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“If you claim to be someone’s ally but you aren’t getting hit by the stones thrown at them, you’re not standing close enough.” ― Stan Mitchell |
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| | | | Respect the Human Rights of Migrants at ICE HQMonday, 10/27/2025, at 12 pm Organizer: Justice for All and Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Taylor Park in St. Albans (carpool info below)
Justice For All, a subcommittee of Indivisible Brattleboro, has organized an action at the St. Albans ICE office (the administrative office for ICE in VT), on Monday, October 27. It will be a peaceful, legal walk from downtown St. Albans to |
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| the ICE office about 1.3 miles away, and back. We will be holding enlarged photographs of some of the 77(+) migrants who have been detained in Vermont, as well as other signs that support the dignity and rights of our migrant neighbors.
Highly encouraged for groups to arrange their own carpools. Southern Vermont is carpooling from I-91 Exit 3 Ramuntos at 8 am and Exit 5 Park and Ride at 8:30 am
Contact: justice4all@proton.me |
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| More pictures and videos have arrived from the No Kings 2.0 action last week. Click the image above. |
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| Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesdays, 10/28, 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.
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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| Vigil in PutneyThursday, 10/30, 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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The weekly Brattleboro I-91 Exit 2 bridge overpass protests have drawn local and state coverage, including this photo in VTDigger. |
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I-91 Friday Overpass ProtestsFriday, 10/31, 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 4:30 – 6 pm Do not arrive earlier.Putney: 4 – 6 pm, Route 5 I-91 bridge overpass near Santa’s LandWestminster: 3 – 5 pm, Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
Major changes are planned for next week. Be sure to consult the next WeCAN before coming to an overpass event.
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
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| Friday, 10/31, 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, 11/1, 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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| Good Trouble Street Choir rehearsalSunday, 10/26/2025, at 3 pm Organizer: Becky Graber Location: Contact organizer for details
We will practice a song or two for our participation in the November 16 Latchis event celebrating democracy. All who are willing to learn the song for singing and come to the Latchis event 4 – 6 p.m. are welcome. If you’re not yet in the Good Trouble choir, contact Becky for rehearsal site details. You are welcome.
Contact: ragtime@sover.net
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Borderland:
The Line WithinSunday, 10/26/2025, at 5 pmOrganizer: Windham World Affairs Council Location: The Latchis, 50 Main St., Brattleboro
This is a community screening of an important film about the border industrial complex . |
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Brainstorm forceful action against TrumpTuesday, 10/28/2025, at 5 pm Organizer: Brattleboro Common Sense (BCS) Location: by Zoom and possibly in person at 16 Wasington Street, 3rd floor Contact organizer for link: BrattleboroCommonSense@gmail.com
People who want NO KINGS are invited to brainstorm about next steps to engender opposition to Mr. Trump among the people who effect his orders. The idea is to create a legal defense fund for soldiers who defy unlawful orders, especially from President Trump, and a fund to advertise the oath and defense fund.
BCS has written an ordinance and is looking for veterans and civilians to present it to the selectboard. BCS will promote the ordinance independently while it moves through official channels.
Contact: BrattleboroCommonSense@gmail.com or info@BrattleboroCommonSense.org
You can read the full submission here.
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Community Dialogue:The Current Political Climate Wednesday, 10/29, at 4 pm Organizer: Emilie Kornheiser, State Representative Location: Brooks Memorial Library Community Room
In the midst of the federal government shutdown and uncertain political climate, Representative Emilie Kornheiser |
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invites community members to participate in a community dialogue regarding pressing current issues in the community and greater world.
Rep Kornheiser will share some perspective on the Vermont state impacts of federal action, such as looming cuts to medicaid and food stamps, prolonged federal government shutdown, tremendous wealth inequality, and the re-emergence of fascism. She will also discuss possibilities on what is being done to improve and make change, and what the community can do. This conversational space, facilitated by Rep Kornheiser, will be an opportunity for people to come and share what is troubling them, gain perspective, and ask questions.
