Rights & Democracy Vermont

RAD Vermont Federal Action Call · Rights & Democracy We gather to be in community, share resources, and plan so we can be effective in our resistance against the MAGA agenda. All meetings are virtual and accessible to all. Learn more about our federal...

This Thursday at 6: join our monthly Federal Action Call to take action in community in response to recent illegal, immoral, and inhumane actions taken by the Trump administration www.mobilize.us/rightsdemocr...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 2026 Environmental Common Agenda Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Vermont is facing unprecedented times. Federal funding and bedrock environmental laws that help ensure a healthy environment and resilient communities are at risk. These threats could have significant...

We're proud to endorse Vermont's 2026 Environmental Common Agenda! Learn more on the VCV webinar, this Thursday at noon.

2025 RAD Membership Assembly · Rights & Democracy The RAD Membership Assembly is our annual meeting where we gather RAD members from across Vermont and New Hampshire to reflect on the year, preview of our work for the coming year, and elect new membe...

Tonight! Our annual membership assembly is tonight at 6:30pm on Zoom. We're excited to be joined by Sulma Arias, Executive Director at People's Action! www.mobilize.us/rightsdemocr...

Join our Federal Action Call this Thursday at 6pm! Learn more and register here: www.mobilize.us/rightsdemocr...

Tonight! SNAP funding is at risk. Learn more and take action with us at the RAD Federal Action Call at 6pm tonight. Register here: www.mobilize.us/rightsdemocr...

50501 Vermont — A Peaceful Movement Fighting to uphold the Constitution & end executive overreach

Are you tired of federal political officials seeking to impose tyranny on behalf of a wealthy oligarchy? Are you tired of politicians who'd rather rule than represent the people? This Saturday, October 18, 2025 is No Kings 2! Find out where the nearest rally to you is planned from 50501vermont.com

Migrant Justice is petitioning for the release of a father and son arrested in South Burlington on August 27th and sent to Michigan for deportation. A bond hearing is upcoming. More details at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/fr...

Tomorrow! Find your people AND your power at the next Federal Action Call, Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. Join us? www.mobilize.us/rightsdemocr...

Have you ever considered running for office or managing a campaign? The LEAD-VT training demystifies the process for candidates and campaign managers by giving you the tools necessary to mount a successful campaign. Trainings in Rutland, Fairlee, and Middlebury. Apply today: buff.ly/ekGaIzW

Our Federal Resistance Team partnered with AFT to put on Protest Health and Safety training in Essex and Barre. This workshop was 100% volunteer planned, led and run and was a HUGE success! Thank you to Kieth, our trainer, and Brian our member leader for putting this together!

RAD Vermont Federal Action Call · Rights & Democracy We gather to be in community, share resources, and plan so we can be effective in our resistance against the MAGA agenda. All meetings are virtual and accessible to all. Learn more about our federal…

Join RAD for the monthly Federal Action Call to learn what acts of resistance have been happening around the state this month and how to plug into to upcoming protests. We'll be meeting, on Zoom, tomorrow at 6pm - click here to get your invite

We're proud our Federal Resistance Team turned up and turned out this Wed afternoon, demanding that BTV airport stand against the transfer of ppl detained by ICE through it's terminals. Hundreds showed up in person an on zoom to the Airport Commission meeting to make their feelings known.

Help RAD-VT STOP THE ICE DEPORTATION MACHINE THROUGH BTV. We will gather in BTV airport’s Wright Room ) for the BTV airport commission hearing on August 6 at 4 pm.

Video: Activists sound alarm over immigrant detainee transfers through nonpublic side door of Burlington airport   - VTDigger Activists argue that immigration officials are using new tactics by moving detainees beyond traditional public access routes into the airport.

Join us at the Aug 6 BTV Airport Commission hearings in person or virtually vtdigger.org/2025/08/01/v...

🚨 RAPID ACTION ALERT🚨 RAD-VT needs your help to STOP THE ICE DEPORTATION MACHINE THROUGH Burlington Airport . We will gather in BTV airport’s Wright Room (second floor) for the BTV airport commission hearing on August 6 at 4 pm. Join us in person or on Zoom! zoom.us/j/9594158362...

This event is hosted as a collaboration between the Rights and Democracy Federal Resistance Team and AFT Health and Safety.

