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Message from Marilyn

April 10, 2026

Hello Indivisibles,

We knew it would be a busy Spring and Summer … and that was before we were dropped into a lunatic’s war.  There are literally actions happening around the State every day and the pace is just accelerating.  We are seeing the movement against this regime grow and expand to new demographics every week.  It is a marvelous thing to behold, how the country is coming together in opposition.  I certainly cannot keep up with every action planned, much less share them all with you.  I will keep you informed of what our own Indivisible Champlain Islands is doing.  I will also alert you to actions that I hear of that I think are the most important, or I think you will most want to know about.  But I will miss many.  You can also sign up with groups like 50501 for protest actions, or VPIRG ( Vermont Democracy Alliance branch) for Vermont Legislative actions, or ACLU or Women’s March for more national actions.  And read the Vermont Indivisible Digest newsletter to see what other Indivisible groups in VT are up to.  So here goes for right now >>>

FRIDAY (TODAY!)  APRIL 10 FROM 4:00 TO 5:00 ON SIDEWALK BETWEEN WORTHEN LIBRARY AND TWO HEROES IN SOUTH HERO.  A protest against the Administration, and against all the destructive actions being undertaken by our current government (ie ICE, Iran War, cutting services and research, devastating working families, etc, etc)

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 FROM 3:00 TO 5:00 AT SNOW FARM VINEYARD: Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Indivisible Champlain Islands.  The Leadership Team is gathering for a purely social event to celebrate all of the amazing people who have done so much amazing work to build this movement and take actions to push back on, and put pressure on, this regime and the illegal, immoral and unconstitutional actions it has taken.  We would love to have you stop by and share a toast and a nibble and help us celebrate.  I heard there might even be cake!  (Cash bar).  

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, FROM 5:30 TO 7:00 AT KRAEMER AND KIN TAPROOM IN NORTH HERO VILLAGE:  Welcome gathering for New Members and anyone who would like to know more about INDIVISIBLE and the plans for the upcoming summer.  A fun gathering to help new folks find ways to participate in the group and to get to know the new people joining in.  

Although planned with New Members in mind, any member is welcome to attend.  BUT YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT (Space is limited).  RSVP no later than this Sunday at 8:00 pm.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 10:00 TO 3:00, VERMONT STATE CAPITOL, STATE ST., MONTPELIER:    DEMOCRACY DAY AT THE STATEHOUSEThere are 3 bills being considered in the VT Legislature that would restrict ICE from using some of its most reprehensible tactics in Vermont and that would protect Vermonters by holding individual ICE agents accountable for their actions.  These bills are S.208, S.209, and H.894.They have seen strong support in Montpelier, but currently some Republican members of the House Judiciary Committeeare stalling and planning to kill these bills.  On April 16 people will be gathering at the Statehouse to support these bills and demand that they be allowed to come to the House floor for a vote.  Orientation for this is at 10:00 am in Room 10 at the Statehouse. You can read the bills at vt.gov.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, ST. ALBANS:  Training for the “sit-in” portion of the BIG ICE OUT action in St. Albans on May 8th.  If you want to participate in the “sit-in” part of this action, you must attend this training in person.  The main part of the event on May 8 happening at Taylor Park is open to all, with no training required.  See flyer below for more info.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, NATIONAL MALL, WASHINGTON, DC: STARTING AT NOON: End the Illegal War In Iran protest, march and Congressional action day.  This has just appeared as a national call to action from the organization 50501.  So far, Indivisible is not part of the organizing but you may want to participate.  They are planning to arrange some buses to the event.  If you are interested, I can forward the email with the link to sign up.  See flyer below.

MAY 1, ALL DAY STRIKE/BOYCOTT NATIONWIDE:  This May Day Call-To-Action is the beginning of a new front in the fight against the billionaires and corporations that are supporting and enabling this evil administration.  MAY DAY: NO WORK, NO SCHOOL, NO SHOPPING is the first nationwide action on a broad front.  As the fight intensifies, the economic tools we have to reign in this authoritarian take-over will become increasingly important and increasingly powerful.  Economic actions like “Tesla Takedown”, actions against AVELO airlines, and Spotify and actions to restore Jimmy Kimmel, were all successful.  They were targeted to a specific corporation.  On May Day, we will target a broad range of corporations but on one specific day.  We intend to put this Administration on notice that the people have the power, and we will use it if necessary.  

Watch for more information.  Think how you might be able to support this action by talking to your school superintendent, or work management, or union, or neighbors.  More details soon.

ON THE HORIZON:

Next week the US Congress will be back in session.  The two big priorities are:

— passing DHS funding WITHOUT allowing any additional $$ for ICE/CBP unless new rules are implemented making those agents have to operate like other law enforcement.

 — passing the War Powers Act to take the running of the Iran War away from Trump, who has made a total hash of it.  

It will be time to be contacting your MOC again.

Also, we know that our neighbors are facing new economic hardships on top of the ones they were already dealing with.  Gas prices really impact working families here in the Islands who have to commute. Prices for groceries, and just about everything else, are rising because of the gas/diesel price increases.  (Thanks to Trump’s War in Iran).  That is on top of a very cold winter which saw folks have to pay more than usual for heating.  And health insurance costs, and, and, and …  We contacted the Grand Isle Food Shelf and, as we suspected, they are starting to see increasing needs in the community.  We are in the midst of planning another Food Drive for them so they can continue to help our neighbors in need.  Details are being firmed up, but expect us to ask you to volunteer sometime in early May.

Yes, we have a lot to do.  But I couldn’t imagine having a better, stronger group of people to help out.  Thank you!!

Cheers,

Marilyn Lagrow

NO KINGS 3

This third-world country secret police approach to immigration enforcement must END.  No money for ICE/CBP until these conditions are enacted.

The number to reach the Senate switchboard is:  202-224-3121

House of Representatives switchboard:    202-225-3121

            Office of Bernie Sanders:                           202-224-5141

            Office of Peter Welch:                                202-224-4242

            Office of Becca Balint:                                202-225-4115

Every call is recorded as a checkmark for or against a particular issue.  Call every day.  Make lots of check marks.  Show that you really, really care about these issues.  Thank you!!

ICE out for GOOD

January 10, 2026, South Hero

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