Contact: ekornheiser@gmail.com
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BIPOC Legal Aid ClinicThursday, 10/30/2025, at 2:30 pm Organizer: The Root Social Justice Center Location: 28 Williams Street, Brattleboro |
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The Root Social Justice Center, in collaboration with Vermont Legal Aid, is proud to continue to host the BIPOC Legal Aid Clinic, a space offering free BIPOC-centered legal support open to all identities.
Support offered: Guidance on tenant rights and eviction support for tenants Help addressing unsafe or substandard housing conditions Support with clearing criminal records and navigating legal forms
These clinics are here to break down systemic barriers, promote equity, and empower our community with tools for justice, housing stability, and self-determination. They are offered every last Thursday of the month from 2:30 pm to 6 pm.
👉🏽 Note: While this clinic centers BIPOC communities, all identities are welcome to access support.
Contact: BTN@therootsjc.org or call Jeannette at Vermont Legal Aid 802-885-5181
Website: https://www.therootsjc.org/events/bipoc-legal-aid-clinic-october |
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Indivisible Brattleboro November MeetingSaturday, 11/1/2025, at 10 am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Location will be shared with members via newsletter — contact us to sign up!
Brattleboro Indivisible is having its next group meeting on November 1. 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 Nonviolent protest, including direct action and potentially civil disobedience, in support of human rights, democracy, equality and access to government services
Our monthly meeting is an opportunity for members to connect, share updates, and take action.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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| | “Heightened Scrutiny” Vermont Premiere 🎬Saturday, 11/1/2025, at 6:45 pm Organizer: Out in the Open Location: New England Youth Theater
Out in the Open is hosting the Vermont premiere of the award-winning documentary Heightened Scrutiny!
Directed by Peabody Award–winner Sam Feder, Heightened Scrutiny follows Chase Strangio, |
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| ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, as he fights to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth (United States v. Skrmetti).
Heightened Scrutiny is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice. The film exposes how media bias has fueled anti-trans legislation and explores what’s at stake for trans people and for democracy itself — featuring insights from Laverne Cox, Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua.
Join Out in the Open for a community talkback with special guests: freelance journalist James Rinker, Outright Vermont Senior Director of Advocacy and Land Stewardship Amanda Rohdenburg, and Out in the Open Executive Director HB Lozito.
There will be a second screening Sunday afternoon at the Latchis. See below. Both screenings will include post-film community conversations with Out in the Open Executive Director HB Lozito and special guests.
Free admission; donations welcome — click here to reserve your seat at NEYT Saturday. There are no reservations for the Sunday viewing.
For more information about the film: https://www.heightenedscrutinydoc.com/
Contact: diana@weareoutintheopen.org |
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“Heightened Scrutiny” – families & youth screeningSunday, 11/2/2025, at 4:00 pm Organizer: Out in the Open Location: The Latchis Theater
Out in the Open is hosting the Vermont premiere of the award-winning documentary Heightened Scrutiny.
This second screening is especially for families and youth, followed by a talkback panel with LGBTQ+ lawyer, advocate, and national policy strategist Meg York, WSESU equity and social justice coach Shannon Kelly, and Out in the Open Executive Director HB Lozito.
The first screening is Saturday, Nov. 1, at New England Youth Theater. More information about the film is available in that posting above.
Both screenings will include post-film community conversations with Out in the Open Executive Director HB Lozito and special guests.
No presale tickets are available at The Latchis, arrive early for seating.
For more information about the film: https://www.heightenedscrutinydoc.com/
Contact: diana@weareoutintheopen.org
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| | What Does Democracy Look Like? Exhibit Sunday, 11/16, 4 pmOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street |
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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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| | | Some generous donations have covered our costs. At the start of September, thanks to generous donations, we were ahead by $166.40. During the month we had expenses of $42.99 and received donations totaling $51 leaving us with $174.41 to apply to coming months. Thank you all.
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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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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