Global Crisis Relief
Booker Urges President Biden to Support $650 Billion Issuance of SDRs to Stabilize Global Economy
01/10/2025
Quoted the letter signed by four senators
Debt relief advocates make their case to Joe Biden before he leaves the White House
Sister Diane Koorie
01/10/2025
“Some of them may use the funds for debt relief, trying to get that monkey off their backs,” Sister Korrie said in an interview with America on Jan. 8. “But many of the countries use it for services to the people, providing those basic needs.
Town Meeting boosts measures for climate change:
Annual Representative Town Meeting also bumps up human services allocations for next year in a $23 million town budget
Virginia Ray
3/27/2024
A non-binding resolution calling for Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt, to support halting U.S. arms sales to Israel until a permanent ceasefire is achieved in Gaza was clearly supported.
Many in attendance at the RTM also wore keffiyehs, the traditional square cotton scarves symbolizing Palestinians' connections to their land. District 7 member Isaac Evans-Frantz made the motion and said elected officials have an "obligation to speak up in the face of war crimes that the U.S. is funding."
He noted Balint "has rightly called for a ceasefire in Gaza" and said that "to avoid the perception of complicity, she must commit to opposing any additional funds for weapons for the genocidal war in Gaza."
District 9 member Tim Wessel said the resolution "only benefitted one party and one party only, and that's Hamas."
Wealthy nations must do more through IMF relief
Commentary by Mark Harrison
06/26/24
Sen. Leahy Should Lead on Global COVID Response
Note: Isaac Evans-Frantz, the author, is the director of Action Corps, which organized multiple constituent meetings with Sen. Leahy’s staff in 2020 and 2021, which resulted in Sen. Leahy becoming an original co-sponsor of legislation to help low- and middle-income countries access COVID-19 vaccines and economic support.
Leadership in Face of the Pandemic
Posted May 17, 2020
By ISAAC EVANS-FRANTZ
Explaining the congressman’s role as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs committee, I told the group, “You have more power than you realize to help shape the role of the U.S. in the world.”
I recounted Action Corps NYC’s surprising success in engaging with Mr. Engel on humanitarian matters.
COVID-19 has Touched Everyone’s Lives
By Katie Kelshaw, Action Corps Idaho Organizer
The World Economy Needs a Stimulus: IMF Special Drawing Rights Are Critical to Containing the Pandemic and Boosting the World Economy
https://cepr.net/report/the-world-economy-needs-a-stimulus-imf-special-drawing-rights-are-critical-to-containing-the-pandemic-and-boosting-the-world-economy/
Acknowledgments
The authors wish to thank Andrés Arauz, Ted Truman, Nathan Coplin, Lara Merling, and Isaac Evans-Frantz for their helpful comments; Kevin Cashman and Jake Johnston for research assistance; and Sarah Rawlins and Brett Heinz for editorial assistance.
(Isaac Evans-Frantz is the director of Action Corps.)
Conditions in Yemen before the Arrival of the Coronavirus
By David Oppenheimer, Action Corps Rhode Island Lead Organizer
https://upriseri.com/2020-09-02-david-oppenheimer/
Through Action Corps meetings with Armed Services Committee aides to Reed and Langevin in January, to delegations of Rhode Islanders from Action Corps, FCNL, Pax Christi, and RIAC with the foreign policy advisors to the Senators and Congressman Langevin, requests were made that our legislators follow up on any available means to help Yemenis get aid. We specifically asked the advisors to Whitehouse and Langevin to step up and make public statements about the situation in Yemen and to follow up on the path already taken by Senator Reed and directly address the need to lift the suspension of USAID.
01/10/2025
Quoted the letter signed by four senators
Debt relief advocates make their case to Joe Biden before he leaves the White House
Sister Diane Koorie
01/10/2025
“Some of them may use the funds for debt relief, trying to get that monkey off their backs,” Sister Korrie said in an interview with America on Jan. 8. “But many of the countries use it for services to the people, providing those basic needs.
