Isaac Evans-Frantz
@iefrantz.bsky.social
Vermonter. Humanitarian. Coalition builder. Elected to the Brattleboro Selectboard on March 4, 2025. Posts are my opinions alone.
Heading to Washington State this week with Action Corps (actioncorps.org). If you’re there and interested in our organizing for global justice, let me know!
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Heading to Washington State this week with Action Corps (actioncorps.org). If you’re there and interested in our organizing for global justice, let me know!
[Sigh of relief] www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates ...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
[Sigh of relief] www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
Vote forecast from Senate Cloakroom: At 5:00pm, on Thursday, November 6th, the Senate is expected to proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee S.J.Res.90, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Venezuela). Source: x.com/SenateCloakr...
Senate Cloakroom on X: "Vote forecast: At 5:00pm, on Thursday, November 6th, the Senate is expected to proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee S.J.Res.90, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Venezuela)." / X
Vote forecast: At 5:00pm, on Thursday, November 6th, the Senate is expected to proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee S.J.Res.90, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Venezuela).
x.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Vote forecast from Senate Cloakroom: At 5:00pm, on Thursday, November 6th, the Senate is expected to proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee S.J.Res.90, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Venezuela). Source: x.com/SenateCloakr...
This report cites the work of the coalition Action Corps (@actioncorps.org) led starting in 2020 that secured the release of massive IMF resources called #SDRs for the developing world. This is a critical option in light of decimation of #USAID. cepr.net/publications...
The United States, The IMF, and Special Drawing Rights
A new CEPR report projects that over a hundred thousand US jobs could be saved were the IMF to make a new major allocation of SDRs, like it did in 2021.
cepr.net
October 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This report cites the work of the coalition Action Corps (@actioncorps.org) led starting in 2020 that secured the release of massive IMF resources called #SDRs for the developing world. This is a critical option in light of decimation of #USAID. cepr.net/publications...
So good to talk with a policy expert in DC who really values organizing around the country. @timhirschelburns.bsky.social understands the critical importance of people power when it comes to changing U.S. military and global economic policy. Check out his work!
New on the Substack: How to organize on global justice.
Politicians say voters don't care abt foreign policy. Wonks just focus on their policy papers.
@iefrantz.bsky.social + Action Corps organize ordinary ppl for just foreign policy. I interviewed him
timhirschelburns.substack.com/p/how-to-org...
Politicians say voters don't care abt foreign policy. Wonks just focus on their policy papers.
@iefrantz.bsky.social + Action Corps organize ordinary ppl for just foreign policy. I interviewed him
timhirschelburns.substack.com/p/how-to-org...
How to organize for global justice
An interview with Isaac Evans-Frantz of Action Corps
timhirschelburns.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:46 AM
So good to talk with a policy expert in DC who really values organizing around the country. @timhirschelburns.bsky.social understands the critical importance of people power when it comes to changing U.S. military and global economic policy. Check out his work!
Brattleboro Folks: I'd love to connect with you at one of these sessions at
69A Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vermont. I also welcome your ideas and invitations for other times and spaces to connect! #VTpoli
69A Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vermont. I also welcome your ideas and invitations for other times and spaces to connect! #VTpoli
October 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Brattleboro Folks: I'd love to connect with you at one of these sessions at
69A Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vermont. I also welcome your ideas and invitations for other times and spaces to connect! #VTpoli
69A Elliot St., Brattleboro, Vermont. I also welcome your ideas and invitations for other times and spaces to connect! #VTpoli
Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, has begun with sunset. Jews are taught to reflect on the ways that they have missed the mark this past year. This an opportunity for us all — Jews and non-Jews alike — to do that. Let us commit now to transform those wrongs in the months ahead.
October 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, has begun with sunset. Jews are taught to reflect on the ways that they have missed the mark this past year. This an opportunity for us all — Jews and non-Jews alike — to do that. Let us commit now to transform those wrongs in the months ahead.
How do we stop Gaza genocide? In this article I call on @senpeterwelch.govpeeps.us @sanders.senate.gov & @balint.house.gov to introduce res per Foreign Assistance Act & U.S. Constitution to compel Congress to debate &vote again on U.S. role in the genocide. #VTpoli
www.reformer.com/opinion/colu...
www.reformer.com/opinion/colu...
Commentary | Isaac Evans-Frantz: No country is above the law
On Sept. 16 the United Nations said that the State of Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The next day Vermont’s members of Congress echoed this statement. All three used
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September 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
How do we stop Gaza genocide? In this article I call on @senpeterwelch.govpeeps.us @sanders.senate.gov & @balint.house.gov to introduce res per Foreign Assistance Act & U.S. Constitution to compel Congress to debate &vote again on U.S. role in the genocide. #VTpoli
www.reformer.com/opinion/colu...
www.reformer.com/opinion/colu...
Pleased to see our neighbors in Massachusetts are working to reclaim their National Guard and protect it from unconstitutional deployment to combat zones. We could do the same in Vermont. #VTpoli masspeaceaction.org/event/defend-the-guard/
Defend the Guard
2471/H.3829 upholds the framework of the U.S. Constitution by ensuring that the Massachusetts National Guard is only called upon for active federal military service when there has been an official…
masspeaceaction.org
September 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Pleased to see our neighbors in Massachusetts are working to reclaim their National Guard and protect it from unconstitutional deployment to combat zones. We could do the same in Vermont. #VTpoli masspeaceaction.org/event/defend-the-guard/
🚨 TONIGHT, Wednesday: Nationwide Activist Call 🚨
Action Corps activists & friends are coming together across the U.S. to connect, strategize, and take action to stop the U.S.' fueling genocide in Gaza.
🗓 Wed, Sept 3, 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
📩 DM me for the join link.
#CeasefireNOW #StopArmingIsrael
Action Corps activists & friends are coming together across the U.S. to connect, strategize, and take action to stop the U.S.' fueling genocide in Gaza.
🗓 Wed, Sept 3, 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
📩 DM me for the join link.
#CeasefireNOW #StopArmingIsrael
September 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🚨 TONIGHT, Wednesday: Nationwide Activist Call 🚨
Action Corps activists & friends are coming together across the U.S. to connect, strategize, and take action to stop the U.S.' fueling genocide in Gaza.
🗓 Wed, Sept 3, 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
📩 DM me for the join link.
#CeasefireNOW #StopArmingIsrael
Action Corps activists & friends are coming together across the U.S. to connect, strategize, and take action to stop the U.S.' fueling genocide in Gaza.
🗓 Wed, Sept 3, 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
📩 DM me for the join link.
#CeasefireNOW #StopArmingIsrael
The Brattleboro Reformer has reported that the lockout of the bus drivers and monitors has been dropped, and that they are now allowed back to work. Good news for students, families, and the people who drive our young people to and from school! #VTpoli
September 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The Brattleboro Reformer has reported that the lockout of the bus drivers and monitors has been dropped, and that they are now allowed back to work. Good news for students, families, and the people who drive our young people to and from school! #VTpoli
Happy #LaborDay! As billionaires try to take over our country, this is a key moment to stand with working people. Will you join us tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2, outside Brattleboro Union High School at 7:30am to stand with our school bus drivers and monitors? 1/
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Teamsters Vermont Local 597 | Barre VT
Teamsters Vermont Local 597, Barre. 1,005 likes · 524 talking about this · 8 were here. Teamsters Local 597 represents workers in trades such as small package, fuel and freight delivery, dairy...
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September 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Happy #LaborDay! As billionaires try to take over our country, this is a key moment to stand with working people. Will you join us tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2, outside Brattleboro Union High School at 7:30am to stand with our school bus drivers and monitors? 1/
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Reposted by Isaac Evans-Frantz
Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
Breaking News: Read three top CDC officials' resignation emails.
The end of an era.
insidemedicine.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
This month the President vowed to forcibly remove unhoused people from DC.
In Vermont, our state govt has removed families w/ young children and seniors w/ oxygen tanks from motels w/ no safe place to go.
Vermont must do better. Here’s my guidance. #VTpoli
www.commonsnews.org/issue/828/82...
In Vermont, our state govt has removed families w/ young children and seniors w/ oxygen tanks from motels w/ no safe place to go.
Vermont must do better. Here’s my guidance. #VTpoli
www.commonsnews.org/issue/828/82...
Residents want shelter for unhoused neighbors | Issue 828
Isaac Evans-Frantz serves as the executive director of a national nonpartisan organization that campaigns for U.S. policies to save lives around the world. He also serves on the Brattleboro Selectboar...
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August 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This month the President vowed to forcibly remove unhoused people from DC.
In Vermont, our state govt has removed families w/ young children and seniors w/ oxygen tanks from motels w/ no safe place to go.
Vermont must do better. Here’s my guidance. #VTpoli
www.commonsnews.org/issue/828/82...
In Vermont, our state govt has removed families w/ young children and seniors w/ oxygen tanks from motels w/ no safe place to go.
Vermont must do better. Here’s my guidance. #VTpoli
www.commonsnews.org/issue/828/82...
Introducing Cristian from our Action Corps community. (actioncorps.org)
August 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Introducing Cristian from our Action Corps community. (actioncorps.org)
📣ACTION ALERT TO STOP U.S./ISRAEL FROM STARVING GAZANS📣: TODAY, Wednesday please call Congress at 202-224-3121. Ask for your U.S. senator. Instructions below.
July 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
📣ACTION ALERT TO STOP U.S./ISRAEL FROM STARVING GAZANS📣: TODAY, Wednesday please call Congress at 202-224-3121. Ask for your U.S. senator. Instructions below.
