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SUMMARY:Community Defense in the Face of ICE
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in Leominster for this important workshop where we will learn about our rights as bystanders during an ICE abduction\, how to stay safe\, and what community response work looks like. Doors open at 9am. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for exact address\n\n\n\n\nOur facilitators: Nastasia Lawton-Sticklor and Lucy Lee \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/community-defense-in-the-face-of-ice/
LOCATION:Leominster Private Address\, Leominster\, Massachusetts\, 01453
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Wachusett-Watatic Indivisible Network: Open Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next open member meeting as we come together to discuss\, strategize\, and spark action for a brighter democratic future in our community. We will gather to share updates\, plan upcoming initiatives\, and foster connections among our members from Gardner and its surrounding towns. Whether you’re new to our group or with us from the start\, your voice and participation are vital. Together\, we can amplify our impact and ensure that democracy thrives in North Central Mass. \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/wachusett-watatic-indivisible-network-open-member-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Levi Haywood Memorial Library\, 55 W Lynde St\, Gardner\, Massachusetts\, 01440
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:JUSTICE FOR ALEX PRETTI RALLY + STANDOUT
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 24th\, an American citizen\, Alex Pretti 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\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nAvelo Airlines has become the first commercial airline to contract with ICE for secretive deportation flights—flights with no guarantees of due process or legal counsel. We’re organizing nationwide to make it politically and publicly impossible for them to keep profiting from human rights abuses. Our targets include the airports where Avelo operates\, universities that may have ongoing partnerships with Avelo\, and states and localities subsidizing them with public dollars. Whether you’re planning a protest\, a teach-in\, a visibility action\, or a meeting with decision-makers\, your event is part of a growing movement to force Avelo to cancel its ICE contract and to send a clear message to every other corporation: if you cooperate with deportation\, you’ll face consequences. \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all 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. We expect hosts to ensure all participants in your event uphold this commitment.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/justice-for-alex-pretti-rally-standout/
LOCATION:Odell Veterans Memorial Park\, 56-98 Broadway\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
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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/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, So. Main St and Water St.\, Orange\, Massachusetts\, 01364
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
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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-3/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Burlington Mall Rd and District Ave\, Burlington Mall Rd and District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01813
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:ICE Out Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:We demand that the Governor and Legislature TAKE FAST ACTION to protect us from ICE abuses.  We don’t have time for them to “discuss for several weeks”! \n\n\n\nThis Saturday\, a broad coalition of Boston-area organizations is gathering on Boston Common to demand that Massachusetts end all cooperation with ICE. ICE terrorizes our communities. \n\n\n\nOur state does not have to help them. \n\n\n\nJoin Mass 50501\, UU Mass Action\, Indivisible Mass Coalition\, PSL\, MEJA\, and many more as we come together to: \n\n\n\n\nDemand the Governor and State House cut ties with ICE\n\n\n\nProtect immigrant and at-risk communities\n\n\n\nBuild collective\, nonviolent resistance\n\n\n\n\nBring your signs. Bring your voice. Bring your people. \n\n\n\nThis is a nonviolent rally—loud\, united\, and unapologetic.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/ice-out-everywhere/
LOCATION:Boston Common (Near State House)\, Park Street & Beacon Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T123000
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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/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Billerica Town Center\, 15 Concord Road\, Billerica\, Massachusetts\, 01821
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
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SUMMARY:Brookline Rally for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Brookline Rally for Democracy \n\n\n\nEvery Saturday at 1:00 PM | Coolidge Corner \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\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\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\nWe choose empathy over cruelty\, peace over violence\, and hope over fear. \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\nRSVP for updates\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\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\nPlease join us\, one rally at a time.  We’ll continue for as long as it takes.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/brookline-rally-for-democracy-5/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Coolidge Corner\, Beacon Street & Harvard Stree\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02446
