“The test of a government is not how popular it is with the powerful and privileged few but how honestly and fairly it deals with the many who must depend on it.” — Jimmy Carter |
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| WeCAN ChangesThis newsletter was started to list protest actions in the area. It later expanded to include meetings and similar events in a separate section. Sometimes the line between and “action” and a “meeting” is less than clear. We have received requests to list some events that are not exactly sign-carrying protests in the Action section. Starting today as an experiment we have removed that distinction. 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. |
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| | | | | Whistlestop BrattleboroSunday, June 14, at Noon Organizer: Windham County Prevention Partnership and Community Substance Use Response Location: Brattleboro Amtrak station (behind Museum)
Local communities throughout Vermont and New Hampshire will gather at Amtrak train stations to celebrate Pride month and the LGBTQ+ community. |
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| In Brattleboro, we gather to show solidarity and support. Bring your community spirit and join us!
We will be welcoming passengers by waiving PRIDE flags, listening to guest speakers & enjoying music performances by local LGBTQ+ folks and allies. All ages welcome!
Contact: rrieskevt@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EVL3JCqtT/ |
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| | 4th Annual Bellows Falls Pride Whistlestop TourSunday, June 14, at noon Organizer: Bellows Falls Pride Location: Bellows Falls Train Station |
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| Celebrations at Amtrak stations from St. Albans to Brattleboro. Participants will gather to wave flags and show support as the train passes, with the Bellows Falls event occurring from 12:00–12:30 p.m. LGBTQ+ folks and allies are welcome to bring Pride flags and queer-supportive signs. In honor of beloved community leader Susan MacNeil, the Bellows Falls Pride Movie Festival will feature LGBTQ+-themed films at the Bellows Falls Opera House. “The Hours” will be shows on June 3 and “Victor/Victoria” will be shown June 24. Tickets are $6.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com
Website: www.BellowsFallsPride.com |
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| Take Back Pride In AmericaSunday, June 14, noonOrganizer: Deerfield Valley Vt IndivisibleLocation: Four corners in Wilmington VtThere are so many things to celebrate and remember in June; Pride Month and National Immigrant Heritage Month, and Juneteenth (and likely others). Bring your flag(s), bring your signs and join with others in a casual gathering at the four corners in Wilmington. Wave them, hold them high and TAKE BACK PRIDE as we approach the 250th anniversary of the US of A! |
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| Watch Party for Rise Up, Sing Out
A Concert for the First AmendmentSunday, June 14, at 6:30 pmOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro and All Souls UU Church Location: All Souls UU Church, 29 South St, West Brattleboro
Let’s build community while enjoying an on-line screening of the live concert “Rise Up, Sing Out” to celebrate our First Amendment. The show will be produced at Town Hall, New York.
We’ll meet and greet at 6:30 and the live stream will begin at 7:30. Potluck finger food and non-alcoholic drinks are encouraged, yet optional.
Nationally, the Committee for the First Amendment will be hosting “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment,” an uplifting evening of song, solidarity, and action. Featuring an all-star line-up of performers, this 90-minute concert event will celebrate the freedoms guaranteed by our First Amendment—of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest—and the people power that both fuels these rights and is essential to guarantee them.
“Rise Up, Sing Out” is about reclaiming patriotism as something inclusive, participatory, and rooted in care for one another — not power, pageantry, or one person’s spotlight. If you can’t get out, enjoy it a home at NoKings.org /Livestream.
Contact: bethrmckinney@gmail.com but text is preferred at 802-579-6495.
Website: NoKings.org |
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| | Rise Up, Sing Out Concert LivestreamSunday, June 14, 6:30 pmOrganizer: Deerfield Valley Vt IndivisibleLocation: Memorial Hall, Wilmington VtDeerfield Valley VT Indivisible is hosting a party to support Rise Up, Sing Out, a nationwide day of action and celebration on June 14, bringing |
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communities together to honor the country we love on the anniversary of No Kings and Flag Day. On a day increasingly used for political spectacle, Rise Up, Sing Out offers a different vision of patriotism, one rooted in community, participation, and people power. We hope you will join us as we continue to build on the momentum from the No Kings actions and create pathways to make a positive impact on the Deerfield Valley and beyond.
Our celebration will feature refreshments, games, singing, dancing, and art plus a Livestream of a celebrity-packed concert featuring Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Rufus Wainwright, and more! The List of Performers is growing by the day!
Questions? Email us at dvvt.indivisible@gmail.com |
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| | | | | | Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, June 16, 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, June 17, 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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| Fair and Impartial Policing ForumWednesday, June 17, at 5 pmOrganizer: Town of Putney Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Location: Putney Central School
The committee is hosting a community conversation about Vermont’s Fair and Impartial Policing Policy, its effects on our community, and what it means for local law enforcement and immigration. All are welcome to join!
The free dinner is at 5 p.m. and the forum starts at 6. The dinner menu is listed in the RSVP form linked below.
Guest speakers will include Windham County Sheriff Mark Anderson, Vermont State Police Lt. Todd Wilkins, Dr. Cliff Wood, Chair of Sheriff’s Advisory Committee, and State Senator Nader Hashim. Kerry Amidon is the moderator. BCVT is planning to record the event for broadcast later.
RSVP Contact here: bit.ly/FairForum
For information contact: theputneyhuddle@gmail.com |
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| | | Vigil in PutneyThursday, June 18, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 20, 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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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 MeetingTentative – Saturday, July 11, at 10 am Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible Location: 18 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboreo, VT 05301
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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| Profitable Good Book Launch and Sustainability Lens Game PlayFriday, June 19, at 7 pm Organizer: Windham World Affairs Council Location: 118 Elliot
Brattleboro is navigating a lot at once: a downtown that needs strengthening, a housing crunch, local businesses under pressure, and a long-term shift toward more resilient energy and infrastructure. The question isn’t whether to change, but how to do it in a way that reflects who we are and where we want to go.
Join us for a “Main Street Brattleboro” version of the Sustainability Lens Game, developed by Tamara Stenn of Marlboro, to work through exactly that, together. You’ll test ideas, weigh trade-offs, and come away with something more than a conversation.
Contact: windhamworldaffairs@gmail.com
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988987485110 |
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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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| | | Summer Social Justice CampThursday, Friday, and Saturday, Aug 13, at 9:30 am Application deadline is June 15thOrganizer: Youth4Change and Education Justice Coalition
Location: Root Social Justice Center, |
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| 28 Williams St, Brattleboro
This is a camp for youth ages 12-19 interested in social justice. Each day will offer a variety of workshops and activities designed to support youths education, growth and joy as they develop social justice skills and youth leadership. Workshops will align with Youth 4 Changes core values of Art, Action, Education, and Healing while prioritizing youth, BIPOC, Queer, and historically marginalized communities. There is an option to donate or attend for free. Apply by June 15th.
Contact: youth4change@therootsjc.org
Website: https://edjcoalitionvt.org/events/summer-social-justice-camp-windham |
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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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