Town Meeting boosts measures for climate change:
Annual Representative Town Meeting also bumps up human services allocations for next year in a $23 million town budget
Virginia Ray
3/27/2024
A non-binding resolution calling for Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt, to support halting U.S. arms sales to Israel until a permanent ceasefire is achieved in Gaza was clearly supported.
Many in attendance at the RTM also wore keffiyehs, the traditional square cotton scarves symbolizing Palestinians' connections to their land. District 7 member Isaac Evans-Frantz made the motion and said elected officials have an "obligation to speak up in the face of war crimes that the U.S. is funding."
He noted Balint "has rightly called for a ceasefire in Gaza" and said that "to avoid the perception of complicity, she must commit to opposing any additional funds for weapons for the genocidal war in Gaza."
District 9 member Tim Wessel said the resolution "only benefitted one party and one party only, and that's Hamas."
Wealthy nations must do more through IMF relief
Commentary by Mark Harrison
06/26/24
Sen. Leahy Should Lead on Global COVID Response
Note: Isaac Evans-Frantz, the author, is the director of Action Corps, which organized multiple constituent meetings with Sen. Leahy’s staff in 2020 and 2021, which resulted in Sen. Leahy becoming an original co-sponsor of legislation to help low- and middle-income countries access COVID-19 vaccines and economic support.
Leadership in Face of the Pandemic
Posted May 17, 2020
By ISAAC EVANS-FRANTZ
Explaining the congressman’s role as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs committee, I told the group, “You have more power than you realize to help shape the role of the U.S. in the world.”
I recounted Action Corps NYC’s surprising success in engaging with Mr. Engel on humanitarian matters.
COVID-19 has Touched Everyone’s Lives
By Katie Kelshaw, Action Corps Idaho Organizer
The World Economy Needs a Stimulus: IMF Special Drawing Rights Are Critical to Containing the Pandemic and Boosting the World Economy
https://cepr.net/report/the-world-economy-needs-a-stimulus-imf-special-drawing-rights-are-critical-to-containing-the-pandemic-and-boosting-the-world-economy/
Acknowledgments
The authors wish to thank Andrés Arauz, Ted Truman, Nathan Coplin, Lara Merling, and Isaac Evans-Frantz for their helpful comments; Kevin Cashman and Jake Johnston for research assistance; and Sarah Rawlins and Brett Heinz for editorial assistance.
(Isaac Evans-Frantz is the director of Action Corps.)
Conditions in Yemen before the Arrival of the Coronavirus
By David Oppenheimer, Action Corps Rhode Island Lead Organizer
https://upriseri.com/2020-09-02-david-oppenheimer/
Through Action Corps meetings with Armed Services Committee aides to Reed and Langevin in January, to delegations of Rhode Islanders from Action Corps, FCNL, Pax Christi, and RIAC with the foreign policy advisors to the Senators and Congressman Langevin, requests were made that our legislators follow up on any available means to help Yemenis get aid. We specifically asked the advisors to Whitehouse and Langevin to step up and make public statements about the situation in Yemen and to follow up on the path already taken by Senator Reed and directly address the need to lift the suspension of USAID.
