On orders from the White House, armed thugs are shooting citizens in the streets of America. Congress has done nothing. The Supreme Court has done nothing. Only the people of America have stood up to the fascists. Some bright spots do appear. Chris Nadel, Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota, dropped out of the race because he “cannot support the national Republicans’ stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.” Phil Scott, Republican Governor of Vermont called on the President to cease "deliberate federal intimidation". Even the National Rifle Association protested the killing of Alex Pretti (he was carrying a permitted gun). The Minnesota National Guard turned out to support protestors with coffee and doughnuts. The food and drinks were “served as a visible reminder that Guard members are Minnesotans, too” according to Army Maj. Andrea Tsuchiya, spokeswoman for the Minnesota National Guard. 50,000 Minnesotans braved the cold to protest and stage a general strike. What can we do?
- Stay informed
- Know our rights
- Be ready for when the thugs come back to Vermont
- Learn how to protest safely and effectively
- Reach out to our neighbors
Next steps:
Training Call - Eyes on ICE: Document and Record
Monday January 26 | 8:00 PM
Virtual event TONIGHT
This call will give you the tools to exercise your rights in a moment when federal agents are terrorizing our communities and using excessive force. We will cover the latest updates on ICE and CBP's out-of-control and dangerous operations. We will talk through rights when documenting and recording law enforcement encounters, and how you can continue to take action. Register here.
General Membership Meeting - Bring the Rhythm, Bring the Family & be ready for our next NO KINGS march!
Tuesday, February 3 | 5:30-7:30 PM
Queen City Brewery | 703 Pine Street
Our first-Tuesday-of-the-month meeting for February will feature two ways to make a difference. Plus, we'll make a racket with a build-a-rally-drum workshop. Join us for a family-friendly night of action! We're making a scene and making some noise—and we need your help. We'll have fun as a Citizen Drumming Group and get instruction from real-deal drummers. Bring your kids, some 3 gallon buckets (1 gal for smaller folks), and something to hit them with. We'll have the rest of the materials and tools. Plus, join us in sending Valentines to our state officials (sponsored by ACLU). We'll supply the materials for you to send notes of appreciation for helping to defend Democracy. We'll also have ICE OUT lawn signs and whistle brigade kits to help slow down kidnappings.
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