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“You have to liberate yourself first from the prejudices of the world in which you live.” — Donald Kagan |
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No War on VenezuelaSunday, Jan 4, at 1 pmOrganizer: Nancy Braus, Max Megan Location: Pliny Park, Brattleboro
We are organizing a protest about the horrible illegal immoral action that the current regime has just pulled: kidnapping Maduro, bombing Caracas with an unknown number of casualties. |
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| Protest planning has just started, so time an location are tentative. We are open to ideas that might make this stand out. Please respond if you want to help organize this-
Contact: vermontactivist@proton.me |
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I-91 Sunday Overpass ProtestSunday, Jan 4, 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 listed below after meetings.
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| Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesdays, Jan 6, 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, Jan 8, 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 Brattleboro area overpass protests cancelled until further notice.
Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro
These include: Vernon, Tyler Hill Road overpass Brattleboro, Western Ave. Exit 2 overpass Brattleboro, Black Mountain Road overpass Putney: Exit 4 overpass
Roads are are too snowy and icy for people to safely stand with banners or signs into the foreseeable future.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com Other Indivisible chapters are shown here.
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Friday Protest on The CommonFriday, Jan 9, at 3 pmOrganizer: Vera RileyThe Common, Park Place, BrattleboroNote the time change: On every Friday at 3 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, Jan 10, 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, Jan 11, 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 listed below after meetings.
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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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| | | Nonviolent Direct Action at ICEDate TBDOrganizer: Justice For All Location: planning via Zoom
A small group of experienced activists are meeting this month to discuss organizing a nonviolent action outside the CBP or ICE offices in St Albans sometime later this winter or early spring.
We anticipate it being a large, legal action that would also include a component that may be risking arrest. We would appreciate having participation from around the state and would like to gauge interest. Please reply about your interest in participating in such an event, including potentially risking arrest. We will schedule a video meeting with interested people in January.
Contact: justice4allvt@proton.me
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Good Trouble Street ChoirSunday, Jan 4, 3 pmOrganizer: Becky GraberLocation: Contact Becky
The next gathering and rehearsal will be held from 3 – 5 on Sunday, Jamuary 6, 2026.
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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Saturdays Jan 10, 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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| Indivisible Brattleboro January MeetingSaturday, Jan 10, at 10 am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Location will be shared with members via newsletter — contact us to sign up!
Brattleboro Indivisible is having its next group meeting on January 10. 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 and potentially civil disobedience, 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.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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| Indivisible Greater Falls Saturday, Jan 10, at 10:30 am Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: 24 Main St. Saxtons River
Indivisible Greater Falls will hold its next group meeting on January 10. We’re a local chapter of the national organization; we join together to protect constitutional rights for citizens and immigrants, support social and economic justice for all, and work toward an inclusive democracy for future generations.
We have four working groups, enabling members to lead and contribute to activities that most interest and energize them. Our groups focus on:
Organizing actions such as protests and other visibility events Supporting and partnering with already existing local rapid response teams in response to ICE targeting members of our community Voter engagement, election protections and policy influence at both federal and state levels Raising awareness within our communities and pushing back against disinformation
Our monthly meeting is an opportunity for members to connect, share updates, and plan future actions. We welcome people from Windham and Windsor counties and nearby NH towns.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com |
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| Future Meetings, Education and Similar |
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Table at the Farmers’ MarketSaturdays 10 am – 2 pm
Organizer: Sherry MaherLocation: On the Winston Prouty Campus, 60 Austine Dr.
The market invites community organizations in for outreach in the later part of the season when there is available space. If you’d like to get on the schedule between now and the end of March, send us a few possible dates and we’ll take it from there.
As usual, vendors have priority, but the likelihood is high for room to get 1 or 2 organizations in most if not all weeks. No merchandise sales or direct fundraising are allowed, but share all the information you want!
Contact: farmersmarket@postoilsolutions.org |
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Ready Response Team MeetingWednesday, Jan 14, at 5:30 pm Organizer: The Root Social Justice Center and Lost River Racial Justice Location: The Root Social Justice Center 28 Williams Street in Brattleboro |
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| Join us for our next Ready Response Team (RRT) pot luck and meeting, either in person or virtually at this link: tinyurl.com/RootRRT . Masks on at 6 pm when the meeting agenda begins. For the potluck, bring a dish to share!
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. We are 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 and organizing call (802) 416-1563 or email HIP@therootsjc.org
Learn more about Lost River Racial Justice at lostriverracialjustice.org
Website: https://www.therootsjc.org/calendar#calendar-35bcdf5e-f730-4d23-b1f2-909b20c24a6e-event-8603a451-65af-5e54-b550-b7bf99b8e874 |
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| NAACP Freedom Fund BrunchSaturday, Jan 17, at 10:30 am Organizer: Windham County NAACP Location: North Barn of the Retreat Farm, Brattleboro
The NAACP will host a Freedom Fund Brunch to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s weekend and honor local social justice heroes.
Tickets are $25 to $75 and can be purchased here.
Contact: Ann Schroeder, schroeder.ann@comcast.net
Website: https://windhamnaacp.org |
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| | MLK Annual Speak Out Saturday, Jan 17, at 2 pm Organizer: Brattleboro Solidarity Location: Brooks Memorial Library
Join Brattleboro Solidarity for our annual Martin Luther King Day Speak Out for Hope and Courage at Brooks Memorial Library.
Bring your poems and short readings to share and speak out for hope and courage. There will be musical performances, sing alongs, poetry, |
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and short historical quotes and readings shared. We will have extras if you forget yours! In these dark winter days, it’s important for us to continue looking forward and come together to create better days for all humans.
Contact: rlpolk@gmail.com |
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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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