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Rise up nonviolently against the Trump administration’s ongoing brutality and abuses of power, including the latest escalation in Minnesota.

The No Kings Coalition is activating a nationwide digital organizing effort leading up to our next mass mobilization on March 28.

www.nokings.org#signup
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
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February 15, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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SIT-IN at US ICE National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center in this suburb of Burlington.

www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/10/m...

2-9-2026 Press Release, About the Williston ICE Data Center, photos/videos: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

#AbolishICE #IceOutofWilliston
11 protesters arrested in Vermont after they refuse to leave ICE surveillance center - The Boston Globe
The facility, one of several ICE outposts in the state, has drawn increased scrutiny in recent months.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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February 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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This week is a vt-poli sampler pack...We kick things off with Peter Booth, fresh from a nonviolent sit‑in at the Williston ICE facility. Peter walks us through what happened that day, and what it means that ICE’s East Coast targeting runs out of Chittenden County.

youtu.be/0NL_CfM20Lk?...
Exclusive on Williston ICE Sit-In & Statehouse Sessions with House Commerce Chair Mike Marcotte
YouTube video by There's No 'A' in Creemee
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February 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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NATIONAL SHUTDOWN - FRI JAN 30
NO SCHOOL. NO WORK. NO SHOPPING.

In solidarity with the people of Minnesota, Make sure that there is no business as usual while federal agents kidnap our neighbors and gun people down in the streets.

VERMONT events: 50501vermont.com/events/

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January 30, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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Somali and Black student organizations in Minneapolis are calling for a nationwide shutdown this Friday, after the execution-style murder of Alex Pretti. They're asking all pro-immigrant forces around the country to share this graphic on their pages and support the call.

nationalshutdown.us
January 26, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Requests for support from organizers in Minneapolis—

Right now, we are:

1. Fully supporting a general strike
2. We need targeted help
3. We need people to lend their skills and resources

(see details in graphic)

Donations can be made at
mn50501.org/donate/ and linktr.ee/MutualAidMN50501
January 25, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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Call 202-224-6542, hit 3, and than hit any button to call Chuck Schumer and tell him that this DHS budget cannot pass.

NO FUNDING FOR ICE!

You can also use 5calls.org and democracy.io#!/

www.congress.gov/members/find...
January 24, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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SUPPORT FOR MINNESOTA - January 23
National Day of Solidarity with Minnesota

If you live in Minnesota: iceoutforgood.org#minnesota

Outside of Minnesota: iceoutforgood.org#nationwide

1/23 TOOLKIT: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

DIRECT AID: www.standwithminnesota.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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UPCOMING ACTIONS – January 16-23, 2026

Monday 1/19 – Martin Luther King Day Call to Defend Democracy – www.mobilize.us/indivisible/

Tuesday 1/20, 2PM local time – Free Amercia WALKOUT – www.freeameri.ca

Friday 1/23 – ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom – maydaystrong.org/iceoutmn
January 16, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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READ THIS & BOOST! This is the blueprint. Pay attention. When ICE shows up, neighbors alert neighbors with whistles, horns, voices cutting through fear. (Full text in +ALT of graphic)

#StrengthInNumbers #NonviolentResistance #CommunityDefense #WeOutnumberThem
January 12, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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READ THIS & BOOST! This is the blueprint. Pay attention. When ICE shows up, neighbors alert neighbors with whistles, horns, voices cutting through fear. (Full text in +ALT of graphic)

#StrengthInNumbers #NonviolentResistance #CommunityDefense #WeOutnumberThem
January 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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ICE OUT FOR GOOD - VERMONT
Sunday, January 11

FIND EVENTS:
50501vermont.com/events/
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
January 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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ICE OUT FOR GOOD - this weekend

NOTE! MONTPELIER Venue Change to State House Lawn. 5:00pm

VERMONT EVENTS (So far - keep checking the links!)
50501vermont.com/events/
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Add your event here:
50501vermont.com/submit-your-...
AND
www.mobilize.us/.../c/ice-ou...
January 10, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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OUT FOR GOOD Nationwide Weekend of Action.

HOST an Protest: bit.ly/iceoutforgood

FIND a Protest: bit.ly/justiceforgood

FLYER + LOGO Canva Template: bit.ly/iceoutflyer

HOST TOOLKIT bit.ly/iceouttoolkit

Press Release: bit.ly/iceoutrelease
January 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Justice for Renee Nicole Good: Jan 8, 2026, Burlington, VT
Wendy "Geri" Peterson, an organizer with 50501 Vermont, speaks.

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Justice for Renee Nicole Good: Jan 8, 2026, Burlington, VT
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January 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
A cold-blooded murder
Friends,
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January 9, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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GoFundMe for Renee Good's family: 50501vt.short.gy/good-family

Please support the wife and son of Renee Good as they grapple with the devastating loss of their wife and mother. Renee was pure sunshine, pure love. She will be desperately missed.
Donate to Support for Renee Good’s wife and son, organized by Mattie Weiss
Please support the wife and son of Renee Good as they grapple with the devastating … Mattie Weiss needs your support for Support for Renee Good’s wife and son
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January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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BOYCOTTS WORK!
Spotify Confirms ICE Recruitment Ads Are No Longer Running on Platform
variety.com/2026/digital...
January 8, 2026 at 9:56 PM