Governor Scott signs two civil rights bills
Thanks to the members of a coalition of pro-Democracy groups (including Indivisible, VPIRG, ACLU, Third Act and others) the Governor heard the voice of the people and signed both S209 - An act prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations, and S227 - An act relating to creating immigration protocols in Vermont schools. It takes a lot of coordinated effort, but sometimes the system can be made to do good things!
Thanks for all your calls and messages to legislators and the Governor - they worked.
Reach out to Burlington - Tabling at the Farmers Market
Saturdays, July 25, August 1 | 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
345 Pine St, Burlington
We need members to help at the tables. 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!).
Fight Trump's Takeover of Elections
The Postal Service is considering new rules requiring states to give their voter rolls to the Federal Government to check before they deliver a mail-in ballot. This would make the USPS, which answers to Trump, the gatekeeper for national elections, in violation of the Constitution. It would make it harder for seniors, disabled citizens, working people, folks with limited transportation, and others to vote. It is the next step in Trump's attacks on our free and fair elections. You can comment by, ironically, sending email to PCFederalRegister@usps.gov with a subject line of "Ballot Mail," by 5pm ET on Thursday, July 2. Comments must include your name and address. Maybe something like this:
I oppose the proposed changes to vote-by-mail. The constitution says the states run elections, and the current system works well with no evidence of fraud or abuse. Shifting responsibility to USPS would only add delays, expense, and opportunities for error and voter disenfranchisement.
[Your name and address]
Now is a good time to speak up!
Celebrate Independence Day with Indivisible
Friday, July 3 | 6:00 PM - dark
Lake Street & College | Burlington
Interview Martha & George Washington & Others! Get ready for fireworks! Have a cookie!
Saturday, July 4 | 11:00 AM - noon
1001 Shelburne Road, South Burlington | Near Hannafords Drive
Our friends at Champlain Valley Indivisible are a hosting a roadside visibility event (Honk & Wave!). Bring your flags. Details here.
July Membership Meeting - States Matter
Tuesday July 7 | 5:30 PM
Queen City Brewery | 703 Pine Street
This month, we'll feature a presentation by Lean Left VT on Why Swing State Elections Matter to Vermonters and What You Can Do to Help. Learn from 2 veteran election activists:
- How our country got here in this moment in history
- Why working on elections in Swing States is crucial to assure a robust and just Democracy.
- How to take actions that turn out voters, protect the ballot box, and help secure Democratic victories!
Leave with the tools you can use to get engaged today.
