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| | “The state can’t give you free speech, and the state can’t take it away. You’re born with it, like your eyes, like your ears. Freedom is something you assume, then you wait for someone to try to take it away. The degree to which you resist is the degree to which you are free…” ― Utah Phillips |
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Over The River to Save DemocracySaturday, Oct 3, at 9:15 am Organizer: Granite State Victory (Franz Reichsman)Location: 80 Flat Street, Brattleboro
Every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. and Sunday at 11:a5 a.m. from now through Election Day, we’ll be heading over to Keene to knock on doors in support of Chris Pappas’s campaign for the US Senate. This is a direct, hands-on way for Vermonters to counteract the billionaires’ attempts to buy the New Hampshire Senate seat.
Please contact me for more information, including setting up additional times for canvassing, if desired. Also, there will be lots of opportunities for phone banking, postcard writing, and other activities depending on your preferences.
Contact: Franz Reichsman, franzreichsman@gmail.com, 802-257-7217 (voice or text).
Website: https://chrispappas.org |
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Brattleboro Indivisible monthly meetingSaturday, Oct 3 at 10 amOrganizer: Brattleboro Indivisible Location: Beloved Community Church, 18 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro
It will be ‘all hands on deck’ as we approach the midterm election. Please join us for project updates, upcoming events and activities, volunteer opportunities, and sharing community!
Get involved! Your skills and talents are just what we need for success in November! Please attend.
Note: We are not currently paying for the use of Beloved Church, and encourage everyone to bring a nonperishable food or personal care item for their Food Pantry, if you can.
Contact: healingwisdom@gmail.com |
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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, Oct 3 at 12 noon Organizer: Bert Picard and Nancy Braus Location: in front of Brattleboro post office
This has happened every Saturday since November 2023 – and will continue as long as people are being killed.
Contact Nancy: vermontactivist@proton.me |
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| | | Over The River to Save DemocracySunday, Oct 4, at 11:15 am Organizer: Granite State Victory (Franz Reichsman)Location: 80 Flat Street, Brattleboro
Every Sunday at 11:a5 a.m and Saturday at 9:15 a.m. from now through Election Day, we’ll be heading over to Keene to knock on doors in support of Chris Pappas’s campaign for the US Senate. See the Saturday listing above for more information.
Contact: Franz Reichsman, franzreichsman@gmail.com, 802-257-7217 (voice or text).
Website: https://chrispappas.org |
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| Brattleboro Labor Film FestivalSunday, Oct 4, at 4 pmOrganizer: Vermont State Employees Association (VSEA) and the Vermont State Labor Council, Vermont AFL-CIO Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street, Brattleboro |
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| The Brattleboro Labor Film Festival will conclude on Oct. 4. It has focused on a different theme each week. This week the Brattleboro Labor Film Festival will show two films about labor history.
“The Flint Sit-Down Strike” is a short film about auto workers at GM’s Fisher Plant who, in 1936-37, locked themselves inside the plant to get the company to recognize their union and bargain a first contract. It will be paired with “The Wobblies,” a full-length documentary about the International Workers of the World (IWW), the first union to welcome workers who were were excluded from other unions because of their race or gender, or because they were migrant workers.
The films will be followed by a panel moderated by local labor historian and musician Tom Juravich, who will also teach several labor songs. The panel will also feature Terry Tapp, author of “A Serf’s Journal: The Story of the United States’ Longest Wildcat Strike,” and a representative of the Green Mountain Democratic Socialists of America.
The Brattleboro Labor Film Festival is sponsored by Vermont State Employees Association (VSEA) and the Vermont AFL-CIO. Admission is by donation—no one turned away.
Contact: nancy.wolfe@gmail.com
Website: https://www.vsea.org/upcoming-event-listing/ |
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| I.C.E. ProtestsWeek long action Oct 4-9, Organizer: Justice for All, Shut Down I.C.E. VT and Vermont I.C.E. Out Alliance Location: Williston, VT
Justice For All, a Windham County human rights group affiliated with Indivisible Brattleboro, is coordinating participation in upcoming ICE protests in Williston, VT. |
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Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, Oct 6, at 10:30 am Organizer: Vera Riley Location: The Common and Wells Fountain, Brattleboro
Every Tuesday at 10:30 am for a half hour, there will be people to protest the illegal actions of the Trump administration. |
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| We have changed part of the location. Please don’t stand and protest at the west end, Linden Street side, of The Common anymore — we’ve moved! Join us on the east side of The Common on Route 5 as before or at Wells Fountain instead across from the Brooks Memorial Library.
