BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Turn Purple 2 Blue - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Turn Purple 2 Blue REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T163947 CREATED:20251106T181737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T181741Z UID:10003066-1771761600-1771765200@turnpurple2blue.org SUMMARY:Patriots Standing Up for Democracy! DESCRIPTION:This a local Indivisible event! EVERY SUNDAY! Noon to 1:30pm will be standing out to show resistance against the fascist regime that is trying to take over our country! Join us if you care! \n\n\n\nThis is a weekly local Indivisible event! \n\n\n\nWe are Patriots Standing Up for Democracy! We will be at the Barre Common on Rt. 122 every Sunday from noon to 1:30pm. Please bring your signs or banners and join us! All are welcome! We have copies of the U.S. Constitution and pins available. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nWe will happily take a donation for the Barre Food Pantry. Now more than ever we need to help those in need. \n\n\n\nWe stand at the Town Common on Route 122 which passes right through where we stand. We are directly across from the Town Band Stand. This spot is at the corner of Barre Road and School St. where Route 62 ends. \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/patriots-standing-up-for-democracy-3/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:Barre Town Common\, MA-122\, Barre\, Massachusetts\, 01005 CATEGORIES:Protests ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turnpurple2blue.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/rsvp-now.png GEO:42.4221367;-72.1027056 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barre Town Common MA-122 Barre Massachusetts 01005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=MA-122:geo:-72.1027056,42.4221367 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T163947 CREATED:20260217T150232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T150237Z UID:10004428-1771765200-1771768800@turnpurple2blue.org SUMMARY:Signs of Fascism | Sign-Holding Event DESCRIPTION:Signs of Fascism is a unique visibility event where specific examples on signs can help get through to people what’s being lost. For example “Ignoring Due Process”\, “Controlling Media”. Indivisible in Melrose Wakefield and Beyond has a set of 24 different signs – come hold one with us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWear a warm coat (ideally black) and join us holding signs\, light snow or drizzle. See the video from our 12/14/25 (set to the song Bella Ciao https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mtDXFnOpDgB1bfQuxg70hOlaL_KIwA7Z/view?usp=sharing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Details/Updates\n\n\n\n\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/signs-of-fascism-sign-holding-event/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:Veterans Field\, 468 North Ave\, Wakefield\, Massachusetts\, 01880\, United States CATEGORIES:Action Hours,Protests ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turnpurple2blue.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/rsvp-now.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T163947 CREATED:20260215T142024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T142343Z UID:10004378-1771765200-1771774200@turnpurple2blue.org SUMMARY:Canvas for Vanna Howard-MA Special Election DESCRIPTION:Come on out and canvass for Rep. Vanna Howard for State Senate in the First Middlesex District special election! Election Day is March 3rd! \n\n\n\n\nSee Shifts and Get Updates\n\n\n\n\nThis district covers Dracut\, Dunstable\, Lowell\, Pepperell and Tyngsborough and was vacated by the passing of Sen. Ed Kennedy last October. Democratic nominee Rep. Vanna Howard will need your help to win this March! \n\n\n\nMost canvasses will meet at Mony Var Insurance\, 704 Middlesex St in Lowell. Please reach out if you want resources to canvass in other locations. URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/canvas-for-vanna-howard-ma-special-election/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:Mony Var Insurance\, 704 Middlesex St\, Lowell\, Massachusetts\, 01851 CATEGORIES:Action Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turnpurple2blue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/vanna-canvass.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T163947 CREATED:20260122T185626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T155514Z UID:10004047-1771768800-1771772400@turnpurple2blue.org SUMMARY:In Conversation with Chuck Collins: Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet DESCRIPTION:Join us In Conversation with Chuck Collins about Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet (published Oct 2025) & how it informs our fight to stop the proposed private jet expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere (Hanscom is mentioned on pages 68-70). Interview by Diane Proctor\, League of Women Voters Concord-Carlisle. Q&A to follow interview. \n\n\n\nAbout the author: Chuck Collins directs the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) where he co-edits www.inequality.org. He is the author of numerous books and reports. For reports pertaining to Hanscom & private jets\, click here. \n\n\n\nAbout the interviewer: Diane Proctor is president of the Concord-Carlisle League of Women Voters and member of Concord Indivisible Steering Committee\, Reclaim Our Democracy Steering Committee\, and the SPJE Coalition Steering Committee. Diane is an accomplished and engaging moderator of numerous events. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates and/or zoom link\n\n\n\n\nNote: \n\n\n\n\nThis event is hybrid. Details about how to attend online will be emailed to registrants soon.\n\n\n\nThe in-person portion of this event will be held in the Goodwin Forum at the Concord Public Library in Concord Center at 129 Main Street (not to be confused with the Fowler Branch of the Concord Library at 1322 Main Street in West Concord).\n\n\n\n\nCosponsored by: SPJE\, League of Women Voters Concord-Carlisle\, Sierra Club Massachusetts\, Concord First Parish-Environmental Action Team\, Green Acton\, Green Maynard\, Concord Climate Action Network (CCAN)\, Lexington Climate Action Network (LexCAN)\, Mothers Out Front Newton\, Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE)\, and The Enviro Show on WXOJ-LP (103.3 fm) – see our growing list of co-sponsors here! URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/in-conversation-with-chuck-collins-burned-by-billionaires-how-concentrated-wealth-and-power-are-ruining-our-lives-and-planet/ LOCATION:Concord Public Library\, 129 Main St\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742 CATEGORIES:Action Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turnpurple2blue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/burned-by-billionaires-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T163947 CREATED:20260103T162006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T162307Z UID:10003677-1771768800-1771776000@turnpurple2blue.org SUMMARY:Indivisible Central Mass Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Indivisible Central Mass for our monthly meeting the last Sunday of each month. \n\n\n\nWe will share updates\, discuss how we can collaborate and take action\, and organize some fun social gatherings as we build relationships and community too! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for exact address\n\n\n\n\nWe are so excited to hear what all of our committees have been doing since we last met! Come prepared to share what you have been working on as we plan our next steps together. \n\n\n\nThis a local Indivisible event! \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/indivisible-central-mass-monthly-meeting-3/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:Private address near Hopedale\, Hopedale\, Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Action Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turnpurple2blue.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/rsvpnow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T173000 DTSTAMP:20260417T163947 CREATED:20260130T214421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T134027Z UID:10004064-1771776000-1771781400@turnpurple2blue.org SUMMARY:Can -- And Will -- the Judiciary Save Us? DESCRIPTION:The role of the Judiciary is to uphold the Constitution and serve as a check on the other branches of government. But under the Trump Administration\, the Supreme Court has been compromised; the Department of Justice has been weaponized; and the Constitution has been undermined. \n\n\n\nSo who can we count on to resist Trump’s unconstitutional agenda? The answer in the first year of the Trump regime has been a series of very brave and principled federal judges. They have blocked some illegal deportations; mandated the continuation of SNAP benefits; and halted an executive order restricting birthright citizenship to name a few lines of resistance. Moreover\, they have done so despite being accused of being liberal activists or out of touch with everyday Americans. And their actions have made them the targets of intimidation and subjected to death threats by MAGA extremists. \n\n\n\nThe question now is can the Judiciary hold the line on Trump’s lawlessness during the remainder of his presidency? And\, if they don’t\, what does that mean for the Constitution? Join us for a panel discussion on the role of the Judiciary in the Trump era. We’ll look at the cases where federal judges have successfully resisted Trump’s lawlessness–and where they did not. We’ll examine how the Supreme Court has been compromised and discuss possible solutions. Most importantly\, we will discuss how much damage has already been done to the rule of law—and how we as activists can help restore our Constitution and ensure its enforcement. \n\n\n\nFeel free to submit questions along with your on-line registration or just bring your questions to the event itself. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Exact Address URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/can-and-will-the-judiciary-save-us/ LOCATION:Private Address\, Andover\, MA\, Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://turnpurple2blue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Judiciary_20260126165231997322.jpeg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T163947 CREATED:20260216T142747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T142752Z UID:10004385-1771777800-1771786800@turnpurple2blue.org SUMMARY:Regional Town Hall DESCRIPTION:The Cape Ann Indivisible State–Federal Legislative Team invites residents of Massachusetts Congressional District 6 to this high-impact Regional Town Hall. While hosted in Gloucester\, this is a truly regional forum. Invitations have been extended to State Senators and Representatives from contiguous districts across the broader Sixth Congressional District\, creating a rare opportunity for constituents and lawmakers to engage face-to-face in one shared space. \n\n\n\nAt a moment of mounting budget pressure\, proposals for additional tax cuts raise urgent questions about the Commonwealth’s ability to sustain essential public services. This evening is designed to surface those questions clearly and publicly—giving constituents the opportunity to be heard and legislators the opportunity to respond directly to the communities they serve. \n\n\n\n\nFor security purposes and to reserve your place\, advance registration is required. Please email with your name\, town\, and number of attendees to caiconfirm@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include Jonathan Cohn\, Policy Director\, Progressive Massachusetts; and Crisayda Belen\, Campaigns Director for Field First\, and who also serves as Project Manager for Raise Up Massachusetts. They will address (1) the scope and urgency of the fiscal challenges and (2) the policy initiatives now under consideration\, providing context for personal stories from district residents. Following these testimonials\, speakers will pose questions to attending legislators\, with time reserved for audience questions. \n\n\n\nKey Revenue Initiatives Under Discussion \n\n\n\nClarifying the Massachusetts High Technology Council’s push for 2026 tax cut ballot measures \n\n\n\nDecoupling the most costly federal corporate tax provisions from automatic state adoption \n\n\n\nAdvancing the Corporate Fair Share bill (H.3110/S.2033)\, projected to raise up to $400 million annually \n\n\n\nResponsibly utilizing 15% of the $8.6 billion Rainy Day Fund \n\n\n\nCheck-In: 4:15–5:00pmThe program will begin promptly at 5:00pm. URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/regional-town-hall/ LOCATION:Gloucester UU Church Hall\, 10 Church St\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Action Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turnpurple2blue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cape-ann.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T163947 CREATED:20260219T194708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T155803Z UID:10004476-1771781400-1771788600@turnpurple2blue.org SUMMARY:Solidarity Lowell Meeting DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL ONLY DUE TO SNOW. This is a hybrid meeting! In person at UCC Dracut\, 10 Arlington Street\, Dracut. On Zoom at: bit.ly/SL-Meeting-Feb2026 \n\n\n\nAlso on the agenda: \n\n\n\n\nNews and action items from Solidarity Lowell\, Merrimack Valley Project\, and Progressive Mass\n\n\n\nPositive news to celebrate from the past month\n\n\n\nUpdates from our committees\n\n\n\nImportant legislation and action items\n\n\n\nAllied organizations updates\n\n\n\n…and more!\n\n\n\n\nWe hope to see you on Sunday! RSVP and get link here. URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/solidarity-lowell-meeting/ LOCATION:UCC Dracut\, 10 Arlington St\, Dracut\, Massachusetts\, 01850 CATEGORIES:Action Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://turnpurple2blue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/solidarity-lowell.png GEO:42.6694358;-71.3030687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UCC Dracut 10 Arlington St Dracut Massachusetts 01850;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Arlington St:geo:-71.3030687,42.6694358 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T163947 CREATED:20260206T132232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T132524Z UID:10004302-1771783200-1771788600@turnpurple2blue.org SUMMARY:Resistance Readers DESCRIPTION:This group discusses literature and other media (artwork \, movies\, and music) relating to nonviolent civil resistance\, organizing\, and campaigning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThus far\, we have read Erica Chenoweth’s “Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know” and Marshall Ganz’s “People\, Power\, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re currently reading “How to Save a Constitutional Democracy” by Tom Ginsburg and Aziz Z. Huq text (https://a.co/d/eGcuMs9). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can follow the discussion guide we’re developing here: https://tinyurl.com/resistanceschool-text3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNewcomers are welcome and no prior reading is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Details/Updates URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/resistance-readers/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Join from Anywhere CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://turnpurple2blue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mobilize-horizontal-1200x630_20260123042018013992.png.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR