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Fridays 12/12 Bridge Standout in Gill MA
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm on bridge over rte 2 in Gill MA, near bridge into Turners Falls. Every Friday come standout at 4 corners of rte 2 and Main Rd in Gill. Parking south of rte 2 in Riverside. Please join us.
12/12/2025Saturday 12/13 Stop Deporting Our Neighbors
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 on Keene Square. NO ICE IN KEENE! To date, two of our neighbors have been arrested by ICE at the courthouse and are either held in detention or have been deported without due process. Join us as we STAND UP against authoritarianism and for Democracy. Sponsored by Keene Rally Coalition
12/13/2025Saturday 12/13 Signs of Fascism POPUP
Time: 12:00 - 1:00. Keene Square to join the "Stop Deporting our Neighbors" protest for an hour with our signs.
12/13/2025Saturdays 12/13 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
12/13/2025Saturdays 12/13 Peterborough Vigil
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 at intersection of 101/202 at the stop lights Bring signs for what you are FOR, to celebrate what we have had and are worried will be lost soon. Participate in the Orange Hat Brigade as the weather gets colder... to show the world we are NH Rugged!
12/13/2025Sundays 12/14 Patriots Standing Up for Democracy Barre MA
Time 12:00 - 1:30. This a local Indivisible event EVERY SUNDAY come to stand out to show resistance against the fascist regime that is trying to take over our country! Join us if you care! This is a weekly local Indivisible event! We are Patriots Standing Up for Democracy! We will be at the Barre Common on Rt. 122 every Sunday from noon to 1:30pm. Please bring your signs or banners and join us! All are welcome! We have copies of the U.S. Constitution and pins available.
12/14/2025Sundays 12/14 Stand Out in Dublin NH
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
12/14/2025Sundays 12/14 Overpasses for Democracy, Bernardston MA
Time 3:00 - 4:00 at the 91 Overpass over rtes 5 & 10. Stand up for democracy with your neighbors across the region! Hundreds of us will stand on overpasses with flags and messages across Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut to encourage others to join the movement to resist Project 2025 and the Trump Agenda
12/14/2025Thursday 12/18 Stop Deporting Our Neighbors
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 at Cheshire County Courthouse. NO ICE IN KEENE! To date, two of our neighbors have been arrested by ICE at the courthouse and are either held in detention or have been deported without due process. Join us as we STAND UP against authoritarianism and for Democracy. Sponsored by Keene Rally Coalition
12/18/2025Thursday 12/18 Clean Energy & Climate Advocacy 2026 in Concord NH
Time 12:00 noon to 1:30 at The Kimball Jenkins Estate, 266 North Main Street. Join the League of Conservation Voters and partners for an early look at the legislative and policy landscape for 2026, both in Concord and Washington, DC. We’ll focus on how we can defend our climate and clean energy priorities and continue to advocate for progress is these very challenging times. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by League of Conservation Voters New Hampshire.
12/18/2025Saturdays 12/20 Unite & Resist Keene NH
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 on Keene Square. Join us as we STAND UP against authoritarianism and for Democracy. Sponsored by Keene Rally Coalition
12/20/2025No Kings 3.0 is coming!! No date yet
The word is out - "No Kings 3.0" is coming. The goal is for 4 million MORE people to attend, so Move On and other sponsors are working on that right now. No date yet, but it will be listed here ASAP.
1/1/2026What we read and listen 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 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
LIVE STREAMING IN SESSION NH HOUSE AND SENATE
https://www.youtube.com/@NHHouseofRepresentatives/streams
https://www.youtube.com/@NewHampshireSenate/streams
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.
MISC The Monadnock Immigrant Solidarity Collaboration has been working quietly in the community for about a year and their website has lots of resources for both immigrants and allies. They also offer Rapid Response training (to witness and document what is happening) and a hotline number to call (978-219-7586) if you see ICE activity. Please note: ICE has been currently documented in the Keene area.
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