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| | NOTE – Starting this week, WeCAN will publish Fridays and will list as “this week” eight days of events from Saturday, through the following Saturday. Future events will continue to be listed in chronological order. This means earlier deadlines for submissions.
This is a long e-mail and may get clipped by Gmail or your email provider. You can read the full text at https://wecantogether.net
At the end of this e-mail is some additional information about WeCAN finances , text messages, links to send us events and a link to sign up for e-mails. You can find a copy of this and older mailings as well as pictures, videos and other information at wecantogether.net.
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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
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).
Websites: https://chrispappas.org |
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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 p.m. 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.
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 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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Leaflet To Save Democracy & Protect ElectionsSaturday, Sept 19, at 1 pmOrganizer: 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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Over The River to Save DemocracySunday, Sept 20, 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. |
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| Photo by Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer |
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| Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, Sept 22, at 10:30 am Organizer: Vera Riley Location: The Common and Wells Fountain, 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.
We are changing 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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| | | Power Transitions Community Town HallWednesday, Sept 23, at 6 pmOrganizer: Power Transitions Location: Governor Hunt House – 322 Governor Hunt Rd – Vernon, VT 05354
Power Transitions is the current lease holder for the old Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant site |
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in Vernon. The company was acquired by Partners Group, a venture capitalist company, last year. The site is owned by NorthStar and leased to Power Transitions.
The company is said to be contemplating a small modular reactor (SMR) for the space, or a battery storage facility, or a data center. All three things will have major implications for the region’s environment. Vernon activists are urging anyone involved in any way with the Vermont Yankee site over the years to should show up at the Vernon meeting.
Here is a link to a Reformer article with a good summary
Contact: info@power-transitions.com
Website: www.power-transitions.com |
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| | | Leaflet To Save Democracy & Protect ElectionsThursday, Sept 24, at 12 noon Organizer: 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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| Vigil in PutneyThursday, Sept 24, 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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| Patriots Protest Persistently!Friday, Sept 25, 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 25 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, Sept 25 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 25, 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, Sept 25, 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, Sept 26, 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.
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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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, Sept 26 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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| | | 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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| 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 |
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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.
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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| Election Integrity Community ConversationsSunday, Sept 27, at 5:30 pm Organizer: Defend Our Vote projectLocation: Congregational Church, Westminster West
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: Sept 27, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Westminster West Oct 1, 6:30 p.m., Putney Library 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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| | 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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| We will help coordinate transportation for various days of the Shut Down ICE VT week of actions October 4 thru 9. The October action is detailed here: www.shutdownicevt.org
We will also facilitate local participation in a demonstration and direct action at ICE in Williston on Friday, November 6, organized by the ICE Out Vermont alliance, whose website is https://iceoutvt.org/
Williston hosts two major ICE offices that review surveillance and tips in order to abduct, jail and deport migrants, most of whom lack criminal records and are pursuing asylum claims. For more information contact Leo Schiff at the address below.
Contact: blindcommissioner@comcast.net
Websites: www.shutdownicevt.org and https://iceoutvt.org/ |
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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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| | No Kings – Vote EarlySaturday, Oct 17, at 10 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: Rockingham Town Hall
Join parades to the ballot drop boxes in Bellows Falls and Westminster. More details to follow.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com
Website: https://www.nokings.org/ |
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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 the ballot box to cast your vote early. Then join a non-partisan standout 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 ronnect 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.
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/concerts |
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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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