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Get ICE out of Home Depot Natick
DESCRIPTION:We’re standing out at the Natick Home Depot entrance\, sending a clear message to stop allowing ICE raids on their property and to boycott shopping there! \n\n\n\nAll over the country\, ICE agents are targeting immigrants in and around Home Depot\, and these atrocities are happening on Home Depot’s watch\, on its properties\, with its silence. \n\n\n\nThe Home Depot has not publicly resisted or condemned these raids or demanded that the Administration stop assaulting and abducting people on and outside its properties. With its silence and inaction\, Home Depot has become ICE’s passive partner. \n\n\n\n\nMore Info + Sign Up to Get Updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/get-ice-out-of-home-depot-natick-4/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Natick Home Depot\, Cochituate Rd & Speen Street\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
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SUMMARY:Drop the Charges Rally
DESCRIPTION:Organizations across Western and Central Massachusetts are coming together in solidarity with Etel Haxhiaj (former Worcester councilwoman)\, who participated in the May 8\, 2025 LUCE rapid response action in Worcester\, the first community-led anti-ICE action in the country.  Read more about the incident. \n\n\n\nAcross the nation\, community members and elected leaders are being criminalized and murdered for protecting their neighbors. Despite this\, Special Prosecutor Steven Gagney continues to pursue charges related to the Eureka Street incident. Etel has maintained her innocence and is preparing to fight these charges in court. \n\n\n\nYou can hear her speak here about the incident:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow is the time to stand together to defend our neighbors and support those targeted for acts of care and courage. \n\n\n\nLet’s stand together with Etel and demand that the District Attorney Drop the Charges.   \n\n\n\nDrop the Charges RallySaturday\, January 31 | 1–2 PMDistrict Attorney’s OfficesOne Gleason Plaza\, Northampton \n\n\n\nOrganized by Worcester Indivisible\, Indivisible Northampton\, Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution\, Indivisible West Quabbin\, Standing Up for Racial Justice – Worcester\, Refuse Fascism\, Independent Socialist Group. \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. \n\n\n\n– Attendees must commit to nonviolence.– No weapons\, no illegal substances\, no alcohol.– Attendees must agree to follow the direction of the action lead and marshals.– Attendees should agree not to engage with counterprotesters (unless as marshals).– Attendees agree to NOT block pedestrians\, sidewalks\, streets\, or entry to buildings. \n\n\n\nAccessibility note:We aim to create an event as accessible as possible\, considering the needs and comfort of those who have particular challenges around mobility\, language\, hearing\, etc.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/drop-the-charges-rally/
LOCATION:District Attorney’s Offices\, One Gleason Plaza\, Northhampton\, Massachusetts\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
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SUMMARY:Worcester Indivisible: Open Member Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Worcester Indivisible’s Open Member Meeting! \n\n\n\nMembers\, supporters\, and the politically curious can join to come together\, hear what we’re working on\, and have open discussion about what matters most\, locally\, and nationally. \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\nHosted by members of our Advisory Board\, each meeting includes: \n\n\n\n✅ Updates on current campaigns and priorities. \n\n\n\n✅ Space to ask questions\, offer feedback\, or raise new ideas. \n\n\n\n✅ Opportunities to connect with others in the movement. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re deeply involved or just looking for a way to stay informed\, you’re welcome here. \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/worcester-indivisible-open-member-meeting-virtual/2026-01-31/
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CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
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SUMMARY:Progressive Mass Annual Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be focusing on how to build pressure for our legislative priorities\, strengthen progressive organizing\, and get ready for the suite of 2026 ballot questions. Stay tuned for information about speakers\, breakout sessions\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to hone your skills\, network with activists from across the state\, and get energized for the fights to come. \n\n\n\nOur Annual Meeting is open to everyone. However\, you must be a member to vote for members up for election or re-election to the Board. You also must be a member to nominate yourself or someone else for election. \n\n\n\nTo nominate yourself or someone else to the Board\, submit this form to the Governance Committee at: governance@progressivemass.com. Please submit your nomination by January 3rd. Elections will take place at business portion of our annual meeting. For more information about responsibilities\, roles\, and terms\, please email the Governance Committee. \n\n\n\n\nNeed to check your membership status? You can do so here.\n\n\n\nNot yet a member but want to be one? Join us here!
