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| “Kids don’t have a little brother working in the coal mine, they don’t have a little sister coughing her lungs out in the looms of the big mill towns of the Northeast. Why? Because we organized; we broke the back of the sweatshops in this country; we have child labor laws. Those were not benevolent gifts from enlightened management. They were fought for, they were bled for, they were died for by working people, by people like us. Kids ought to know that.” — Utah Phillips |
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| | | March to Release the HostagesSunday, 8/24/2025, at 11 amOrganizer: Vermont Friends of Israel Location: Harmony Parking Lot
We will march silently with yellow balloons and ribbons, American and Israeli flags to show solidarity with our hostages still in Gaza.
Contact: danim.vfi@gmail.com |
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| Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesdays, 8/26/2025, at 10:30 am Organizer: Vera Riley Location: The Common, Park Place, Brattleboro
Holding signs protesting the war in Iran and the current administration.
Contact: Vera2847@gmail.com
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| Vigil in PutneyThursday, 8/28/2025, 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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| Shine the LightThursday, 8/28/2025, at 7 pm Organizer: The Beacon, Andrea Frisch-Hara Location: Putney Post Office, 109 Main Street Putney, VT
Nonviolent protests that engage just over 3.5 percent of the population have never failed to bring about change! For a bold, inclusive, compassionate democracy that lifts everyone. We are committed to nonviolence in words and actions, rooted in Gandhi’s philosophy.
To contrast and resist hate, fear, cruelty, and despair, bring yourself, a chair if needed, and a sign that positively and constructively focuses on compassionate democracy. Please no profanity, and no slogans that denigrate others’ beliefs. We do not aim to shame nor alienate neighbors; instead to create a safe, welcoming community for all who support democracy. Or just come and hold one of our signs that speaks to you! We always have signs for attendees
Click here for more information.
Contact: StamfordBeacon@gmail.com
Website: www.BeaconForDemocracy.org |
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I-91 Friday Overpass ProtestsFridays, 8/29/2025, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, most, but not all, locationsOrganizer: Indivisible BrattleboroBest 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 earlier.Putney: Route 5 I-91 bridge overpass near Santa’s LandWestminster: Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
We are continuing protests every Friday. Thanks to all for the amazing turnout ! Let’s keep them growing !
Please do not park near the deli or any other business. For example, find parking on Brattle Street and areas east of the overpass on Western Ave.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Website: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/775493
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| Friday, 8/29/2025, at 4:30 pmOrganizer: Vera RileyThe Common, Park Place, BrattleboroOn every Friday at 4:30 pm 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.
If this time/place is inconvenient for you, consider starting your own protest area/time which works for you!
Contact: vera2847@gmail.com |
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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, 8/30/2025, 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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| Civil Rights For All banner raising Sunday, 8/31/0025, at 8 am Organizer: We Celebrate Democracy Civil Rights For All Location: on Main St. Brattleboro by Brillance
Woody Bernhard will be taking the We celebrate Democracy Civil Rights For All banner down to the Brattleboro fire house next week and the fire company will hang the banner between 8 and 9 am on Sunday the 31st.
The words on the banner are deeply meaningful in these Trump/Project 2025 times, and the banner raising and its week of flying over Main Street cry out for us to stand with the words on the banner and to celebrate the heroic people who labor for us all.
Susan and I will be there at 8 am with 20 pro democracy signs. Please join us and hold a sign, or come with your own sign any day of the week to stand for democracy.
Contact: woodybernhard48@gmail.com
Website: https://wecelebratedemocracycivilrightsforall.org/main-street-banner-raisings/ |
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| Workers Over Billionaires – Labor Day ActionMonday, 9/1/2025, at 10:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Bellows Falls, Rockingham Democratic Committee Location: Church Street & Westminster Street, Bellows Falls
Sidewalk visibility event — bring signs, flags and a friend or neighbor who hasn’t participated in a protest yet. We will stand up against the illegal occupation of DC, the cruel attacks on immigrants and the authoritarian excesses of the current regime. This Labor Day we will continue to stand strong, fighting for public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, shared prosperity over corporate politics.
Indivisible Brattleboro is joining with Bellows Falls this Labor Day.
The billionaires continue to wage a cruel war on working people. We will stand in solidarity with all our communities under attack and fight for real wins for all our people.
Website: https://mobilize.us/s/aX3Q6P
For carpooling from Brattleboro or other information contact Indivisible Brattleboro: indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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| Indivisible Brattleboro September MeetingSaturday, 9/6/2025, at 10am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location will be shared via newsletter — contact us to sign up!
Brattleboro 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. Our action groups focus on: Organizing direct actions such as marches, protests, sit-ins, and strategic boycotts Supporting and partnering with already existing local rapid response teams in response to ICE targeting members of our community Grassroots power-building, voter engagement, local coalition-building, and policy influence Raising awareness within our communities and pushing back against disinformation Building mutual aid networks and support structures
Our monthly meeting is an opportunity for members to connect, share updates, and take action.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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| Saturday Vigils for Sanity and CompassionSaturday, 9/13/2025, at 12 noon Organizer: Janet Langdon Location: On the Green, Putney, VT
Bi-weekly Vigil – bring signs. The plan is to hold this vigil on the second and fourth Saturdays, in addition to the Thursday vigils.
