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| “There comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other.” – Wangari Maathai |
| | | | RESISTYou can find submitted pictures of the human RESIST banner organized by Indivisible Brattleoro on the Winston Prouty campus last week here or by clicking the picture. (Photo by Bob Cornellier.) |
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| | Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesdays, 8/19/2025, 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, 8/21/2025, 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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Tri-State Overpass for Democracy
Friday, 8/22/2025, 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: Route 5 I-91 bridge overpass near Santa’s LandWestminster: Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5 until 5 pm
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, 8/22/2025, at 4:30 pmOrganizer: Vera RileyThe Common, Park Place, Brattleboro
On 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, 8/23/2025, 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 |
| Saturday Vigils for Sanity and CompassionSaturday, 8/23/2025, 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 |
| Future Actions and Activity |
| 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
| | Non Violent Direct Action (NVDA) TrainingSoonest:Sunday, 8/17/2025, 1 pm Location: Chester, Vt.Wednesday, 8/20/2025, 1 pm Location: Springfield, Vt.Closest to Brattleboro:Friday, 8/29/2025, 9:30 am Organizer: WeCAN Location: Brattleboro (Other dates and locations available too. See below.)
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.
As an option, the group could decide to spend some extra time to plan an actual event for the following Monday, Labor Day.
Pre-registration will be required for all sessions. Please register for the Brattleboro session using this link: ascvt.org/nvda For other sessions, see below.
Contact: wecanvt@gmail.com or click here for more information.
Other dates and locations:Chester, VT – Sunday 8/17, 1 to 5:30 p.m., registrar Steve Dock, styeve35@gmail.com(512) 466-5656
Springfield, VT – Wednesday 8/20, 1 to 5:30 p.m., registrar Sharon Mueller, sharonm@vermontel.net(802) 885-8094
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
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| Fundraising Concert for Brattleboro IndivisibleFriday, 9/19/2025, time TBD 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, and others TBA. Details will come.
Contact: Becky Graber at ragtime@sover.net |
| | | | | 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. |
| | 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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