“You will fear the darkness only to the extent that you yourself are not providing light.” – Marianne Williamson |
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No more murders
on the high seasSaturday, Dec. 6, 3 pmOrganizer: 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. |
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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.
Contact: Nancy Braus vermontactivist@proton.me
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I-91 Sunday Overpass ProtestSunday, 12/7, 1 pmOrganizer: Indivisible Greater FallsLocation: Westminster, Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
Weather and roadside conditions permitting, we gather every Sunday afternoon on the Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass. 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.
We face north to engage with travelers heading south, many returning from a weekend in Vermont, as well as locals out enjoying their weekend. It’s really important to always think of safety first for our members and the drivers passing to keep us in good standing with the whole community.
For weather related updates contact samaher@vermontel.net.
Read the full text as submitted here.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com Other Indivisible chapters are shown here.
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Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesdays, 12/9, 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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Noise Demo
No Ice Surveillance Center
In WillistonWednesday, 12/10, at 5 pm Organizer: Th!rd Act Location: 426 Industrial Ave, Williston.
Carpooling being organized by Indivisible Brattleboro |
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Vigil in PutneyThursday, 12/11, at 12 noon every Thursday Organizer: Janet LangdonThe Green, Putney
Vigil 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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I-91 Friday Overpass ProtestsFriday, 12/12, 3 to 4 pm, 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. 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.
Text of the original submission is available here.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com Other Indivisible chapters are shown here.
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Gaza ProtestSaturday, 12/13, at 12 noon Organizer: Bert Picard and Nancy Braus Location: in front of Brattleboro post officeThis 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, 12/14, 1 pmOrganizer: Indivisible Greater FallsLocation: Westminster, Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5
Weather and roadside conditions permitting, we gather every Sunday afternoon on the Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass. 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.
We face north to engage with travelers heading south, many returning from a weekend in Vermont, as well as locals out enjoying their weekend. It’s really important to always think of safety first for our members and the drivers passing to keep us in good standing with the whole community.
For weather related updates contact samaher@vermontel.net.
Read the full text as submitted here.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com Other Indivisible chapters are shown here.
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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. |
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Meetings, Education, etc. This Week |
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Holiday Toy Drive
Drop off: Dec 1-9Organizer: Peace Jam Drop off location: Brattleboro Elementary Schools-0-
Wrap or pick up: Saturday, Dec. 13, 12 to 3 pmLocation: 134 Elliot Street
Help spread joy and love this holiday season by donating new or used toys for children in our community! |
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Your generous contribution will bring smiles to many faces.
How to Donate: Bring unwrapped toys to a Brattleboro area elementary school or BUHS How to Help:Bring holiday snacks and beverages, giftwrap, and/or your time to 134 Elliot Street on December 13, noon to 3 pm.
If you need a gift for a loved one – come pick one up and we’ll gift wrap for you at 134 Elliot Street on December 13 from noon to 3pm.
Contact: peacejam@wsesdvt.org |
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| Connecting Fascism Abroad and at HomeSunday, 12/7, at 12 pm Organizer: Southern Vermont for Palestine & Jewish Voice for Peace of VT/NH Location: Provided with registration
SV4P and JVP VT/NH invite you to the second installment of the Education for Liberation Series. |
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The history of settler colonialism is deeply entangled with the roots of fascism. In both the US and Israel, this connection is rooted in the shared ideologies of racial supremacy, the violent dispossession of Indigenous peoples, and the insatiable desire for land and expansion. This teach-in focuses on getting to the roots of fascism through the context of the Palestinian liberation movement. We will explore the history of settler colonialism and the roots of fascism in the US and Palestine. We ask ourselves: how can we resist on stolen land?
This event will be hybrid, with in-person participants asked to test ahead of time and wear masks. Please register for event location and zoom link.
Contact: info@sovt4palestine.org
Website: https://actionnetwork.org/events/connecting-fascism-abroad-and-at-home
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Good Trouble Street ChoirSunday, 12/7, 3 pmOrganizer: Becky GraberLocation: Contact Becky
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.
Contact: ragtime@sover.net
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Big Beautiful Tour about the Big Ugly BillThursday, 12/11/2025, at 6 pm Organizer: Vermont Council Natural Resources and Guilford/Vernon Political Action Committee Location: American Legion Post #5 at 32 Lindon St. Brattleboro Vermonters can learn more about how the Trump budget bill affects each of us. More information at the website listed below.
Contact: Contact Steve Lembke at slembkevt@gmail.com or Anne Rider at rider.anne@gmail.com
Website: https://secure.ngpvan.com/vQFFs-WSqUWKhLRxUl8tDQ2 |
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Saturdays 12/13/2025, 10 am – 2 pmLocation: On the Winston Prouty Campus, 60 Austine Dr.
Every week 3SquaresVT/SNAP shoppers can turn $20 into $60 for local food. Are you in the SNAP GAP? Come talk to us.
Contact: farmersmarket@postoilsolutions.org |
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Migrant Solidarity Candlelight VigilFriday, 12/19/2025, at 4:30 pm 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.
Contact: Jutice4All@Proton.me |
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Future Meetings, Education and Similar |
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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 November, thanks to donations, we were ahead by $157.42. During the month we had expenses of $49.49 and received donations totaling $32.50 leaving us with $140.43 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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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
Indivisible All-In For Action, Putney, Vt.
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.
Contact: allinforactionVT@gmail.com Website: https://groups.indivisible.org/?keywords=05346
Deerfield Valley IndivisibleWe are a group of concerned citizens and community members of the Deerfield Valley in southern Vermont. We are committed to giving voice to those who are marginalized, at risk, worried, etc… and to provide peaceful avenues for expressing our concerns and making change in our community, state and country.
Contact: DVVT.indivisible@gmail.com Website: https://groups.indivisible.org/?keywords=05342
Supporters of Democracy, Grafton, Vt.
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.
Contact: supdems2025@gmail.com Website: https://groups.indivisible.org/?keywords=05141
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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