Organizer: Nancy Braus Location: Pliny Park, Main St., Brattleboro
Brattleboro will join the National Day of Action to oppose the Trump regime’s plan to begin a land war against Venezuela. The preparations are
underway to violently force a regime change in Venezuela.
In addition, with absolutely no evidence, the United States has been murdering fishermen and destroying their vessels with missile strikes, brazenly violating international law by ordering the killing of all survivors.
Join us at Pliny Park in Brattleboro on Saturday, December 6 at 3:00. Bring signs and dress warm.
“My community isn’t perfect. It has loads and loads of struggles. And there have been times when I’ve felt overwhelmed because there’s so much that can’t be fixed. But I don’t have to fix it. No one does — not all by themselves.” — Ann Braden
Location: Westminster, Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
We gather every Sunday afternoon from 1 – 3 pm on the Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass in Westminster, just south of Exit 5. We face north to engage with travelers heading south, many returning from a weekend in Vermont, as well as locals out enjoying their weekend.
If you can’t stay for a full two hours, no problem. Come join us for whatever time you can, engage with others who share your feelings about this out-of-control regime, encourage others to hold them accountable, and make some new friends along the way.
Join us to honor the life of National Guardswoman Sarah Beckstrom, and mourn her loss. She was killed while illegally deployed in Washington, DC. We support our troops including our National Guard. We do not support the outrage of their misuse as pawns against US residents or the blame laid on our immigrant neighbors. Bring signs in support.
Candles if you have them though some will be provided.
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!
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 overpass
Brattleboro: Black Mountain Rd. I-91 bridge overpass
Putney: I-91 Exit 4 bridge overpass.Do not arrive early.
Organizers urge participants to have at least two people at any location to enhance safety.
If you want to be notified about possible changes, you can sign up here. But registration is not required to attend these gatherings.
Location: Westminster, Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
We gather every Sunday afternoon from 1 – 3 pm on the Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass in Westminster, just south of Exit 5. We face north to engage with travelers heading south, many returning from a weekend in Vermont, as well as locals out enjoying their weekend.
If you can’t stay for a full two hours, no problem. Come join us for whatever time you can, engage with others who share your feelings about this out-of-control regime, encourage others to hold them accountable, and make some new friends along the way.
Since it appears that feeding the hungry is now an act of political resistance, WeCAN has rounded up information on food resources in the Brattleboro area. Most of these sites could use your support. Also see the Saturday SNAP note below.
I’m running several groups for “What is a Nation? Nationalism 101” this winter.
This is a non-partisan topic. All are welcome. While our goal is to demystify the continuous processes of nation building we are simultaneously building community, these goals hold equal weight. This will require sometimes uncomfortable conversation and the ability to hold many (sometimes conflicting) truths at once. No one is expected to come with these skills perfected, just a willingness to gather in good faith and build our capacity to be together.
Group runs approximately Dec 1 – Feb 20.
No one turned away for lack of funds. Sliding scale available. Reach out with any questions and/or to register.
Discussion of Back To Basics for Windham County. In our opinion the greatest threat to our schools is Mr. Trump. His education department is threatening to defund Vermont’s system for sex discrimination under Title 9. Law and common sense aside, he often wins in the end, because the process is the punishment. Substantial, painful cuts are needed to prepare against this threat because this is a No Kings emergency. Let’s compromise, cut our losses and focus on the basics, cutting the fat. Enabling parents to teach is also a thrifty use of volunteer skills.
Tim Kipp and Nick Biddle (both retired history teachers) will provide structural analyses of the modern attack on democracy afoot since the early 1970s.
Biddle will focus on the development and use of what is called “corporate personhood,” underscoring how it disfranchises actual people while consolidating unprecedented heights of wealth and political power.
Kipp will examine the contemporary apparatus of rule revealing structural attacks on democracy underway in each of the three branches of government. A long train of historical influences has determined how and where we are today.
Are you concerned about rising healthcare costs? Do you rely on medicaid, medicare, or SNAP? Are you confused about cuts to these programs and new work requirements? If so, you’re not alone.
Join the Vermont Workers’ Center for a hot meal and a discussion about the state of our healthcare system and SNAP on Saturday, December 6th from 12 – 2 pm! We will be meeting at Neighborhood Connections in the Londonderry plaza on Route 100.
Come share your story, learn about the coming cuts to medicaid and SNAP, and what we can do about it. Lunch is free and will consist of a selection of hot soups (both meat and vegetarian options), salad, bread, and snacks. Registration is not required, but encouraged to help plan the food. Please register here or use e-mail to tell us you are coming: https://forms.gle/rMztDyeJANUii87Q8
Location: Location will be shared with members via newsletter — contact us to sign up!
Brattleboro Indivisible is having its next group gathering on December 6. In lieu of our normal meeting time and format, we’ll be having a holiday potluck to reflect, celebrate our work together, and build community. Please be in touch via our email address if you’re interested in joining!
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 six 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 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.
Please join us for an evening of food and stories in support of emerging Palestinian
writers. To mark the recent publication of
We Are Not Numbers: The Voices of Gaza’s Youth, local artists, activists and home cooks are collaborating to serve a nourishing menu of Palestinian food and stage a selection of powerful readings from the We Are Not Numbers essay archives. The book will be available for purchase on site and all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a book bundle from Interlink Books, the US publisher of We Are Not Numbers: The Voices of Gaza’s Youth.
RSVPs are strongly encouraged to ensure that ample food is available (see link below). Admission is by donation and includes the cost of food (suggested $25 per person). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds from this event will go toward We Are Not Numbers, a nonprofit initiative pairing emerging Gazan writers with international mentors.
A link to the event livestream will be posted in advance of the event. Attendees are encouraged to mask when not eating, and to test beforehand for Covid. If you aren’t feeling well, please stay home and join from the livestream!
Organizer: Justice for All of Indivisible Brattleboro
Location: Pliny Park, Brattleboro, VT
A solemn, reflective, legal gathering in solidarity with our migrant communities terrorized by unlawful ICE attacks. Inclement weather will cancel vigil. Bring candles.
The next gathering and rehearsal will be held from 3 – 5 on Sunday December 7. Contact songleader Becky Graber to be added to the list to receive information about this and about future events. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come learn some of our core songs.
Jon 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.
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 gone
We 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.
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.
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!
For folks in Vermont who live in rural areas or places where there are no active Indivisible groups and/or cannot attend in-person meetings. Virtual meeting once/month, with weekly emails/calls to action.
Supporters of Democracy is an Indivisiible linked group that will work to protect the elections, work against the implementation of Project 2025, and support Democratic candidates for office.
Join Lean left in thefight 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.
Please share your event Info with 50501 Vermont. 50501 VT maintains and Action/Event Calendar and also cross-promotes events. Send your event to Debbie@50501vt.com for inclusion in the 50501 Vermont online calendar, as well as for cross-promotion on social media.
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