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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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| | | | Attorney General Clark Holds Town Hall in BrattleboroSunday, 9/21, at 2 pm Organizer: Rep. Emilie KornheiserLocation: Brattleboro Union High School
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| Attorney General Charity Clark will hold a Town Hall concerning her recent work to protect the rule of law and Vermont’s sovereignty, including filing twenty-seven lawsuits against the Trump administration since President Trump took office in January.
Attorney General Clark will be joined by Representative Emilie Kornheiser and Senator Nader Hashim.
She says that she looks forward to hearing directly from Vermonters about the impacts of rapidly changing federal policy on their lives and will answer questions on her work standing up for the rule of law and for Vermont.
Contact: Emilie Kornheiser at ekornheiser@gmail.com
Website: ago.vermont.gov/ago-actions |
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| | Youth 4 Change OrientationMonday, 9/22, at 5:30 – 8 pm Organizer: Youth 4 Change of The Root SJC Location: The Root SJC, 28 Williams St, Brattleboro, VT
Youth of all identities between the ages of 12-22 are invited to join us at our 2025-2026 Orientation! |
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| Summer is wrapping up and fall is here which means Youth 4 Change will return for another program year! With everything going on in the world there is no better time than the present to connect with peers working towards social justice, elevating youth leadership, centering youth voices and building community!
Y4C offers a wide range of opportunities, community collaboration, youth centered events and more. Come meet the Y4C program coordinators, returning youth members while enjoying activities and free food at our Y4C Orientation on September 22nd!
Contact: youth4change@therootsjc.org
Website: therootsjc.org/y4c |
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| Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesdays, 9/23, 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, 9/25, 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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Tri-State Overpass for Democracy
Friday, 9/26/2025, 3 to 6 pm, most, but not 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 5 to 6 pm Do not arrive earlier.Putney: 4 – 6 pm, Route 5 I-91 bridge overpass near Santa’s LandWestminster: 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
We will once again participate in the multi-state coordinated effort “Overpasses for Democracy.” This will include overpasses from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. The time is extended for many, but not all, overpasses. This Tri-State event is planned for the fourth Friday of each month. You can register here to get updates.
Please do not park near the deli or block any neighboring driveways or 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/805756/
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| Friday, 9/26, 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, 9/27, 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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| | No Kings 2.0 – Be the ChangeSaturday, 10/18, at 1:00 PM Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Start at The Brattleboro Common
Gather on The Common for one key speaker, songs and chants. Then march down both sides of Main Street on sidewalks led by music and singing. Hold a half-hour solidarity stand-out with chants and songs back and forth across Main Street. Distribute information on actions people can take.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Website: https://www.nokings.org/
Click here for the complete submission. |
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| Meetings, Education and Similar |
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| | What to do if ICE comes to your churchTuesday, 9/30/2025, at 6:30 pmOrganizer: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Location: 16 Bradley Ave, Brattleboro
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Staff Attorney Hillary Rich of the ACLU will describe what our legal rights are as churches and what to do in the unlikely event that ICE comes to a church. Regardless of whether or not you have refugees or immigrants in your congregation right now, we want to be prepared if this administration begins to target other vulnerable populations. All faith communities and the public are invited. There will be a period of Q&A and light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Judy Davidson at Judydavidson3d@gmail.com |
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| Indivisible Brattleboro October MeetingSaturday, 10/4, at 10 am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Location will be shared with members via newsletter — contact us to sign up!
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
Our monthly meeting is an opportunity for members to connect, share updates, and take action.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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| What Does Democracy Look Like?
Call for Artists!!Exhibit Sunday, 11/16, time TBADeadline for submissions is 10/5 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.
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?
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
Read the full submission here. And detailed submission information here.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Click here to go to the event website. |
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| Non Violent Direct Action (NVDA) Training
Brattleboro, Friday, 10/10, 9:30 am – 3 pm
Bellows Falls, Sunday, 10/12, 1 – 5:30 pm
Putney, Saturday, 10/25, 1 – 5:30 pm
Pre-registration required for all trainingsSteve 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 October 10 training in Brattleboro starts at 9:30 a.m. and will end about 2:30 p.m., 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.
The sessions in Bellows Falls and Putney will run from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is required for all sessions. Please register for the Brattleboro session using this link: https://wecantogether.net/nvda
Contact: wecanvt@gmail.com for Brattleboro information.
Two other session schedules are: Bellows Falls – Sunday 10/12, 1 to 5:30 p.m., registrar Linda Robinson, lindalrob@gmail.com (802) 463-3220
Putney, VT – Saturday 10/25, 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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| | | | | | 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 helped cover our costs. At the start of August we were out-of-pocket $29.61. During August we had expenses of $33.99 but received very generous donations totaling $230 leaving us with $166.40 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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