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Monadnock Region Protests Wall of Honor!
Timeline of Events & Actions
Wed 4/9 "Your Budget. Your Future" State Capitol, Concord NH
Time: 12:00 noon Speak up for child care, affordable education, and access to food assistance programs. Learn more #DemandABetterBudget. Sign up at: tinyurl.com/NHBetterBudget
4/9/2025Friday 4/11 Indivisible Stand Out, Brattleboro VT
Time: 4:30 - 5:00 This a local Indivisible event that meets at Park Place, The Commons.
4/11/2025Saturday 4/12 "Keene NH Fights Back" Downtown Central Square
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 Weekly protest with non-violent signs, voices, and camaraderie! Come join us.
4/12/2025Saturday 4/12 Indivisible Stand Out, S Main St 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.
4/12/2025Saturday 4/12 Indivisible Stand Out, 718 Main St Fitchburg MA
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 This a local Indivisible event! Join our expanding group of local activists to let your voice be heard at Fitchburg City Hall! Signs/flags are optional but welcome
4/12/2025Saturday 4/19 "Hands Off!" Protests around the country (info to come)
Something is being planned, like the Hands Off! protests we had on April 5th. More info to come as we learn about it.
4/19/2025Saturday 4/19 "Voices Heard 'Round the World" Old North Bridge, Concord MA
Preserve American Rights! On the 250th anniversary of the shot heard 'round the world, stand against abuses of power at the start of the American Revolutionary War.
4/19/2025Friday 6/6 Nat'l Veterans' D-Day Anniversary Protest to End Fascism in the United States
On the anniversary of D-Day, we will honor the legacy of those who fought for democracy by protesting at the National Mall in DC and every state capitol throughout the nation. Veterans and civilians alike will come together to stand against the betrayal of our core values. Sponsored by American Opposition.
6/6/2025See our Facebook page for the most current and ever-changing information about what's happening in our state and around our country. The Trump administration is moving fast, and we are trying to keep up!
WHAT WE ARE READING AND LISTENING TO
Here are some resources Monadnock Women for Action regularly follow to inform our discussion. The links will lead you to Facebook pages, Substack pages, or websites.
What is Substack? Substack is a media platform for video, writing, podcasts, and creator-centered communities. Readers can choose a free or paid subscription to each source. Click "No Thanks" at the bottom to move past the request for paid subscriptions. On the other hand, starting a paid subscription is a way to support the independent voices in today's media environment.
Podcasts? Many of the resources listed here also have a podcast version or post unique videos or podcasts to their sites. You can use Google to search for these.
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 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
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.