U-S Backed War on Yemen
Amid Signal ‘war plans’ scandal, no one’s questioning Trump’s illegal bombing of Yemen
People's World
03/28/2025
U.S. Escalates Yemen Airstrikes, Bringing Total Deaths Since March 15 to at Least 57
Democracy Now
03/28/2025
A Reminder Amid Group Chat Outrage: US Strikes on Yemen Are Unconstitutional
Common Dreams
03/27/2025
Yemen Online Rally
Azad Essa, Umar A Farooq; Middle East Eye
03/25/2023
Yemen
Common Dreams
03/24/2023
Yemen
Dennis Bernstein, KPFA / Pacifica Radio
03/23/2023
Yemen War Protests
English Almayadeen
03/23/2023
Yemen
Mary Diane Baker, Manchester Journal
03/22/2023
Yemen
Samar Dahmash Jarrah, WMNF
03/15/2023
People's World
03/28/2025
U.S. Escalates Yemen Airstrikes, Bringing Total Deaths Since March 15 to at Least 57
Democracy Now
03/28/2025
A Reminder Amid Group Chat Outrage: US Strikes on Yemen Are Unconstitutional
Common Dreams
03/27/2025
Yemen Online Rally
Azad Essa, Umar A Farooq; Middle East Eye
03/25/2023
Yemen
Common Dreams
03/24/2023
Yemen
Dennis Bernstein, KPFA / Pacifica Radio
03/23/2023
Yemen War Protests
English Almayadeen
03/23/2023
Yemen
Mary Diane Baker, Manchester Journal
03/22/2023
Yemen
Samar Dahmash Jarrah, WMNF
03/15/2023
100+ Groups Urge Congress to Back Sanders' Yemen War Powers Resolution
Sherdil Khan, Muslim Network TV
03/10/2023
Yemen War Protests
Randolph Holhut, The Commons
03/08/2023
Yemen War Protests
David Swanson, Talk World Radio
03/07/2023
Yemen War Protests
Common Dreams
03/04/2023
Yemen War Protests
Paul de Rienzo, The News with Paul DeRienzo
03/04/2023
Yemen War Protests
Mary Diane Baker, The VT Digger
03/04/2023
Yemen War Protests
Eesha Williams, Valley Post
03/03/2023
Yemen War Protests
Chris Mays, Brattleboro Reformer
03/02/2023
Yemen War Protests
Rebecca Williams, 1010 Wins
03/01/2023
Yemen War Protests
Umar Farooq, Middle East Eye
03/01/2023
Yemen War Protests
Bill Bartholomew, The Bartholomew Podcast
03/01/2023
Yemen War Protests
Institute for Public Accuracy
02/28/2023
Yemen War Protests
Mary Diane Baker, Eagle Times
02/23/2023
Yemen War Protests
Mary Diane Baker, Caledonian Record
02/20/2023
Leahy: Join Sanders and Welch for Yemen
MD Baker, Action Corps Vermont Organizer
05/10/2022
Peace in Yemen discussion on Friday
Action Corps Vermont
03/22/2022
Sanders, Welch should team up on Yemen Resolution
MD Baker, Action Corps Vermont Organizer
03/21/2022
Protesters urge Congress to end US role in Saudi-led war on Yemen
Neda Saleh, Action Corps Yemen Lead
03/02/2022
Protesters demand Congress back resolution to end US role in Yemen war
Neda Saleh, Action Corps Yemen Lead
03/01/2022
Dingell, dozens of law makers ask Biden for more transparency on U.S. involvement in Yemen war
Action Corps
02/26/2021
Sherdil Khan, Muslim Network TV
03/10/2023
Yemen War Protests
Randolph Holhut, The Commons
03/08/2023
Yemen War Protests
David Swanson, Talk World Radio
03/07/2023
Yemen War Protests
Common Dreams
03/04/2023
Yemen War Protests
Paul de Rienzo, The News with Paul DeRienzo
03/04/2023
Yemen War Protests
Mary Diane Baker, The VT Digger
03/04/2023
Yemen War Protests
Eesha Williams, Valley Post
03/03/2023
Yemen War Protests
Chris Mays, Brattleboro Reformer
03/02/2023
Yemen War Protests
Rebecca Williams, 1010 Wins
03/01/2023
Yemen War Protests
Umar Farooq, Middle East Eye
03/01/2023
Yemen War Protests
Bill Bartholomew, The Bartholomew Podcast
03/01/2023
Yemen War Protests
Institute for Public Accuracy
02/28/2023
Yemen War Protests
Mary Diane Baker, Eagle Times
02/23/2023
Yemen War Protests
Mary Diane Baker, Caledonian Record
02/20/2023
Leahy: Join Sanders and Welch for Yemen
MD Baker, Action Corps Vermont Organizer
05/10/2022
Peace in Yemen discussion on Friday
Action Corps Vermont
03/22/2022
Sanders, Welch should team up on Yemen Resolution
MD Baker, Action Corps Vermont Organizer
03/21/2022
Protesters urge Congress to end US role in Saudi-led war on Yemen
Neda Saleh, Action Corps Yemen Lead
03/02/2022
Protesters demand Congress back resolution to end US role in Yemen war
Neda Saleh, Action Corps Yemen Lead
03/01/2022
