No Kings 3.0

Democracy, not thrones.

Saturday, March 28, at 10 am 

Organizer: Brattleboro Indivisible 

Location: Starts at Preston Lot on Flat Street opposite the Transporation Center then goes through downtown Brattleboro

Come for a fun, music-filled vibe! Bring your signs and silly costumes. No speakers scheduled ~ a rally, a march with songs and dance, a “Signs of Facism” march, street theatre and facilitated community conversations around town. What comes next? How to Plug in! How to Connect!

Details

Democracy, not thrones. Representational voting, not crowns. Creative community care, not kings. We hold the power—and we’re claiming it together!

Our families, neighbors, and communities deserve safety, dignity, and justice. That’s why we’ve been coming together for over a year—building bonds, offering support, and standing strong as neighbors to protect what matters most.

We’re strong. We’re joyful. And we’re committed to positive, creative acts of resistance, solidarity, and hope.

On March 28th, stand up with us and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We are making history. Join us. Let’s keep building this community power!

If you need accommodation or a sign language interpreter please contact us prior to the event and we will make every effort to accommodate you.

Please note the MOOVER pickup and dropoff will relocate from Flat Street to Elliot Street across from the Fire Station for the day. Adjust your travel to and from the Rally accordingly. If you are driving in, please avoid Elliot Street and Flat Street due to a higher number of pedestrians and buses.

The Schedule 

10:00  – 10:30  Gather at Preston Lot off Flat Street for Song Teaching, Singing and Music 
10:30  – 11:15 March up Main Street to Centre Congregational Church and then back to Preston through Harmony Lot and Elliot Street 
11:30 – 12:30 Attend one of six forums around downtown or hang out at Preston Lot with your  neighbors and music 

Let’s talk about what’s next: How to plug in. How to connect. How to keep the momentum growing!  

The Plan

Six different community conversations taking place around town after the march from 11:30am – 12:30pm. Topics will explore where do we go from here, what are we trying to build, what kind of future do we want and how do we get involved in the Neighborhood connections and politics to help make that happen.

Exciting forums planned so far:

• Forum A.  Relationships and conversations, politics in small town America. 
  How to listen deeply and talk about what matters— relational organizing can restore democracy— and we already know how to do it. Let’s get out of our own way and remember how to not just persuade but learn and listen. 
  Location: Latchis Theater 4 (front, left). 
  Speaker: State Representative Emilie Kornheiser
• Forum B. Is Brattleboro Ready for ICE? 
  What power does our municipal government have in addressing concerns or conflicts with regard to federal law enforcement? What are the lessons of Minneapolis? How can ICE be held accountable when federal agencies don’t want to investigate? 
  Location: NEYT. 
  Speakers: Oscar Heller, Chair, Brattleboro Selectboard; David Gartenstein, Deputy State’s Attorney (retired 2025).
• Forum C. Protecting Elections, Saving Democracy 
  At this point, what is crucial in protecting elections from manipulation and interference? What is the SAVE Act and what would its effects be on voting? Under the Constitution, how are elections run?
  Location: Latchis Theater 2 (upstairs) 
  Speakers: Senator Nader Hashim, Chair, Judiciary Committee; Tim Ashe, Assistant Auditor of Accounts, State of Vermont 
• Forum D. Neighborhood Organizing and Mutual Aid 
  Steps to take now to be ready for ICE. How to build an organization based on neighborhoods and person-to-person contact.
  Location: Centre Congregational Church Parlor. 
  Speakers: Heather Ashcraft, Brattleboro Indivisible; Jen Jacobs, Brattleboro Area Mutual Aid.
• Forum E. Young People and Political Power
  How do we enlist and empower newer and younger people to become engaged in political action? How do we organize to win elections? What are the ingredients in a successful campaign?
  Location: Latchis Theater 3 (back of the lobby, bottom of the stairs).
  Speakers: State Representative Ian Goodnow; Nell Mayo, Brattleboro Selectboard. 
• Forum F (Music).
  Community Singing with Becky Graber and The Good Trouble Street Choir. Location: Centre Congregational Church Sanctuary.

Forums will be on a walk-in basis, day of event, with limited seating

Stay tuned for updates on forum topics, leaders and venues. Forums will be on a walk-in basis, day of event, with limited seating.

The Map

Signs of Fascism

Examples of the signs of Fascism include: CONTROLLING EDUCATION – REWRITING HISTORY – IGNORING DUE PROCESS – REPLACING SCIENCE WITH IDEOLOGY – NORMALIZING POLITICAL VIOLENCE – SUPPRESSING THE VOTE – CONTROLLING THE MEDIA – all tied together with a sign reading THIS IS FASCISM at the end.

We will have a Sign Making Table at the Preston Lot by 9 am if you need materials and would like to make a sign at the Rally!  Join us! 

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Check out our Volunteer Signup here for these volunteer needs and other ways you can contribute your time and skills to make this an incredible community event and we will get in touch!

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: indibrattleboro@gmail.com

Website for Updates: https://www.wecantogether.net/no-kings-3-0/

To be notified about changes you can register here, but registration is not required: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/905772