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Timeline of Events & Actions
Wednesday 6/4 Visibility Brigade Keene NH
Time: 4-5:30 on pedestrian bridge over rte. 101. Come stand, dance, and wave to the traffic's honks of support while you help display the huge weekly message that is commenting on the administration's disastrous actions. Sponsored by us (MWA), Third Act, and Keene Rally Coalition. Park in lot across from MacDonalds, and walk 5 minutes south on the Rail Trail to pedestrian bridge, next to Keene State soccer field.
6/4/2025Friday 6/6 "Defend the Constitution" Nat'l Protest in Concord NH
Time: 2:00 On the anniversary of D-Day, we will honor the legacy of those who fought for democracy by protesting at every state capitol throughout the nation, including the Nat'l Mall in DC. Veterans and civilians alike will come together to stand against the betrayal of our core values. Organized by Veterans for Peace and 50501
6/6/2025Friday 6/6 Protest on 1-91 Overpass Brattleboro, VT
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 "Join Your Neighbors in Protest." Meets every Friday at south side of the I-91 bridge overpass on Western Ave Exit 2 (great visibility for those driving north into Vermont for the weekend!) Bring yourself, a friend, your kids, a sign, a banner on POSTS, a flag or upside down flag to support your community!
6/6/2025Saturday 6/7 Stand Out in Orange MA
Time 11:00-12:00 This a local Indivisible event! This weekly Stand Out in a small town is happening to raise awareness about the Trump Administration and his cuts to many Federal Departments and programs. South Main Street, Orange MA 01364
6/7/2025Saturday 6/7 "Unite & Resist Rally" in Keene NH
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 at Central Square in Keene. A peaceful rally every Saturday. Come out and celebrate the democratic values you hold dear. Come unite in opposition to the current regime! Bring your enthusiasm, instruments, flags, and signs. Feel free to bring handouts to share regarding any groups/actions/networks you are involved in.
6/7/2025Saturday 6/7 "Pro-Democracy Vigil Peterborough NH
Time: 1:00-2:00 Bring signs for what you stand FOR to the intersection Rte 101/202.
6/7/2025Saturday 6/7 Tesla Takedown Watertown MA
Time: 10:00 AM • Tesla Service Center, 457 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472
6/7/2025Sunday 6/8 Dublin NH Rally
Time 1:00-2:00 Bring non-violent signs that say what you are for (not what you are against). At the roundabout on rte 101.
6/8/2025Wednesday 6/11 Visibility Brigade Keene NH
Time: 4-5:30 on pedestrian bridge over rte. 101. Come stand, dance, and wave to the traffic's honks of support while you help display the huge weekly message that is commenting on the administration's disastrous actions. Sponsored by us (MWA), Third Act, and Keene Rally Coalition. Park in lot across from MacDonalds, and walk 5 minutes south on the Rail Trail to pedestrian bridge, next to Keene State soccer field.
6/11/2025Saturday 6/14 "No Kings" Downtown Jaffrey
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 National Day of Protest at the corners of rte 124 and rte 202 in Jaffrey NH. Sponsored by the Jaffrey and Rindge Democrats.
6/14/2025Saturday 6/14 "No Kings" Peterborough NH
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 Intersection of 101/202 at stoplights. Bring a sign for what you are standing for or borrow one at the gathering. We take our stand every Saturday. Introducing Project 189/Peterborough to reach 3.5% of the population and create real change.
6/14/2025Saturday 6/14 "No Kings Keene NH Rec Center
Time: 1 - 4PM People's March & Community Picnic at Fuller Park, Keene Recreation Center 312 Washington St, Keene NH. People's March starts at 1:30, Live Music at 2:15. Family fun with art, hooping, and juggling, T-shirts, baked goods, and art available. Bring marching signs, blankets, lawn chairs, picnic and non perishables for Food Drive for The Keene Community Kitchen. Sponsored by Keene Rally Coalition. Rain or Shine.
6/14/2025Saturday 6/14 "No Kings" Downtown Milford NH
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 National Day of Protest on the downtown oval in Milford NH. We’re showing up everywhere Trump isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We are also honoring the US Army on its 250th anniversary. Army service members have given their all to protect America from tyrants since the Revolution. Our event is a positive affirmation and thanks for the dedication of every branch of the military to serving the people and upholding the Constitution.
6/14/2025Saturday 6/14 "No Kings" Brattleboro VT
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 National Day of Protest at 193 Main Street Brattleboro, VT.
