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SUMMARY:Citizen Bank Protests
DESCRIPTION:Citizens Bank is financing ICE detention companies. \n\n\n\nCitizens Bank talks a lot about valuing diversity and building strong communities. What they don’t talk about: they’re helping for-profit prison companies get the cash they need to lock more people away in ICE detention. \n\n\n\nYou’ve heard the stories that come out of the facilities run by CoreCivic and The GEO Group. 911 dispatchers flooded with calls. Severe medical neglect. Children locked up for months on end. But even as the heartbreaking stories pour out of ICE detention centers\, Citizens Bank keeps pouring money into them.  \n\n\n\n\nDe-Ice Citizen’s Bank\n\n\n\nWho are Geo Group and Core Civic?\n\n\n\n\n\nSend a Letter to Citizen’s Bank\n\n\n\n\nCitizens Bank has dodged accountability for their important role in supporting inhumane ICE detention. Until now. \n\n\n\n\nActon | 10:30 AM-12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nArlington |  11:00 AM- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nBoston (Jamaica Plain) | 11:00- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nBrockton |  11:00 AM- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nBrookline |  11:00 AM- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nBurlington | 12 Noon – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nCambridge Central  Square | 10:30 AM- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nCambridge Harvard Square | 11:00 AM- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nConcord | 11::00 AM- 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nFoxborough | 11:00 AM – 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nHolyoke | 11:00 AM- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nLexington | 11:00 AM- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nMedfield | 10:30 AM- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nMedford | 11:00 AM – 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nNorthampton | 11:00 AM – 12 Noon \n\n\n\n\n\nSommerville (Davis Square) | 11:00 AM – 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nSpringfield | 11:00 AM- 12 Noon\n\n\n\n\n\nStow | 11:00 AM – 12 Noon
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/citizen-bank-protests/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:ICE OUT FOR GOOD and ALEX | Multiple Locations\, Cape Ann\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 7th\, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence\, impunity\, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA broad coalition of groups across the country is calling for a coordinated Ice Out For Good actions in solidarity for Minnesota\, and to demand accountability\, honor the life lost\, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions. \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 ICE Out For Good events is a commitment to nonviolent action and no civil disobedience. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values\, and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events. All events should be held in public spaces or on public property. Indivisible is managing data and communications with participants. By registering\, you agree to receive info from Indivisible about the event\, receive communications via e-mail or SMS message from Indivisible\, and receive any other updates and opportunities to take action or support ICE OUT FOR GOOD partner organizations. You also agree to have any data entered in this registration collected by Indivisible. Indivisible will treat your data according to our organization’s applicable privacy policy: https://indivisible.org/privacy-policy
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/ice-out-for-good-and-alex-multiple-locations-cape-ann-ma/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Dock Square\, Willow Rest\, Plum Cove Beach\, Dock Square\, Willow Rest\, Plum Cove Beach\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Hands Off Greenland/ ICE Out of our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Trump is waging war and committing murder to enrich his billionaire backers. We are fighting to stop him. Stand with us and take action this weekend to demand an end to the occupation of Greenland\, Ukraine and our cities. \n\n\n\nWe’re focusing on corporate targets – companies set to benefit most from the occupation of ICE or Greenland. \n\n\n\nWe stand united demanding an end to the Greenland occupation and the removal of reckless untrained ICE agents from our communities. And we’re taking our fight to the companies that are backing this administration and benefiting most. \n\n\n\nTogether we will hit these companies in their pocketbooks\, force the administration to end the occupation of Greenland our cities and spread the word to our neighbors that we deserve better. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nEvery dollar spent in wars overseas or at home is a dollar we paid for with our taxes – a dollar that could and should go to helping our communities thrive. We can have good jobs\, better schools\, access to healthcare and get our basic needs met. But not while our government works for billionaires and not for us. \n\n\n\nJoin us\, stand strong and speak up. \n\n\n\nPlease note: A core principle behind all our 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. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/hands-off-greenland-ice-out-of-our-communities/
LOCATION:Odell Veterans Memorial Park\, 56-98 Broadway\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Weekly Standout
DESCRIPTION:This a local Indivisible event! Indivisible North Quabbin hosts a weekly Stand Out. This happens every Saturday with neighbors coming together to stand up for democracy and non-violent action. \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/weekly-standout/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, So. Main St and Water St.\, Orange\, Massachusetts\, 01364