Contact: jliesl@myfairpoint.net |
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| | Non Violent Direct Action (NVDA) TrainingThree sessions this week.
Bellows Falls. Sunday, 8/24/2025, 1 pmOrganizer: Linda Robinson
Putney, Tuesday, 8/26/2025, 1 pmOrganizer: Mary Houghton
Brattleboro, Friday, 8/29/2025, 9:30 am Organizer: WeCANThe Brattleboro session is full and there is a waitlist Steve Crofter and Laurel Green are conducting a series of half-day nonviolent direct action (NVDA) trainings in Southeastern Vermont. They have decades of experience using nonviolent action. This is an early notice that they are offering NVDA training to increase the discipline and effectiveness of people trying to make a positive difference in climate, democracy, and social justice issues.
The training will include: Finding courage to act, The effectiveness of nonviolence, How to make social change in solidarity with others, And more!
The training is a great opportunity to bring together folks from many local movements including Third Actors, Indivisible folks, people working on Gaza, democracy, climate and immigration. All are welcome.
The August 29 training in Brattleboro will end early enough to allow participants to join in either or both of the long-standing Brattleboro Friday afternoon protests on the I-91 bridge and at The Common.
Pre-registration will be required for all sessions. Please register for the waitlist for the Brattleboro session using this link: ascvt.org/nvda
Contact: wecanvt@gmail.com for Brattleboro information.
For other sessions, see below: Bellows Falls – Sunday 8/24, 1 to 5:30 p.m., registrar Linda Robinson, lindalrob@gmail.com (802) 463-3220
Putney, VT – Tuesday 8/26, 1 to 5:30 p.m., registrar Mary Houghton, maryhotn@together.net (802) 363-0711
You can click here for more information. |
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| Family BBQ w/ Senator Peter Welch
Saturday, 8/30/2025, at noonOrganizer: Windham County Democratic Committee Location: Westminster Institute/Butterfield Library |
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| Join Senator Peter Welch and the Windham County Democratic Committee for a FREE Labor Day Weekend family BBQ in Westminster on Saturday, August 30th! The event will include live music and food, before remarks and Q&A from Senator Welch.
In addition to community building and enjoying the last of summer, we’ll have sign-making supplies ahead of Monday’s Labor Day protests; postcards that you can write and send to elected officials; and remote phone banking volunteer opportunities with the Spanberger campaign for Governor in Virginia, which is just 10 weeks away.
The event is free and all are welcome (especially kids!), though for those who are able, there is a suggested contribution of $15.
Contact: Lachlan Francis: lach.francis@gmail.com
Website: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/welch_westminster |
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| Fundraising Concert for Brattleboro IndivisibleFriday, 9/19/2025, time 7 pm Organizer: Becky Graber Location: All Souls Church, West Brattleboro
Concert and sing along with the Good Trouble Street Choir featuring Lisa McCormick, Becky Graber, George Carvill. Also performing will be Big Woods Voices and the MacArthur Family — and maybe more. Admission by donation.
Contact: Becky Graber at ragtime@sover.net |
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| What Does Democracy Look Like? Call for Artists!!Sunday, 11/16/2025, time TBA Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street
Submit works in any medium, visual, literary, or performance, to explore democracy at the Latchis Theater, Sunday, 11/16/25.
This one-night event aims to uncover the heart and soul of democratic community through visual art, performance, storytelling, moderated community discussion and creative audience participation to address the question, What Does Democracy Look Like?
We will elevate stories that make people feel the beauty of democracy in their bones–its joy, its grief, its hope, its worth. Why? Because capturing people’s hearts is more effective than logical argument. Because America’s heart will be won by the most beautiful story. Because America needs us to remind her that democracy is beautiful, that it is possible, and that we can revitalize it together.
This hybrid gallery and stage program will include a visual arts gallery which will be open for browsing before, during, and after the stage program. Audience members will be invited to contribute reflections via a “Democracy Wall”.
Presented in partnership with Indivisible Brattleboro.
All pieces must be consistent with Indivisible Brattleboro’s core norms of respect, responsibility, and resilience, and fostering inclusive participation.
Deadline for submissions: October 5th
Notification of acceptance: October 19th
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Websites: https://blord00.wixsite.com/what-does-democracy,
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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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| Many have asked for one of the “RESIST” lawn signs that were sold at the Hands Off! Rally. We are putting in an order for 100 signs and will sell them for a suggested donation of $20 a piece ($15 is materials cost, $5 donation to Brattleboro Indivisible).
If you’d like to purchase any, please sign up here so we can reserve one for you. Otherwise first come first serve!
Pre-Order “RESIST” Signs Here
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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.
Click here to get to the site. |
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| | Some generous donations have helped cover our costs. As of the end of July we had expenses of 49.61 and donations of $20 so we are out-of-pocket only $29.61.
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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