6/14/2025Saturday 6/14 "Second Saturday Stand Out" Fitchburg MA
Time 10:00-11:30AM Join us as we gather at Fitchburg City Hall on the second Saturday of each month to support democracy and the rule of law - and to protest the policies of trump and musk and the men themselves. Signs are welcome, and there are always extra signs to borrow. Hope you can make it!
6/14/2025Saturday 7/12 "Second Saturday Stand Out" Fitchburg MA
Time 10:00-11:30AM Join us as we gather at Fitchburg City Hall on the second Saturday of each month to support democracy and the rule of law - and to protest the policies of trump and musk and the men themselves. Signs are welcome, and there are always extra signs to borrow. Hope you can make it!
7/12/2025Wednesday 6/4 Keene Public Library
Time: 6:30-8:00 The next Climate Cafe will be on "Climate + Plastics" in Heberton Hall. It will feature Patsy Beffa-Negrini, PhD, a founding member of NH Network for Environment, Energy, and Climate’s Plastics Working Group. How are plastics connected with our overheating planet? And what can we do about it? Come to learn, come to be encouraged, and come to support others in this critical time of struggle and hope.
6/4/2025Monadnock Region Protests Wall of Honor!
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FREELANCE JOURNALISTS, AUTHORS, ADVOCATES
Letters from an American Heather Cox Richardson, history professor and author. This is a chronicle of today’s political landscape, but because you can’t get a grip on current politics without an understanding of America’s Constitution and laws, economy, and social customs, this newsletter explores what it means, and what it has meant, to be an American.
Robert Reich Former U.S. Secretary of Labor. A daily newsletter exposing where power lies, and how it's used and abused.
Robert Hubbell Former communications executive. A daily newsletter that has been providing hope and perspective since the unexpected results of the 2016 election.
Chop Wood, Carry Water Democratic activist Jessica Craven’s daily calls for action.
Tangle News An independent, nonpartisan, subscriber-supported newsletter read worldwide and an accompanying podcast that give you a 360-degree view of the news. Opinions from the left, right, and center so you can decide.
Twenty Lessons By Timothy Snyder, an American historian specializing in the history of Europe, the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust. These lessons open with the chapters of his book "On Tyranny, Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century." Read by John Lithgow.
The Weekly List Author Amy Siskind tracks current news stories about eroding norms in our government. Siskind also is president of The New Agenda, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women.
The Contrarian Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy.
The Beautiful Mess Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human by writer, pastor, and activist John Pavlovitz.
The Hartmann Report By progressive talk show host Thom Hartmann.
Joyce Vance Law professor, MSNBC/NBC legal analyst, and former U.S. attorney and federal prosecutor.
Dan Rather Veteran journalist and retired CBS News anchor.
The Warning By political and corporate strategist Steve Schmidt.
The Dworkin Report By journalist Scott Dworkin.
What Did Trump Do Today? Daily log following the activities of the administration of the 47th president of the United States.
Mary L Trump Author, defender of democracy, and estranged niece and vocal critic of President Donald Trump.
Democracy Docket Digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis, and opinion about the courts.
Sherrilyn Ifill Civil rights attorney and democracy warrior.
Indivisible Grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.
Alt National Park Service Standing up for the National Park Service to help protect and preserve the environment for future generations.
NEW HAMPSHIRE’S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, 202-224-2841
Senator Maggie Hassan, 202-224-3324
Representative Chris Pappas (1st District), 202-225-5456
Representative Maggie Goodlander (2nd District), 202-225-5206
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NOT REPRESENTING NEW HAMPSHIRE, BUT A LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION WITHIN CONGRESS
NEW HAMPSHIRE GOVERNOR
Governor Kelly Ayotte, 603-271-2121
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POLITICAL & POLICY ORGANIZATIONS
NH House Dems Victory Committee
NH Fiscal Policy Institute Nonpartisan, independent policy research organization
Democracy in New Hampshire A selection of articles by local writers centered around the New Hampshire political landscape. Articles by Terri O’Rorke (NH House of Representatives), Bobby Williams (Keene City Councilor), and others.
Monadnock Immigrant Solidarity Collaborative A network of people in the southwest corner of New Hampshire, some of us immigrants, some of us allies, who support our immigrant neighbors. Our aim is to have information available in one place to make it easy for users to find, browse, and use.
Kent Street Coalition An all-volunteer grassroots group engaged in progressive advocacy for New Hampshire and dedicated to the defense of America’s founding principles of fairness, justice, equality, liberty, and compassion. Regular Action Alerts about state government bills and hearings. Opportunities to take action at both the local and federal levels. Online and in-person speakers and training.
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