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SUMMARY:March 4 Postcard Writing Party & Burlington ICE Protest
DESCRIPTION:We are doing something a little different for the March 4\, 2026 post card event. Post card pick up/writing will be from 9-10:30 AM\, then we will carpool to Burlington to the Burlington\, MA ICE detention center to join the daily stand outs from 11 AM – 1 PM. Bring your posters\, warm clothes\, and a chair if you need one.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn case of bad\, dangerous weather\, our meeting is cancelled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for 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/postcard-writing-party-7/
LOCATION:First Parish Church Westford\, 43 Main Street\, Westford\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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SUMMARY:Bear Witness- Protest and Food  Drive 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs far as we know\, the Mall is continuing to restrict parking to mall shoppers only. We continue to invite you to be creative while we work on a solution to this problem. If you scroll down further\, there are some suggested alternative parking possibilities. \n\n\n\n\n\nThere was a small group of counter-protesters again at the Saturday vigil\, and we may expect to see counter-protesters more regularly now. The important thing is to not engage with counter-protesters. Please ignore them. We will continue to peacefully exercise our first amendment rights. \n\n\n\nA weather reminder for our gatherings during the winter season — by default\, we will plan to gather\, and ask people to use their own judgment about what conditions are safe for them. Please do be safe. If Burlington schools close due to weather\, we will cancel the usual 11am-1pm public gathering and the organizing team will make some other arrangement to safely maintain the continuity of our vigil for that day that does not require the general public. \n\n\n\nAs usual\, this gathering outside ICE is a very targeted action; it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. We all care about many issues\, but each Wednesday we come together across differences. Regardless of your views on any other political or social issues\, if you support immigrants and their constitutional rights and are committed to nonviolence you are welcome to join us. We have a stash of signs and small U.S. flags that have been donated\, and you’re welcome to bring your own signs and U.S. flags if you have them. \n\n\n\nHere are some parking options that have been suggested\, while we explore a resolution with the mall or other options: \n\n\n\n\nFor those looking to switch to public transportation\, one option is the 350 Bus. This runs from Alewife to Burlington Mall Rd. You can park or bike to the Alewife T stop\, and the bus leaves Alewife at 10:46am and arrives at District Ave. at 11:15am.\n\n\n\nAlternatively\, you can drive to Burlington and park at Simonds Park\, at Rev. Andrew’s United Church of Christ (6 Lexington St. Burlington\, MA)\, or at Rabbi Abramson’s Temple Shalom Emeth\, 16 Lexington St.\,and walk to the 350 bus stop at the intersection of Cambridge St. and Bedford St. That bus leaves at 11:09am and arrives at 11:17am. If you’d like to arrive before 11:00am\, there’s a bus that leaves an hour earlier at 10:09am.\n\n\n\nYou can park at Wegmans. 53 Third Avenue. Burlington\, MA 01803. The Lowell LRTA #14 bus goes by there and stops at Lexington and Mall Rd. That bus is free.\n\n\n\n\nBearing Witness attendees Tina & Jay continue to collect food pantry donations to help local immigrant families. You can drop off unopened food/health/household items by the tree.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/bear-witness-protest-and-food-drive-wednesdays-at-ice-5/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Burlington ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Hearing for MA Protect Act
DESCRIPTION:Hearing Room B1 and Virtual \n\n\n\nToolkit and Samples for what to include in your testimony \n\n\n\nSign up for Oral Testimony by 5 PM (3/3) \n\n\n\nAttend the Hearing Wednesday\, March 4th from 11am to 5pm at the State House \n\n\n\nSend Written Testimony by March 11 via email at HouseCmte-PublicSafety@malegislature.gov \n\n\n\nSummaries about the various immigrant safeguard acts from Indivisible Acton’s action hour. These may help you write your testimony to defang ICE! \n\n\n\n\nSlides updating State actions for immigrants including Healey\, Protect Act\, Safe Communities Act and Dignity not Deportation\n\n\n\nInformation for another bill discussed by participants: Antimasking Bill H4684. More Details. Status of a similar CA bill. Important because it informs what we can do.\n\n\n\nParticipants reported that Senator Eldridge recommended writing to the Senate Committee on Steering and Policy\, which determines the priority to pass critical bills. More Details.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/hearing-for-ma-protect-act/
LOCATION:MA State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Postcard Writing Party
DESCRIPTION:We will be writing postcards to voters in other states to lay the groundwork for winning the 2026 Midterms. Campaigns will vary from voter registration to messaging to election information.  Join us for great conversation while we write.  Postcards are a great way to connect with voters!
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/postcard-writing-party-2/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Panera Bread-Westford\, 2 Cornerstone Square\, Westford\, Massachusetts\, 01886
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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SUMMARY:Postcard Writing Party
DESCRIPTION:We will be writing postcards to voters in other states to lay the groundwork for winning the 2026 Midterms. Campaigns will vary from voter registration to messaging to election information. Join us for great conversation while we write. Postcards are a great way to connect with voters!