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Malden Democrats Stand Out for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:The Malden Democratic City Committee hosts a weekly pro-democracy stand out every Saturday. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own sign or an American flag. \n\n\n\nThis is a family friendly event. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Exact Address\n\n\n\n\nParking is available on surrounding side streets as well as at the nearby hockey rink as long as there isn’t a game being held.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/malden-democrats-stand-out-for-democracy/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Malden-Private Address\, Malden\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Peace Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Members of Waltham Concerned Citizens hold a bi-monthly peace vigil on the Waltham Common on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Join with a sign and then head to Café on the Common afterwards to warm up in good company.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/peace-vigil/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Near Waltham Common\, Main and Moody Streets\, Waltham\, Massachusetts\, 02451
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Signs of Fascism
DESCRIPTION:Twenty volunteers will show drivers a sequence of twenty signs that show different symptoms of authoritarianism. It’s a bit of political theater. Sign-holders will be spaced out so drivers will have a moment to think about the words on each sign before encountering the next. \n\n\n\nSee an example here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uYnibpua7tA \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-4/
LOCATION:Stetson Hall\, 6 South Main St\, Randolph\, Massachusetts\, 02368
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:No Fear with Street Theater Group
DESCRIPTION:A new protest group named “No Fear Street Theater” will be hosting ICE protests near the Burlington ICE Office on Saturdays! Everyone is welcome!  More info here
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/no-fear-with-street-theater-group-4/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Burlington Mall Rd and District Ave\, Burlington Mall Rd and District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01813
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Greater Methuen Standout for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Bring your energy\, your voice\, and a sign that speaks your truth as you stand with other democracy defenders to show that hate and fear have no home in our city and country! Extra signs are available. This is a peaceful\, family-oriented gathering. All are welcome! \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/greater-methuen-standout-for-democracy-3/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Merrimack Plaza in front of Santander Bank\, Burnham Rd and Haverhill St\, Methuen\, Massachusetts\, 01844
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Signs of Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:This a local Indivisible event hosted by Nashoba Indivisible!  The theme of this event will be NO ILLEGAL WAR$ RALLY  \n\n\n\nJoin our local group of activists in our “Burma-Shave” style sign holding event along busy Rte 117 / Main St. in Bolton\, MA. The signs include many of the principles we stand for\, and what We the People Want\, including “Living Wages”\, “Equal Access to Education”\, “Environmental Protections”\, “Housing and Food Security”\, and more. \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/signs-of-solidarity-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Bolton Town Common\, 715 Main St\, Bolton\, MA\, 01740
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Honk & Wave Standout for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Grab your sign and a friend or two\, and come on down to Riley Plaza each Saturday for our Weekly Standout Rallies. Signs provided if you need one. Come join us as we protest the atrocities of current administration\, and build community together to work for a positive Democratic future. \n\n\n\nCheck us out at salem’scall.com for up-to-date listings of our calendar of events and actions. We hope to see you soon! \n\n\n\nThis a local Indivisible event! \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/honk-wave-standout-for-democracy/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Riley Plaza\, 1-21 Margin St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Stand Out in Davis Square | Protest Event in Somerville
DESCRIPTION:Join Indivisible Somerville in a stand out to affirm the dignity and human rights of all people on Saturday\, March 7 at 12:00pm.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe gather to demand justice\, practice compassion\, and uphold equality. Nonviolent community action shows that standing united in our care for one another is more powerful than fear or hate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndivisible Somerville will gather with signs in Statue Park\, Davis Square\, to call for justice\, build community\, and share information about our community defense trainings and opportunities for community members. \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/stand-out-in-davis-square-protest-event-in-somerville/
LOCATION:Statue Park\, Davis Square\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Protests
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SUMMARY:Stand Up for Science