Dingell, dozens of law makers ask Biden for more transparency on U.S. involvement in Yemen war
Action Corps
02/26/2021
Action Corps & Yemeni Alliance Committee Bring Together Hundreds of Organizations for World Says No to War on Yemen Global Day of Action
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https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2021/01/26/global-day-action-rep-khanna-renews-support-war-powers-resolution-end-war-yemen
Justice for All Now: U.S.-Backed Saudi War in Yemen -- In Conversation with Action Corps’ Isaac Evans-Frantz and Allied Activists
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/yemen-war-biden-saudi-coalition-protest
https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2021/01/26/global-day-action-rep-khanna-renews-support-war-powers-resolution-end-war-yemen
Justice for All Now: U.S.-Backed Saudi War in Yemen -- In Conversation with Action Corps’ Isaac Evans-Frantz and Allied Activists
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Reflections on the Grassroots Movement to Stop the War in Yemen
Isaac Evans-Frantz, Director of Action Corps
https://fellowtravelersblog.com/2020/03/26/reflection-on-the-grassroots-movement-to-stop-the-war-in-yemen/
A Moral and Legal Obligation’: 80+ Groups Urge Biden to End U.S. Complicity in Saudi-Led Assault on Yemen
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/11/30/moral-and-legal-obligation-80-groups-urge-biden-end-us-complicity-saudi-led-assault
Action Corps’ Isaac Evans-Frantz highlighted action by lawmakers, pointing out that "through the recently-introduced War Powers Resolution, Congress is once again asserting its will to stop U.S. participation in this unconstitutional war."
The Biden administration, he said, "should stop all participation in the war—including intelligence sharing—and refocus on true U.S. security interests rather than the whims of the famine-causing Saudi dictatorship."
Profile of Somia Elrowmeim, Action Corps’ Board Chair Emeritus
https://www.ctvny.com/somia-elrowmeim/
Somia doesn’t shy to speak truth to power, whether at the Women’s March on Washington, protesting Trump’s Muslim Ban, holding city council members accountable to their constituents, defending the rights of domestic violence survivors, or protesting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s visit to New York City for his continued war in Yemen.
In addition to her work as an advocate and educator with the Arab American Association, Somia serves as the chair of the board of Action Corps which is fighting for humanitarian issues around the world.
Saudi Arabia and Human Rights
Sanders seeks investigation into Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing'
Isaac Evans-Frantz, Chris Mays
12/17/2023
"As a Vermonter, I stand with Bernie in calling for an investigation into the indiscriminate bombing campaign of Gaza," said Isaac Evans-Frantz of Windham County, executive director of the national humanitarian advocacy organization Action Corps. "The U.S. should cut military assistance for a government that is bombing refugee camps, depriving people of food and water, displacing the vast majority of the population, and killing thousands of children."
Evans-Frantz has publicly applauded U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt, and U.S. Rep. Becca Balint for their calls for a ceasefire. Sanders, Evans-Frantz said, "has taken another step by powerfully addressing U.S. military assistance to Israel ..."
"I encourage the rest of Vermont's congressional delegation to support, and for Sen. Sanders to force the Senate floor vote," Evans-Frantz said. "As a taxpayer, I do not want my money being used for bombing hospitals and killing children."
"We come from different political backgrounds, from different cultural backgrounds and have different ideas about what should be going on in the world or how to achieve the ideas we have," Evans-Frantz said at the vigil. "But one thing I think we can agree on is it's not acceptable to shoot three students because of their culture. My message today is you are not alone."