Contact: Vera2847@gmail.com |
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| | | Leaflet To Save Democracy & Protect ElectionsWednesday, Oct 7, at noonOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Pliny Park, Brattleboro
Help save democracy and protect our elections by informing people how they can take action!
Patriots Protest Persistently (PPP) has a regular Friday Visibility Crew event on The Common (see Friday listing below), and we get lots of beeps, peace signs, and thumbs up. Let’s translate that excitement into action! Our PPP Action Crew will be holding our action-geared signs and reaching out to pedestrians to let them know how they can get involved.
As Robert Hubbell says, “We are not potted plants. We have agency.” Let’s get out there and motivate people to jump into this existential fight for our democracy! Signs and handouts provided. Just bring yourself and a willingness to engage with people. OK to come for all or part of the hour.
Contact: redefts@proton.me |
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Voter Suppression: Then and NowWednesday, Oct 7, at 6 pm Organizer: Progressive Party of Windham County, Democracy Forum Location: 118 Elliot St. Brattleboro
Tim Kipp and Nick Biddle explore voter suppression and its sordid forms and functions, then and now.
Contact: nickliv4@gmail.com |
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| | | Vigil in PutneyThursday, Oct 8, at 12 noon Organizer: Janet LangdonThe Green, Putney
Vigil for Sanity and Compassion in Putney on The Green – Bring signs. Every Thursday from 12-12:30 pm.
Contact: jliesl@myfairpoint.net |
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Election Integrity Community ConversationsThursday, Oct 8, at 4 pm Organizer: Defend Our Vote projectLocation: Rockingham Free Public Library, Bellows Falls
Concluding our efforts to promote both awareness of and preparedness for responding to those issues that have raised questions about this November’s midterm election, Defend Our Vote (DOV) will be facilitating a series of community conversations in the final weeks leading up to “the most consequential midterm election in the history of the United States” (Timothy Snyder, American historian specializing in fascism).
DOV is an independent project of the Justice for All committee of Brattleboro Indivisible. Our purpose in organizing these conversations is to provide citizens with the opportunity to express their concerns about the integrity of the election, as well as to discuss how they might respond should their Constitutional right to the franchise be violated and the legitimacy of the election compromised.
The schedule for these Community Conversations is as follows: Oct 8, 4 p.m., Rockingham Free Public Library, Bellows Falls Oct 14, 6:30 p.m., All Souls Church, West Brattleboro Oct 21, 6:30 p.m., Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro
Contact: Tim Stevenson, bereal@vermontel.net |
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| Patriots Protest Persistently!Friday, Oct 9, at 2:30 pmOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Brattleboro Common, East side along Rt. 5 Want to send a positive message? Join us between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. You can come for all or part of the hour.
We’ve hand-painted 33 signs in red, white, and blue with the theme “True Patriots,” e.g. True Patriots Defend Democracy, True Patriots Demand Accountability, True Patriots Value Immigrants, True Patriots Take Action, etc. We want to show people what we’re FOR.
If you’re looking for an interlude of positivity, and a sense of being part of something bigger, please join us! We’ll hold our signs, wave at cars, and generally plan on a positive vibe. The reception so far has been very encouraging. If you’re not feeling “positive,” don’t worry: consider coming and holding a sign for these positive values for a while; you’d be amazed at what being with other like-minded people can do for you.
Things you may want to bring: water, hat, chair, US flags, a friend!
Why do we do this? “I feel better after an hour of getting all those honks, waves, thumbs up, and peace signs. I feel like there’s hope for things to change.” – a PPP participant.
This event will not happen if it is raining at 2:30. You can check with the contact below for last-minute status confirmation.
Contact: redefts@proton.me |
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| Friday Protest on The CommonFriday, Oct 9 at 3:30 pmOrganizer: Vera RileyThe Common, Park Place, Brattleboro
On every Friday for a half hour, there will be people to protest the illegal actions of the Trump administration at both the East and West ends of The Common in Brattleboro (which is on Park Place) from Route 30 to Putney Road.
Contact: vera2847@gmail.com |
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| Kurn Hattin Overpass Visibility BrigadeFriday, Oct 9 at 3:30 pm Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls and Grafton Supporters of Democracy Location: Kurn Hattin Rd/I- 91 overpass Wellington Hill Road East & Kurn Hattin Road Westminster, VTJoin our growing group of concerned citizens to stand out in resistance to this out of control regime. Voice your opposition to the threats on our democracy, our communities and our environment! bring yourself, a friend, a sign, a banner, a flag flying high or upside down flag to signal our distress and support your community!