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining an upcoming rally in support of science\, to be held at the Massachusetts State House on March 7th from 12-4 pm (https://standupforscience2025.org/boston-ma/). This event will be part of a series of nationwide demonstrations that has been publicized in the Boston Globe and Science magazine.  \n\n\n\nTENTATIVE SPEAKERS (as of 2.28.26) \n\n\n\n\nKatie Blair\, JD – Director\, Massachusetts Families for Vaccines; MA SUFS Lead Organizer\n\n\n\nDr. Thomas Michel – Professor of Cardiology\, Harvard Medical School; Brigham and Women’s Hospital\n\n\n\nGrace Yang –  Undergraduate Student in Neuroscience and Health Policy\, Brandeis; President of Students for Science \n\n\n\nDr. Marzyeh Ghassemi – Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology \n\n\n\nMarc Abrahams – Founder\, Ig Nobel Prizes\n\n\n\nDr. Nancy Kanwisher – Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology\n\n\n\nDr. Sergei Mirkin – Professor of Biology\, Tufts University\n\n\n\nJaida Elcock – PhD Candidate in Biological Oceanography\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology\n\n\n\nDr. Sarah Hengel – Professor of Biology\, Tufts University\n\n\n\nShoshana Daly – Undergraduate Student in Biochemistry\, Tufts University\n\n\n\nDr. Eric Maskin – Professor of Economics and Mathematics\, Harvard University; Nobel Laureate\n\n\n\nDr. Michael Rosbash – Professor of Biology\, Brandeis University; Nobel Laureate\n\n\n\nEmma Galbraith – Undergraduate Student in Neuroscience\, University of New Hampshire\n\n\n\nEm Cosgrove – Undergraduate Student in Marine\, Estuarine\, and Freshwater Biology\, University of New Hampshire; Press Director for Students for Science \n\n\n\nRalph St. Louis – PhD Student in Educational Leadership\, UMass Lowell \n\n\n\nDr. Abby Schiff\, MD\, PhD – Postdoctoral Fellow in Rheumatology\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital\n\n\n\nDr. Noel Vest – Professor of Community Health Sciences\, Boston University; Formerly Incarcerated Scientist\n\n\n\nDr. William Kaelin\, MD – Professor of Oncology\, Harvard Medical School; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Nobel Laureate\n\n\n\nDr. Gary Ruvkun – Professor of Genetics\, Harvard Medical School; Massachusetts General Hospital; Nobel Laureate\n\n\n\nDr. Kylie Bemis – Professor of Computer Sciences\, Northeastern University\n\n\n\n\nThe current administration has slashed budgets for agencies that support critical research\, such as the NIH\, NSF\, CDC\, FDA\, and NOA\, sacking leadership at these agencies and laying off hundreds of scientists. Cuts to indirect costs at universities and research institutions further tear into resources for science education and research. Together with the cancelation of grant review panels and delays in payment of previously funded grants\, the administration’s actions place the entire scientific enterprise at risk. \n\n\n\nScience\, more than any other endeavor\, has been the engine of America’s success since WWII. Other nations envy our research community and send their best and brightest to train in our universities. It is important that we convey the value of our work in a way that is likewise clear to our own elected leaders as well as to voters and taxpayers. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for More Information\n\n\n\n\nAt this time of existential threat to the survival of science as we know it in the US\, it is time to stand up. Please pass this message to your colleagues\, friends\, and family\, and post on social media. If they are not in Massachusetts\, they can look up their closest gathering site at https://standupforscience2025.org. The fight for science and education is everyone’s fight for a better future. 
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/stand-up-for-science/
LOCATION:Parkman Bandstand at Boston Common\, 139 Tremont St\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Billerica Common Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday 12:30-1:30 a dedicated group of Democracy Defenders join together on Billerica Common to stand out with messages of defiance and hope. We are fueled by resistance! We typically have a central message that changes each week. \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/billerica-common-coalition/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Billerica Town Center\, 15 Concord Road\, Billerica\, Massachusetts\, 01821
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Brookline Rally for Democracy\, March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Brookline Rally for Democracy: Every Saturday at 1:00 PM | Coolidge Corner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin members of three Brookline pro-democracy groups — indivisible Activist Evenings\, Brookline Pax\, and Speak Out\, Seniors! — for our weekly rally at Coolidge Corner. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe gather to raise our voices and our signs in defense of democracy\, justice\, and decency — and to stand united against the abuses of the Trump administration and the forces that threaten our rights and freedoms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe stand for: \n\n\n\n• Immigrant rights\, human rights\, and racial justice \n\n\n\n• Free speech\, the Constitution\, and the rule of law \n\n\n\n• Access to health and healthcare for all \n\n\n\n• Protection of our planet and the future we leave to the next generation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe choose empathy over cruelty\, peace over violence\, and hope over fear. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur rallies are peaceful\, spirited\, and uplifting — a chance to connect\, recharge\, and stand up for what matters. Bring your friends\, your voice\, and your sign (or borrow one of ours!). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome!  The rally is multi-generational and family-friendly; those using walkers or other mobility devices may use them to sit to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the event of inclement weather\, we’ll each use our best judgment about whether to attend. We hope you’ll do the same!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us\, one rally at a time.  We’ll continue for as long as it takes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/brookline-rally-for-democracy-march-2026/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Coolidge Corner\, Beacon Street & Harvard Street\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protests
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