Good connecting with folks here in my hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont in the July 4th parade. Let’s hold out a vision for town and country that works for everyday people, not just the wealthy elite. #VTpoli
July 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Good connecting with folks here in my hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont in the July 4th parade. Let’s hold out a vision for town and country that works for everyday people, not just the wealthy elite. #VTpoli
Today 73 vulnerable adults and 34 children in Brattleboro, Vermont, will lose their shelter. This is the result of a policy decision by Vermont Gov. Phil Scott that may cause some of our neighbors to die. The good news is that we can show up for our neighbors. Below are 3 things you can do. ⬇️
July 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Today 73 vulnerable adults and 34 children in Brattleboro, Vermont, will lose their shelter. This is the result of a policy decision by Vermont Gov. Phil Scott that may cause some of our neighbors to die. The good news is that we can show up for our neighbors. Below are 3 things you can do. ⬇️
‼️ Help STOP WAR WITH IRAN ‼️
1. Call 1-833-STOP-WAR. Follow the easy directions: Tell your senators to support the Iran War Powers Resolution.
2. Repost this.
3. Sign up for alerts at actioncorps.org
Senate likely to vote Thursday (6/26/25) late in day. Call today.
1. Call 1-833-STOP-WAR. Follow the easy directions: Tell your senators to support the Iran War Powers Resolution.
2. Repost this.
3. Sign up for alerts at actioncorps.org
Senate likely to vote Thursday (6/26/25) late in day. Call today.
June 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
‼️ Help STOP WAR WITH IRAN ‼️
1. Call 1-833-STOP-WAR. Follow the easy directions: Tell your senators to support the Iran War Powers Resolution.
2. Repost this.
3. Sign up for alerts at actioncorps.org
Senate likely to vote Thursday (6/26/25) late in day. Call today.
1. Call 1-833-STOP-WAR. Follow the easy directions: Tell your senators to support the Iran War Powers Resolution.
2. Repost this.
3. Sign up for alerts at actioncorps.org
Senate likely to vote Thursday (6/26/25) late in day. Call today.
Congratulations! 🎉
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations! 🎉
Want a safer world for Vermonters and everyone else? Then repost this note to thank @balint.house.gov for co-sponsoring the bipartisan Iran #WarPowers Resolution to remove U.S. forces from illegal war in Iran. Congress needs to stand up for their power & duty on matters of war & peace. #NoKings
June 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Want a safer world for Vermonters and everyone else? Then repost this note to thank @balint.house.gov for co-sponsoring the bipartisan Iran #WarPowers Resolution to remove U.S. forces from illegal war in Iran. Congress needs to stand up for their power & duty on matters of war & peace. #NoKings
Here at White House protesting illegal and unconscionable bombing of Iran.
June 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Here at White House protesting illegal and unconscionable bombing of Iran.
Israel is bombing Iran.
I made this video at 6pm today about how war has affected my family.
Now I’m walking to the White House for an emergency nonviolent protest. STOP BOMBING IRAN. 🪧
We need peace and diplomacy, not war and domination.
I made this video at 6pm today about how war has affected my family.
Now I’m walking to the White House for an emergency nonviolent protest. STOP BOMBING IRAN. 🪧
We need peace and diplomacy, not war and domination.
June 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Israel is bombing Iran.
I made this video at 6pm today about how war has affected my family.
Now I’m walking to the White House for an emergency nonviolent protest. STOP BOMBING IRAN. 🪧
We need peace and diplomacy, not war and domination.
I made this video at 6pm today about how war has affected my family.
Now I’m walking to the White House for an emergency nonviolent protest. STOP BOMBING IRAN. 🪧
We need peace and diplomacy, not war and domination.
Reposted by Isaac Evans-Frantz
Non-violent action must not be met with violence.
Greta Thunberg & the Madleen crew are exemplifying humanitarian solidarity in response to the catastrophic suffering wrought by the Israeli's gov's blockade and starvation of Gaza.
We call on lawmakers to demand that their safety is ensured.
Greta Thunberg & the Madleen crew are exemplifying humanitarian solidarity in response to the catastrophic suffering wrought by the Israeli's gov's blockade and starvation of Gaza.
We call on lawmakers to demand that their safety is ensured.
As Gaza faces over three months of Israeli blockade, a group of 12 activists is sailing to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.
The mission includes the renowned Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who spoke with Democracy Now! live from the Madleen.
The mission includes the renowned Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who spoke with Democracy Now! live from the Madleen.
June 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Non-violent action must not be met with violence.
Greta Thunberg & the Madleen crew are exemplifying humanitarian solidarity in response to the catastrophic suffering wrought by the Israeli's gov's blockade and starvation of Gaza.
We call on lawmakers to demand that their safety is ensured.
Greta Thunberg & the Madleen crew are exemplifying humanitarian solidarity in response to the catastrophic suffering wrought by the Israeli's gov's blockade and starvation of Gaza.
We call on lawmakers to demand that their safety is ensured.