Over 40 Human Rights and Foreign Policy Organizations Call on Formula 1 Star Lewis Hamilton to Raise Human Rights Concerns at the Saudi Grand Prix
Action Corps
2/01/2021
Rights groups urge mayors of world capitals to boycott Saudi summit
Action Corps
09/21/2020
Sadiq Kahn urged to boycott Saudi-hosted G20 mayors summit
Action Corps
09/20/2020
Sadiq Khan urged to boycott Saudi-hosted G20 mayors summit
The Guardian
09/20/2020
Rights coalition calls on mayors to withdraw from U20, which coincides with anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
The signatories to the letter include Action Corps.
Mobilizing Muslim Resistance to the Saudi War in Yemen
Foreign Policy In Focus
8/2/2019
I had the privilege to interview Jehan Hakim, chair of the Yemeni Alliance Committee and former community advocate for the Asian Law Caucus. I wanted to better understand the inspiration behind the formation of YAC and her thoughts on the Saudi-led war in Yemen, which group members started protesting in 2014 before officially establishing YAC in 2017. The group’s members include over 100 Yemeni-American Muslims, and they’ve forged alliances with progressive and peace groups across the country — including Win Without War, Just Foreign Policy, Action Corps NYC, and Freedom Forward.
Isaac Evans-Frantz, Chris Mays
12/17/2023
"As a Vermonter, I stand with Bernie in calling for an investigation into the indiscriminate bombing campaign of Gaza," said Isaac Evans-Frantz of Windham County, executive director of the national humanitarian advocacy organization Action Corps. "The U.S. should cut military assistance for a government that is bombing refugee camps, depriving people of food and water, displacing the vast majority of the population, and killing thousands of children."
Evans-Frantz has publicly applauded U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt, and U.S. Rep. Becca Balint for their calls for a ceasefire. Sanders, Evans-Frantz said, "has taken another step by powerfully addressing U.S. military assistance to Israel ..."
"I encourage the rest of Vermont's congressional delegation to support, and for Sen. Sanders to force the Senate floor vote," Evans-Frantz said. "As a taxpayer, I do not want my money being used for bombing hospitals and killing children."
"We come from different political backgrounds, from different cultural backgrounds and have different ideas about what should be going on in the world or how to achieve the ideas we have," Evans-Frantz said at the vigil. "But one thing I think we can agree on is it's not acceptable to shoot three students because of their culture. My message today is you are not alone."
Over 40 Human Rights and Foreign Policy Organizations Call on Formula 1 Star Lewis Hamilton to Raise Human Rights Concerns at the Saudi Grand Prix
Action Corps
2/01/2021
Rights groups urge mayors of world capitals to boycott Saudi summit
Action Corps
09/21/2020
Sadiq Kahn urged to boycott Saudi-hosted G20 mayors summit
Action Corps
09/20/2020
Sadiq Khan urged to boycott Saudi-hosted G20 mayors summit
The Guardian
09/20/2020
Rights coalition calls on mayors to withdraw from U20, which coincides with anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
The signatories to the letter include Action Corps.
Mobilizing Muslim Resistance to the Saudi War in Yemen
Foreign Policy In Focus
8/2/2019
I had the privilege to interview Jehan Hakim, chair of the Yemeni Alliance Committee and former community advocate for the Asian Law Caucus. I wanted to better understand the inspiration behind the formation of YAC and her thoughts on the Saudi-led war in Yemen, which group members started protesting in 2014 before officially establishing YAC in 2017. The group’s members include over 100 Yemeni-American Muslims, and they’ve forged alliances with progressive and peace groups across the country — including Win Without War, Just Foreign Policy, Action Corps NYC, and Freedom Forward.
