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Two adults stand together holding an American flag at a crowded outdoor protest. Other people are visible in the background holding signs and flags.

Vermont Conversation: Celebrating and defending protest, America’s founding principle

by David Goodman June 3, 2026, 4:23 pmJune 3, 2026, 5:08 pm

Four uniformed police officers carry a man out of a building through glass doors on a concrete walkway.

Four arrested at protest against ICE at Williston facility

by Emma Green May 14, 2026, 5:35 pmMay 14, 2026, 5:35 pm

A group of musicians play instruments outdoors in front of large orange letters spelling "ABOLISH ICE!.

Protest in St. Albans led Customs and Border Protection office to close for the day, activists say

by Emma Green May 8, 2026, 6:06 pmMay 9, 2026, 3:55 pm

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Letters to the editor

‘No Kings’ protesters know exactly what they’re fighting for

by Darwin Mazur April 22, 2026, 2:13 pmApril 22, 2026, 5:13 pm

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Letters to the editor

It’s time to take to the streets again

by Tim Roper April 3, 2026, 2:57 pmApril 3, 2026, 2:59 pm

A large group of people attend a formal meeting in a domed room with a chandelier, red carpets, and balcony seating.

Protesters tell lawmakers they were choked, assaulted by officers during South Burlington immigration operation

by Charlotte Oliver April 1, 2026, 3:05 pmApril 1, 2026, 3:07 pm

A large crowd of protesters holds various signs, many opposing ICE, Trump, and billionaires, at an outdoor demonstration in daylight.

Thousands rally for ‘No Kings Day’ protests as Vermonters decry Trump’s agenda

by Olivia Gieger, Auditi Guha, Kevin O'Connor and Shane M. Graber March 28, 2026, 2:28 pmMarch 28, 2026, 5:03 pm

A person in a red coat holds a sign with a yellow crown crossed out at a protest or demonstration, with other participants and signs visible in the background.

Government & Politics

As Vermont organizers prepare for third No Kings Day, building community is a focus

by Emma Green March 25, 2026, 7:18 pmMarch 27, 2026, 8:53 am

Two police officers escort an older man through a hallway as several seated protesters watch from the floor against a glass wall in the background.

State’s Attorney will not prosecute Williston ICE office protesters

by Auditi Guha February 27, 2026, 11:52 amFebruary 27, 2026, 12:09 pm

Two uniformed officers detain a seated woman wearing a mask in a hallway, while another person sits on the floor nearby. Other people stand in the background holding papers.

11 arrested during ICE protest at Williston business park

by Auditi Guha February 10, 2026, 3:32 pmFebruary 10, 2026, 5:39 pm

Two people wearing glasses pose for a photo outdoors at sunset; one wears a hat and scarf, the other wears a clerical collar. People and a structure are visible in the background.

Vermont Conversation: Local clergy see Minnesota as ‘testing ground’ for Trump’s immigration crackdown

by David Goodman January 28, 2026, 4:32 pmJanuary 28, 2026, 5:20 pm

A person in riot gear stands in a cloud of smoke near yellow caution tape on a street.

Federal agency cancels sending Vermont workers to assist ICE in Minnesota

by Auditi Guha January 26, 2026, 6:36 pmApril 13, 2026, 3:30 pm

A large yellow banner reading “ICE VIOLATES RIGHTS HERE” is hung on the front of a building at night, with a few people standing nearby.

Activists target ICE digital surveillance site in Williston

by Austyn Gaffney January 14, 2026, 2:21 pmJanuary 14, 2026, 2:21 pm

A man holds a sign reading "ICE OUT FOR GOOD because RENEE was GOOD" and shouts at a protest, with other people holding signs in the background.

Hundreds gather at Upper Valley ‘ICE Out for Good’ actions over the weekend

by Valley News January 12, 2026, 4:17 pmJanuary 12, 2026, 4:26 pm