“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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| | | | | | | | | Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, May 5, 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, May 6, at 3:30 – 4:30 pm Organizer: 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.
According to the Valley Post in Brattleboro on April 24, two people were arrested for non-violent civil disobedience. The protesters blocked the entrance to Citizen’s Bank. Police arrested Dan DeWalt and Tim Kipp. In a voice phone interview on April 29, DeWalt told the Valley Post, “We aren’t going to allow corporations to do business as usual when they’re doing evil. We don’t have anything against the workers or the customers.”
DeWalt and Kipp are asking the public to support them at their initial court date: June 2 at 8:30 a.m. at Windham Superior court in Brattleboro. DeWalt can be reached at 1dandewalt@gmail.com.
Contact: jjmgreenbean@proton.me
Website: https://www.de-icecitizensbank.org/ |
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| | Vigil in PutneyThursday, May 7, 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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| | | | ICE Out VermontFriday, May 8, noon Organizer: ICE Out Vermont Alliance Location: Taylor Park, North Main Street, St Albans City
The ICE Out Vermont Alliance, a consortium of affinity and action groups from across Vermont — including Brattleboro — invites Vermont organizations and all |
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| Vermonters to join a statewide “ICE Out Vermont” campaign, demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) immediately cease their illegal conduct.
We demand that ICE/CBP adhere to human rights, moral rights, and constitutional law immediately. We will present these demands to ICE/CBP by letter and in-person.
A large legal demonstration will take place at Taylor Park, and a peaceful, non-violent sit-in will take place at the St. Albans CBP offices.
Carpools If you would like to carpool to St. Albans for the human rights demonstration against ICE and CBP, please contact Michael at mlbtheboz@gmail.com for Exit 3.
For Exits 4, 5 and 7: Please use this form: https://forms.gle/3sr7ZmDNVaW3dfUD7
Contact: blindcommissioner@comcast.net
Website: https://iceoutvt.org/ |
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| Friday Protest on The CommonFriday, May 8, at 3 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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| I-91 Friday Overpass Protests Fridays, May 8, 4 to 5 pm, all 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. 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.
Our focus Friday April 24 and May 1 is on the upcoming May Day Event on May 1st. No School. No Work. No Shopping. Workers Over billionaires. No ICE. No War. Healthcare not warfare. Tax the rich to build our future.
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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| Kurn Hattin Overpass Visibility BrigadeFriday, May 8, 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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| | | | Gaza ProtestSaturday, May 9, 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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Citizens Bank STOP financing ICE detention prisons!Wednesdays, May 13, at 3:30 – 4:30 pm Organizer: 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.
Contact: jjmgreenbean@proton.me
Website: https://www.de-icecitizensbank.org/ |
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| | | Good Trouble Street Choir Monthly GatheringSunday, May 3, at 4-6 pm
Organizer: Becky Graber, Good Trouble Street Choir Location: Our usual rehearsal spot. Contact Becky to know.
This will be prep for the Friday May 8 action.
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.
Contact: wecanvt@gmail.com |
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| “Aisha’s Story” and “Exception”Sunday, May 3, at 4 pm Organizer: Southern Vermont for Palestine Location: Latchis Theatre
Aisha’s Story’ – After being forced to flee their homeland, Aisha Azzam and her family go to the U.N.-run Baqa’a camp in Jordan with their grain mill. As they harvest, prepare, and enjoy feasts of traditional foods, Aisha’s shares stories with her children and grandchildren. This documentary film intimately captures the culture, displacement and resistance that have defined Palestinians’ lives for generations.
‘Exception’ – In this short drama, a tenured professor faces accusations of antisemitism after a leaked video of his lecture on the Psychology of Oppression goes viral. With his career and custody of his child on the line, he must navigate the turbulent waters of public opinion, pressure from the administration, and personal integrity.
This program concludes the Palestine Film Series 2026. Masking is requested. Palestinian crafts and products will be on sale. Admission is by donation.
Contact: shanaf@sover.net
Website: https://www.svt4palestinefilmseries.org |
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| | Good Trouble Street Choir Monthly GatheringSunday, June 8, at 7 – 8:30 pm
Organizer: Becky Graber, Good Trouble Street Choir Location: Our usual rehearsal spot. Contact Becky 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.
Contact: wecanvt@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. At the start of April we were $50.03 in the red. During the month we had expenses of $49.49 and no donations leaving us $99.52 in the red at the end of April. Donations are appreciated.
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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