If you can’t stay for a full two hours, no problem. Come join us for whatever time you can to encourage those passing by to join us in holding them accountable.
Action continues weekly, weather and roadside conditions permitting. We always think of safety first for our members and the drivers passing by to keep us in good standing with the whole community.
Contact for weather and other questions: samaher@vermontel.net
The website https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/871187/ may have updates but there is no need to register. |
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| I-91 Friday Overpass Protests Fridays, Oct 9, from 4 pm Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro
Best location for many people:Brattleboro: Western Ave. I-91 Exit 2 bridge overpass
This is the best location for a large group of protestors. Do not park near the deli or block any neighboring driveways.
Other area locations for banners, flags and fewer people:Vernon: Tyler Hill Road I-91 bridge overpassBrattleboro: Black Mountain Rd. I-91 bridge overpass
These gatherings will happen every Friday, weather and conditions permitting. Please check weather and overpass conditions beforehand.
Every fourth Friday of the month we join over 30 standouts on I-91 overpasses from Hartford, CT, through Massachusetts and reaching far north into Vermont for the collective Overpasses for Democracy Standout!
If you want to be notified about possible changes, you can sign up here. But registration is not required to attend these gatherings.
Text of the original submission is available here.
Contact: jjmgreenbean@proton.me
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| Friday Overpass Protest Exit 4Friday, Oct 9, at 4:30 pm Organizer: Putney citizens Location: Banners for I-91 and signs
Weekly protest against Trump administration crimes, abuses, attacks on civil liberties, and violations of the constitution. This will happen every Friday, except in extreme weather conditions.
Please do not arrive early or park in local business parking lots.
Contact: nwilliams550@gmail.com |
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| | | Over The River to Save DemocracySaturday, Oct 10, at 9:15 am Organizer: Granite State Victory (Franz Reichsman)Location: 80 Flat Street, BrattleboroEvery Saturday at 9:15 a.m. and Sunday at 11:a5 a.m. from now through Election Day, we’ll be heading over to Keene to knock on doors in support of Chris Pappas’s campaign for the US Senate. This is a direct, hands-on way for Vermonters to counteract the billionaires’ attempts to buy the New Hampshire Senate seat. See the Saturday listing above for more information.
Contact: Franz Reichsman, franzreichsman@gmail.com, 802-257-7217 (voice or text).
Website: https://chrispappas.org |
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Indivisible Greater Falls Monthly MeetingSaturday, Oct 10, at 10:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: 24 Main Street Community Building, Saxtons River
Join with other concerned folks in Rockingham, Westminster and surrounding towns for the general meeting of our local Indivisible group. We are busily engaged in protecting our midterm elections and our immigrant neighbors. The elections and protests teams will be planning for the No Kings – Vote Early events in Bellows Falls and Westminster. The immigrant support group will be planning toward anti-ICE protests in Williston in November, as well as continued rapid response coordination and outreach to local businesses.
Get to know your neighbors who are working to save our democracy. We meet as a whole group monthly from 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. to plan actions. Democracy is a participatory sport!
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com |
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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, Oct 10 at 12 noon Organizer: Bert Picard and Nancy Braus Location: in front of Brattleboro post office
This has happened every Saturday since November 2023 – and will continue as long as people are being killed.
Contact Nancy: vermontactivist@proton.me |
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An Artist Responds
To War
Film Screening & TalkSunday, Oct 11, at 4 pm Organizer: Turning Tide Films Location: Latchis Theatre, Brattleboro
“An Artist Responds To War” is a new documentary film that chronicles Bread & Puppet founder |
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| Peter Schumann’s use of paintings, puppets and theater productions to protest war from the Vietnam War in the streets of New York City in the 1960s to the current genocide in Gaza. Through Schumann’s evocative imagery, we see the brutality of the war machine and the complicity of the United States as seen through the eyes of this artist.
Following the screening, which runs 45 minutes, filmmaker Robbie Leppzer will be in conversation with Mohsen Mahdawi, Vermont-based Palestinian human rights advocate, about his life growing up in Palestine in the West Bank, his work as an advocate for human rights, and the current state of his legal battles to fight deportation by the Trump administration.