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/postcard-writing-party-6/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Reuben Hoar Public Library\, 35 Shattuck St\, Littleton\, Massachusetts\, 01460
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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SUMMARY:Postcards at Panera | Biweekly in North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to write postcards with Greater Andover Indivisible’s friendly community. Our overarching objective is to get progressive candidates into office approve progressive legislation / defeat MAGA legislation wherever possible.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable postcard campaigns vary from week to week and by pick-up location. We write cards to key districts around the country to: – Provide info about voter registration and encourage people to register; – Remind people of upcoming elections and encourage voting by providing important information about when/where/how to vote; – Build name recognition for progressive candidates; – Inform people about what their MAGA elected officials are doing; – and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScripts vary but often use top-of-mind issues\, like healthcare and cost of living\, to attract recipients’ attention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for 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/postcards-at-panera-biweekly-in-north-andover/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Panera Bread-North Andover\, 58 Peters St\, North Andover\, Massachusetts\, 01845\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hanscom's Expansion and the Threat to Mature Trees
DESCRIPTION:Tree Webinar with Dr. William Moomaw on the irreplaceable value of mature trees and the threat posed by the proposed private jet hangar expansion at Hanscom Field.  \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\nDr. Moomaw was a lead author for five IPCC reports\, including one that received the Nobel Peace Prize.  Dr. Moomaw has been a lead author of five major Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports. As a Science Fellow\, he worked in the U.S. Senate on energy and forestry legislation and on legislation that eliminated American use of CFCs in spray cans to protect the ozone layer. He was the first director of the climate program at the World Resources Institute in 1988 He has been elected an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow. Dr. Moomaw was also founding director of the Tufts Institute of the Environment\, Tufts Climate Initiative\, and co-founder of the Global Development and Environment Institute.  (https://scienceimpact.mit.edu/people/bill-moomaw)
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/hanscoms-expansion-and-the-threat-to-mature-trees/
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CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Gathering to Support Abortion Providers
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Mystic Valley Action for Reproductive Justice (MVA4RJ) are hosting a gathering to thank independent abortion providers for their important work. Join them to: \n\n\n\n\nWrite postcards to abortion providers throughout the country. All materials will be supplied! \n\n\n\nEnjoy the company of local reproductive activists\n\n\n\nHear from and raise money to support The Medication Abortion Project (MAP)\n\n\n\n\nCoffee\, cider and baked goods will be available. Get more details here.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/gathering-to-support-abortion-providers/
LOCATION:Roasted Granola Cafe\, 1346 Mass Ave\, Arlington\, Massachusetts
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SUMMARY:MA Ballot Initiatives Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join Chelmsford Connected for a Zoom presentation with Partners in Democracy about the 2026 Massachusetts ballot initiatives focused on transparency\, accountability\, and voter inclusion. \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link will be emailed the day of the event to everyone who registers.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/ma-ballot-initiatives-forum/
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CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:The Librarians - documentary
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a showing of The Librarians\, the award-winning film and a vital documentary for anyone who believes in the power of libraries and the freedom to read. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for exact address\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30pm. Donations gratefully accepted – proceeds will help pay for the costs to bring this movie to our community. \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/the-librarians-documentary/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Private Address\, Fitchburg\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Block by Block Training & Action Series | Virtual Training by SURJ
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our ‘Block by Block’ Training & Action Series—a hands-on program designed to help you launch and lead a team for 2026 national campaign! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlock by Block is SURJ’s 2026 national campaign to elect champions for working people\, block MAGA\, and fight for the future we deserve. We do this through three strategies: Mobilize through mass action\, Elect working class champions\, and Grow a strong\, active base. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online training series is designed to train and support new groups\, circles and chapters to run Block by Block: Solidarity Rising in your communities for the rest of the year. Groups will deepen organizing skills\, align with national strategy\, and be ready to take action locally. We’ll meet every other week online for training. On the off weeks\, your group will gather locally to practice skills\, grow your base\, and take action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training series will consist of three modules\, each focused on one part of our strategy: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrow Module — March 4 & 18\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to bring new people into your group\, plug them into meaningful roles\, build strong and accountable teams\, and develop leaders who can carry the work forward. Growing our base is essential to winning—this is how we build the scale and discipline needed to carry out Block by Block for the rest of the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMobilize Module — April 1\, 15 & 29\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet trained to organize coordinated\, strategic action using tools of mass noncooperation. Prepare to move quickly when our rights and democracy are threatened\, and build toward May Day: A Day Without Workers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElect Module — May 13\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn why governing power is a key part of our strategy and the role your circle\, chapter\, or group can play in supporting progressive candidates and blocking MAGA power. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this series\, your group will be ready to grow your base\, mobilize for action\, and take part in electoral strategy. We’ll provide all the structure\, toolkits\, and guidance you need to plug into our national program and make a real difference—block by block. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage at least one member from every group\, circle\, or chapter to join\, but ideally more! Sign up for all the sessions—even if you can’t make them all\, we’ll send recordings so you won’t miss anything. And for more info on the Block by Block campaign\, check out the 1-pager. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Details
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/block-by-block-training-action-series-virtual-training-by-surj/
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