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SUMMARY:Get to know Boston Indivisible!
DESCRIPTION:Boston Indivisible is a local chapter of the Indivisible movement based in Boston\, MA. We are a large and active group of volunteers who mobilize and advocate to to protect our democracy locally and nationally. More information: www.bindivisible.org. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for link\n\n\n\n\nAt Boston Indivisible\, we take action in many ways and to support the causes we care about. What are you passionate about? Do you have experience fighting for a cause\, or want to learn more from people who have? There are many ways to support a cause and make a difference. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about what we do\, and how to get more involved. Be part of the movement! \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/get-to-know-boston-indivisible/2025-10-15/
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SUMMARY:Chalk the Walk-Boston
DESCRIPTION:Boston — it’s time to make our voices visible. \n\n\n\nOn sidewalks\, crosswalks\, and corners across the city\, we’re spreading messages of hope\, unity\, and resistance leading up to NO KINGS — October 18\, Boston Common\, 12–3 PM. \n\n\n\nGrab your gear — spray chalk\, sidewalk chalk\, stencils\, or freehand art — and take to the streets. Write your truth. Draw your vision. Leave bold\, colorful reminders that we the people believe in a democracy that serves everyone. \n\n\n\n🖍️ Use a template or go freestyle \n\n\n\n🎨 Keep it creative\, positive\, and powerful \n\n\n\n🚫 Remember: chalk is permitted on public sidewalks \n\n\n\n📍 Tag your spot and share photos with #NoKingsBoston \n\n\n\nLet’s fill the city — from Dorchester to Eastie\, Roxbury to Allston — with color\, courage\, and conviction. \n\n\n\nEvery square of pavement is a statement: This is our sidewalk. This is our democracy. NO KINGS. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/chalk-the-walk-boston/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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SUMMARY:Stand up Speak out (Hingham)
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the headlines get you down; come spend some time with the good troublemakers of Southeastern Massachusetts from 10:30 to 11:30 in the morning on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and The good troublemakers of Southeastern Massachusetts are standing up and speaking out on the South Shore for democracy. Every Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday morning\, join our crew of good troublemakers. The team meets at different locations on a schedule of Tuesdays at Marshfield Roche Brothers\, Wednesdays at the Hingham post office\, and Thursdays at Nantasket Beach in Hull. This is a bring your own sign event\, but keep your messages clean\, since Good Troublemaker events are always family-friendly. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/stand-up-speak-out-hingham/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Hingham Center\, 121 North St\, Hingham\, Massachusetts\, 02043
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Minutewomen for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up! Stand Out! Join us every Wednesday to defend the values that define our democracy and oppose policies that threaten our rights and freedoms. Bring a sign and stand with fellow activists as a visible show of resistance. \n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, no RSVP required.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/minutewomen-for-democracy/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Minuteman Statue\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Bear Witness: Protest Wednesdays at ICE
DESCRIPTION:“We invite you to stand in solidarity outside the ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office in Burlington every Wednesday from 11am-1pm. We’re grateful to those who have previously joined us at this facility\, and we hope that more will consider attending. Together\, we can show love & support for immigrants\, express our shame at ICE\, and bear witness to the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government.”Schedule11:00-11:30\, Welcome chat; orientation for new folks; sign-making for those who need them11:30-12:30\, Stand (or sit) with signs12:30-1:00\, Short walk along the sidewalk on District AveThe ICE building in Burlington is the detention and enforcement office for New England. Immigrants must come here for appointments. The standouts are peaceful and offer support for those who must show up here. Signs expressing support for immigrants are welcome. \n\n\n\n\nMore Info & Email Updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/bear-witness-protest-wednesdays-at-ice-3/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Burlington ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walkouts for Health
DESCRIPTION:Stand up for health! \n\n\n\nWednesday Walkouts for Health aims to activate and engage healthcare workers and their communities around political threats to health. Join others across the country in this coordinated weekly action! \n\n\n\nThis is a standout event. Join for any length of time. If this window of time or location doesn’t work for you\, partner with others to standout at another time/location on a Wednesday. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE: A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/wednesday-walkouts-for-health/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Intersection of Exchange & Central & Union Streets\, 1 Central Square\, Lynn\, Massachusetts\, 01901
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SUMMARY:Big Beautiful Standout Northborough
DESCRIPTION:This a local Indivisible event! \n\n\n\nPlease join us at our GAIN standout each Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30pm on Route 20 in front of the Old Northborough Town Hall (to the right of CVS) to create awareness\, foster community\, and grow our movement. Come with your posters\, sound makers\, and sense of fun as we wave to the thousands of cars that go by\, listen to great music\, and speak to the locals about who we are and what we stand for. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Updates\n\n\n\n\nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/big-beautiful-standout-northborough/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Old Northborough Town Hall\, 4 West Main St\, Northborough\, Massachusetts\, 01532
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SUMMARY:Virginia Listening Campaign to Rural Voters with Swing Blue Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Join Swing Blue Alliance\, Red2Blue\, and Rural GroundGame calling rural Democrats in Virginia who didn’t vote in the 2024 elections to find out what issues they care about. We’ll provide full training and support throughout the phone bank using active listening to hear what issues are important to these voters. Help find stories we can use in Virginia campaigns for 2025. \n\n\n\nThe Scale to Win dialer enables volunteers to spend their time in conversation with voters. You can phone and text through the dialer. \n\n\n\n\nSign up for Link\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us\, bring a friend\, make new connections\, and make a difference in communities across Virginia!
