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“The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive.” — Thomas Jefferson |
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| | Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesdays, 11/4, 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, 11/6, 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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| Friday Protest on The CommonFriday, 11/7, at 3:30 pmOrganizer: Vera RileyThe Common, Park Place, BrattleboroNote the time change: On every Friday at 3:30 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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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 Protests
There are some changes here from past schedules due to daylight savings ending. Friday, 11/7, 3:30 to 4:30 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 overpassWestminster moved to Sundays. See below.
These locations have not updated their schedules to mesh with the end of Daylight Savings Time so the posted times may not be accurate:Putney: 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 Land
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
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| | Cranksgiving: Bike Ride for Food PantrySaturday, 11/8/2025, at 10 am Organizer: Burrows Sports and VBike Location: Pliny Park on Main Street
Calling on the local biking community to collect |
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| non-perishable groceries and funds for our food-insecure neighbors. A first for Brattleboro, this grassroots-organized event is entirely pedal-powered and was started in New York City in 1999. More than 100 cities participate each year and have delivered more than one million meals so far.
Gather at Pliny Park for hot drinks (BYO mug), photos, then ride to deliver food and funds to the Food Pantry at First Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro.
Prizes for the top donations. T-shirts for participants.
Meanwhile, anyone can drop off food at the food pantry from 8 a.m. until noon.
Contact: info@vbikesolutions.org or fish@burrowssports.com
Website: https://cranksgiving.org
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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, 11/8, 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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I-91 Sunday Overpass ProtestSunday, 11/9, 1 to 3 pmOrganizer: Indivisible Greater FallsLocation: Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
Starting on Sunday, Nov 9th, we will be out bannering on the Kurn Hattin overpass from 1 – 3 weekly, facing NORTH to be visible to the weekend traffic heading home. A number of us have done this in the past during the lead up to the Iraq War, in the bitter winter cold, and our experience was that we saw a good flow of southbound traffic to make it worthwhile despite the cold! We tend to go in shifts so most people are not there for the full 2 hours, which might be more challenging as temperatures drop. But we’ll confer and adjust accordingly if needed.
Contact: Sherry at indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com
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“Heightened Scrutiny” – families & youth screeningSunday, 11/2/2025, at 4 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!
Directed by Peabody Award–winner Sam Feder, Heightened Scrutiny follows Chase Strangio, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to |
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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.
This second screening at 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.
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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| | Friendsgiving:
Soul Food Sunday Mixer Sunday, 11/9/2025, at 1 pm Organizer: The Root Social Justice Center Location: 28 Williams Street in Brattleboro, VT
This November, we’re opening up our monthly BIPOC Affinity space to gather with all of our friends, family, and |
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| community for a special Friendsgiving: Soul Food Sunday Mixer! People of all ages and identities are welcome to bring a dish, a non-alcoholic drink to share, or simply join us to enjoy great company and delicious food provided by 802 Soul Kitchen.
This will be our last Soul Food Sunday gathering of 2025. We’ll take a break in December and return to our regular BIPOC Affinity events in January. Come out, bring a friend, and let’s break bread together while celebrating community, care, and connection!
As an added bonus, we’re excited to combine this Friendsgiving Mixer with our Ready Response Team (RRT) Hangout. Folks from RRT, a multiracial Healing In Practice (HIP) initiative working to address critical needs in our community, will host a table-game day featuring classics like Spades, Uno, Scrabble, and other popular games — a fun way to relax, laugh, and spend time together. Whether you come for the food, the games, or the company, we can’t wait to share this joyful day with you!
Contact: soulfoodsunday@therootsjc.org or for RRT contact: hip@therootsjc.org |
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| Ready Response Team (RRT) MeetingWednesday, 11/12/2025, at 5:30 pm Organizer: The Root Social Justice Center Location: 28 Williams Street in Brattleboro, or online |
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Potluck: Bring a dish to share!
Virtual Option: tinyurl.com/RootRRT. Masks on at 6 pm when the meeting agenda begins.
The Ready Response Team (RRT) is a multiracial collaborative initiative of The Root Social Justice Center and Lost River Racial Justice dedicated to supporting BIPOC, Immigrant, QTBIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ individuals and families facing identity-based harm or harassment. It is actively working to address important needs in our community. While we are not able to publicly share all the details of our organizing, we want you to know that meetings are happening, planning is underway, and meaningful work is being done. To ensure the safety of those we serve, much of this work must remain confidential and protected.
For more detailed information about current initiatives contact us.
Contact: HIP@therootsjc.org or (802) 416-1563
Website: lostriverracialjustice.org |
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Activists gather to sing on the stairway in Bellows Falls at No Kings protest on Oct. 18 |
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| Indivisible Greater Falls monthly meetingSaturday, 11/15/2025, at 10:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: 24 Main Street Community Building, Saxtons River
We have formed an Indivisible group for pro-democracy activists in Rockingham, Westminster, Athens and nearby towns. As a start we are working in the areas of migrant support/rapid response, elections, education & outreach, and protests/visibility.
We welcome anyone who wants to help build a strong local presence in a national strategic movement to build a real democracy that upholds progressive values of inclusion, respect and fairness. Our group collaborates with other Indivisible and allied groups in Windham and Windsor counties to extend our reach and effectiveness. If you want to find hope in these difficult times, join us!
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com |
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| | What Does Democracy Look Like? Exhibit Sunday, 11/16, 4 pmOrganizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street
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 |
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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 October, thanks to donations, we were ahead by $174.41. During the month we had expenses of $42.99 and received donations totaling $26 leaving us with $157.42 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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| | Local, State and National Organizations |
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Indivisible BrattleboroBrattleboro 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.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Website: https://groups.indivisible.org/?keywords=05301
Indivisible Greater Falls
A local Indivisible group for pro-democracy activists in Rockingham, Westminster, Athens and nearby towns. We are working in the areas of migrant support/rapid response, elections, education & outreach, and protests/visibility.
We welcome anyone who wants to help build a strong local presence in a national strategic movement to build a real democracy that upholds progressive values of inclusion, respect and fairness. Our group collaborates with other Indivisible and allied groups in Vermont to extend our reach and effectiveness. If you want to find hope in these difficult times, join us!
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com
Website: https://groups.indivisible.org/?keywords=05101
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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