We are Indivisible Champlain Islands — farmers and retirees, teachers and business owners, lifelong islanders, and people who chose to make this beautiful place home. We have organized to fight for the democratic principles on which our country was founded. Meanwhile, we push back against bad policy decisions that are affecting our lives and the future of our children and grandchildren. And while we push, we take care of each other. Read more about ICI.
Message from Marilyn
- 7/23/26. Signup: Hands Off Our Vote actionHello Indivisibles, Please read the newsletter for important information and upcoming actions. Then let me know what you think of the newsletter. Message from Berney and John, our Friday Defend… Read more: 7/23/26. Signup: Hands Off Our Vote action
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eNEWS: Indivisible Champlain Islands Newsletter (7/23); VT Indivisible Digest Statewide Newsletter (7/10)
FOCUS: Elections 2026
ACT: VT legislative votes — Make calls, write
OTHER NEWS: America Belongs to All of Us. There’s work we must do!
NOTABLES:
- Analysis of Trump’s 7/16/26 speech: unsupported claims of “Election Vulnerabilities”.
- With more tariffs announced on Canadian imports this week, we recall Trump’s taunts that Canada should be the 51st state. On Canada Day, Canadian Brian Adams responded with a new protest anthem, “The 51st State“.
Elections 2026: Good Trouble Lives On; The Right to Vote Rallies
A NATIONAL WEEKEND OF ACTION took place July 17-19. All across the country, Right to Vote Rallies spoke of Civil Rights icon John Lewis, and offered thoughts, inspiration, and history about The Right To Vote. THE RIGHT TO VOTE is the most powerful way that The People control and shape the government that runs our country.
How The Right to Vote is under threat — Deceive, Disrupt, Deny, & make it Harder to Vote. Here’s a new example in North Carolina, targeting Black voters and students. And on 7/22, the House again passed the infamous Save America Act, buried in $70 billion funding for the unpopular, unauthorized-by-Congress Iran War and more than $1 TRILLION for the Pentagon. Let’s speak up! VOTE!
Join Indivisibles across the country for the Kickoff Call for Hands Off Our Vote, Indivisible’s national program to ensure that all eligible voters get to cast their ballot, and that those ballots get counted. Find out more
Consider
- Protest: Defend Democracy – Honk & Wave, every Friday, 4-5 pm, South Hero.
- Democracy Under Pressure: Where has history seen this before? And how did that turn out?
- Consider different ways to get involved.
- Learn more about the issues & how to stay safe.
- Learn about ICI.
- Explore respected non-partisan News outlets and ways to stay informed.
- Join Us!
ICE: Justice for Lorenzo & Johan, Vigil 7/25 11 AM
On July 7, an ICE agent in Houston shot and killed Lorenzo while he was driving a work van with his crew.
On July 13, ICE fatally shot Johan in Maine — his wife and toddler forced to witness his murder.
Join this vigil to demand Justice for Lorenzo and Johan. Please bring signs that honor these men and the other lives cut short by ICE or an anti-ICE message.
ICE: Raid on Dorset St; Vermont Public Documentary
The comprehensive story and video reveal the action taken by ALL parties during the hours-long detention attempt and protest in South Burlington in March.
Vermont police agencies released more than 130 hours of body camera footage from the scene. This review shows local police confronted both ICE and protesters as officers resisted – but ultimately accepted – a role in the raid.
Upcoming Events – More events & details here
