Governor Scott has better civil rights protections on his desk
S209 - An act prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations - is on the governor's desk. It would prevent ICE from arresting non-criminals on immigration charges in courts, schools, government buildings, public libraries, polling places, social service centers, shelters, places of worship, children's camps, or health care facilities. This means federal agents can't arrest immigrants going to the doctor or taking their kids to school in Vermont. It's a big improvement for anybody in the Trump administration's cross-hairs! Tell the governor to sign it now. It's easy to leave a message with his office at 802-828-3333 or an email here. Maybe something like:
My name is ________, from __________, VT. Please sign S209 to prohibit civil arrests in sensitive locations. I strongly support the right of Vermonters to be safe from abusive quasi-legal actions when going about their business. Thank you.
This is a good thing to do right now!
Reach out to Burlington - Tabling at the Farmers Market
Saturdays, June 13, July 25, August 1 | 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
345 Pine St, Burlington
We need a few members to help at the tables in short shifts. Tell the folks about QCVI, upcoming events, the newsletter, 10 simple ways to take action, photos of our first year, and more. It's an easy, chatty, fun way to help fight autocracy. Experienced members will be there to help newbies. Sign up here, for a 2 hour slot (or more if you like!).
Membership meeting report
Our membership meeting on June 1 was focused on the March 11 protest. We had two presenters: a protester who was choked unconscious by a state trooper and Senator Tanya Vyhovsky who was also at the protest. It was a dynamic meeting that raised serious questions about state police adherence to fair and impartial policing, just and appropriate use of force, use of masking with no ID’s, the opaque internal review process, and the absence of admitting their problems or intention to learn and improve. On everyone’s mind: why was there no public inquiry into the behavior and policies of the police - especially the state police. Could there still be? And why was there no disciplinary action taken towards the state police officer who choked the protester?
Next meeting: Tuesday July 7 at 530 PM.
Stand Up for Democracy
Saturday, June 13 | 11:00 AM - noon
1001 Shelburne Road, South Burlington | Near Hannaford Drive
Our friends at with Champlain Valley Indivisible are hosting a "Honk & Wave" this Saturday. Bring your enthusiasm, a sign or an American flag, and invite a friend. Details here.
A Conversation with Bill McKibben: Resilient engagement and climate action in our era
Monday, June 15 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Fletcher Free Library | 235 College Street, Burlington
Register here.
Sponsored by Queen City Indivisible, Third Act Vermont, and Fletcher Free Library.
We Still Believe
July 3, 0226 | 6:00 PM - dark
Lake Street & College | Burlington
Come visit our float near the waterfront for the fireworks.
Poster
- put it up all over town!
