“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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| Photo by Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer |
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| Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, July 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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| Citizens Bank STOP financing ICE detention prisons!
Wednesdays, July 15, at 3:30 pmOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Putney Rd., Brattleboro near Citizens Bank
We demand Citizens Bank STOP financing ICE prisons. We will stand on the sidewalk every Wednesday with appropriate signs raising public awareness to the inhumane detention conditions.
This event will occur every Wednesday in the month of July starting July 1 at 3:30 pm. Also see Saturday, July 18, below.
Contact: jjmgreenbean@proton.me
Website: https://www.de-icecitizensbank.org |
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| | | Vigil in PutneyThursday, July 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, July 17, 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, July 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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| I-91 Friday Overpass Protests Fridays, July 17, from 4 to 5 pm, 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. 5 to 6 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: wecanvt@wecantogether.net
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Bellows Falls Good Trouble Lives OnFriday, July 17, at 5:30 pm Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: 7 The Square, Bellows Falls, VT
The fight to protect voting rights never ends, and right now we’re witnessing a Jim-Crow-era effort |
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from politicians and their billionaire friends to restrict our freedoms, silence our voices, and consolidate power.
But in America, we choose our leaders. We will decide our future. The same spirit that fueled Selma, Montgomery, and the March on Washington lives on in our unified action.
Six years after the passing of Congressman Lewis, we’re organizing an event in our community to carry the torch, continue the legacy of John Lewis, and pass it forward to future generations. We will have a voter information table and do voter registration during Bellows Falls’ 3rd Friday Art Walk. Join us!
A core principle behind all Good Trouble Lives On events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com
There may be updates at this website, but there is no need to register: https://mobilize.us/s/SbhUxT |
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| | | Gaza ProtestSaturday, July 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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De-ICE Citizens Bank National Coordinated ActionSaturday, July 18, at 12:30 pm Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Putney Rd., near Citizens Bank, Brattleboro, VT
Join Indivisible Brattleboro and thousands of people across the country to send Citizens Bank a clear message: financing private prison and immigration detention facility operators The GEO Group and CoreCivic is bad for business.
Bring appropriate signs or use one of our extras
Contact: jjmgreenbean@proton.me
Website: www.de-icecitizensbank.org |
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| | | Good Trouble Street Choir Monthly GatheringSunday, July 19, at 4 – 6 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.
The next gathering is scheduled for August 9, but updates will be sent to all on the contact list.
Contact: GoodTroubleBratt@gmail.com |
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| | Paint and Postcard TogetherSaturday, July 25, at 11 am Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible Location: Downstairs at Centre Congregational Church, Brattleboro
Ready to take action Powerfully and creatively?? |
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Come join us to paint postcards with watercolors and write to encourage likely democrats in key races to register to vote! We will work from 11 to 1.
No “talent” needed! Just a desire to take action. Supplies will be provided.
Contact: kmcdermet1@gmail.com |
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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 $12.51 in the red last week but received a $100 donation, leaving us a balance of $87.49. 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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