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/virginia-listening-campaign-to-rural-voters-with-swing-blue-alliance/2025-10-15/
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CATEGORIES:Phone Calls
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SUMMARY:SLSF Phone Banks to Virginia
DESCRIPTION:RSVP\n\n\n\n\nJoin us and the Bay Area Coalition to make calls to voters in Virginia for the November 4\, 2025 state government election. Virginians will be electing a new Governor\, Lt. Governor\, Secretary of State and Attorney General along with all 100 seats in the House Of Delegates. \n\n\n\nOur experienced coaches will be on hand to help callers access the calls\, get familiar with the candidates and VA voting details\, review scripts for the calls and guide callers throughout the phone bank. \n\n\n\nIf you haven’t heard of it\, Swing Left is a national network that helps people find high impact ways to support Democratic candidates. We focus on the most flippable races as an important step towards ensuring the progressive change needed to create a more inclusive and equitable government and society.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/slsf-phone-banks-to-virginia/2025-10-15/
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SUMMARY:Protest Safety\, Know Your Rights and De-escalation Training
DESCRIPTION:Before you hit the streets- join our know your rights\, protest safety\, and de-escalation training on 10/15/25 at 7 PM ET. \n\n\n\nThis October\, communities across the country will mobilize en masse for the second No Kings national day of action- a mass mobilization against President Trump’s abuses of power and federal crackdown on our freedoms. Together\, we’ll send a clear message: the people will not be silenced.  \n\n\n\nTo prepare\, join the ACLU’s Protest Safety\, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training on October 15 at 7 PM ET. This training will give you the tools to take action safely\, confidently\, and with key de-escalation strategies in hand. Whether you’re marching\, rallying\, or supporting from the sidelines\, you’ll learn how to protect yourself\, your community\, and stand up for your rights. \n\n\n\nWHAT: ACLU’s Protest Safety\, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation TrainingWHEN: Wednesday\, October 15th at 7 PM ETWHERE: On Zoom- RSVP for the link!  \n\n\n\nWhat we’ll cover:  \n\n\n\n\nKnow your rights during protests and law enforcement encounters\n\n\n\nPractical tools for safety and de-escalation in tense moments\n\n\n\nGet prepared to take nonviolent  action safely\, powerfully and together \n\n\n\nBuild the knowledge and strength to support others in the streets and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\nBecause when we know our rights\, we can defend them. Let’s get ready. RSVP NOW.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/know-your-rights-and-de-escalation-training/
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SUMMARY:North Andover Democratic Town Committee
DESCRIPTION:The North Andover Democratic Town Committee invites you to attend their monthly meetings.  All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/north-andover-democratic-town-committee/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:North Andover Town Hall\, 120 Main St\, BOS Meeting Room\, Second Floor\, North Andover\, 01845
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Organizer 101 Training
DESCRIPTION:Ready to Level Up Your Impact? Join Our Organizer 101 Training! \n\n\n\nYou’ve marched. You’ve donated. You’ve made calls. Now it’s time to organize. \n\n\n\nActivate America’s Organizer 101 is a fast-paced\, 90-minute training designed to help you turn action into power. Whether you’re new to political organizing or looking to deepen your impact\, this session gives you the tools to bring people with you—and build real momentum in your community. \n\n\n\n🧭 What You’ll Learn: \n\n\n\n-The difference between mobilizing and organizing—and why both matter -How to hold powerful 1:1 conversations that move people to action -How to map your power—build your activist network -Your next step as a local leader \n\n\n\n“Best training so far & I have done many! The info was good and the breakout room activity was done so well that in that short period I now feel truly ready and excited to have conversations to invite people into our movement” June 26 participant \n\n\n\nHere’s a sneak preview of what’s in store. http://bit.ly/3Vg0HYe \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: This is NOT a webinar! It is designed to engage all participants and is highly interactive. There will be a breakout session to practice the skills that you learn. Past participants say this is the BEST part of the training. \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/organizer-101-training/
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Mobilizations: a 2-part training on showing up for immigrant communities
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, immigrant communities are under attack and authoritarian forces are gaining ground. But there’s a growing movement of people ready to take action with clarity\, courage\, and discipline. This training is for all of us who want to stand up in solidarity\, especially those of us who are white who are ready to organize\, respond\, and show up with commitment and care. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Solidarity Mobilizations\, a powerful two-part training series hosted by Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) and Solidarity Organizing Initiative (SOI). We’ll break down the political moment we’re in\, the authoritarian playbook driving these attacks\, and the role those of us who are white and/or citizens can play in pushing back effectively and strategically. \n\n\n\nEach session will have live transcription and will be recorded. The recording will be sent out to everyone who registers within 48 hours after each session. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\nIn the first session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn to recognize and anticipate “Moments of Crisis” — and why they’re central to the authoritarian strategy\n\n\n\nUnderstand how direct support and crisis response work together in immigrant justice organizing\n\n\n\nGet grounded in the principles of strategic noncooperation and how it builds people power\n\n\n\nLeave with everything you need to start a SURJ Circle and get organizing with your neighbors in your community\n\n\n\n\nIn the second session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to provide direct support for immigrant communities\n\n\n\nGet clear on next steps you’re taking in your community\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re brand new or have been in the fight for years\, this training will give you political clarity\, strategic tools\, and an invitation to join us in deeper solidarity. This is just the beginning\, let’s get ready together.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/solidarity-mobilizations-a-2-part-training-on-showing-up-for-immigrant-communities/2025-10-15/
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