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/progressive-mass-annual-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Lasell University\, 80 Maple St\, Newton\, Massachusetts\, 02466
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000
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SUMMARY:Marblehead Weekly Rally for Pro-Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us every Saturday in Marblehead from 3PM-4PM at Glabicky Field\, Route114 at the Maple & Lafayette streets intersection to show we do not to accept tRUMP’s deportations\, corruption\, cuts to Social Security/Medicare and his total disregard for human beings. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\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/marblehead-weekly-rally-for-pro-democracy/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Glabicky Field\, Maple and Lafayette\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000
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SUMMARY:Pro-Democracy Rally and Vigil for Pretti and others Killed by ICE
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Saturday in Marblehead from 3PM-4PM at Tent’s corner to show we do not to accept tRUMP’s deportations\, corruption\, cuts to Social Security/Medicare and his total disregard for human beings. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Updates\n\n\n\n\nAfter the protest\, we will have a vigil for Alex Pretti and for all the others who have been killed by ICE and reading of the new poem written by Amanda Gorman. \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/pro-democracy-rally-and-vigil-for-pretti-and-others-killed-by-ice/
LOCATION:Tent’s Corner\, 1 Humphrey St\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T120000
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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-3/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Barre Town Common\, MA-122\, Barre\, Massachusetts\, 01005
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
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SUMMARY:US House Special Election Phonebank
DESCRIPTION:The special election for NJ-11 US Representative is February 5\, 2026.  We have the opportunity to not only keep this seat Blue\, but get a real fighter in there.  We need more from the Democratic party – let’s get the right people elected! \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLongtime N.J. progressive activist\, former Sanders national political director could shake up race to succeed Mikie Sherrill. \n\n\n\n\nRead more/donate
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/us-house-special-election-phonebank/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Phone Calls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T143000
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SUMMARY:Rooted and Rising:  Fundraiser for LUCE
DESCRIPTION:Join First Parish Cambridge for a benefit for the LUCE statewide Rapid Response Hotline and anchor organization\, Neighbor to Neighbor. \n\n\n\nLUCE is a multilingual\, immigrant-led project that responds to immigration enforcement\, trains community members to verify and document ICE activity\, and mobilizes support so our neighbors are not isolated in moments of crisis. Neighbor to Neighbor builds power in Black\, brown\, immigrant and working-class communities across Massachusetts to protect and strengthen our democracy. Your contribution will directly sustain the LUCE hotline’s rapid response\, volunteer training\, and organizing that defends immigrant communities while building long-term power across Massachusetts.  \n\n\n\nThe event will be open to the community and live-streamed on Zoom. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for a reception afterwards in the parlor. \n\n\n\nWe’re honored for the Lead Sponsor of the Dignity Not Deportations legislation in the Massachusetts State House to join us\, Senator Adam Gomez\, and to hear songs by the Choir of First Parish in Cambridge led by Kenneth Griffith. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Zoom Link
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/rooted-and-rising-fundraiser-for-luce/
LOCATION:First Parish Cambridge\, 1446 Mass Ave\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T163000
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SUMMARY:Indivisible Weston Speakers Forum:  ICE in our Backyard
DESCRIPTION:We might not see it\, but ICE is in our back yard. \n\n\n\n\nWhy are they here?  Are they rounding up criminals and freeloaders\, or are they terrorizing hard working\, taxpaying\, law-abiding neighbors?\n\n\n\nWhat are the historical precedents for anti-immigrant sentiment and policy in the U.S.?\n\n\n\nWho is and who is not entitled to due process in the U.S.?\n\n\n\nWhat does ICE activity in our neighboring towns mean for the families of those who are detained?  How have their lives changed?\n\n\n\nWhat does the crackdown on immigration mean for American society? \n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, please RSVP\n\n\n\n\nTo help us see and better understand the reality and context of ICE’s incursion into our community\, this forum will feature a scholar\, a clergyman\, an attorney who is the CEO of a 100+ year-old immigrant and refugee settlement organization\, and a volunteer at Waltham’s immigrant crisis response organization. \n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\nRipley Hastings is a Boston business lawyer and current Moderator of the Weston Town Meeting.  He has served in several local public offices over the past 45 years including multiple terms on the Weston Select Board and School Committee.  \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\nRev. Andrew Harris is a member of the Bearing Witness organizing team and pastor at the United Church of Christ\, Congregational\, in Burlington.  Bearing Witness is a group committed to peaceful\, nonviolent standouts in front of the ICE Detention Center. They bring people together across political differences to show broad collective support for immigrants’ rights  \n\n\n\nKelly Henderson is on several teams within FUERZA\, a neighborhood watch committed to supporting immigrant neighbors in Waltham.  Guided by principles of solidarity\, rapid response\, and advocacy\, FUERZA works to uphold the rights and safety of our neighbors\, keep families together\, and build a more just and inclusive community.  \n\n\n\nProf. Carrie Preston\, a Weston resident\, is Chair of the Department of English and the Associate Director of the Center on Forced Displacement at Boston University.  Her research and teaching interests include border and critical forced displacement studies.    \n\n\n\nJeffrey Thielman\, Esq. is the President and CEO of the International Institute of New England which creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement\, education\, career advancement and pathways to citizenship.  They provide family reunification\, education\, skills training\, job placement and legal services. IINE’s work is critical to the growth of the region’s economy.  