War Powers & US Military Spending
Democracy, peace prioritized at Action Corps picnic
Chris Mays, Reformer
10/2024
Biden urged to investigate Israeli tank fire that injured Vermont journalist
Chris Mays, Reformer
10/2024
Israeli government’s killing of journalists, Isaac quoted about democracy and genocide
Sanders says he’ll introduce resolution to block $20 billion arms sale to Israel as support for arms embargo grows
Michael Arria, Mondoweiss
9/10/2024
“This is a clear demonstration of the power of everyday Americans for humanity,” Action Corps Executive Director Isaac Evans-Frantz told Mondoweiss. “President Biden’s men have been running around the Middle East ‘urging’ Prime Minister Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire. Sending $20 billion more in weapons at this moment gives up major leverage in our president’s negotiations.”
“Now we need Sen. Sanders to work with his Senate colleagues to make good on his commitment and introduce a Joint Resolution of Disapproval, to build the momentum to stop the catastrophe,” he continued. “Our senators must send a clear message to the current and next presidents that they will stand by the will of the American people.”
Sanders Vows to Introduce Resolution to Block $20 Billion US Arms Sale to Israel:
Jake Johnson, Truth Out
08/30/2024
Sanders's pledge could stymie the Biden administration's plans for a smooth congressional review process of the sale.
Sanders Pledges Resolution to Block $20 Billion US Arms Sale to Israel
Jake Johnson
08/30/2024
Bernie cheered for commitment to lead on Gaza, other issues
08/29/2024
Includes Action Corps tweet about VT pressure on Sanders securing JRD commitment
Sanders seeks investigation into Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing'
Isaac Evans-Frantz, Chris Mays
12/17/2023
"As a Vermonter, I stand with Bernie in calling for an investigation into the indiscriminate bombing campaign of Gaza," said Isaac Evans-Frantz of Windham County, executive director of the national humanitarian advocacy organization Action Corps. "The U.S. should cut military assistance for a government that is bombing refugee camps, depriving people of food and water, displacing the vast majority of the population, and killing thousands of children."
Evans-Frantz has publicly applauded U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt, and U.S. Rep. Becca Balint for their calls for a ceasefire. Sanders, Evans-Frantz said, "has taken another step by powerfully addressing U.S. military assistance to Israel ..."
"I encourage the rest of Vermont's congressional delegation to support, and for Sen. Sanders to force the Senate floor vote," Evans-Frantz said. "As a taxpayer, I do not want my money being used for bombing hospitals and killing children."
"We come from different political backgrounds, from different cultural backgrounds and have different ideas about what should be going on in the world or how to achieve the ideas we have," Evans-Frantz said at the vigil. "But one thing I think we can agree on is it's not acceptable to shoot three students because of their culture. My message today is you are not alone."
Editorial: Be right, make enemies
12/16/2023
Bernie Sanders votes against Ukraine aid package, citing unconditional funding for Israel
Sarah Mearhoff
12/6/2023
Reed and Whitehouse protested against for extreme miltiary budget
David Oppenheimer, Action Corps Rhode Island Ambassador
12/11/2021
Progressive groups urge Reed to add funding for countries through IMF
Action Corps Rhode Island
05/04/2021
Dozens of antiwar groups call on Congress to curb Biden's war powers
Action Corps
03/16/2021
International Coalition of NGOs Calls on the United States to Immediately Halt Proposed Arms Sales to the UAE
Project on Middle East Democracy
11/30/2020
Chris Mays, Reformer
10/2024
Biden urged to investigate Israeli tank fire that injured Vermont journalist
Chris Mays, Reformer
10/2024
Israeli government’s killing of journalists, Isaac quoted about democracy and genocide
Sanders says he’ll introduce resolution to block $20 billion arms sale to Israel as support for arms embargo grows
Michael Arria, Mondoweiss
9/10/2024
“This is a clear demonstration of the power of everyday Americans for humanity,” Action Corps Executive Director Isaac Evans-Frantz told Mondoweiss. “President Biden’s men have been running around the Middle East ‘urging’ Prime Minister Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire. Sending $20 billion more in weapons at this moment gives up major leverage in our president’s negotiations.”
