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A call to action graphic demanding the immediate release of American student Sama Safi, who was kidnapped by the IDF. The image features a close-up of a young woman, with an emphasis on her expression, along with a bold text message urging viewers to take action.
Promotional graphic for the 4th Annual Pride Whistlestop Tour taking place on June 14, 2026, featuring a schedule of train arrival times and encouraging community participation.
Promotional poster for a Juneteenth celebration event featuring text about the date, location, and activities, surrounded by photos of diverse participants enjoying the festivities.
Event flyer for a celebration at Tribou Park in Woodstock, VT, highlighting '500 Days in Tribou Park' on June 21st and 22nd at noon. Encourages attendees to wear Hawaiian shirts and enjoy lemonade and music.
Text graphic reading 'THE SAVOY THEATER' on a maroon background.

A stylized poster for the film 'Steal This Story, Please!' featuring a person with long hair holding a microphone, raising their fist in the air. The background includes a red circle and an audience cheering, accompanied by a quote from Amy Goodman.

Steal This Story, Please! with Amy Goodman

Savoy is in Montpelier, a bit of a drive, but worth it!

This one is selling out FAST! Click on the Movie poster to buy tickets.

Dates with showtimes for Steal This Story, Please! with Amy Goodman

Sat, Jun 20

  1. 4:00 pm
  2. 7:00 pmSold Out

Director: Carl Deal, Tia Lessin Run Time: 98 min. Release Year: 2026

Starring: Amy Goodman

Due to popular demand, we are now offering both a 4pm and 7pm show with Q&A.

This special screening of Steal This Story, Please! includes a Q&A with journalist Amy Goodman. Discussion moderated by David Goodman, host of VTDigger’s Vermont Conversation.

Undeterred by armed soldiers, evasive politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.

Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin (Trouble the Water, The Janes) take us behind the scenes with the warm, wisecracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi — raised in a tradition of asking hard questions – as she navigates a news landscape reshaped by technology, corporate consolidation, and political assaults on the press – and on truth itself. Urgent, provocative and unexpectedly funny, Steal This Story, Please! is both a call to action and a celebration of resistance, posing the question: what happens to democracy when the press surrenders to power?

A promotional banner for a community event titled 'Dogs for Democracy!' featuring details about a pack walk in East Park, Woodstock on June 27th at 11:45 am. The banner includes illustrations of people walking with dogs and emphasizes that dogs must be leashed and that participants do not need to bring a dog.
A promotional poster for the PatchWork community celebration featuring two individuals lying on a colorful patchwork quilt. The event includes art activities, a barn dance, and a dance party, with details about the schedule and location.

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Event poster for 'An Artist Responds to War' featuring Peter Schumann and The Bread & Puppet Theater. Includes details about a film by Robbie Leppzer, with guests Mohsen Mahdawi and information about the event date, time, and location.

Candlelight vigil announcement for America on July 3rd at 8pm, held at Tribou Park in Woodstock, VT, featuring a lit candle against a soft bokeh background.
A promotional poster for a free protest dressmaking workshop featuring two people wearing creatively designed dresses standing on a blue background. The text includes event details such as the date, time, and location, as well as an invitation to design and create your own dress.

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July 18 Good Trouble Lives on in WRJ!

A colorful representation of four freedoms: 'Freedom of Speech' featuring abstract shapes, 'Freedom of Worship' with a blue arch structure, 'Freedom from Want' illustrated with a shopping bag, and 'Freedom from Fear' displaying a chain-link fence.
Informational poster about ICE and CBP protocols, highlighting emergency contacts for Vermont and New Hampshire, and instructions for reporting incidents.
A calendar for June featuring events organized by the UV Visibility Brigade, including various gatherings, protests, and community activities across different locations with specific timings.

WHAT DOTH LIFE, your local independent nonprofit music cooperative, has compiled a release of AMAZING music by local artists in support of VT ACLU! Click the image to purchase/download or listen on BandCamp. ALL proceeds go to VT ACLU! (Click Below!)

A graphic promoting a music compilation titled 'SOLIDARITY' to benefit the ACLU, featuring a large peace sign and a list of participating artists.

Click the image below to read the VT Digger story on how the ICE OUT Vermont Alliance Protest in St. Albans really went!

Protesters hold tombstones featuring names of individuals who died due to immigration enforcement actions during a demonstration in St. Albans on May 8, 2026.
Announcement of Cobra Lily Collective support groups including Trans Peer Support Group, Trans Youth Support Group, Surgery Support Squad, and Survivor Support Group with details on times and locations.

Are you ALREADY signed up for UVSR? Wanna invite your friends & family? Screen shoot this and send it to them!

