An individual holding a sign that reads 'Welcome Strangers, Love our Neighbors' with the words 'Upper Valley RISE UP' prominently displayed in bold text. The background features a light green color, emphasizing the grassroots message of community and support.

VOTING DAY in HANOVER is MAY 12! Scroll down to see what we hope you will vote for! See the AFUV PAGE for more info!

A calendar for April activities organized by UV Visibility Brigade, featuring events like Permanent Ceasefire protests, meetings, film screenings, and art days, with specific times and locations listed for each day.

A graphic promoting an event titled 'The Power of BDS: Transforming the World,' featuring two new BDS campaigns. It includes the phrases 'Purge Palantir' and 'No Room for Genocide' with logos for Airbnb and Booking.com. Event details include the date April 15, 2026 and registration information.
Click the image above to sign up for the webinar!
Event announcement for Democracy Day at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier on April 16, detailing legislation on police identification and civil protections, along with a schedule of activities.
Graphic announcing the UV Visibility Brigade event featuring deployment details for April 17th and 18th in Wilder, VT and Enfield, NH, including meeting locations and times.
Graphic promoting art submissions for an ACLU benefit compilation, featuring a person yelling and text detailing the call for original art and submission deadline.
Promotional flyer for a solidarity event in support of Pastor Steven Tendo in St. Albans, Vermont, on April 20. Includes details about the event's time, location, and shuttle information. Featuring a photo of Pastor Steven Tendo against a backdrop of trees and mountains.
Promotional flyer for Upper Valley Outright, a drop-in peer support group for TGNC youth (ages 13-18) hosted by Cobra Lily Collective, NH Outright, and Lebanon Public Libraries. Meeting details: Tuesday, April 21st, 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Kilton Public Library.
This Group is going to be a MONTHLY gathering!
A scene from the film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' featuring four individuals engaged in an intense conversation, with one man looking at a device while the others observe.
Please click image for ticket and time info. I have a feeling this one will sell out!
Graphic promoting 'Resistance Art Day' event featuring a raised fist holding a paintbrush, date, time, location details, and encouragement for attendees to bring their own lunch.
A vibrant flyer promoting a May Day event in Claremont, NH. The poster includes the date, time, and location details, encouraging attendees to bring noisemakers and signs for a National Day of Action.
Colorful illustration promoting a general strike, featuring a bird and various flowers with activist messages such as 'Defend Democracy' and 'End the Wars.' Text states 'No Work • No School • No Shopping • May 1.'
Poster for May Day 2026 featuring a raised fist, text stating 'Workers Over Billionaires', and event details including date, time, and location for a march and rally.
A flyer promoting a general strike on May 1, 2026, expressing opposition to Trump's policies and advocating for collective action against injustices.

For the event above, if you are willing to RISK ARREST, you must attend a NVDA Training

There is one being offered here in the UV on April 19th. Please register with Geoff at geoffrey323@riseup.net

Poster for a May Day Party at Main Street Museum on May 2nd, 2026, from 4-7 PM, featuring food, dancing, and live music. Free admission with encouraged donations. Located at 58 Bridge St., White River Junction, VT. Sponsored by Elizabeth Burrows for State Senate.

An advertisement for a statewide call-to-action event on May 8th in St. Albans, highlighting a protest against ICE and CBP, featuring event details and a QR code.
Flyer for ICE Out Vermont Alliance's statewide demonstration and sit-in at the Vermont CBP facility on May 8th, 2026, highlighting demands for ICE and CBP to cease illegal conduct and adhere to human rights. It includes information about a nonviolent direct action training session scheduled for April 19th, with details on registration and participation.
A flyer promoting a town meeting in Hanover on May 12th at 7 PM, urging attendees to vote 'yes' for Palestinian liberation. It includes statements affirming commitments to justice and opposition to racism, and encourages community involvement in ending Israeli apartheid.
A black and white illustration promoting Democracy Day on June 6, 2026, featuring the Golden Gate Bridge and the phrase 'Defend the Four Freedoms'. Includes symbols for freedom of speech, religion, from want, and from fear, along with messages of strength and victory.
Informational poster about ICE and CBP protocols, highlighting emergency contacts for Vermont and New Hampshire, and instructions for reporting incidents.

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 graphic for Upper Valley Singing Resistance (UVSR) encouraging people to raise their voices in joyful resistance. Includes a QR code for signing up and a web link for more information.

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.
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.

Check out Mohsen’s new website click below…

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.
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.

A decorative banner reading 'Congratulations' with a message stating that Hartford, VT is now an 'Apartheid Free community,' accompanied by illustrations of red poppies.

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 woman smiling and holding a sign that says 'NO ICE'. Text on the image promotes a weekly event titled 'Save Democracy With Julia!' 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.