News from WeCAN Oct 12 – Oct 18
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Oct 12 – Oct 18


“Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of the people who were oppressing them.” ― Assata Shakur

At the end of this e-mail is some additional information about WeCAN Finances, text messages, links to send us events and a link to sign up for e-mails. You can find a copy of this and older mailings as well as pictures, videos and other information at wecantogether.net.

Tuesday Protest on The Common

Tuesdays, 10/14, 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


Vigil in Putney

Thursday, 10/16, at 12 noon every Thursday

Organizer: Janet Langdon

The 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



I-91 Friday Overpass Protests

Fridays, 10/17, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, most, but not all, locations

Organizer: 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 overpass

  • Brattleboro: Black Mountain Rd. I-91 bridge overpass

  • Putney: I-91 Exit 4 bridge overpass 5 – 6 pm Do not arrive earlier.

  • Putney: 4 – 6 pm, Route 5 I-91 bridge overpass near Santa’s Land

  • Westminster: 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Kurn Hattin Road I-91 overpass south of Exit 5

We are continuing protests every Friday. Thanks to all for the amazing turnout ! Let’s keep them growing !


Please do not park near the deli or any other business. For example, find parking on Brattle Street and areas east of the overpass on Western Ave.


Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com


Website: Click here for the “mobilize” version of this information. But note that registration is NOT required to attend.

Friday Protest on The Common

Friday, 10/17, at 4:30 pm

Organizer: Vera Riley

The 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

Gaza Protest

Saturday, 10/18, 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

Scheduled local speakers include Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and Django Grace.


A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.


If you can volunteer to help with the event, please fill out this form.


Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com


Website: https://4thbranch.us


Click here for the complete submission.


Click here for the “mobilize” version of this information. But note that registration is NOT required.

No Kings 2.0 – Bellows Falls

Saturday,  10/18/2025, at 1 pm

Organizer: Rockingham activists + Rockingham Democratic Committee

Location: Westminster & Church Streets


We will line both side of Westminster Street with our signs and voices to say No Kings in the U.S. The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.


Contact: supdems2025@gmail.com



Click here for the “mobilize” version of this information. But note that registration is NOT required.

Future Actions


Emma’s Revolution Benefit Concert

Saturday,  10/25, at 7 pm

Organizer: All Souls Church Social Action Committee

Location: All Souls Church, 29 South Street, West Brattleboro


California-based, activist singer/songwriting duo Emma’s Revolution will perform a concert to benefit SoVT 4 Palestine and All Souls Church.


Get recharged, inspired and energized in community, justice and song! “In this intense and unprecedented time, when lives are on the line in Gaza and our rights, norms and democracy are on the line here in the US,” the duo says, “all of our voices are needed to create the country and the world we want to live in.”


Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, but no one will be turned away. Advance tickets are available on line at ascvt.org/SoVT4P  and at Everyones’ Books on Elliot Street.


Click here to read the full submission.


Contact: George Carvill at family@carvill.net


Website: https://emmasrevolution.com/

Meetings, Education and Similar

Phone bank power hour

Sunday, October 12, 4 pm

Organizer: Lean Left Vt

Location: Zoom

Join Lean Left in the fight for free and fair elections! If you have never done phone banking or don’t even like the idea, we invite you to come, watch, and listen during our Sunday Power Hour at 4 pm as volunteers make calls each Sunday in October.


We will be making calls to recruit poll observers for Virginia’s elections this Fall. Poll observers are the eyes and ears on the ground, ensuring that voters can safely cast their ballots. We are also calling dedicated Democrats in Pennsylvania to make sure they vote for the retention of PA Supreme Court justices who are the bulwark against gerrymandering. These are super easy, friendly calls to Democrats — perfect for beginning phone bankers.


Come and see for yourself. We provide you with resource materials and training. You’ll learn about why we’re making these calls, how to use the dialing tool, best practices for handling the script, and more. The most important thing you’ll learn? You’re not alone! Lean Left VT is based in the Mad River Valley with participants from various locations in and out of Vermont, but mostly Vermont.


Sign up with this link: https://www.mobilize.us/leanleftvt/event/835683/


Website:  www.leanleftvt.org


Contact:  leanleftcvt@gmail.com


Sing for Democracy – Learn the songs

Sunday,  10/12/2025, at 7 pm on Zoom

Monday, 10/13/2025 at 1 pm on Zoom

Friday, 10/17/2025 at 5 pm at First Congregational Church in West Brattleboro

Organizer: Becky Graber, the Good Trouble Street Choir


Becky Graber is scheduling some Zoom sessions to teach songs for the Good Trouble Street Choir for the No Kings 2.0 rally on Oct. 18th because she really believes “in the importance of our mission as singers, and to be solid in the songs matters.”


Come yourself and invite friends, both to the zooms and to the rally.

At the hour-or-so-long zooms she will teach the new songs and review old ones using the updated Good Trouble Songsheet #3. Email Becky if you need a copy.


For Sunday at 7 register in advance here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/C6WEULoUSuaQIhZoCpOd2Q


For Monday at 1 register in advance here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DE-N_gyVQSuxuv_HtK_zZw


After registering for either or both, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For the Friday rehearsal at 5 with the band meet at First Congregational Church in West Brattleboro. Parking in Academy School lot, and around the church.


Contact Becky at ragtime@sover.net


Megamining has invaded Ecuador and threatens the most megadiverse environments on earth.  When rural farmers protest, they are subjected to civil and legal abuse.


