“The state can’t give you free speech, and the state can’t take it away. You’re born with it, like your eyes, like your ears. Freedom is something you assume, then you wait for someone to try to take it away. The degree to which you resist is the degree to which you are free…” ― Utah Phillips |
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Over The River to Save DemocracySunday, Sept 6, 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://www.mobilize.us/granitestatevictory/ and https://chrispappas.org |
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Brattleboro Labor Film Festival Sunday, Sept 6, at 4 pm Organizer: Vermont State Employees’ Association (VSEA) and Vermont AFL-CIO Location: Latchis Theater, 50 Main St. |
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The Brattleboro Labor Film Festival, Windham County’s first ever Labor Film Festival, will open Sept. 6 and run on four 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.
The festival opens with a screening of “Partners,” a documentary about the union drive at the Buffalo Starbucks that organizers say energized and reshaped the Labor movement across the world, and now grown to nearly 700 Starbucks locations in 40 states. The film takes viewers behind the scenes, showing how workers organized in the face of the company’s aggressive and well-funded anti-union attacks.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Casey Moore, one of the leaders of the Buffalo Starbucks drive, and will include workers from Healthy Living in South Burlington who are struggling for recognition of their union in spite of winning their election, Bee Hesselbach of the Vermont State Employees’ Association, and labor attorney Catherine Terrell.
The festival is sponsored by the Vermont State Employees Association (VSEA) and the Vermont State Labor Council, Vermont AFL-CIO.
Donations to participating organizations will be accepted at each screening. Admission is by donation, so that all income levels can participate. Brattleboro Community Television will broadcast all panels one week after the event.
Website: https://www.vsea.org/upcoming-event-listing/
Contact: Nancy.Wolfe@gmail.com
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Song and Solidarity: Labor Day ProgramSunday, Sept 6, at 6:30 pm Organizer: Windborne Singers Location: Latchis Theatre, Brattleboro Famous for their activist singing and haunting harmonies and singing in front of the Trump Tower, Windborne will celebrate Labor Day with a concert Sunday at the Latchis Theatre.
The quartet is familiar to many because of their deep local roots and their many Brattleboro appearances with Sing Nowell and their show Music of Midwinter. Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Mahoney Rowan and Will Thomas Rowan make up the group. This concert is a chance to see some of the music that brought Windborne to international attention and has kept them touring for the past decade. Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ longtime love of traditions of vocal harmony, while the uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.
Tickets are on a sliding scale in service of making the show both accessible and sustainable. Please pick a price point that supports the musicians and is affordable to you. Available online at at the door: https://tix.windbornesingers.com/events/windborne/2288633
Find more about Windborne at WindborneSingers.com or on social media and YouTube: @WindborneSingers
Website: WindborneSingers.com |
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| Photo by Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer |
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| Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, Sept 8, 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 10, 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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Leaflet To Save Democracy & Protect ElectionsThursday, Sept 10, 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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Paint and Postcard TogetherThursday, Sept 10, at 6:30 pm Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible Location: Centre Congregational church – downstairs Hall |
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| Ready to Take Action Powerfully and Creatively?
Come join us to paint postcards with watercolors and write to encourage likely voters in Pennsylvania to register to VOTE!
No “talent” needed! Just a desire to TAKE ACTION
Contact: kmcdermet1@gmail.com |
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| Patriots Protest Persistently!Friday, Sept 11, 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 11 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 11 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 11, 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 Democracy Saturday, Sept 12, 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://www.mobilize.us/granitestatevictory/ and https://chrispappas.org |
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Saturday, Sept 12, at 10 am
Organizers: Eesha Williams,
and Elizabeth Wood Location: Plaza Park to The Common, Brattleboro |
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| Trump’s crime spree continues, our elections are at risk, it’s time to gather once again to show our determination to resist.
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.
Plans could include music and speakers at The Common.
Contact: eeshawilliams@gmail.com |
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Knock on Doors for
NH Democrats Saturday, Sept 12, at 11 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: Flat Iron Co-op, 51 the Square, Bellows Falls |
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| Indivisible Greater Falls is working closely with Lean Left Vermont and the Granite State Victory Team to identify key locations for canvassing doors.
The largest canvassing weekend of the cycle will follow New Hampshire’s Sept. 8th primary. On September 12 and 13, canvassers will be able to provide voters with information about every pro-democracy candidate on the ballot, plus we’ll discuss the importance of down-ballot races when it comes to improving the lives of Granite Staters.
Training in canvassing and use of the app is recommended. We will do a quick training at the Flat Iron at 11 a.m. and then head up to Claremont for the noon – 2 p.m. canvass.
You can decide to start at 10 am and/or stay for the 2 – 4 pm shift. Please register on the Mobilize link below and also email us so we know who is coming.
The YouTube tutorial for MiniVAN app is available here.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com
Website: https://www.mobilize.us/granitestatevictory/event/1007741/ |
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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, Sept 12 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.
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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
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 director of La Liga will also be on the panel, along with a representative of AFT-VT who will address ways that members of their union are supporting Migrant Justice through bargaining for the common good.
Contact: nancy.wolfe@gmail.com
Website: https://www.vsea.org/upcoming-event-listing/
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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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| 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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| | | | | 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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