No Kings Day wrap-up

Thousands of peaceful demonstrators from all over Vermont (and not a few out-of-staters) converged on City Hall Park today at noon. Best estimate: 10,000 cheering, singing, dancing, laughing Defenders of Democracy made clear that they are not intimidated by Trump's fascist police state tactics! It was beautiful and YOU made it happen. Congratulations!

Also today: Over a hundred folks joined the Honk & Wave in the New North End. Thousands congregated in Montpelier, Washington, Times Square and many, many more locations across the country and the world. THAT is what Democracy looks like!

What Next?

After No Kings Day, there will be much we can do to defend democracy. Keep an eye on the What Next page of our website for ways to protect our liberties.  Here's a sampling:

Weekly ICE Out rallies

Saturdays starting November 1 | Noon - 2:00 PM

555 Shelburne Road (in front of Price Chopper Market 32)

Starting on Saturday, November 1, Burlington Rising will hold weekly protests near the intersection of 189 & Shelburne Rd. to demand the shutdown of ICE operations in Vermont. Stand with your fellow Vermonters to defend our values: a place where all people feel safe, welcomed and free. Details here.

Rapid Response Training with Migrant Justice

Wednesday, October 29 | 6:30-8:00 PM

South Burlington (sign up here to get the specifics)

This timely and important training is designed to teach community members how to protect immigrant neighbors and address immigration-related issues.

March and Protest at ICE HQ in St. Albans

Monday, October 27 | Noon - 2:00 pm  (NEW DATE!)

Taylor Park | 36 N Main Street, St Albans City

Sponsor: Justice for All of Indivisible Brattleboro
Action: March and Protest at Vermont ICE HQ in St. Albans
Gather: Taylor Park in St. Albans
March: to ICE HQ at 64 Gricebrook Road, 1.3 miles each way
Flavor: Nonviolent, peaceful legal gathering, solemn, respectful, drum, signs, bells, shakers
Contact: justice4allvt@proton.me

Instead of our monthly meeting, check this out (and we'll see you in December).

Autocracy, Inc. Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 4 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Fletcher Free Library | 235 College Street, Burlington

Grounded in Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World by Anne Applebaum, this discussion—facilitated by UVM professors Ellen Andersen, Peter VonDoepp and Alex Zakaras—unpacks how authoritarian leaders are reshaping global politics and what it means for democracy at home. Seats are limited, so register here.

Story Slam: Resistance is not futile

Thursday, November 20 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Black Box Theater at Main Street Landing | 1 Main Street, Burlington | Tickets $15

Tales of Personal, Cultural, and Political Defiance. Contact Annie for more info: AnnieQCVI@gmail.com

Queen City Vermont Indivisible  is a group of concerned individuals seeking to preserve democracy, resist autocracy, and empower our community through nonviolent protests, actions, and local events.

 

Be well, take care of each other, have fun, and fight the good fight!

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