Want to know WHEN they are meeting in YOUR TOWN?

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Promotional flyer for Upper Valley Singing Resistance, encouraging people to sign up. Features a QR code and the message 'Raise your voice in joyful resistance!' with details on how to sign up.
Protesters holding signs at a rally against Citizens Bank's financial support of CoreCivic and The GEO Group, advocating for immigrant rights.
Repeated text stating 'DO NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT THE EPSTEIN FILES' on a black background.

In case you missed No Kings 3 in WRJ, here is a stellar video by our friends at Junction Arts & Media (JAM)!

Group of people standing in the snow with shovels and sleds, smiling and wearing winter clothing. In the background, snow-covered mountains and a clear sky are visible. The image includes text of a poem titled 'Winter on the Bridge' by Leslie.
Graphic urging support for veterans against a proposed arch in Arlington, featuring the U.S. Capitol and references to notable landmarks with height comparisons.
CLICK IMAGE TO SIGN PETITION! STOP HIS MADNESS!
A stylized black and white graphic featuring the text 'Migrant Justice' with an illustration of people holding a banner and a rural landscape in the background. The top part includes the phrase 'Justicia Migrante' and a call to action to learn more and support migrant justice.
Black and white image of a man with glasses and curly hair, smiling and raising two fingers in a peace sign, standing outdoors with other individuals, showcasing a message of advocacy for human rights and social justice.
Check out Mohsen’s new website! Click image
Informational flyer for the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project (VAAP) highlighting the need for immigration legal assistance in Vermont and providing details on how to request help.

Banner promoting a matchmaking service for joining or leading an activist street band in the Upper Valley, featuring a trumpet illustration and contact information.

A bright orange poster announcing an event titled 'Your Opinion Matters' inviting participation in Enfield every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at Huse Park, encouraging attendees to join the Enfield Democrats and bring friends and signs.

A smiling woman with a red hat stands holding two signs, one reading 'Peace' and the other 'Resist.' She is wearing a shirt with an American flag design. The background features a new fire station and trees. Text overlays indicate the event 'Save Democracy With Julia!' on Thursdays at 5 PM in Lebanon, NH.

Informative flyer addressing concerns regarding the S.275 bill affecting Veterans' healthcare access, highlighting the potential negative impacts of privatization on care quality.
Map of the United States highlighting locations where 12 ICE warehouse sales have been stopped, with yellow dots marking specific sites. Text at the bottom states that this action has prevented a total of 41,500 detention beds.
Okay, We are total junkies for statistics…I love this Substack https://projectsaltbox.substack.com/. Looks like we have a possible problem in Plattsburg next! click and see.
Becca Balint & Mohsen’s part of the Peoples State of the Union!
Banner for RuralOrganizing, a newsletter from RuralOrganizing.org, featuring a logo and website link.
Click for link…good info here on Rural Organizing
Event poster for 'Stitch N' Bitch' at The Filling Station Bar & Grill, located at 70 Gates St. WRJ, every Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM, featuring a yarn graphic.
A protest scene with diverse individuals holding signs advocating for immigrant rights and against ICE raids. The image features a call to action to support the immigrant community by donating to a mutual aid fund, with a QR code for donations.
Infographic for the website stopicetoday.com highlighting ways to protect communities from ICE with various action items listed.

It’s magic to KNOW you are not alone. On behalf of all of us, thank you!

An aerial view of a Big Lots warehouse with logos for ICE and the Choctaw Nation. Text overlay states that ICE attempted to purchase the warehouse but the Choctaw Nation acquired it instead.
A group of protesters holding signs with messages such as 'Resist,' 'Liberty and Justice,' and 'Trump Ruins Everything,' with a depiction of the Statue of Liberty, standing on a street corner.
https://vnews.com/2025/09/16/dartmouth-protest-gaza-divestment/Read the Valley News Article here on the protest at Dartmouth on Monday
(Photo by Jennifer Hauck)
A group of protesters holding signs on a snowy sidewalk, including messages like 'Epstein Coverup' and 'Liar!'. Various individuals are seen with flags and signs, while some residents engage in the demonstration.
Graphic announcing 'Long-Handled Spoons' Dinners, highlighting community building through shared meals and relationships.

To learn more about NOFA VT and the LONG-HANDLED SPOON dinners, click the image!

A group of protesters holding signs and an American flag, advocating for healthcare and expressing political opinions. Signs include messages like 'Healthcare Not Warfare' and 'Your Vote: Your Voice'.

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Graphic promoting 'Three Rivers Indivisible' and 'UV Visibility Brigade' with contact details and a quote from J Baez.