Vermont News
- Nonprofit formed in Vermont receives $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scottby Abigail Chang on June 17, 2021 at 2:51 pm
The BOMA Project, an anti-poverty organization which supports women in rural Africa, was one of 286 organizations to receive a donation in the billionaire’s most recent giving spree. The nonprofit hopes to use the money to teach its methods to other organizations and governments. Read the story on VTDigger here: Nonprofit formed in Vermont receives $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott.
- Rev. Devon Thomas: Juneteenth challenge: Reveal the truth of what slavery didby Commentary on June 17, 2021 at 12:15 pm
The shame of racism will never go away; it is a part of our legacy. But it is only by acknowledging and overcoming that legacy that our nation can build a future we all can celebrate together. Read the story on VTDigger here: Rev. Devon Thomas: Juneteenth challenge: Reveal the truth of what slavery did.
- John Bramley: Year-round college, flexible learning, limits on tenureby Commentary on June 17, 2021 at 11:50 am
Higher education has to adapt to technology, the changing expectations of students, unpredictable global challenges, and increased pressure from both nonprofit and for-profit competitors. Read the story on VTDigger here: John Bramley: Year-round college, flexible learning, limits on tenure.
- Carol Frenier: ‘No neutral place from which to view the world’by Commentary on June 17, 2021 at 11:05 am
Are subjects taught to our children in such a way that they are able to see alternative views? Are alternative views studied as part of the curriculum and with respect? Read the story on VTDigger here: Carol Frenier: ‘No neutral place from which to view the world’.
- Vermont Conversation: Daniel Ellsberg on leaking the Pentagon Papers and helping to end the Vietnam Warby David Goodman on June 17, 2021 at 9:00 am
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of documents revealing that multiple U.S. presidents and top government officials had been lying about the Vietnam War to the American people and to Congress. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Daniel Ellsberg on leaking the Pentagon Papers and helping to end the Vietnam War.
- In-person prison visitations set to resume, but not everyone is happy with the rolloutby Alan J. Keays on June 16, 2021 at 11:11 pm
On July 1, the Vermont Department of Corrections is looking to restart the visits that were suspended more than a year ago because of the Covid-19 pandemic — but only for incarcerated people who have been vaccinated. Read the story on VTDigger here: In-person prison visitations set to resume, but not everyone is happy with the rollout.
- What will next week’s veto session look like?by Xander Landen on June 16, 2021 at 9:57 pm
Lawmakers will look to revive the three bills Gov. Phil Scott killed this year and pass a sweeping housing reform bill that Republicans blocked in May. Read the story on VTDigger here: What will next week’s veto session look like?.
- State board questions Dan French over Kurn Hattin reviewby Lola Duffort on June 16, 2021 at 9:23 pm
Members of the State Board of Education sharply questioned the secretary of education about his agency’s handling of a recent investigation into Kurn Hattin Homes for Children. Read the story on VTDigger here: State board questions Dan French over Kurn Hattin review.
- Juneteenth events across Vermont to acknowledge and ‘celebrate Black liberation’by Ashley DeLeon on June 16, 2021 at 8:42 pm
The celebrations scheduled across Vermont on Saturday will honor African American liberation, history and culture, and provide learning opportunities for children and adults. Read the story on VTDigger here: Juneteenth events across Vermont to acknowledge and ‘celebrate Black liberation’.
- Dartmouth’s year filled with administrative missteps, reversals and difficult timesby Valley News on June 16, 2021 at 7:48 pm
Students, faculty and alumni say they think the college ought to further increase its support for students’ mental health and to improve communication. Read the story on VTDigger here: Dartmouth’s year filled with administrative missteps, reversals and difficult times.
CBS Top Stories
- After a year stuck indoors, visitors are overcrowding national parkson June 17, 2021 at 3:48 pm
Half a dozen national parks have instituted online reservation systems to spare visitors from hours-long wait times.
- After a year stuck indoors, visitors are overcrowding national parkson June 17, 2021 at 3:48 pm
Half a dozen national parks have instituted online reservation systems to spare visitors from hours-long wait times.
- Watch Live: Biden to sign bill making Juneteenth a federal holidayon June 17, 2021 at 3:47 pm
The bill passed the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support.
- New York City Democratic mayoral candidates face off in final primary debateon June 17, 2021 at 3:40 pm
The eight leading Democratic candidates in New York City's mayoral primary took the debate stage for the final time. The conversation centered on crime, policing, homelessness, housing and mental health. WCBS-TV senior political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the candidates' last pitch to voters, and CBS News' Adam Brewster spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what to expect as the primary race enters its final week.
- Remembering the deadly Charleston church shooting, six years lateron June 17, 2021 at 3:25 pm
On June 17, 2015 a white supremacist killed nine worshipers at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. CBSN contributor Antjuan Seawright speaks with the current pastor, Eric Manning, on how things have changed for the church and the Black community in the six years since the tragedy.
- Analyst breaks down Biden's meeting with Putinon June 17, 2021 at 3:24 pm
President Biden sat down with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, and the two discussed cyberattacks, election meddling and human rights issues among other things. Afterward, Mr. Biden said he isn't confident Putin will change his behavior. Michael Bociurkiw, a global affairs analyst and the author of "Digital Pandemic," joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
- Explosive texts found on phone of suspect in Ahmaud Arbery murder caseon June 17, 2021 at 3:22 pm
"48 Hours" uncovers the content of virulent, racial slurs found on the phone of William "Roddie" Bryan, the man who filmed the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Bryan's attorney says his client "doesn't have a hateful bone in his body."
- Amazon Prime Day: Roku, Fire TV and other TV streamer deals you can shop nowon June 17, 2021 at 3:13 pm
Like the temperature outside, these Amazon Prime Deals on streaming sticks and media players are hot.
- New chapter in U.S.-Russia relations after Biden-Putin summit in Genevaon June 17, 2021 at 2:55 pm
President Biden's eight-day trip overseas culminated with a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Mr. Biden said he accomplished his goal of restarting diplomacy with Russia, it's not clear if progress was made on key issues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Geneva on the summit, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor, who is vice president of strategic stability and security at the U.S. Institute of Peace, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what to expect moving forward.
- New Supreme Court ruling upholds Affordable Care Acton June 17, 2021 at 2:55 pm
The Supreme Court has ruled to uphold the Affordable Care Act. Jessica Levinson, a CBS News legal contributor and professor at Loyola Law School, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more about the decision .