“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” —
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| WeCAN Changes and NotesCampaign Season We have received various campaign announcements. While we are sure readers are also voters, WeCAN was setup to publish information about protests and similar events.
New Format Starting last week the newsletter and webpage format was changed. Everything we know about this week is listed under the day. Anything in the future is in the Future section. Please let us know what you think of this reorganization — does it help or hinder? Give us your thoughts here. More details were in last week’s newsletter. |
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| | | | | | | | | | | Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, June 23, 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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| Iran: How do we get outSpecial guest Stephen ZunesTuesday, June 23, at 7 pm Organizer: Mineral Springs Farm Location: Mineral Springs Farm, 49 Carpenter Hill Rd., Guilford Center, Vt.
“Iran: How Did We Get Here and How Do We Get Out?” With special guest, Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and program director for Middle Eastern Studies at University of San Francisco.
The same kind of US hubris that led to the tragic wars in Vietnam and Iraq is manifesting itself with Iran today. Trump’s reckless war with Iran looks on track to be a multi-year quagmire. What are the historical forces that drove US foreign policy in Iran? What is the pathway out of this mess? What does this latest peace deal mean and what are the risks?
Outdoor on the lawn weather-permitting (on the porch otherwise). After dinner treats and light refreshments (you are welcome to bring picnics). Limited accessible parking at the farm; more parking at library, playscape and lower field.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1647652059682438
Contact: springsfarmvt@gmail.com |
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| Citizens Bank STOP financing ICE detention prisons!
Wednesdays, June 24, 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 June starting June 3 at 3:30 pm
Contact: jjmgreenbean@proton.me
Website: https://www.de-icecitizensbank.org |
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| | | Vigil in PutneyThursday, June 25, 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, June 26, 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.
Note the time change.
Contact: vera2847@gmail.com |
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| Kurn Hattin Overpass Visibility BrigadeFriday, June 26 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, June 26, 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: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
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| | | Gaza ProtestSaturday, June 27, 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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| Fair Eviction and Rent Control
Saturday, June 27, at 9 am
Organizer: Brattleboro Common Sense
Location: 16 Washington Street, Brattleboro
Three years ago our rent control legislation failed for the wrong reason. Let’s try again. Anyone interested in restarting this effort is welcome at our meeting. We need some help to restart the rental legislation. This time should be easy.
Text of the original submission is available here.
Contact: BrattleboroCommonSense@gmail.com
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| Social Justice Education in Vermont
Saturday, June 27, at 10 am
Organizer: Brattleboro Common Sense
Location: 16 Washington Street, Brattleboro
Should government have more authority than parents over their children? Let’s discuss this and the “Back To Basics” policies for preserving social justice education in Vermont. Join us to discuss these related issues.
Text of the original submission is available here.
Contact: BrattleboroCommonSense.@gmail.com
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| Reviving Traditional FeminismSaturday, June 27, at 11 am Organizer: Brattleboro Common Sense Location: 16 Washington Street, Brattleboro
We’re building back and also organizing as an expressly feminist organization. The feminists of the early 19th century were about much more than equal rights. You are invited to discuss a feminist revival and propose a feminist agenda for BCS.
Text of the original submission is available here.
Contact: BrattleboroCommonSense.@gmail.com |
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March in Saxtons River 4th of July ParadeSaturday, July 4, at 9:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: Vermont Academy, Shepard Lane, Saxtons River
March with the Indivisible Greater Falls float in the Saxtons River 4th of July Parade. Our theme is “We the People Means Everyone” and we will carry “Signs of Democracy.” Join us to dance, sing, march and engage with our neighbors at this much-loved community event. You can also volunteer to help out with painting signs, decorating the float or staffing a voter information booth during the festival after the parade.
We need you to register at the Mobilize link or by emailing us so we can give the parade organizers an estimate of our numbers and to communicate specific instructions for the day.
Let’s celebrate democratic values and community! We need 20 people to wear blue and carry painted signs and a few more to carry our big banners. This is a great opportunity to have a large pro-democracy contingent in this beloved community event marking the 250th anniversary of our threatened democratic republic.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com
Register here to participate: https://www.mobilize.us/IndivisibleGreaterFalls/event/960470/ |
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| Brattleboro Independence Day Parade UnitSaturday, July 4, at 10 am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Flat St. Brattleboro; exact location TBA
Mark your calendar to join us in representing Indivisible Brattleboro on the 4th of July in Brattleboro’s 53rd Independence Day parade as we honor the document that announced our resolve to secure our rights to a government that derives its powers from the consent of the people.
We’ll march from Flat St. to the Common. Precise assembly location will be announced June 29. Bring sunscreen and your favorite sign!
Contact: georgiamrgn74@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BrattleboroGoesFourth/ |
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| Action Against FascismSunday, July 5, 2:30 pmOrganizer: Deerfield Valley Vt IndivisibleLocation: Downtown Wilmington VtThe purpose of the event is to educate folks about what fascism looks like and to challenge them to “see” this in our current circumstances. We will be holding a series of different signs that call out current actions by the Trump administration. This will be a somewhat somber event with a different “feel” from the more traditional No Kings rallies. If you would like to participate, please send us an email.
Contact: DVVT.Indivisible@gmail.com |
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| Indivisible Brattleboro MeetingSaturday, July 11, at 10 am Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible Location will be shared with members via newsletter
Use contact link below to signup
We’re a local chapter of the national organization Indivisible.org – fighting for democracy, resisting fascism, and fighting for 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 monthly meeting is an opportunity for members to connect, share updates, and take action.
Please sign-up for our newsletter at indibrattleboro@gmail.com for additional news and last-minute updates for meeting announcements.
Contact: alan.brosz@gmail.com |
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| Indivisible Greater Falls Monthly MeetingSaturday, July 11, at 10:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: 24 Main Street Community Building, Saxtons River
Join with other concerned folks in Rockingham, Westminster and other 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! Action alleviates anxiety. We meet as a whole group for two hours every second Saturday from 10:30 – 12:30 pm to plan actions.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com |
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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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| | | | | 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. We started the month $59.01 in the red. During the month so far we had expenses of $13.50 and a $40 donation leaving us $32.51 in the red. 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://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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