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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! \n\n\n\nIn case of bad\, dangerous weather\, our meeting is cancelled.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/postcard-writing-party-5/2026-04-08/
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:Updated with New Carpool and Parking Information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEARING WITNESS STANDOUT SCHEDULE AND GUIDELINES \n\n\n\nAbove all\, we are committed to nonviolence. \n\n\n\n\nThe standout takes place every Wednesday\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom 11 am to noon\, Bearing Witness organizers and special guest speakers address those gathered and discuss a variety of immigration-related topics. \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom noon-12:30 pm\, the loudspeakers are turned toward the ICE building and those gathered are invited to come up to the microphone and read parts of the U.S. Constitution. \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom 12:30-1 p.m.\, the crowd turns and marches down District Avenue to Mall Road\, where we stand with our signs\, sing and chant\, and wave to passing motorists. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe ALWAYS stand peacefully with signs outside the ICE facility.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe ALWAYS hold signs with supportive messages about immigrants and/or against ICE. We do not focus on other issues. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe do not block the entrance\, approach ICE agents\, or block traffic on District Avenue.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe DO NOT stand in restricted areas as designated by Burlington police.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe IGNORE and do not engage with “counter protestors\,” those who are supporters of ICE.\n\n\n\n\nINTERACTIONS WITH DETAINEES AND ICE OFFICIALS\n\n\n\nImmigrants who are fortunate to leave the facility have shown gratitude for our presence and some share their stories with us. \n\n\n\n\nICE agents tend to cover their faces with masks\, many record us with their phones\, others give a smug smile or laugh\, though they rarely say anything.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe security officers stationed at the front of the building have not bothered us to date. \n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info & Email Updates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEARING WITNESS CARPOOL SERVICE \n\n\n\n\nWe have a NEW volunteer-led carpool\, which operates from a few nearby parking lots. Availability is limited so sign up in advance is highly recommended\, but not required. You can request a ride – or volunteer to be a driver –  using this link (you will receive an email with full details about parking\, etc.):  https://tally.so/r/GxrQkO\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER PARKING OPTIONS \n\n\n\n\nOther than the carpool option\, parking remains an issue for attendees. Please note that you will likely be towed if you park in any private lots along District Avenue or at the Burlington Mall. National Development\, owners of The District properties along District Avenue\, have contracted with Hunter Security Services and Murray’s Towing and will tow cars suspected of parked to attend the standout.  \n\n\n\n\n\nParking is no longer allowed at the AMC Burlington lot. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe MBTA 350 bus runs from the Alewife T stop to Burlington Mall Road. Exit the bus at the “Burlington Mall Road” stop\, opposite NE Executive Park\, which is at the intersection of Mall Road and District Avenue. \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you prefer a shorter bus ride\, you can drive to Burlington and park at the United Church of Christ (6 Lexington St.\, Burlington) or Temple Shalom Emeth (16 Lexington St.\, Burlington) and walk to the 350 bus stop at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Bedford Street.\n\n\n\n\nSIGNS FOR THE STANDOUT\n\n\n\nDue to the ongoing parking issues\, we recommend that standout attendees do not bring their own signs (it clearly shows the towing company that you’re heading to the standout).  \n\n\n\nInstead\, please consider borrowing a sign from the large selection offered by Bearing Witness at each Wednesday standout. Upon arrival ask any safety marshall (wearing an orange vest) for the location of the box of signs. At the conclusion of the standout\, please return the signs to the box.  \n\n\n\nIf you choose to bring a sign — and if you use our new carpool service feel free to bring a sign — please remember that this is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility and is not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues\, while outside the ICE facility we must remain focused on immigration. Our goal is to come together across any political differences to show our collective support for immigrants and their rights. \n\n\n\nNeed help or ideas for making a sign? Follow these tips! \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-6/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Burlington ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:de-ICE Citizens Bank Standout
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a peaceful standout each Wednesday and Saturday calling on Citizens Bank to stop financing private prison corporations that build and operate ICE detention centers\, where immigrants are held in abusive and inhumane conditions. \n\n\n\n\nSign up for Updates\n\n\n\n\nWe will have leaflets to share with customers and passersby. Participants are encouraged to bring signs demanding that Citizens Bank stop funding ICE prisons. \n\n\n\nThis is an easy\, accessible action—come and help build community pressure Citizens for change.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/de-ice-citizens-bank-standout-3/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank\, 315 Harvard St\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02446