“Now we need Sen. Sanders to work with his Senate colleagues to make good on his commitment and introduce a Joint Resolution of Disapproval, to build the momentum to stop the catastrophe,” he continued. “Our senators must send a clear message to the current and next presidents that they will stand by the will of the American people.”
Sanders Vows to Introduce Resolution to Block $20 Billion US Arms Sale to Israel:
Jake Johnson, Truth Out
08/30/2024
Sanders's pledge could stymie the Biden administration's plans for a smooth congressional review process of the sale.
Sanders Pledges Resolution to Block $20 Billion US Arms Sale to Israel
Jake Johnson
08/30/2024
Bernie cheered for commitment to lead on Gaza, other issues
08/29/2024
Includes Action Corps tweet about VT pressure on Sanders securing JRD commitment
Sanders seeks investigation into Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing'
Isaac Evans-Frantz, Chris Mays
12/17/2023
"As a Vermonter, I stand with Bernie in calling for an investigation into the indiscriminate bombing campaign of Gaza," said Isaac Evans-Frantz of Windham County, executive director of the national humanitarian advocacy organization Action Corps. "The U.S. should cut military assistance for a government that is bombing refugee camps, depriving people of food and water, displacing the vast majority of the population, and killing thousands of children."
Evans-Frantz has publicly applauded U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt, and U.S. Rep. Becca Balint for their calls for a ceasefire. Sanders, Evans-Frantz said, "has taken another step by powerfully addressing U.S. military assistance to Israel ..."
"I encourage the rest of Vermont's congressional delegation to support, and for Sen. Sanders to force the Senate floor vote," Evans-Frantz said. "As a taxpayer, I do not want my money being used for bombing hospitals and killing children."
"We come from different political backgrounds, from different cultural backgrounds and have different ideas about what should be going on in the world or how to achieve the ideas we have," Evans-Frantz said at the vigil. "But one thing I think we can agree on is it's not acceptable to shoot three students because of their culture. My message today is you are not alone."
Editorial: Be right, make enemies
12/16/2023
Bernie Sanders votes against Ukraine aid package, citing unconditional funding for Israel
Sarah Mearhoff
12/6/2023
Reed and Whitehouse protested against for extreme miltiary budget
David Oppenheimer, Action Corps Rhode Island Ambassador
12/11/2021
Progressive groups urge Reed to add funding for countries through IMF
Action Corps Rhode Island
05/04/2021
Dozens of antiwar groups call on Congress to curb Biden's war powers
Action Corps
03/16/2021
International Coalition of NGOs Calls on the United States to Immediately Halt Proposed Arms Sales to the UAE
Project on Middle East Democracy
11/30/2020
Persecution in Burma
Podcast: Insight Myanmar - Episode #213: Forging Solidarity Across Conflict
Isaac Evans-Frantz and Jade Justice
12/23/2023
Teach-in on Rohingya Genocide in Myanmar
Jan Jan Maran, Action Corps Burma Lead
10/26/2020
Joint Letter: Re: Restrictions on Communication, Fencing, and COVID-19 in Cox's Bazar District Rohingya Refugee Camps
Action Corps
04/2020
Protecting Democracy
Brattleboro protest against Trump presidency promotes connection, hope
MD/Action Corps, Chris Mays
2/17/25
'Starting at Centre Congregational Church, activists holding signs protesting the Trump presidency and his actions moved through downtown as part of nationwide protests on President's Day. "This won't solve all the challenges we face but gathering together is a fabulous, proactive step," MD Baker of Brattleboro, march co-organizer, said in a speech at the church. "We all need connections more than ever." Baker encouraged attendees to "team up and collaborate."
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"Isaac Evans-Frantz, executive director of Action Corps and candidate for Brattleboro Select Board, said in a speech in front of the Co-op that it's "so important that people come together and are ready to demonstrate because it is possible that the administration will not follow the judicial orders and it's possible that they might not adhere to what the Supreme Court tells them to do. So it will be so important for us to continue to show up day after day and to have that solidarity and that courage."