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/indivisible-weston-speakers-forum-ice-in-our-backyard/
LOCATION:Weston Community Center\, 20 Alphabet Lane\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T200000
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SUMMARY:Community Support Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We welcome community members to a moderated virtual support gathering centered on care\, compassion\, and mutual respect.  This space is intended for quiet presence and gentle sharing.  Listening is always welcome\, participation is optional. \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\nTo protect the safety and integrity of this gathering\, advance registration and cameras on are required.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/community-support-zoom-gathering/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T193000
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion | Giving Up is Unforgivable
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss Joyce Vance’s book\, Giving Up Is Unforgivable. If you’ve had a chance to read it\, bring a copy along. We will also have handouts of selected passages to read and analyze. \n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by a volunteer with Indivisible and is being held at a private address in Fitchburg\, Massachusetts.  Please RSVP below for exact  address.   \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Exact Address\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/book-discussion-giving-up-is-unforgivable/
LOCATION:Private Address\, Fitchburg\, MA\, Fitchburg\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T083000
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SUMMARY:Standout at Framingham ISAP Office
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we draw attention to the invasive cruelty of ICE’s ISAP program.  The Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) utilizes private contractors to surveil and monitor undocumented neighbors via biometric scans and ankle monitors. \n\n\n\nPark at Life Time Fitness.  Protest on public sidewalk facing the intersection at 10 Speen St.  Signs welcome.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/standout-at-framingham-isap-office-2/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Lifetime Fitness Parking Lot\, 490 Old Connecticut Path\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T110000
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SUMMARY:Postcard Party
DESCRIPTION:Send hand-written postcards to voters in states that will play a key role in taking back Congress and in electing leaders who will fight back against the current authoritarian regime. Postcards educate voters\, urge them to register to vote\, and urge them to vote for specific candidates in special elections\, primaries\, and the November 2026 mid-term elections. Hand-written postcards have been proven in multiple studies to boost turnout enough to swing elections. Each packet of 15 postcards has everything you need\, and costs $10 to cover stamps and cards for those who can afford it. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nIt’s more fun to write together\, but if you can’t stay\, you can also stop by and pick up postcards to write at home. 
