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| “May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” — Peter Marshall |
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| | | | | | No Kings March up Main StreetSaturday, Sept 12, at 10 am
Organizers: Eesha Williams,
and Elizabeth WoodLocation: Plaza Park to The Common, Brattleboro |
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Tjhis is a locally organized march to push back against the lawlessness and unconstitutional actions of the president. We march to voice our unity and determination to have free elections and not to lose our constitutional freedoms.
March will happen rain or shine. Starting at Plaza Park at “Malfunction Junction” across from the Coop, we will be on the sidewalk or in the street depending on how many people participate.
The march will end near Brooks Memorial Library. Organizers had planned to end the march at the Town Common but later learned about a Humane Society event with many dogs planned for the Common at the time.
Music will be provided by the Peoples’ Resistance Marching Band and the Good Trouble Street Choir.
Contact: eeshawilliams@gmail.com |
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Over The River to Save DemocracySunday, Sept 13, at 11:15 am Organizer: Granite State Victory (Franz Reichsman)Location: 80 Flat Street, Brattleboro |
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| 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. This is a direct, hands-on way for Vermonters to counteract the billionaires’ attempts to buy the New Hampshire Senate seat. We can help take control of the Congress away from Donald Trump and his enablers.
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).
Websites https://chrispappas.org |
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Brattleboro Labor Film FestivalSunday, Sept 13, at 4 pm Organizer: Vermont State Employees’ Association (VSEA) and VT AFL-CIO Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street |
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The Brattleboro Labor Film Festival will continue on Sundays through Oct. 4. The festival will focus on a different theme each week, screening films showing the breadth of the labor movement and addressing many of the issues facing workers today. Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion, featuring speakers engaged directly in these issues.
Focusing on immigrant workers in Vermont, the second day of the festival presents “La Liga” and “Hide,” two short films about Vermont’s dairy workers.
The panel will feature a member of Migrant Justice discussing the Milk with Dignity campaign and the work being done in Vermont right now to protect the lives and dignity of immigrant workers as they face unprecedented attacks by the federal government and ICE. The panel will be moderated by John Field and will include the director of La Liga, Mac Christopher
Contact: nancy.wolfe@gmail.com
Website: https://www.vsea.org/upcoming-event-listing/ |
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Special Selectboard MeetingMonday, Sept 14, at 6 pm Organizer: Brattleboro Selectboard Location: Brattleboro Library
In response to requests, the Brattleboro selectboard has called a public meeting to discuss ICE, as well as community and police response to its presence in Brattleboro.
Voice your concern about ICE activity. Learn how local law enforcement is prepared to defend the rights of Brattleboro residents if ICE comes to town.
Police Chief Jeremy Evans will be there.
Organizers ask that you go to the form linked here developed by representatives from the MELT ICE action group of Brattleboro Indivisible, Root Social Justice, and Lost River Racial Justice and consider adding your name in support.
Contact: Nick Biddle, nickliv4@gmail.com
Website: Here’s a link to the agenda |
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| Photo by Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer |
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| Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, Sept 15, 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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| | | | | | Vigil in PutneyThursday, Sept 17, at 12 noon every Thursday Organizer: Janet LangdonThe Green, PutneyVigil 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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| Patriots Protest Persistently!Friday, Sept 18, 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, Sept 18 at 3:30 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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| Kurn Hattin Overpass Visibility BrigadeFriday, Sept 18 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
This website may have updates, but there is no need to register. |
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| I-91 Friday Overpass Protests Fridays, Sept 18, from 4 pm at most 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: Tyler Hill Road I-91 bridge overpassBrattleboro: Black Mountain Rd. I-91 bridge overpassPutney: I-91 Exit 4 bridge overpass. 4:30 to 5:30 pm 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.
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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| | | Over The River to Save DemocracySaturday, Sept 19, at 9:15 am Organizer: Granite State Victory (Franz Reichsman)Location: 80 Flat Street, Brattleboro |
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| 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. We can help take control of the Congress away from Donald Trump and his enablers.
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).