This screening is a benefit fundraiser both for Bread & Puppet Film Project and Mohsen Mahdawi’s legal campaign to fight deportation.
For more information about “An Artist Responds To War,” and to watch a trailer visit: www.AnArtistRespondsToWar.com
For more information about Mohsen Mahdawi visit: www.mohsen-mahdawi.com
Contact: robbie@turningtide.com
Ticket Website: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/turningtidefilms/2301757
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Election Integrity Community ConversationsWednesday, Oct 14, at 4 pm Organizer: Defend Our Vote projectLocation: All Souls Church, West Brattleboro
Continuing our efforts to promote both awareness of and preparedness for responding to those issues that have raised questions about this November’s midterm election, Defend Our Vote (DOV) will be facilitating community conversations leading up to “the most consequential midterm election in the history of the United States” (Timothy Snyder, American historian specializing in fascism)
Our purpose in organizing these conversations is to provide citizens with the opportunity to express their concerns about the integrity of the election, as well as to discuss how they might respond should their Constitutional right to the franchise be violated and the legitimacy of the election compromised.
The schedule for these Community Conversations is as follows: Oct 14, 6:30 p.m., All Souls Church, West Brattleboro Oct 21, 6:30 p.m., Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro
Contact: Tim Stevenson, bereal@vermontel.net or 802-869-2141 |
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No Kings – Vote Early Rockingham!Saturday, Oct 17, at 10 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: Town Hall, 7 Square, Bellows Falls
Join your neighbors and friends as we march to the ballot box to vote early, vote loud! Your choice of parades on the sidewalks from one of two starting points — the Wells Street playground or |
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the Rec Center — to bring our ballots to the drop box adjoining Town Hall. Cider and donuts, music and kids’ activities in the Square. Creative costumes encouraged!
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com
The website www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/1042772/ may have updates. You only need to register if you want updates sent to you, though the organizers like folks to sign up to get them. |
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| Vote Early ~ Use Your Superpower!Saturday, Oct. 17, at noon Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible Location: The Common, Brattleboro
Parade from the Common to Town Hall and see where to cast your Vote Early! Then join a non-partisan standout
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around The Common to encourage all passersby to vote early. Bring your kids, friends and pets. Dress up as your favorite superhero and win a prize for best costume.
Music, kids activities, pet parade, hot apple cider and baked treats for all.
Vote Early messaging activities could include Chalk the Walks, Paint a Rock or your Face, Make a Sign, Decorate a Pumpkin and more!
Tabling to register to vote, check your registration and connect with local community groups.
No Kings: Vote Early events are nonpartisan and are designed to increase participation from all eligible voters.
The full text of this submission is available here.
Website for updates: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/1039709/ but registration is NOT required.
Contact: cmscypinski@gmail.com and kmcdermet1@gmail.com |
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| Emma’s Revolution Benefit ConcertSongs of Hope & ResistanceSaturday, Oct. 17, at 7 pm Organizer: ASC Social Action Committee Location: All Souls Church, 29 South St., West Brattleboro |
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| Emma’s Revolution will return to All Souls Church with a concert to benefit the Movement Voter Project. Pat Humphries and Sandy O, the duo that makes up Emma’s Revolution, have performed for full houses at the church over the years. The California-based, activist singer/songwriting duo will return to All Souls Church for “Songs of Hope & Resistance,” a benefit concert for Movement Voter Project.
On this nationwide No Kings Day of Action organizers want to “help voters make a plan, vote early where possible and connect with election protection efforts.” So come and get recharged, inspired and energized in community, justice and song.
“In the lead up to this year’s crucial Midterm Elections, our rights, norms and democracy are on the line,” the duo says, “and all of our voices are needed to create the country and the world we want to live in.”
The Movement Voter Project funds local organizing and movement-building to shift culture, win power, and shape policy. MVP describes itself as a “mutual fund” for political giving: “We raise money from donors, then channel it toward the most impactful organizations and power-building work around the country,” according to the organization.
