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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · 2d

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!

Tim Hirschel-Burns @timhirschelburns.bsky.social · 2d

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...

How to organize for global justice

An interview with Isaac Evans-Frantz of Action Corps

timhirschelburns.substack.com

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · 8d

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

All Brattleboro Residents & Neighbors: I'd love to connect with you at one of these 30-minute sessions at 69A Elliot St., in Brattleboro, VT 05301, or another time soon. If you'd like to propose another gathering at another location or another time, say the library or another community gathering center, or over video (like Zoom or Google Meet), I welcome your ideas and invitations!

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · 17d

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...

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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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚨 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

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Sep 2

Update that the lockout has ended. No need to picket — for now, anyway.

Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Sep 1

Picket schedule for this week:

—> TUESDAY, 9/2—BUHS 7:30-9:45am and 2:00-4:15pm
—> WEDNESDAY, 9/3—Academy School 7:15-9:30am and 1:45-3:45pm
—> THURSDAY, 9/4—Green Street School 7:15-9:30am and 1:45-3:45pm

The drivers and monitors appreciate any amount of time folks can show up for. 4/4

Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Sep 1

Teamsters Local 597 and community supporters are picketing to get Kuzmeskus to go back to the table, stop the lockout, and get our bus drivers back to work. I'll be there bright and early Tuesday morning. Will you join us? 3/

Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Sep 1

Kuzmeskus, which is owned by an out-of-state private-equity firm, has locked out school bus drivers and monitors for the Windham Southeast district. It has been chaos for students and families, with scab drivers who don’t know our community or our streets. 2/

Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Sep 1

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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Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Aug 25

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...

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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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Aug 21

Introducing Cristian from our Action Corps community. (actioncorps.org)

Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jul 30

Then hang up, call back and ask for your other senator. Say the same thing. Senate expected to vote today, Wednesday, July 30, in the evening.

Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jul 30

When they answer, say "My name is ____, and I live in ____ (city, state). I ask the senator to vote YES on Sen. Sanders' Joint Resolution of Disapproval against weapons to the Israeli government. We must stop famine in Gaza before it's too late."

More below.

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jul 30

📣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.

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jul 5

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

Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jul 1

Got to chat with folks at one of the motels where people are being kicked out today in Brattleboro. #VTpoli

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jul 1

1. Supplies - If you're in or near Brattleboro, VT, drop off needed supplies at 69a Elliot St. between 10-3:30 M-F. Here's a Facebook post with a list of what's needed: m.facebook.com/story.php?st...

2. Money - www.endhomelessnessvt.org

3. Time - Join people in your community doing good work.

Log in or sign up to view

See posts, photos and more on Facebook.

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jul 1

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. ⬇️

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jun 25

‼️ 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.

Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jun 25

Congratulations! 🎉

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Jun 25

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.

Zohran looking out on a victory night crowd.

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Isaac Evans-Frantz @iefrantz.bsky.social · Jun 21

You can see all the co-sponsors of the resolution here:
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

www.congress.gov