Websites: https://chrispappas.org |
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| Building Hope for the EarthSaturday, Sept 19, at 10 am Organizer: Vermont Interfaith Power & Light Location: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Ave, Brattleboro VT |
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| Join us for a half-day gathering on finding hope while addressing the climate crisis. The day includes: How love and community powered an energy transformation at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, with The Rev. Mary Lindquist and Sustainability Leader & Educator Cary Gaunt, Ph.D.; Forest Bathing with The Rev. Dr. Nancy Wright ; Lunch & Guided Conversation about Climate Grief ; Optional post-lunch technical session and building tour, focused on St. Michael’s “Building Hope for the Earth” project.
Contact: chelsea@vtipl.org
Website: https://vtipl.org/gatherings-for-creation/stmichaels/ |
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Indivisible Greater Falls Monthly MeetingSaturday, Sept 19, at 10:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: 24 Main St. 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 have teams working on Education & Outreach, Elections & Voter Protection, Immigration Support and Protests & Visibility.
Get to know your neighbors who are working to save our democracy! We meet as a whole group monthly from 10:30 – 12:30 pm to plan actions. Democracy is not a spectator support!
Contact: indivisiblegreaterfallsvt@gmail.com |
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Day of Action for Medicaid and Our HospitalsSaturday, Sept 19, at 11 am Organizer: Vermont Workers’ Center Location: Centre Congregational Church Lawn, 193 Main St. Brattleboro |
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| Join us for the nonviolent Medicaid Army National Day of Action. As cuts to Medicaid continue, overall healthcare costs rise, and hospitals face closures, people in Vermont and across the country are forced to go without the care they need. Enough is enough.
Across the country, the Nonviolent Medicaid Army is holding rallies, vigils, marches, speak-outs and teach-ins to publicly expose the impact of Medicaid cuts, work requirements, and the ongoing attacks on healthcare and our right to live. As we face more cuts to Medicaid, rising costs, hospital closures and service cuts, people in Vermont and across the country are forced to go without the care they need.
We deserve better, and our healthcare system needs to change. But change only happens when the people organize and demand better. Join the Vermont Workers’ Center and the Nonviolent Medicaid Army in our demand: No more closures! No more cuts!
In defiance of a cruel system that values profits over people, we will gather together as a community to share our stories, food, resources, and to affirm that we deserve a healthcare system that benefits us all. This free event will include speakers from around the state, a community meal, blood pressure readings, Medicaid and SNAP assistance, art making, children’s activities, singing, and more. This event is handicap accessible and family friendly.
Questions: email windham@workerscenter.org.
Registration is not required but we encourage people to register because it helps with the meal planning. Register here please: forms.gle/3Y8d2Fetpcsnzyw66
Contact: windham@workerscenter.org
Website: Workerscenter.org |
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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, Sept 19 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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Brattleboro Labor Film FestivalSunday, Sept 27, at 4 pmOrganizer: Vermont State Employees Association (VSEA) and the Vermont State Labor Council, Vermont AFL-CIO Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street, Brattleboro
The Brattleboro Labor Film Festival will continue on Sundays through Oct. 4. The festival will focus on a different theme each week, screening films showing the breadth of the labor movement and addressing many of the issues facing workers today. Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion, featuring speakers engaged directly in these issues.
On September 27 we screen “Strength of the Storm,” a documentary about mobile home owners in Vermont uniting together after Hurricane Irene to fight for their rights. With increasing climate change and housing insecurity rising in Vermont, the themes of this film are even more vital today. The Vermont Workers’ Center will moderate a panel after the screening, with speakers engaged in organizing around the issues of homelessness. The panel will also include Mireille Bejjani, Co-Executive Director of Slingshot, an organization providing resources and organizing local communities to fight for environmental justice and build community power.
Contact: nancy.wolfe@gmail.com
Website: https://www.vsea.org/upcoming-event-listing/
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| Good Trouble Street Choir Monthly GatheringSunday, Sept 27, at 3 pm
Organizer: Good Trouble Street Choir Location: A different spot. Contact organizers to know. 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 or to find out about meetings.
Contact: GoodTroubleBratt@gmail.com |
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Emma’s Revolution Benefit ConcertSaturday, 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 Proect. |
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| Pat Humphries and Sandy O, the duo that makes up Emma’s Revolution, have performed for full houses at the church over the years. They are returning to lend their enthusiastic support for MVP, a critical organization in this election year.
Contact: george@carvill.net
Website: https://tinyurl.com/OctBrattleboro |
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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 $87.49 in the black last report. Expenses have been $106.98 and we received $165 in donations, leaving us a balance of $145.51. 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.com |
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