Brattleboro march for peace an anti-trumpism. MD and Isaac quoted. MD mentioned as co-organizer.
A safe place for everybody to do their thing': Brattleboro church becomes interfaith center
Chris Mays
2/21/2024
Couper said the church cooperates a lot with Brattleboro Area Jewish Community, which has a place of worship in West Brattleboro but uses the church for Hanukkah celebrations. The two groups also host joint events including the recent showing of "A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting." They also recently participated in a downtown vigil sponsored by Action Corps for three Palestinian men shot in Burlington in November.
Democracy advocates pen postcards to Black voters in the South
10/2024
Article about Action Corps’ GOTV work.
Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting prioritizes climate resiliency, human services
Isaac Evans-Frantz
03/23/24
Under other business where non-binding actions are taken, a resolution was overwhelmingly approved that calls for Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt, to support the U.S. halting arms sales to Israel until a permanent ceasefire is achieved in Gaza. Evans-Frantz, one of the authors, expressed concern about the humanitarian toll of the war.
"Earlier this month, our U.S. senators from Vermont, along with other senators, wrote to President Biden urging him to enforce US law, which prohibits the interference with humanitarian assistance," Evans-Frantz said. "U.N. experts said in February that arms exports to Israel must stop immediately."
Elected office holders "have an obligation to speak up in the face of war crimes that the U.S. is funding," Evans-Frantz said, adding that Balint "has rightly called for a ceasefire in Gaza. To avoid the perception of complicity, she must commit to opposing any additional funds for weapons for the genocidal war in Gaza."
MD/Action Corps, Chris Mays
2/17/25
'Starting at Centre Congregational Church, activists holding signs protesting the Trump presidency and his actions moved through downtown as part of nationwide protests on President's Day. "This won't solve all the challenges we face but gathering together is a fabulous, proactive step," MD Baker of Brattleboro, march co-organizer, said in a speech at the church. "We all need connections more than ever." Baker encouraged attendees to "team up and collaborate."
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"Isaac Evans-Frantz, executive director of Action Corps and candidate for Brattleboro Select Board, said in a speech in front of the Co-op that it's "so important that people come together and are ready to demonstrate because it is possible that the administration will not follow the judicial orders and it's possible that they might not adhere to what the Supreme Court tells them to do. So it will be so important for us to continue to show up day after day and to have that solidarity and that courage."
Brattleboro march for peace an anti-trumpism. MD and Isaac quoted. MD mentioned as co-organizer.
A safe place for everybody to do their thing': Brattleboro church becomes interfaith center
Chris Mays
2/21/2024
Couper said the church cooperates a lot with Brattleboro Area Jewish Community, which has a place of worship in West Brattleboro but uses the church for Hanukkah celebrations. The two groups also host joint events including the recent showing of "A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting." They also recently participated in a downtown vigil sponsored by Action Corps for three Palestinian men shot in Burlington in November.
Democracy advocates pen postcards to Black voters in the South
10/2024
Article about Action Corps’ GOTV work.
Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting prioritizes climate resiliency, human services
Isaac Evans-Frantz
03/23/24
Under other business where non-binding actions are taken, a resolution was overwhelmingly approved that calls for Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt, to support the U.S. halting arms sales to Israel until a permanent ceasefire is achieved in Gaza. Evans-Frantz, one of the authors, expressed concern about the humanitarian toll of the war.
"Earlier this month, our U.S. senators from Vermont, along with other senators, wrote to President Biden urging him to enforce US law, which prohibits the interference with humanitarian assistance," Evans-Frantz said. "U.N. experts said in February that arms exports to Israel must stop immediately."
Elected office holders "have an obligation to speak up in the face of war crimes that the U.S. is funding," Evans-Frantz said, adding that Balint "has rightly called for a ceasefire in Gaza. To avoid the perception of complicity, she must commit to opposing any additional funds for weapons for the genocidal war in Gaza."
