“True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” – Clarence Darrow |
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| Vermont Canada DayTuesday, (Canada Day), 7/1/2025, Two sessions, 8 am and 4 pm Location: Western Ave. I-91 Exit 2 bridge overpass |
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Come with flags and signs supporting Canada as an independent nation and Vermont as an ally forever. And as Canadians for a day, we want to say “Welcome to Canada,” and “Bienvenue au Canada” to the people passing by, or “Elbows Up!” to anyone who thinks Canada should cede its independence to any other country.
Everyone is welcome to join the fun and the demonstration of fellowship with our neighbors to the north. If you’re not within striking distance of Brattleboro, feel free to take this idea without any need for attribution or credit, and make it happen in your area, too.
Depending on how many people turn up, we may branch out to some other places, too.
Organizer: Franz Reichsman
Website: www.VermontCanDO.org.
To get involved contact: vermontcando@yahoo.com
Reformer article here |
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Tuesday Protest on the CommonsTuesdays, 7/1/2025, at 10:30 am Organizer: Vera Riley Location: The Commons, 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, 7/3/2025, at 12 noon every week 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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Holiday Overpass ProtestsThursday, 7/3/2025, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, most, but not all, locations
Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro
Best location for many people:Best locations for banners, flags and fewer people: Vernon: Tyler Hill Road I-91 bridge overpass Brattleboro: Black Mountain Rd. I-91 bridge overpass Putney: I-91 Exit 4 bridge overpass 5 to 6 pm Do not arrive earlier. Putney: Route 5 I-91 bridge overpass near Santa’s Land Westminster: Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
We will shift from Friday to Thursday, July 3, since there will be way more traffic on Thursday due to the July Fourth holiday. Times will be the usual 3:30 – 4:30 except Exit 4 Putney (which remains 5 – 6).
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
Click here for more information. |
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Bagels on the Bridge!Friday, 7/4/2025, at 8:00 am Organizer: Action Corps Vermont Location: The old Hinsdale bridge Join us for a light breakfast and gathering on the pedestrian/bike bridge from Brattleboro to the island in the Connecticut River — the old Hinsdale bridges.
Then join the Fourth of July parade. Action Corps Vermont and Buddhists for Peace will be walking together again this year—and we’d love for you to join us. Let’s celebrate each other and what we’re working for, while showing our town how strong the grassroots movement for democracy, equity, and human rights really is.
Contact: mdmpastels@yahoo.com
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March with the Civil Rights bannerFriday, 7/4, meet at 9:30 to 10 am Organizer: We Celebrate Democracy Civil Rights For All Location: Gather in the Preston parking lot on Flat street Join us to stand up for democracy and civil rights and proudly carry and march with the banner. |
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This year we will be joined by Becky Grabers’ “Make Good Trouble Street Choir.”
We’ll meet at the brook side of the Preston lot on Flat Street, near the bridge to the Coop, opposite the transportation center, 9 am to 10 am. The parade committee recommends parking at the Coop.
The march begins at 10 am from Flat Street and up Main Street to the Brattleboro Common.
Contact: woodybernhard48@gmail.com 802 464 3154
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| Indivisible Brattleboro 4th of July ParadeFriday, 7/4/2025, at 9:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro,
Nancy Braus Location: Back of Parade with Activists
Join together in solidarity to show our strength and numbers as we march under |
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the Indivisible Brattleboro Banner in the 4th of July Parade! Bring your signs, banners, flags, monarch butterflies and positive energy to show your support for our Community, our Democracy, our Civil Rights!
We are wearing PURPLE to show our support for everyone in our community – blue, red and every other color ~ from all walks of life!
We will line up at 9:30 for a 10:00 start to the parade. We will be towards the back of the parade along with all the other activists!
Contact: Nancy Braus at vermontactivist@proton.me or indibrattleboro@gmail.com
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Sign petition to remove Trump and VanceThursday, 7/4/2025, at 10 am Organizer: Vera Riley and Brian shafford Location: The Common where the parade ends
Look for us on the The Common at a table with two sandwich boards at the edge of The Common close to the sidewalk nearest Putney Road. (We are doing this instead of the regular Friday protest at The Common
Contact: vera2847@gmail.com |
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Save the USA CroquetFriday, Saturday, 7/4 & 7/5, at 10 am Organizer: Southern Vermont Sister District Location: 79 Westminster Street, Putney
Time to sign up! Save the USA Croquet event is coming up this |
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week. The course meanders through a backyard garden filled with whimsical wickets made by local artists based on this year’s theme “And Still I Rise.” It’s a hoot!
“Tee Times” are every 15 minutes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., both Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5. (Rain date, July 6)
Southern Vermont Sister District offers this fun and inspiring fundraiser over the 4th of July weekend. It’s patriotic. Bring family and friends to play on our whimsical croquet course in Putney and help raise money for a 2025 Virginia State Legislative Candidate, Joshua Cole. States Matter!
Contact: geoffburgess2@gmail.com
Website: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sister-district-southern-vermont
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Gaza ProtestSaturday, 7/5/2025, 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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Future Actions and Activity |
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Indivisible Brattleboro July MeetingSaturday, 7/12/2025, at 10 am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location will be shared with members via newsletterContact us to sign up!
Brattleboro Indivisible is having its next group meeting on Saturday, July 12. We’re 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
Website: https://indivisible.org/groups?terms=05301
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Saturday Vigils for Sanity and CompassionSaturday, 7/14/2025, 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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Honor John LewisThursday, 7/17/2025, time TBDOrganizer: Indivisible BrattleboroLocation: TBD
Indivisible Brattleboro, Good Trouble Street Choir and The People’s Resistance Marching Band are planning to combine forces once again and make some Good Trouble!
Come one ~ Come All! Get re-energized during these dog days of Summer!!
Stay tuned for details.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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| “Braiding a new Life”
Local Film ScreeningSaturday, 7/12/2025, at 4:30 pm Organizer: Haptic Pictures and Latchis Arts Location: Latchis Main Theater Haptic Pictures and Latchis Arts present the brand-new documentary, “Braiding a New Life” followed by a talk-back with local directors Willow O’Feral and Brad Heck, as |
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well as Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP) staff. Tickets at door for $20+
The filmmakers need to raise at least $3,000 for the sound mix and other finishing funds!
“Braiding A New Life: From Ghana To The Green Mountains” is a 36-minute documentary portrait of an asylum seeker, Sarah, as she navigates life in Southern Vermont. We follow Sarah as she learns to drive with the help of a local volunteer, braids her friend Dora’s hair, chats on the local radio station, listens to a Congolese refugee band at a house show in Vernon, shops at an African grocery in Springfield, MA, and prepares for her asylum case hearing with CASP’s support. The film is a love letter to Brattleboro and a passionate portrait of reciprocity, mutual aid, and the value of cross-cultural friendships and diverse community. Above all, this is a portrait of a community that weaves a shining net of support in relationship to one another and in commitment to a world in which immigrants are welcomed, valued and respected.
Contact: willowoferal@gmail.com
Website: https://www.hapticpictures.media/film/braiding-a-new-life/
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Signs availableOrganizer: Indivisible BrattleboroMany 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 $15 a piece ($10 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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| Some generous donations have helped cover our costs. As of the end of June we are out-of-pocket $75.62.
WeCAN Calendar going awayWe are trying an embedded calendar that you can see using this link: https://www.wecantogether.net/calendar/ You can download each event or subscribe to the calendar on that page. However, since it is not seeing much use we will discontinue it at the end of June if there is no outcry. It is a fair amount of work to maintain. |
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Local and National Organizations |
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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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