Attendees can choose to attend from 9-12 or 1-4 on August 18th in Essex www.mobilize.us/rightsdemocr... or August 19th in Barre www.mobilize.us/rightsdemocr...

Vermonters are a peaceful people, however whenever a large group gathers there is always a chance someone may need medical attention. This FREE 3 hour training will give you the skills you need to help someone and ensure they get the medical care they need

Join us on Zoom, Thursday night at 6pm to learn about our continued work for Federal Resistance. Build a movement to protect our democracy and strengthen our communities in the face rising authoritarianism. With RAD find your path to resist, click the link to sign up

www.mobilize.us/rightsdemocr...

John Lewis taught us that we must confront injustice wherever it lives, through nonviolent direct action.

Join RAD July 17 at the Statehouse in Montpelier for a vigil & speakers starting at 6:30 pm. Find events across VT & USA at www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

#GoodTroubleLivesOn

Join RAD in Montpelier on July 17 for a vigil at the Statehouse starting at 6:30 pm, part of the nationwide day of peaceful action in honor of civil rights pioneer John Lewis. Find events across Vermont here: www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

#GoodTroubleLivesOn

This Thursday! Join RAD July 17 at the Statehouse in Montpelier for a vigil, speakers, and community-building. Starts at 6:30 pm.

Find events across VT & USA at www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

#GoodTroubleLivesOn

RAPID ACTION ALERT!! This Friday, June 20 at 10 am, at the ICE field office at 64 Gricebrook Road in St. Albans. Stand in solidarity with Wuendy, a @migrantjustice.bsky.social community member who has been called in for an ICE immigration check-in. More info: www.instagram.com/p/DLCyyfQOXdC/

RAD Vermont Federal Action Call · Rights & Democracy We gather to be in community, share resources, and plan so we can be effective in our resistance against the MAGA agenda. All meetings are virtual and accessible to all. Learn more about our federal...

We're so excited Congresswoman Becca Balint will be joining us for our Federal Action Call tonight at 6pm! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/RADresistance

@balint.house.gov

Thank you so much to the speakers in this video, Mohsen Mahdawi, Representative Becca Balint, and Brenda Patoine, as well all who played a role in the day!

Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday! Here are some highlights from Burlington.

Join RAD this Wed at 6pm on Zoom with @balint.house.gov to learn how to get more involved: tinyurl.com/RADresistance

#nokings #nokingsvt

Video credits to Nathan Steinbauer, Brenda Patoine and Nick Cavanaugh.

Getting ready for tomorrow's protest at the BTV Waterfront 12-4pm! Come stop by the Rights and Democracy table if you need a sign, also we'll be serving cookies and herbal tea if you need some refreshment. :) More details at 50501vermont.com. #nokingsvt

RELAY FOR DEMOCRACY HONORING OUR FLAG FROM BORDER TO BORDER JUNE 14 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM * Host a porch party * Plant a flag or sign * Wave & cheer along the route * Join a scheduled event Celebrate FLAG DAY by lining the spine of Vermont with pride, in a wave through of every town up Route 8! ALL THE DETAILS: https://50501vermont.com Map of Vermont, with Route 7 symbol and rough path of the road with Pownal at the bottom and Highgate at the top

Will you proudly wave the American flag for a special veteran this Flag Day? As the flag travels across the Vermont, we want to hear your hero’s story. Who are you honoring? What does this flag mean to you? Share your story on social media, and be part of something powerful.

Use #nokingsvt

On 6/14, pro-democracy activists will come together for NO KINGS events across America.

The largest event in VT will be a rally organized by 50501 Vermont, in Burlington. The event will include marches, speakers, music, food trucks and more.

This Saturday is a national day of action! RAD is proud to be part of the #NOKINGS rally in Burlington. Please stop by our booth to say hi!

Not in Burlington? There are events throughout the state, including a border to border flag relay on route 7! #nokingsvt

A VT judge has ordered the release of Rümeysa Öztürk, who has been illegally held by ICE for over 6 wks. The gov provided NO EVIDENCE to justify her detention beyond the op ed she wrote. This was a blatant attempt to silence anyone speaking out about Palestinian liberation. #FreeSpeech #FreeThemAlll