Wondering what we can do in Massachusetts to prevent ICE abuses? Join The League of Women Voters for Protecting Immigrants in the Commonwealth featuring Gil Calderin, Director of Advocacy for the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA). Gil will brief us on the Protecting MA Communities (PMC) Coalition and the steps we can take to ensureContinue reading "Protecting Immigrants in the Commonwealth"
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. ThereContinue reading "Training: Peacekeeping at Protests"
Join us on Wednesdays -- whether you are new to SURJ, or have been organizing with us for awhile -- to take action together. We do things like call and write representatives and make public comments on government websites. Each action hour will have a training portion so you'll have everything you need to plugContinue reading "SURJ Action Hours and Welcome"
Hear from legislative champions, activists and meet with your legislators to urge them to pass our legislative agenda this session! Our menstrual equity legislative agenda: S.2640 / H.4611: The I AM Bill - An Act to Increased Access to Disposable Menstrual Products in Schools, Homeless Shelters, and Incarcerated Facilities S.2156 / H.4714: An Act to Increase AccessContinue reading "2026 Menstrual Equity Advocacy Day"
Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Regardless of any other political views, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently. Our friends at BearingContinue reading "Justice 4 All Thursdays"
What comes after calling your state rep and state senator? Getting others to do so as well. Join Progressive Mass for our "Power Lunch" phone bank series, where we will be building our collective power in service of a better Commonwealth for all. We'll be calling voters about contacting their state legislators about key issues.
The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest political stories, answer your questions, and map out strategies for taking action. This is people-powered politics in real time. Questions can be submittedContinue reading "What’s the Plan"
Right now is the time to intervene. To step up. To move our people. As the Trump Administration continues to deploy violent ICE agents to our nation's cities, we remain clear and centered on the following truths: That's why we're channeling these truths into a powerful action that you can take with us. Join SURJContinue reading "Talk to Our Neighbors About ICE | Phone Bank with SURJ!"
Join us as we welcome the Democratic candidates running for Congressional District MA-6. After introductions and a couple of group questions, candidates will move around the room to engage in one-on-one and in small group discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with the candidates, ask questions, discuss issues, and get to know eachContinue reading "Candidate Night Social Congressional District MA-6 | Event in Boxford"
Why Escadrille? The owner of Café Escadrille, Robert Murray, also owns the ICE Prison/Field Office at 1000 District Ave. He has been silent on the abuses in his building, and has not aided the Town’s efforts to inspect for zoning & safety violations. We’ll keep visiting his restaurant until he’s ready to face the conversation.Continue reading "Black Tie Soirée Series"
Swing Blue Alliance values your commitment to activism. We want to make sure you get the assistance that you need so you can focus on becoming an effective activist. Technology can certainly be a hurdle for many. The Swing Blue Alliance Tech Team is here to help. We will provide one-on-one assistance and answer anyContinue reading "Tech Office Hours"
New, shorter winter timeframe! This weekly afternoon standout is on Fridays from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Hanscom Rotary (intersection of Hanscom Dr. and Old Bedford Rd. in Lincoln, MA.) Please park along Old Bedford Road or Hanscom Drive without impeding traffic or blocking bike lanes. De-ICE Hanscom is a coalition organizing peaceful standouts with theContinue reading "De-ICE Hanscom Friday Standouts"