Raise Up Vermont Forum

Past event
Oct 27, 2017, 6 to 8 PM

Friday, October 27th-- a discussion with host Vermont Lt. Governor David Zuckerman featuring Anu Partanen, author of The Nordic Theory of Everything. You can rsvp at radvt.org/10-27raiseupforum.

RAISE UP VERMONT FORUM:
6pm - 8pm, Friday, October 27, 2017
Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St)

As a Finnish journalist who moved to the United States, Anu offers insights on how each nation deals with family leave, health care, wages, and education. There will be a discussion about steps Vermont can take in the upcoming legislative session to improve the economy and the lives of all families in our state, and how people can get involved in these efforts.

Featured speakers include:
Lt Governor David Zuckerman
Author Anu Partanen
Mark Hughes (Justice for All)
Reverend Joan Javier-Duval (Vermont Interfaith Action Board member)
Kate Logan (Rights & Democracy (RAD) Board member)
Isaac Grimm (RAD Political Engagement Director)

This event is facilitated by Rights & Democracy, who coordinates a broad-based campaign called Raise Up Vermont (radvt.org/raise_up_vt) to create more livable wage jobs and foster a healthy economy that is aligned on the moral values of our communities.

Event is free, refreshments provided.

Sponsoring organizations include ACLU-Vermont, Justice for All, Main Street Alliance of Vermont, National Association of Social Workers - Vermont Chapter, Rainbow Umbrella of Vermont, the Vermont Democratic Party, the Vermont Progressive Party and Vermont Interfaith Action.

Email or call Isaac Grimm if you need a ride or childcare support (isaac@radvt.org, 802-767-7479)

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