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/postcard-party-2/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Boston Bean\, 102 Main St\, Maynard\, Massachusetts\, 01754
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T113000
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SUMMARY:Stand up for Democracy (Marshfield)
DESCRIPTION:Join the good troublemakers of Southeastern Massachusetts for a flash mob rally in Marshfield Center to protest the Trump regime’s unconstitutional actions in Venezuela. On Sunday\, January 4th at noon\, there will be a rally in Marshfield Center to support democracy and stand up against the unconstitutional Trump regime. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/stand-up-for-democracy-marshfield-2/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Roche Bros. Marshfield\, 605 Plain St\, Marshfield\, Massachusetts\, 02050
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000
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SUMMARY:Origami Workshop - LAST DAY
DESCRIPTION:“Be the change you want to see in the world.” ~Mahatma Gandhi \n\n\n\nWe are currently hosting Workshops in our area to teach and create as many origami cranes as possible. \n\n\n\nWe will deliver all cranes to the detention center in Burlington on Presidents Day\, February 16\, in the form of garlands to hang on trees and fences\, or simply to lay on the ground. \n\n\n\nDon’t worry if you don’t have any experience\, we will show you what to do . Come join the fun! \n\n\n\nWe plan to gather to create the garlands from Feb 2 – 15. Contact us by email here if you’d like to help at salemscall@yahoo.com \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. \n\n\n\nThis a local Indivisible event! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for exact address\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/origami-workshop-last-day/
LOCATION:Salem Private Address\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01915
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T170000
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SUMMARY:ICE OUT For Good Indivisible Phone Bank
DESCRIPTION:Masked federal agents are terrorizing our communities. They’re teargassing babies\, kidnapping our neighbors\, shooting clergy in the face with chemical projectiles\, and killing innocent people. \n\n\n\n\nGet Link\n\n\n\n\nBut right now\, we have an opportunity to rein in ICE at the federal level. ICE and Border Patrol are part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS funding expires at midnight on Friday\, Jan. 30. Congress is currently negotiating how to fund DHS moving forward. Democrats met our first demand that DHS cannot be funded business as usual\, and now we need Republicans to join them in finding the political will to meet this moment. This is our opportunity to put significant restrictions on ICE and ensure it doesn’t get a single penny more to enable its brutality. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 3\, at 3 p.m. EST to call voters in key states and encourage them to call their Republican senators to demand that they rein in ICE’s terror tactics. \n\n\n\n(This event is presented by Indivisible Project.)
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/ice-out-for-good-indivisible-phone-bank/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Phone Calls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T200000
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SUMMARY:Phone Bank to Protect Voting Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join Common Cause for an important phone bank as we mobilize voters to take action against dangerous legislation in state houses and Congress. We will focus on the most urgent campaigns that need our help. Some of these campaigns may include stopping bills that will make it harder for millions of Americans—especially students\, seniors\, and veterans—to cast their ballots. We need your help to ensure voters across the country call their elected representatives and make their voices heard. \n\n\n\nNo prior experience is necessary—our team will provide full training at the start of each shift! \n\n\n\n\nGet Link\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nA step-by-step walkthrough of our Phone Dialer tools.\n\n\n\nExpert tips on effective communication with voters.\n\n\n\nOpportunities to ask questions and connect with other like-minded volunteers.\n\n\n\n\nSign up today and take the first step toward empowering voters and protecting democracy in 2025!
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/phone-bank-to-protect-voting-rights/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Phone Calls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T200000
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SUMMARY:Origami in Action: Birds of Peace & Compassion Workshop-LAST EVE
DESCRIPTION:“Be the change you want to see in the world.” ~Mahatma Gandhi \n\n\n\nWe are currently hosting Workshops in our area to teach and create as many origami cranes as possible. \n\n\n\nWe will deliver all cranes to the detention center in Burlington on Presidents Day\, February 16\, in the form of garlands to hang on trees and fences\, or simply to lay on the ground. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nThis evening at BitBar we will form an assembly line to make origami cranes. Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience\, we will show you what to do ! We feel this is the best and quickest way to make a laa4ge number of cranes. Come join the fun! \n\n\n\nWe plan to gather to create the garlands from Feb 2 – 15. Contact us by email here if you’d like to help at salemscall@yahoo.com \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/origami-in-action-birds-of-peace-compassion-workshop-last-eve/
LOCATION:Bit Bar Salem\, 278 Derby St\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000
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SUMMARY:US House Special Election: Phonebank
DESCRIPTION:The special election for NJ-11 US Representative is February 5\, 2026.  We have the opportunity to not only keep this seat Blue\, but get a real fighter in there.  We need more from the Democratic party – let’s get the right people elected! \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLongtime N.J. progressive activist\, former Sanders national political director could shake up race to succeed Mikie Sherrill. \n\n\n\n\nRead more/donate
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/us-house-special-election-phonebank-2/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Phone Calls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260213T120512
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T232109Z
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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-4/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:First Parish Church Westford\, 43 Main Street\, Westford\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T130000
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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\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\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-2/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Burlington ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803
CATEGORIES:Protests
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