Chittenden County Dems

Vermont organizations are reeling from federal rollbacks to arts and humanities funding - VTDigger Affected organizations include Acorn Youth Crafts, the Fletcher Free Library and the Flynn in Burlington, Shelburne Museum, Henry Sheldon Museum in Middlebury, Vermont Works for Women, Vermont Folklif...

Affected organizations include Acorn Youth Crafts, the Fletcher Free Library and the Flynn in Burlington, Shelburne Museum, Henry Sheldon Museum in Middlebury, Vermont Works for Women, Vermont Folklife and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.

A new month means more trainings!

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#Handsoff! Burlington, VT

Another #Handsoff Burlington, Vt
Sambatucada on the drums!

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#HandsOff #Vermont #VtPoli

Massive Vermont protest in the cold rain.

A rally crowd of thousands in front of the Vermont statehouse.

The view of the rally crowd from the top of the steps at the Vermont statehouse.

Good turnout in not so good weather. Montpelier, Vt

See you today!! ✊

Vermont libraries, museums grapple with uncertain funding future  - VTDigger “I think it's really shocking and upsetting to people that such a small amount of money that does so much good and is such a part of our democracy is being attacked by now," said Mary Danko, president...

“I think it’s really shocking and upsetting to people that such a small amount of money that does so much good and is such a part of our democracy is being attacked by now,” said Mary Danko, president of the Vermont Library Association.

See you on Saturday!

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“The state treasurer’s office estimates that the tariffs would collectively cost Vermont households approximately $1 billion annually.”

“According to data from the Yale Budget Lab, price increases from the latest round of tariffs would cost the average American household about $3,800 per year.”

What do Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ mean for Vermont? - VTDigger Vermont might have been spared the worst in the president’s latest round of tariffs, but officials said a broader trade war could still shake up the state’s economy.

😡 At a time when Vermonters are struggling, to see our administration so cavalier about the affordability crisis and the devastation this will cause to local businesses, is deeply troubling. We need to fight back.

Susan Crawford, a liberal candidate for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, overcame $25 million in spending from Elon Musk and defeated her conservative opponent Tuesday in a contest that became a kind of referendum on Musk and his slashing of the federal government. Read more: nyti.ms/42cKEgz

Tesla Sales Are Slumping, Even in the Most E.V.-Friendly Place Elon Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to fewer deliveries in Norway the first quarter, though other factors also played a role.

Breaking News: Tesla’s sales dropped 13% in the first quarter, reflecting a backlash against Elon Musk even in EV-friendly countries.

This oligarchy. You deserve better.

We all have a lot to learn from the extraordinary organizing work done by @wisdems.bsky.social. Thank you for the much-needed inspo!

- Vermont 💙💚💙

Chitt Co Dems will see you Saturday!

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Help Phoenix Books Fight Amazon 📚

You may have heard the news of an Amazon distribution warehouse being planned for Essex. Supporters of the Essex community and Vermont small business are fighting back!

Start by following @vermontagainstamazon on IG and join Phoenix for a rally this Thursday.

I'm going to the #vtpoli Prom Party! Join me! Show your support with a contribution.

We aren't going to let the MAGA movement get ahead of us for 2026. We're starting with a prom! Yes, really. 🪩

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Join us >> Hands Off Rallies, Saturday April 5th! 💪

🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! 🚨

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Our democracy is under threat. I invite you to join me, and Chittenden County Democrats, in showing up at at the Hands Off Rally on April 5th. Lots more info about how to resist and build our movement below. Thx for reading. See you on Saturday.

~ @joeyinvermont.bsky.social & Chitt Co Dems 💙

We're hearing from you loud and clear that you want to know how we are fighting back. We get it! You asked, we're delivering.

Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections (Gift Article) The lawsuit accuses President Trump of vastly overstepping his authority to “upturn the electoral playing field in his favor and against his political rivals.”

No one will take away your right to vote. We are fighting back!

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“We need to call this Executive Order out for what it is: an effort to disenfranchise voters, intimidate elections workers, and defund the functioning of our democracy.”