“If you claim to be someone’s ally but you aren’t getting hit by the stones thrown at them, you’re not standing close enough.” — Stan Mitchell |
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| | | | | | | | | Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, April 14, at 10:30 am Organizer: Vera Riley Location: The Common, Park Place, Brattleboro
On every Tuesday at 10:30 am 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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| | | Democracy Day
Call to ActionThursday, April 16, at 10 am Organizer: Democracy Alliance and VT Indivisible Location: Statehouse, Montpelier
Join Vermont Democracy Alliance (a coalition of Vermont pro-democracy organizations) and Vermont Indivisible to face legislators and demand that they |
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| pass legislation that will protect Vermonters from federal overreach.
We will address legislation related to identification of law enforcement officers; ensuring schools, health care facilities and government buildings are protected from civil arrest; penalties for anyone who interferes with voters right to vote; civil action for interfering with constitutional rights such as free speech, and more.
With the state legislature now well into the second half of its session, we stand at a critical juncture: push these bills through in their strongest forms or let them die. At this statewide event we will meet with key legislators and let them know we expect them to act.
Website: https://secure.ngpvan.com/Kr2qRWP27kGIHtAAQmj_Zg2
If you need or can offer a ride or for more information use the contact email below. Contact: halversonclaire2@gmail.com |
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| Vigil in PutneyThursday, April 16, at 12 noon every Thursday 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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| | | Friday Protest on The CommonFriday, April 17, at 3 pmOrganizer: Vera RileyThe Common, Park Place, BrattleboroOn 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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| I-91 Friday Overpass Protests Fridays, April 17, 3 to 4 pm, all locationsOrganizer: 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 locations for banners, flags and fewer people:Vernon: 3:30 pm, Tyler Hill Road I-91 bridge overpassBrattleboro: Black Mountain Rd. I-91 bridge overpassPutney: I-91 Exit 4 bridge overpass. Do not arrive early or park in local business parking lots.
These gatherings will happen every Friday, weather and conditions permitting. Please check weather and overpass conditions beforehand.
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: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
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| Kurn Hattin Overpass Visibility BrigadeFriday, April 17, 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, VT
Join 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
This website may have updates, but there is no need to register. |
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| | | Gaza ProtestSaturday, April 18, at 12 noon Organizer: Bert Picard and Nancy Braus Location: in front of Brattleboro post officeThis 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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ICE Out VermontFriday, May 8 Organizer: ICE Out Vermont Alliance Location: Taylor Park, North Main Street, St Albans City
The ICE Out Vermont Alliance, a consortium of affinity and action groups from across Vermont — including Brattleboro — invites Vermont organizations and all |
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Vermonters to join a statewide “ICE Out Vermont” campaign, demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) immediately cease their illegal conduct.
We demand that ICE/CBP adhere to human rights, moral rights, and constitutional law immediately. We will present these demands to ICE/CBP by letter and in-person.
A large legal demonstration will take place at Taylor Park, and a peaceful, non-violent sit-in will take place at the St. Albans CBP offices.
Training is available. Brattleboro Affinity Groups are being formed. Car pools are being discussed.
Contact: blindcommissioner@comcast.net
Website: https://iceoutvt.org/ |
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| Indivisible Greater Falls Monthly MeetingSaturday, April 11, at 10:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: 24 Main St. Community Building, Saxtons River
We’re a local chapter of the national Indivisible organization. We join together to protect constitutional rights for citizens and immigrants, support social and economic justice for all, and work toward an inclusive democracy for future generations.
We have four working groups, enabling members to lead and contribute to activities that most interest and energize them: Supporting and partnering with local rapid response teams in response to ICE targeting members of our community Voter engagement, election protections and policy influence at both federal and state levels Raising awareness within our communities and pushing back against disinformation Organizing actions such as protests and other visibility events
Our monthly meeting is an opportunity for members to connect, share updates, and plan future actions. We welcome people from towns surrounding Rockingham, including nearby NH towns.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com |
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| Progressive Party Town and County Committee meetingSunday, April 12, at 3 pm Organizer: Brattleboro Town Committee, Progressive Party Location: 16 Bullock St, Brattleboro
Regular meeting. Become acquainted with Progressive Party. Largest third party in US.
Special guest Heather Thomas, director, Vermont Progressive Party; assistance developed for Progressive Party state candidates or those interested. Discussion of state legislation including pending H772 (landlord/tenant agreements). All welcome.
Contact: agavespoon3@gmail.com |
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Palestine Film SeriesSunday, April 12, at 4 pm Organizer: Southern Vermont for Palestine Location: Latchis Theatre
The third annual Palestine Film Series opens with the Oscar-shortlisted film ‘Palestine 36.’ This epic drama brings to life a pivotal period in history, the Great Arab Revolt of 1936. Screenings will be followed by moderated conversations. The Latchis Theatre is accessible. Masking is requested. Admission is by donation.
