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ArchivesThe Prison EconomyBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, February 26, 2004.Across the country, struggling rural communities are building prisons to replace jobs in farming and manufacturing. The paper mill town, Berlin, is following that road. We'll discuss why towns are turning to prisons to create new jobs and just how well it can help local economies. listen:
 Grassroots JournalismBy John Walters on Thursday, February 26, 2004.Eesha Williams is a freelance journalist and author of the book Grassroots Journalism. He believes that a lot of reporting is disconnected from the lives of everyday people and tilted toward the powerful in government and business. He says grassroots journalism is objective and includes all sides of a story, but also inspires readers to get involved and take action. Eesha was an award-winning reporter for the Brattleboro Reformer until May of last year. He was fired for what the paper called a breach of journalistic ethics; he believes he was fired for trying to organize a union. Public readings and discussions: listen:
Genetically Modified Food Debate in VTBy John Dillon on Thursday, February 26, 2004.Activists opposed to genetically modified crops want Vermont to become the first state to impose a moratorium on their use. Supporters of the moratorium plan to march on the Statehouse (today/on Thursday). Lawmakers in Montpelier will vote soon on the moratorium bill, and on other legislation that affects the use of gene-altered seeds. VPR's John Dillon reports: listen:
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