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Chelmsford Connected United Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:United We Stand! Please join us for a Peaceful Standout in Vinal Square\, North Chelmsford on Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. We assemble every other week. We are standing together\, to fight the governments abuses of our constitutional rights\, civil liberties\, and human rights. When one person’s rights are violated\, all of our rights are violated. We will not ignore the injustices being committed against people in OUR COUNTRY! We do change the theme based on a vote on the Chelmsford Connected Facebook page\, and we do our best to message people with that information prior to event. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring- Signs\, Lighting or lanterns when dark (we have some)\, Water\, Snacks\, Good attitudes\, Comfortable shoes\, Flags\, Costumes & Inflatables are welcome and encouraged. \n\n\n\nWeather Permitting in the Winter ~ over 35 degrees\, and no snow! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Updates\n\n\n\n\nParking info – North Chelmsford Public Parking 30 Vinal Square Street Parking options\, Middlesex St and Shaw St. Follow rules on posted signs. North Chelmsford Congregational Church parking lot on Shaw St. Please use crosswalks! \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/chelmsford-connected-united-wednesdays/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Vinal Square\, North Chelmsford\, Massachusetts\, 01863
CATEGORIES:Protests
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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-2/2026-04-08/
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! \n\n\n\n\nSign up for Updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/postcard-writing-party-8/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Reuben Hoar Public Library\, 35 Shattuck St\, Littleton\, Massachusetts\, 01460
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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SUMMARY:Postcard Party-Lancaster
DESCRIPTION:Nashoba Indivisible local event. \n\n\n\nPostcard writing and postcard pickup. \n\n\n\nWe’re writing to rally Democrats in Virginia to vote YES in the April 21 special election to restore fair elections. Virginians have the choice to approve temporary congressional districts to level the playing field after Trump and Republicans created many new safe US House seats in red states. \n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP so we have enough materials\n\n\n\n\nNeed to mail your postcards between April 7 and April 14. The ideal mailing date is April 10. Only mail cards later than April 10 if you need the extra time. After April 14\, some of the cards would likely not arrive until after Election Day. \n\n\n\nSecond one – News boosting postcards to combat disinformation (200) These need to be sent on April 15. \n\n\n\nBoth of these postcards are free\, so the only cost is stamps – that’s 15 postcards for $10. \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-party-lancaster/
LOCATION:Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main St\, Lancaster\, Massachusetts\, 01523
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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SUMMARY:Indivisible Fitchburg MA Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:April Showers Bring People Powers! \n\n\n\nGet together with new and longtime members\, catch up on news and future plans. We will choose breakout groups to join—some for fun and others for strategic planning and work! Choices include: How to Get Your Legislators’ Attention; Quick & Dirty Civics 101; Create your Best Sign; and even a Mystery Table! \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:15\, meeting starts at 6:30pm. Don’t miss out on a great chance to build community! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nParking is available at the post office\, along Main Street\, and at Workers’ Credit Union. \n\n\n\nHope you can join us! \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-fitchburg-ma-open-meeting-2/
LOCATION:First Parish Church of Fitchburg\, 923 Main St\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Privacy and Power: Protecting Our Digital Rights and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Currently\, no laws at the federal or state level prevent Big Tech companies from buying and selling our data\, including sensitive data like location\, health information\, or immigration status.A WBUR article this week highlights the scope of the problem. Learn how our state legislators can take action to protect our privacy. \n\n\n\nAt this webinar hosted by Progressive Mass\, Kade Crockford\, the Director of the Technology and Liberty program at the ACLU of Massachusetts\, explains how we can take back our privacy rights\, protect democracy from Big Tech barons\, and pass agenda-setting legislation in Massachusetts. \n\n\n\n\nGet Z0om Link
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/privacy-and-power-protecting-our-digital-rights-and-democracy/
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CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
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SUMMARY:GAIN New Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome New GAIN Members! Join our Virtual Onboarding to learn about GAIN\, and ways to get involved! Learn about actions\, communications (Signal)\, standouts\, our regional group\, and opportunities to take your engagement to the next level! If you cannot make this time\, please reach out to info@massgain.org to schedule your own 1:1 onboarding! \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/gain-new-member-meeting/
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CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Training: Peacekeeping at Protests
DESCRIPTION:Protests\, rallies\, and marches are important tactics to fight back against the Trump Administration. Volunteer peacekeepers help ensure the intended message is delivered by keeping the event safe. Peacekeepers may direct traffic\, de-escalate conflict if there are counter protesters\, and support the success of the action. There is a significant need for more peacekeepers. There are a range of roles for volunteers who complete the training. \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\nJoin this virtual one hour training by experienced peacekeeper Elaine Almquist. The training will cover: \n\n\n\nCommitment to non-violence\, the purpose of peacekeeping\, planning for safety\, peacekeeping positioning\, how peacekeeping differs from other roles\, de-escalation\, and debriefing.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/training-peacekeeping-at-protests-2/2026-04-08/
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