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Timeline of Events & Actions
Tuesday 5/20 SAU Office Demonstration Keene NH
Time 7:45 - 8:45AM We want SAU29 to reverse course and join a lawsuit against an anti-DEI certification that other NH schools have signed on to because of threatened funding cuts. Keep signs positive - pro-DEI, pro-inclusion, protect our students, etc., rather than anti-SAU29. "Do not comply in advance" could be a good message too.
5/20/2025Tuesday, 5/20 NH Budget Cuts and YOU
Time 6:30 - 8PM. First Church of Jaffrey, 14 Laban Ainsworth Way Jaffrey, NH. Jaffrey and Rindge Democrats invite you to learn how the NH budget cuts will affect medicare, medicaid, veterans and your public schools. Sponsored by Kent Street Coalition.
5/20/2025Wednesday 5/21 Visibility Brigade Keene NH
Time: 4-5:30 on pedestrian bridge over rte. 101. Come stand, dance, and wave to the traffic's honks of support while you help display the huge weekly message that is commenting on the administration's disastrous actions. Sponsored by us (MWA), Third Act, and Keene Rally Coalition. Park in lot across from MacDonalds, and walk 5 minutes south on the Rail Trail to pedestrian bridge, next to Keene State soccer field.
5/21/2025Wednesday 5/21 "Walk Out Wednesday" Hillsborough NH - Copy
Time 4:00 - 6:00 Walk Out Wednesdays are weekly visibility events with the goal of covering New Hampshire with pop-up protests! Crowd size does not matter. Hit every overpass, shopping plaza and town square - every Wednesday! This event is Downtown Hillsborough NH @ West Main & Rt 202. Park in State Liquor Store parking lot.
5/21/2025Friday 5/23 Protest on 1-91 Overpass Brattleboro, VT
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 "Join Your Neighbors in Protest." Meets every Friday at south side of the I-91 bridge overpass on Western Ave Exit 2 (great visibility for those driving north into Vermont for the weekend!) Bring yourself, a friend, your kids, a sign, a banner on POSTS, a flag or upside down flag to support your community!
5/23/2025Saturday 5/24 Pro-Democracy Vigil Peterborough NH
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 Intersection of 101/202 at stoplights. Bring a sign for what you are standing for or borrow one at the gathering. We take our stand every Saturday. Our country needs us.
5/24/2025Saturday 5/24 "Unite & Resist Rally" in Keene NH
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 at Central Square in Keene. A peaceful rally every Saturday. Come out and celebrate the democratic values you hold dear. Come unite in opposition to the current regime! Bring your enthusiasm, instruments, flags, and signs. Feel free to bring handouts to share regarding any groups/actions/networks you are involved in.
5/24/2025Saturday 5/4 Stand Out in Orange MA
Time 11:00-12:00 This a local Indivisible event! This weekly Stand Out in a small town is happening to raise awareness about the Trump Administration and his cuts to many Federal Departments and programs. South Main Street, Orange MA 01364
5/24/2025Saturday 5/24 Tesla Takedown Watertown MA
Time: 10:00 AM • Tesla Service Center, 457 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472
5/24/2025Wednesday 5/28 Visibility Brigade Keene NH
Time: 4-5:30 on pedestrian bridge over rte. 101. Come stand, dance, and wave to the traffic's honks of support while you help display the huge weekly message that is commenting on the administration's disastrous actions. Sponsored by us (MWA), Third Act, and Keene Rally Coalition. Park in lot across from MacDonalds, and walk 5 minutes south on the Rail Trail to pedestrian bridge, next to Keene State soccer field.
5/28/2025Saturday 5/31 "Unite & Resist Rally" in Keene NH
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 at Central Square in Keene. A peaceful rally every Saturday. Come out and celebrate the democratic values you hold dear. Come unite in opposition to the current regime! Bring your enthusiasm, instruments, flags, and signs. Feel free to bring handouts to share regarding any groups/actions/networks you are involved in.
5/31/2025Friday 6/6 "Defend the Constitution" Nat'l Protests
On the anniversary of D-Day, we will honor the legacy of those who fought for democracy by protesting at every state capitol throughout the nation, including the Nat'l Mall in DC. Veterans and civilians alike will come together to stand against the betrayal of our core values. Sponsored by 50501 Movement and American Opposition.
6/6/2025Saturday 6/14 "Kick Out the Clowns" - National Protest
Time and Place to come. When you elect clowns, they don’t become leaders. The country becomes a circus. On June 14, Donald Trump will honor himself with a four-mile military parade in our nation’s capitol. Trump’s tacky parade was inspired by dictators he idolizes, and will cost taxpayers nearly $100 million. Humor is key for morale and exposing the vulnerability of the strongman image.” This is where the ridiculous meets the resistance—and where the future is on the line. Sponsored by the Women's March.
6/14/2025Saturday 6/14 "No Kings Day" - National Protest
Protests being planned across the country, place/time to come
6/14/2025Saturday 6/14 "Second Saturday Stand Out" Fitchburg MA
Time 10:00-11:30AM Join us as we gather at Fitchburg City Hall on the second Saturday of each month to support democracy and the rule of law - and to protest the policies of trump and musk and the men themselves. Signs are welcome, and there are always extra signs to borrow. Hope you can make it!
6/14/2025Saturday 7/12 "Second Saturday Stand Out" Fitchburg MA
Time 10:00-11:30AM Join us as we gather at Fitchburg City Hall on the second Saturday of each month to support democracy and the rule of law - and to protest the policies of trump and musk and the men themselves. Signs are welcome, and there are always extra signs to borrow. Hope you can make it!
7/12/2025Monadnock Region Protests Wall of Honor!
WHAT WE ARE READING AND LISTENING TO
Here are some resources Monadnock Women for Action regularly follow to inform our discussion. The links will lead you to Facebook pages, Substack pages, or websites.
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Podcasts? Many of the resources listed here also have a podcast version or post unique videos or podcasts to their sites. You can use Google to search for these.
FREELANCE JOURNALISTS, AUTHORS, ADVOCATES
Letters from an American Heather Cox Richardson, history professor and author. This is a chronicle of today’s political landscape, but because you can’t get a grip on current politics without an understanding of America’s Constitution and laws, economy, and social customs, this newsletter explores what it means, and what it has meant, to be an American.
Robert Reich Former U.S. Secretary of Labor. A daily newsletter exposing where power lies, and how it's used and abused.
Robert Hubbell Former communications executive. A daily newsletter that has been providing hope and perspective since the unexpected results of the 2016 election.
Chop Wood, Carry Water Democratic activist Jessica Craven’s daily calls for action.
Tangle News An independent, nonpartisan, subscriber-supported newsletter read worldwide and an accompanying podcast that give you a 360-degree view of the news. Opinions from the left, right, and center so you can decide.
Twenty Lessons By Timothy Snyder, an American historian specializing in the history of Europe, the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust. These lessons open with the chapters of his book "On Tyranny, Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century." Read by John Lithgow.
The Weekly List Author Amy Siskind tracks current news stories about eroding norms in our government. Siskind also is president of The New Agenda, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women.
The Contrarian Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy.
The Beautiful Mess Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human by writer, pastor, and activist John Pavlovitz.
The Hartmann Report By progressive talk show host Thom Hartmann.
Joyce Vance Law professor, MSNBC/NBC legal analyst, and former U.S. attorney and federal prosecutor.
Dan Rather Veteran journalist and retired CBS News anchor.
The Warning By political and corporate strategist Steve Schmidt.
The Dworkin Report By journalist Scott Dworkin.
What Did Trump Do Today? Daily log following the activities of the administration of the 47th president of the United States.
Mary L Trump Author, defender of democracy, and estranged niece and vocal critic of President Donald Trump.
Democracy Docket Digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis, and opinion about the courts.
Sherrilyn Ifill Civil rights attorney and democracy warrior.
Indivisible Grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.
Alt National Park Service Standing up for the National Park Service to help protect and preserve the environment for future generations.
NEW HAMPSHIRE’S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, 202-224-2841
Senator Maggie Hassan, 202-224-3324
Representative Chris Pappas (1st District), 202-225-5456
Representative Maggie Goodlander (2nd District), 202-225-5206
NOT REPRESENTING NEW HAMPSHIRE, BUT A LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION WITHIN CONGRESS
NEW HAMPSHIRE GOVERNOR
Governor Kelly Ayotte, 603-271-2121
FIND AND CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
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POLITICAL & POLICY ORGANIZATIONS
NH House Dems Victory Committee
NH Fiscal Policy Institute Nonpartisan, independent policy research organization
Democracy in New Hampshire A selection of articles by local writers centered around the New Hampshire political landscape. Articles by Terri O’Rorke (NH House of Representatives), Bobby Williams (Keene City Councilor), and others.
Monadnock Immigrant Solidarity Collaborative A network of people in the southwest corner of New Hampshire, some of us immigrants, some of us allies, who support our immigrant neighbors. Our aim is to have information available in one place to make it easy for users to find, browse, and use.
Kent Street Coalition An all-volunteer grassroots group engaged in progressive advocacy for New Hampshire and dedicated to the defense of America’s founding principles of fairness, justice, equality, liberty, and compassion. Regular Action Alerts about state government bills and hearings. Opportunities to take action at both the local and federal levels. Online and in-person speakers and training.
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