Peter Shear, founder and director of Casa Interam in Intag, Ecuador will describe the grassroots politics he has successfully employed to build the largest environmental and human rights organization in Ecuador.  Casa Interam’s strategies hold lessons for climate activists everywhere, including here.  


Contact: nickliv4@gmail.com


Website: https://www.casainteram.org/

Join Action Corps for an evening connecting the local to global with a hands-on experience about food access inequality and an opportunity for action!


Supper will be provided downstairs at the church. Discussion will revolve around food inequality around the world and here at home.


Proceeds will benefit Action Corps’ work for a world where everyone has enough to eat. Suggested donation $10-$25 or more. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. 


Contact: Karen.blanchardreddog@gmail.com 


Website:  https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en

One Million Rising – Resistance Gathering

Wednesday,  10/15/2025, at 6 pm

Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro

Location: VT Center for Photography, 10 Green Street, Brattleboro


One Million Rising is a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. At this community gathering, we will explore the current political landscape, the urgent need for mass defiance, and the “pillars” framework to understand how we can influence these foundational institutions. This is an opportunity to grow community connections, develop shared understanding, and get ready to take action together.


What you can expect:

  • Real talk about the current political moment and why mass defiance matters

  • A framework for understanding how key institutions (schools, workplaces, communities) can resist authoritarianism

  • Small-group brainstorming on what defiance could look like in our own lives

  • A chance to commit to a next step and connect with others doing this work


This is a space to meet like-minded people, build courage, and continue shaping the future we want.


Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com


Registration is requested. Please do so here.


The ARC (Asylum Seeker, Refugee, and Immigrant Community) program invites you to our second Community Sports Event — a day of fun, cross-cultural connection, and community building through sports. This year’s event will raise funds for The Root’s Black Youth Scholarship Fund!

Activity Schedule (Please arrive 15–30 minutes before the start of your activity)


1:00 – Check-in & Register
1:30 – Softball (45 min)
2:25 – Volleyball (30 min)
3:00 – Soccer (45 min)
3:55 – Running (20 mins)
4:20 – Tug of War
4:30 – Wrap-up & Pictures 


Register in advance: tinyurl.com/arcsportsevent


Open to all! Come play or cheer folks on. Rain or shine, but in case of severe weather, visit therootsjc.org/events/2025arcsportsevent to check if the event has been cancelled.


Contact: ARC@therootsjc.org or 802-416-1297 


Website: therootsjc.org/events/2025arcsportsevent


Can’t make it but want to support The Black Youth Scholarship Fund? You can contribute directly by selecting “Youth Scholarship Fund” from the dropdown at
tinyurl.com/RootDonateNow

Non Violent Direct Action (NVDA) Training

Saturday, 10/25, 1 – 5:30 pm

Organizer: Steve Crofter and Laurel Green

Location: Putney – contact registrar for details


Pre-registration required for all trainings

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.


To register contact Mary Houghton,  maryhotn@together.net (802) 363-0711


You can click here for more information.


The Root Social Justice Center, in collaboration with Vermont Legal Aid, is proud to continue to host the BIPOC Legal Aid Clinic, a space offering free BIPOC-centered legal support open to all identities.

Support offered:

  • Guidance on tenant rights and eviction support for tenants

  • Help addressing unsafe or substandard housing conditions

  • Support with clearing criminal records and navigating legal forms


These clinics are here to break down systemic barriers, promote equity, and empower our community with tools for justice, housing stability, and self-determination. They are offered every last Thursday of the month from 2:30 pm to 6 pm.


👉🏽 Note: While this clinic centers BIPOC communities, all identities are welcome to access support. 


Contact: BTN@therootsjc.org or call Jeannette at Vermont Legal Aid 802-885-5181 


Website: https://www.therootsjc.org/events/bipoc-legal-aid-clinic-october


Indivisible Brattleboro November Meeting

Saturday,  11/1/2025, 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 November 1. 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 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

  • 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 


Submit works in any medium, visual, literary, or performance, to explore democracy at the Latchis Theater.

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 participation to address the question, What Does Democracy Look Like?  


Here is a short video about the event: Call to Artists–What Does Democracy Look Like?


All pieces must be consistent with Indivisible Brattleboro’s core norms of respect, responsibility, and resilience, and fostering inclusive participation.  

Deadline for submissions:
October 15th

Read the full submission here.

And detailed submission information here.


Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com


Click here to go to the event website.

Signs available

Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro

If you’d like to purchase a sign, contact Nancy Braus at vermontactivist@proton.me.

Another source for posters, signs and ideas

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.

Local, State and National Organizations


Lean Left Vermont

Join 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

Indivisible Brattleboro

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.


Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Website:
https://groups.indivisible.org/?keywords=05301


50501 Vermont

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.


Contact: info@50501vt.com

Websites: https://50501vermont.com/events/

https://50501vermont.com/

https://www.facebook.com/50501vtInformation

Southern Vermont Sister District Project

Contact: svtsisterdistrict@gmail.com

Website: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sister-district-southern-vermont


NOFA-VT

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont,

https://www.nofavt.org/


50501

Contact: organizers@fiftyfifty.one

Website: https://www.fiftyfifty.one/


Windham County Branch of the NAACP

Contact: info@windhamnaacp.org

Website: https://windhamnaacp.org/


350VT

Contact: organizers@350vt.org

Website: https://www.350vermont.org/


Peace & Justice Center, Burlington

Contact: info@pjcvt.org

Website: https://www.pjcvt.org/


Mobilize

Website: https://www.mobilize.us