with Shawn Pratt and Duane from New Hampshire. Podcast includes a wonderful track from ‘Grindwork Fresh’.

VMN Vol 2 Episode 3 features an interview with Raymond Tee Tee Moore from North Adams Ma, Shawn Pratt from Bennington VT and Daryl Lamont Jenkins of the One Peoples Project out of NJ. They discuss BLM and the many challenges and threats they have faced organizing for racial justice.

This episode features an interview with longtime activist Eilís Ní Fhlannagáin. She discusses activism in Ireland, strategies with regards to anarchism, the fight against bigotry and trans rights. This is a good discussion on tactics.

Vol 1 Episode 10 features an interview with Asma Elhuni who was centrally involved in the deplatforming of anti-muslim speaker and author Robert Spencer from not one but 2 venues in New Hampshire. This campaign may also have cost a right wing radio host his job for his aggressive social media comments regarding this event.

Volume 1 Episode 9 of VMN has interviews from the hostess, Medic Mom, the elderly medic who was attacked by the cops, ruckus and an anonymous medic who did his duties as a medic even while being held hostage by the police. The episode wraps up with an interview with Alison from the Torproject discussing […]

Volume 1 Episode 8 of Vermont Movement News. This is a shorter podcast for an emergency mobilization against the fascist Straight Pride Parade that is being held in Boston on Saturday August 31. The purpose of this podcast is to get as many people as possible to come out to oppose this right wing event.

Volume 1 Episode 7 of Vermont Movement News. This episode features interviews with Julie Conason and Adrienne Cooper Smith who were arrested protesting the ICE data Center in Williston VT on July 28th. We also have an interview with Scott Norman Rosenthal who was arrested protesting the ICE raids in Hartford on Aug 14th. The […]

Volume 1 Episode 6 of Vermont Movement News. This episode features interviews with Asma Alhouni and Kira Kelley who were at the July 30 2019 action at the Hartford Select Board discussing a FIP (Fair and Impartial Policing Policy that would forbid the Hartford police from collaborating or colluding with Federal ICE agents. After discussing […]

Volume 1 Episode 5 of Vermont Movement News. This episode features an interview with Red who was present at Occupy/Decolonize Oakland, the infamous “Battle of Berkely” and the protest that de-platformed Milo Yanappolis. Be forewarned that there will be discussion of police and far right brutality and violence.

Welcome to Volume 1 Episode 4 of Vermont Movement News. This episode will give reports back on the Extinction Rebellion protest in Montpelier Vermont, and an interview with a DUMP activist from Newport VT and an interview with an activist from Bennington whose well was contaminated with PFOA.

Vermont Movement News Vol 1 Episode 3 – This episode features a discussion with Mindy Blank of Central Vermont Extinction rebellion explaining what their movement is about and a discussion on tactics.

Volume 1 Episode 2 of Vermont Movement News. This episode will give reports back on the 4th of July protest against ICE in Bristol Vermont and a brief report back from the alt-lite so called “Defend Free Speech” Rally in Washington DC. We were fantastically lucky to get an interview with researcher Gwen Snyder who […]