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“What’s happening in Minnesota can, and will, come to the rest of us.” Rep. Becca Balint
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I-91 Sunday Overpass ProtestSunday, Jan 18, 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.
For weather related updates contact samaher@vermontel.net.
Read the full text as submitted here.
If you want to be notified about possible changes, you can check this website. But you DO NOT need to register to attend.
Contact: indigreaterfallsvt@gmail.com Other Indivisible chapters listed below after meetings.
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NO WAR ProtestSunday, Jan 18, at 2 pm Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible and BAA Location: Pliny Park
In a time that feels like a distant memory, Donald Trump promised his supporters that, unlike his Democratic opponents, his policy was “No foreign wars.”
And yet, during his second term, one of the first acts of this regime was to threaten Canada repeatedly; to insult our |
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closest neighbor with the moniker “the 51st state.” They then deployed our Vermont Air National Guard to Puerto Rico.
Please join us Sunday with signs. We want to be seen! Note: This protest could be pre-empted by a national call to action or crisis.
Read the full submission here.
Contact: BrattleboroAreaAction@proton.ma |
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| Tuesday Protest on The CommonTuesday, Jan 20, 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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| | Free America Walkout – Bellows FallsTuesday, Jan 20, at 2 pm Organizer: Indivisible Greater Falls Location: 7 Square, Bellows Falls
One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, attacks on immigrants, families torn apart, mass surveillance, and terror |
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| | Vigil in PutneyThursday, Jan 22, 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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| Candlelight Vigil and ProcessionThursday, Jan 22, at 4 pm Organizer: Housing Coalition of Southeast VT Location: Pliny Park (corner of Main and High Streets), Brattleboro
Please join us, the Community Homelessness Strategy Team, in community as we honor the lives affected by homelessness. Stand together for change, and celebrate compassion and connection.
The event will include a ceremony of remembrance of those who have died unhoused, a candlelight procession, and a reception to share refreshments and create community.
Contact: fmbreunig@comcast.net |
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I-91 Friday Overpass Protests ResumedFriday, Jan 23, 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 or park in local business parking lots.
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
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Friday Protest on The CommonFriday, Jan 23, 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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| | Citizens Bank: STOP Financing ICE PrisonsSaturday, Jan 24, at 11 am Organizer: Indivisible Brattleboro Location: Putney Road near the Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank says it’s committed to strengthening communities. But as nine other prominent Wall Street banks have ceased financing private |
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| prisons, like CoreCivic and the Geo Group, Citizens Bank has deepened their funding relationship.
Stand up with groups at dozens of Citizen Bank branches across the region to send them a clear message: financing The GEO Group and CoreCivic is bad for business.
We won’t quietly stand by as Citizens continues to finance the private prison and ICE detention companies that are harming our communities.
The 2019 exodus of banks from the private prison industry in response to activism should be a reminder to us that our voices matter.
Now it’s time to use them.
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Website: https://www.boycottcitizens.org/ |
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| Gaza ProtestSaturday, Jan 24, 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 25, 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.
For weather related updates contact samaher@vermontel.net.
Read the full text as submitted here.
If you want to be notified about possible changes, you can check this website. But you DO NOT need to register to attend.
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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Valentines to LegislatorsA Card-Writing FestTuesday, Feb 10, at 5 pm Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible Location: Center Congregational church, 193 Main Street, Brattleboro
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for sweethearts!
Let’s get together to thank our legislators for their good work in |
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| opposing Trump’s agenda! Encourage them to keep it up! Join us in writing postcards and letters to Vermont legislators
Hosted by Brattleboro Indivisible and ACLU-VT
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com |
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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 meeting with interested people in January.
Contact: justice4allvt@proton.me
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| | Potluck – Polite Political TalkSunday, Feb 1, at 5 pm Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible and BAA Location: Center Congregational Church, 193 Main Street, Brattleboro
You are invited to a Community Potluck hosted by Brattleboro Indivisible and Brattleboro Area Action! |
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What to Bring:
If possible, please bring a covered dish, salad, or dessert to share.
Please bring your own place setting (cup, bowl/plate, spoon/fork/knife) to minimize waste. We will have a limited supply of compostable settings available for those who cannot bring their own.
RSVP: Please sign up using the QR code or the link below, if you can!
Contact: indibrattleboro@gmail.com
Sign-up Website: https://signup.com/go/htuhtqO
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Saturdays 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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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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| | | | | 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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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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