Below is a selection of upcoming events in Vermont relevant to the left.
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Worth Fighting For Gathering
Worth Fighting For
Sun. Nov. 2
1:00 PM
Fletcher Free Library
Burlington
“James Lyall, the Executive Director of ACLU-VT will be our guest this Sunday, November 2nd. Come hear about how to mobilize against fascism and for democracy, here in Vermont and nationally. The ACLU is mounting legal challenges to harmful immigration policies and assaults on our democracy, while creating opportunities for grassroots engagement. Learn more about strategies that work and how you can get involved!”
Their End is Our Beginning: Cops, Capitalism, and Abolition
Vermont Tempest Collective
Mon. Nov. 3
6:00 PM
Migrant Justice Office
179 S Winooski Ave #202
Burlington
“The final installment of our 3-part book series is just one week away! Come join us in community and discussion, even if it’s your first time! In this session, we will examine the last two chapters from Their End Is Our Beginning:
Chapter 4: An Ever-Raging Fire: International Revolt and Resistance
Chapter 5: Revolutionary Abolitionism
Paperback and ebooks are available for purchase through Haymarket Books. Scan the QR code to go directly to the book on Haymarket’s website.”
Annual Meeting & Ed Everts Awards
Peace and Justice Center
Fri. Nov. 7
7:00 PM
Schmanska Park Barn
63 Grove St
Burlington
“Come celebrate all that we accomplished over the previous year with us, and learn about all our plans for the next fiscal year! We will also be giving out the Ed Everts Award & Volunteer Superstar award to some amazing community members. We look forward to seeing you there!”
Vermont Worker’s Circles
Green Mountain IWW, Green Mountain DSA
Wed. Nov. 12
6:00 PM
Vermont Workers Center
179 S. Winooski Ave.
Burlington
“Trying to form your first union? Stewarding a tricky case? Wondering how you and your coworkers can push back on a bad boss? Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the VT Workers Center!”
Rad History: Abolitionists in Burlington
Peace & Justice Center
Sat. Nov. 15
2:00 PM
Peace & Justice Center
239 S. Union St
Suite 3
Burlington
“Come learn about the history of the abolitionist movement in Burlington! Did you know that the person who gave the eulogy at John Brown’s funeral was the minister at what is now the Unitarian Church in Burlington? Did you know that Burlington had multiple people involved in the Underground Railroad? Come learn about all of this and more!”
Resisting Transphobia: The Struggle for Trans Rights & Liberation Today
Vermont Tempest Collective
Mon. Nov. 17
6:00 PM
Migrant Justice Office
179 S Winooski Ave #202
Burlington
“With the current federal administration targeting trans rights, from healthcare to even our universities, we need to stand together.
How do we build support for our trans neighbors?
The Vermont Tempest Collective organized a panel to answer that question! Having a thorough conversation is crucial to understand what we need as a community. Join UVM YDSA member Ambrose to discuss the importance of empowering each other and HOW we can do this!”
Palestine Mapped: From the River to the Sea in Early Geographic Thought, with Thomas Suarez
Vermonters for Justice in Palestine, others
Fri Nov. 21
7:00 PM
First Unitarian Universalist Church
152 Pearl St
Burlington
“Join author Thomas Suárez in a discussion on his book Palestine Mapped: From the River to the Sea in Early Geographic Thought.”
History of the Land: Ecocide in 20th Century Palestine
Southern Vermont for Palestine
Sun. Nov. 23
1:30 PM
Location to be announced, Brattleboro
“This workshop will address the use of ecocide as a weapon of colonial warfare employed by Israel in its century-long displacement of Palestinians and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The presenter draws on 30+ years of experience as a public health and environmental expert with UN agencies, primarily the World Health Organization and UNICEF.
This event will be in person at a venue to be announced in downtown Brattleboro. Participants are asked to test ahead of time and wear masks. Please register for event location.”
Vermont Worker’s Circles
Green Mountain IWW, Green Mountain DSA
Wed. Nov. 26
6:00 PM
Vermont Workers Center
179 S. Winooski Ave.
Burlington
“Trying to form your first union? Stewarding a tricky case? Wondering how you and your coworkers can push back on a bad boss? Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the VT Workers Center!”
The Rake Vermont.
