Policy and Elections

Purpose:  To advance research, action, and networks in Vermont and Northeast Addison County that result in effective policies,
fair elections, and good candidates dedicated to protecting our democracy and those victimized by rising authoritarianism.
We’re researching state Republicans standing against deportation and budget agenda and exploring what other states are doing to set up independent healthcare systems among multiple New England states.
Contact: Betsy Taylor    betsy@betsytaylor.com

Communications Team

Purpose: Develop an effective and responsive media strategy. Support other action groups.  
Engage more of BAI membership in communications.
Contact: Howard Jennings   thejenningsgroup@aol.com

Events Action Group

Purpose: Organize our own events and promote and participate in others.
We’re organizing a table at the September 27 Bristol Harvest Festival; finalizing plans for the Migrant Justice training, October 1;
discussing how/where to participate in No Kings Day II, October 18.
Contact: Sarah Stott   sarahstott100@gmail.com

Membership

Purpose: To increase BAI individual and group engagement to make our work to defend and strengthen democracy and promote justice as effective as possible.
We’re analyzing our subscriber lists so that we can more effectively reach out to see how NEACI can support people during these times and encourage hopeful and effective engagement.
Contact: Tory Riley   tory33713@gmail.com

Migrant Outreach

Purpose: Our purpose is to provide mutual aid for members of the migrant community.
We collaborate with other BAI groups to respond to the assault on
Working on October 1 Migrant Justice training; applying for a grant from Indivisible National to support mutual aid; sharing resources to support migrants (e.g. driver’s license info); pursuing steps to stop BTV and airline participation in migrant transport.
Contact: Patty Lewis   plewis0849@gmail.com

Big Tech
Purpose: Research, confront and respond to the negative effects of Big Tech on our democracy.
We’re discussing who the major players are on the tech front, what exactly they're doing that's destructive, who else might be working in opposition to them within Indivisible and elsewhere, and what things we might do to ensure that whatever we do or discuss remains as private as possible. We decided to do some background reading on the topic, research who else might be working on this, and look into alternatives to our normal methods of communication.
Contact: Denny May   dmayday@verizon.net