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| | “Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world.” – Sharon Salzberg |
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| | | | Over The River to Save DemocracySaturday, Oct 17, 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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| 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
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| or 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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| | No Kings RallySaturday, Oct 17, at 10 amOrganizer: Deerfield Valley VT IndivisibleLocation: 4 Corners in Wilmington
Make your voice heard!
Join us at the No Kings Rally on October 17th!
It’s how we make change happen. |
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| | Vote Early ~ Use Your Superpower!Saturday, Oct. 17, at noon Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible Location: The Common, Brattleboro
On this nationwide day of encouraging voter participation, we are bringing Brattleboro and neighboring
communities together. |
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| We want to ensure that every eligible voter understands their options for how to vote and has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Make a plan to vote early!
Come celebrate our voting rights! Celebrate our right to free and fair elections! Join us in local events on the Brattleboro Common from noon to 3 pm. Bring your kids, friends and pets. Dress up as your favorite Superhero and win a prize for best costume! We’ll have live music, kids activities, a pet parade, apple cider, popcorn and baked treats.
The Good Trouble Street Choir will lead us in song, Bard Owl will rock us; The People’s Resistance Marching Band and the Sambaganza Band will lead the Parade and a musical guest duo will make a surprise appearance!
Then parade from the Common to see the Ballot Box at the back of Town Hall. Join the non-partisan standout around the Common to encourage all passersby to VOTE EARLY.
You’ll be able to register to vote.
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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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, Oct 17 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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| | 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 Emma’s Revolution will return to All Souls Church with a concert to benefit the Movement Voter Project. |
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| Pat Humphries and Sandy O, the duo that make 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.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. They are available at Everyones Books on Elliot Street or at the website below.
“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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| | | Over The River to Save DemocracySunday, Oct 18, 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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| | | | | | Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, Oct 20, 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 21, 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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| | Soup & StoriesWednesday, Oct. 21, at 5:30 Organizer: Vermont Workers’ CenterLocation: First Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., W. Brattleboro
The Vermont Workers’ Center will host a Soup & Stories gathering where community members are invited to come together over soup and salad to share experiences with the healthcare |
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| system and to discuss ways to take action for a system in which we can all meet our health needs.
There will be a brief presentation about current and upcoming changes to Medicaid and Medicare, who they affect, and how to maintain coverage if possible. Also planned is information and resources people can take home, and information about SNAP and heating assistance.
This event is free, and the church is handicap accessible. For more information or to inform the hosts of any dietary restrictions or transportation needs use the email contact below or RSVP at this address. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.
Contact: windham@workerscenter.org
Website: https://workerscenter.org/ |
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| Election Integrity Community ConversationsWednesday, Oct 21, at 6:30 pm Organizer: Defend Our Vote projectLocation: Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro
Our purpose in organizing these conversations is to provide citizens with the opportunity to express their concerns about “the most consequential midterm election in the history of the United States” (Timothy Snyder) and how they might respond should its legitimacy of be violated
Contact: Tim Stevenson, bereal@vermontel.net or 802-869-2141 |
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| | | Vigil in PutneyThursday, Oct 22, 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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| | | Write postcards to help create the Blue Wave!Friday, Oct 23, at noonOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Windham County Democrats HQ, 80 Flat St., Brattleboro
We’re gathering to write postcards to help rally Texas Democrats to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Let’s help flip Texas blue so that Dems can regain control of congress!
Contact: redefts@proton.me |
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| Patriots Protest Persistently!Friday, Oct 23, 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 show up on Fridays because I believe that, in being part of a group, we can make the change and influence others to make the change.” Terrie, 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 23 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 23 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 23, 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 23, 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 24, 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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Nonviolent Direct Action TrainingSunday, Oct 25, at 9 am Organizer: ICE Out Vermont AllianceLocation: Putney Community Cares, 54 Kimball Hill, Putney, Vt
ICE Out Vermont Alliance is providing two upcoming nonviolent direct action (NVDA) training sessions prior to our Williston action. |
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| On Friday, November 6th, ICE Out Vermont Alliance will focus on two ICE facilities in Williston, VT: The National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center (NCATC) in the White Cap Business Park performs digital surveillance that tracks people nationally, including family members, friends, and social media activity.
NVDA training is timely and important for any and all individuals – even if you’re not joining us on Nov. 6.
Pre-registration is required, as space is limited to 40 people. The suggested donation is $25 – $50 per person at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Website: https://iceoutvt.org/trainings
Contact: ICEoutVTalliance@gmail.com |
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and Sit-InFriday, Nov 6, at 9 amOrganizer: Ice Out Vermont AllianceLocation: Williston, Vt. There are 2 ICE facilities located in Williston,VT, that are collecting surveillance information on people, receiving “tips”, and then providing this information to ICE nationally to assist |
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| them in rounding people up and detaining/deporting them.
We would like participation from across the state to send a clear message that Vermnters DO NOT endorse these actions happening at all, and certainly do not abide these facilities operating in our state. Approximately 100 people have died at the hands of ICE, thousands have been detained and deported, most often without due process.
We want to make a clear, nonviolent and public statement that this is unacceptable. The funeral procession between the two facilities will be honoring those who have died, and calling out the agency responsible for their deaths. There are already 2, local affinity groups attending this event, and we hope others will join us.
Contact: iceoutvtalliance@gmail.com
Website: iceoutvt.org |
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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 $319.01 in the black last report. There was one expense for $16.99 leaving us a balance of $302.02. Donations are appreciated. Easiest way is paypal to wecanvt@wecantogether.net or Venmo to https://venmo.com/u/georgecarvill . |
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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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