Below is a selection of upcoming events in Vermont relevant to the left.
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Prison Letter Writing
Peace & Justice Center
Fri. Aug 2
4:30 PM
Peace & Justice Center
239 S. Union Street Suite 3, Burlington
“Come write letters to folks in prison! You will be able to use the Peace & Justice Center as the return address.”
Mon. Aug 12
11:00 AM
81 Maple Street, Burlington
“Let’s make some noise for abolition! Monday, August 12 at 11am. Join us as we demand prison architect Freeman French Freeman (FFF) Drop The Contract for the new women’s prison. The same architect that is designing the new Burlington High School is now designing a prison, dramatically highlighting the school to prison pipeline. Bring pots, pans, instruments, comrades! It’ll take all of us to stop this new women’s prison. No peace for architects that design cages.”
Burlington Workers’ Circle
Vermont AFL-CIO, DSA
Wed. Aug 14
6:00 PM
Democracy Creative
266 Pine St
Burlington
“A discussion of workplace issues and organizing, co-hosted by the Vermont AFL-CIO. All workers welcome.”
Prison Letter Writing + Zine Making
Peace & Justice Center
Sat. Aug 17
1:00 PM
Peace & Justice Center
239 S. Union Street Suite 3, Burlington
“Come make zines with us! Also write some letters to folks in prison! You will be able to use the Peace & Justice Center as the return address”
Wed. Aug 21
7:00 PM
94 Colchester Ave, Burlington
“From 2017-2019, Chicago Black youth and other youth of color powerfully organized and led an effort against the construction of a $95 million cop academy and demanded the city of Chicago fund youth and communities instead. ‘#NoCopAcademy! 95 mill for community!’ was the rallying cry.
Four of the young organizers featured in the film / involved in the fight and 2 of the filmmakers are coming to our little state to participate in a panel discussion + Q&A after the screening!”
Art Build for Pride Parade
Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation
Sat. Aug 24
1:00 PM
179 S Winooski Ave #202, Burlington
“Join Vermont Labor for Palestine and the Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation this Saturday August 24th to make signs and banners for the upcoming Burlington Pride Parade on September 8th! First timers welcome! Come grab some free lunch, connect with others fighting for a free Palestine, and make some art!”
Will the Lesser Evil Stop the Greater Evil? The 2024 Elections and Social Movements
Tempest Collective
Tue. Aug 27
6:00 PM
Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington
“Yet again, the left faces an electoral choice between two evils, one greater and one lesser, but both evil. Can we stop Israel’s genocide at the ballot box? Will voting for the lesser evil defend abortion rights? Do the various third parties offer an alternative? Are there other strategies that will benefit workers and the oppressed? This panel of organizers will debate and discuss the elections and the way forward for our social movements.”
Burlington Workers’ Circle
Vermont AFL-CIO, DSA
Wed. Aug 28
6:00 PM
Democracy Creative
266 Pine St
Burlington
“A discussion of workplace issues and organizing, co-hosted by the Vermont AFL-CIO. All workers welcome.”
Honk & Wave at Downtown City Market
City Market Workers UE Local 203
Fri. Aug 30
4:00 PM
City Market
82 S Winooski Ave,
Burlington
“We’re finally back at the table! We’ve got another rally scheduled this Friday to show management that we mean it when we say we want the wages we deserve! Wear your shirts! Get loud!”
The Rake Vermont.