Contact: george@carvill.net
Website: https://emmasrevolution.com/tickets-oct-brattleboro-vt |
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| | | | | Wear your IB hatOrganizer: Indivisible BrattleboroIndivisible Brattleboro merch is on SALE! Hats, T Shirts, pins, RESIST signs. Also, free whistles. Contact: kmcdermet1@gmail.com |
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| Signs availableOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro |
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| | Another source for posters, signs and ideasJon Sachs, a Swing Blue Alliance member is pouring energy into a Trump Tragedies website that has a page devoted to free, downloadable 8.5 x 11 in. protest-themed posters. These are protest messaging that can be posted on America’s streets and easily shared by a website link could help get much more protest messaging in the public eye. Eighteen posters are now available on the site. There’s also an online suggestion box for additional posters that people think should be added. |
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| | | WeCAN FinancesSome generous donations had been covering our costs. We were $145.51 in the black last report. There was one expense for $26.50. We received a generous $200 donation, leaving us a balance of $319.01. Donations are appreciated. Easiest way is paypal to wecanvt@wecantogether.net or Venmo to https://venmo.com/u/georgecarvill .
WeCAN Calendar is goneWe tried a calendar you could view and/or embed. However, since it did not see much use we have discontinued it. If someone feels strongly about it and wants to volunteer to maintain it, please contact WeCAN. |
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Indivisible BrattleboroBrattleboro Indivisible is a local chapter of the national organization – fighting for democracy, combating fascism, and fighting back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values. We work through five action groups, enabling members to lead and contribute to activities that most interest and energize them.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Website: https://indivisible.org/get-involved/find-a-group/?keywords=05301
Indivisible Greater Falls
A local Indivisible group for pro-democracy activists in Rockingham, Westminster, Athens and nearby towns. We are working in the areas of migrant support/rapid response, elections, education & outreach, and protests/visibility.
We welcome anyone who wants to help build a strong local presence in a national strategic movement to build a real democracy that upholds progressive values of inclusion, respect and fairness. Our group collaborates with other Indivisible and allied groups in Vermont to extend our reach and effectiveness. If you want to find hope in these difficult times, join us!
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com Website: https://indivisible.org/get-involved/find-a-group/?keywords=05101
Indivisible All-In For Action, Putney, Vt.
For folks in Vermont who live in rural areas or places where there are no active Indivisible groups and/or cannot attend in-person meetings. Virtual meeting once/month, with weekly emails/calls to action.
Contact: allinforactionVT@gmail.com Website: https://indivisible.org/get-involved/find-a-group/?keywords=05346
Deerfield Valley IndivisibleWe are a group of concerned citizens and community members of the Deerfield Valley in southern Vermont. We are committed to giving voice to those who are marginalized, at risk, worried, etc… and to provide peaceful avenues for expressing our concerns and making change in our community, state and country.
Contact: DVVT.indivisible@gmail.com Website: https://indivisible.org/get-involved/find-a-group/?keywords=05342
Supporters of Democracy, Grafton, Vt.
Supporters of Democracy is an Indivisiible linked group that will work to protect the elections, work against the implementation of Project 2025, and support Democratic candidates for office.
Contact: supdems2025@gmail.com Website: https://indivisible.org/get-involved/find-a-group/?keywords=05141
Lean Left VermontJoin Lean left in the fight for free and fair elections! We do phone banks and other important work. If you have never done phone banking or don’t even like the idea, we invite you to come, watch, and listen as volunteers make calls. We guarantee you’ll be surprised.
Website: www.leanleftvt.org Contact: leanleftcvt@gmail.com50501 Vermont Please share your event Info with 50501 Vermont. 50501 VT maintains and Action/Event Calendar and also cross-promotes events. Send your event to Debbie@50501vt.com for inclusion in the 50501 Vermont online calendar, as well as for cross-promotion on social media.
Contact: info@50501vt.com Websites: https://50501vermont.com/events/ https://50501vermont.com/ https://www.facebook.com/50501vtInformation Southern Vermont Sister District Project“Southern Vermont Sister District” is now “States Win Southern Vermont” and is continuing its creative fundraising efforts. Different name, same mission – working to elect top-priority state legislative candidates to advance progressive power and policy in states.
Learn more about States Win at https://stateswin.org/ And join our efforts at States Win Southern Vermont at https://actionnetwork.org/forms/states-win-southern-vermont/
Contact: svtsisterdistrict@gmail.com
NOFA-VTNortheast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, https://www.nofavt.org/
50501 Contact: organizers@fiftyfifty.one Website: https://www.fiftyfifty.one/
Windham County Branch of the NAACP Contact: info@windhamnaacp.org Website: https://windhamnaacp.org/
350VT Contact: organizers@350vt.org Website: https://www.350vermont.org/
Peace & Justice Center, Burlington Contact: info@pjcvt.org Website: https://www.pjcvt.org/
Mobilize Website: https://www.mobilize.us |
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