Contact: shanaf@sover.net
Website: https://www.svt4palestinefilmseries.org |
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| Good Trouble Street Choir Monthly GatheringTuesday, April 14, at 6:30 pm
Organizer: Becky Graber, Good Trouble Street Choir Location: Our usual rehearsal spot. Contact Becky to know.
An unexpected date. After that we have a gathering on Sunday May 3, from 3 – 5, as prep for the Friday May 8 action.
We gather monthly now to sing together and become familiar with the protest and community building songs that we sing. Use the contact link below to be put on the Good Trouble e-mail list.
Contact: wecanvt@gmail.com |
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| Benefit Concert for VAAPSaturday, April 18, at 7pm Organizer: Seymour Sisters Location: The Hall in Williamsville
Seymour Sisters are giving a concert to raise money for the Vermont Assylum Assistance Project, (VAAP), one of the primary organizations in VT providing legal information and representation for immigrants. |
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Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day CeremonyMonday, April 20, 1 pmOrganizer: Putney Friends Meeting
Location: Putney Friends Meeting House, 17 Bellows Falls Rd.
Putney Friends Meeting will be hosting a livestream of the 21st Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, hosted by the Family Circle Parents Forum and Combatants for Peace. We will gather at 1 p.m. to watch the livestream which will begin at 1:30 p.m.
This year’s ceremony titled, “We Are the Day After,” will bring forward a message that challenges entrenched violence and calls upon humanity. Bereaved families, Palestinian and Israeli, will stand together and refuse to let their profound losses be used to justify more harm. Side by side they call for a future grounded in dignity, equality, and an end to the occupation.
At a time when dehumanization and division are accelerating around us, this ceremony offers a clear refusal. A refusal of more violence. A refusal of separation as the only path forward. And a different choice. To choose one another. To choose Peace. To begin carving out a path that moves beyond what we have been told is inevitable. Please join with us and others around the world as we stand in solidarity.
Website: https://www.afcfp.org/2026-joint-memorial-day-ceremony
Contact: francie.marbury@gmail.com |
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| | Healing in Practice Community Potluck and LunchSunday, April 26, at 12:30 pm Organizer: The Root Social Justice Center, ECDC, CASP Location: Multicultural Center 28 Vernon Street, Brattleboro
Join the Ready Response Team (part of The Root’s Healing in Practice initiative) Potluck with our Immigrant Neighbors. 🍲🤝🏾 |
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This event is being co-organized by the Ready Response Team (RRT), The Root’s Asylum Seeker, Refugee and Immigrant Community (ARC) Program, Ethiopian Community Development Center (ECDC), and Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP).
We hope you’ll come and get to know some of the new Americans and RRT folks in our community. All our RRT HIP Hangouts are focused on relationship-building, and it’s especially important to build relationships with people we want to engage in mutual aid work with. 🖤
We are looking for volunteer child-wranglers for this event — please contact us if you are interested in this role!
Contact: robinbratt@proton.me
Website: https://www.therootsjc.org/calendar#calendar-35bcdf5e-f730-4d23-b1f2-909b20c24a6e-event-5889cd73-dd56-5ba2-9f8f-93eb0e0c2ed8 |
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| Indivisible Brattleboro Monthly MeetingSaturday, May 2, at 10am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro
Location: Location will be shared with members via newsletterUse contact link below to signup
Indivisible Brattleboro 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 six action groups, enabling members to lead and contribute to activities that most interest and energize them. Our action groups focus on: Organizing direct actions such as marches, protests, sit-ins, and strategic boycotts Supporting and partnering with already existing local rapid response teams in response to ICE targeting members of our community Grassroots power-building, voter engagement, local coalition-building, and policy influence Raising awareness within our communities and pushing back against disinformation Building mutual aid networks and support structures Nonviolent protest, including direct action and potentially civil disobedience, in support of human rights, democracy, equality and access to government services
Our monthly meeting is an opportunity for members to connect, share updates, and take action.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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| | | | | Wear your IB hatOrganizer: Indivisible BrattleboroIndivisible Brattleboro now has hats available for $25. Cash and VENMO accepted. Send an e-mail to indibrattleboro@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. At the start of March we were ahead by $19.46 . During the month we had expenses of $69.49 and no donations leaving us $50.03 in the red at the end of March. However, we have a generous donation that will cover that and more.
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://groups.indivisible.org/?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://groups.indivisible.org/?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://groups.indivisible.org/?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://groups.indivisible.org/?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://groups.indivisible.org/?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.com |
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