Activist Afternoons Phone Bank with Progressive Mass: 3/15/26
2026-03-15 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event – Join from Anywhere
What comes after calling your state rep and state senator? Getting others to do so as well.

Join Progressive Mass for our Activist Afternoons 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.

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A 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.

Fix ICE
2026-03-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Massachusetts
Come join us Monday and Tuesday 11-1 to protest ICE cruelties.

Where: Burlington, MA: From 11–12 we hold signs on a busy street to communicate our message publicly, and from 12–1 we gather outside the ICE office for a more informal time of signs, speaking out, connection, and visible solidarity with immigrants while making our presence known to ICE.What to bring: A sign!Meeting point: Corner of Burlington Mall Road and District Ave, closest to Pressed Cafe.After: Optionally join us for lunch at Pressed Cafe.

Parking near 1000 District Ave, Burlington

ICE Jail

For a deep look at what happens inside ICE detention, visit the full resource at https://bearingwitnessne.org/inside-ice

Interactions

Immigrants who are fortunate to leave the facility have shown gratitude for our presence and some share their stories with us.

ICE agents tend to cover their faces with masks, many record us with their phones, others give a satisfied smile or laugh, they rarely say anything.

The security officers stationed at the front of the building have not hassled us.

Passersby from nearby businesses often thank us for being there, and many have shared that they never knew this was an ICE facility.

Parking for District Ave Protests

There is parking at busineses and on the street, but there are risks. See information about where parking is officially allowed and the risk of being towed in the District Ave Area on the What to Expect page of the Bearing Witness page. Note that no one has been towed since Jared and Laurie started protesting in April 2025. In order to be legally towned, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266, Section 120D specifies that in order for towing to occur you need to be warned by a sign or a person that parking is restricted. In addition, the owner of the property must get permission from the chief of police or designee and provide certain information.

Make Signs for No Kings 3-Grafton
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Grafton Public Library, 35 Grafton Cmt, Grafton, Massachusetts, 01519
Come join us for this informal community event in Grafton. We’ll be making signs in preparation for our No Kings Event here in Grafton and in Worcester on March 28. This is a family-friendly event, so please feel free to bring your children.

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Bring your supplies or use our supplies. We’ll have poster boards, markers, and stickers. We’ll also have light snacks, drinks, and good company.

A 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.

Standout at Framingham ISAP Office
2026-03-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Lifetime Fitness Parking Lot, 490 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, Massachusetts, 01701
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.

Park at Life Time Fitness. Protest on public sidewalk facing the intersection at 10 Speen St. Signs welcome.

Postcard Party
2026-03-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Bean, 102 Main St, Maynard, Massachusetts, 01754
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.

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It’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.

Stand up for Democracy (Marshfield)
2026-03-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Roche Bros. Marshfield, 605 Plain St, Marshfield, Massachusetts, 02050
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.

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Fix ICE!
2026-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Massachusetts

Testify in Support of Stipend Reform
2026-03-17 11:00 - 17:00 | MA State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02133
Last fall, Massachusetts progressives collected signatures for the stipend reform ballot question that would reduce the MA Legislature’s use of stipends or “loyalty pay” that makes legislators dependent on leadership for some of their salary. Now the Legislature has until early May to hold hearings and decide whether to pass legislation adopting the provisions.

On Tuesday, March 17, at 11am, the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions, which is co-chaired by Senator Cindy Friedman, will conduct a hearing on the stipend reform ballot initiative (now filed as H.5010). You can testify at the hearing (in person or virtually) and/or submit written testimony no later than Saturday, March 21. A livestream of the hearing will also be available on the Legislature’s website. Get more details here.

The LEAP Committee, which is the sponsor of the stipend reform ballot initiative, has shared this guide to make it easy to prepare testimony. If you’re planning to attend the hearing and/or submit testimony, you can let LEAP know here.

Phone Bank to Protect Voting & Reproductive Rights in Wisconsin | Virtual Event
2026-03-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event – Join from Anywhere
Join us as we call Wisconsin voters to help them lock in their Vote By Mail ballot for the April 7 Wisconsin State Supreme Court election. Any registered voter can vote by mail, no excuse needed! Volunteers will talk with voters about why Judge Chris Taylor will defend reproductive freedom and voting rights, and help them request a ballot at myvote.wi.gov, including signing up to vote absentee for the entire year so they don’t miss future elections.

📞 Phone banks start Thursday, January 22, and run every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET through Election Day. ✨ No experience needed—training, scripts, and support provided.

This election matters. Your calls can make the difference, sign up and help Wisconsin voters make their voices heard!

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Texting Tuesdays | Virtual Text Bank
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event – Join from Anywhere
Join us on Zoom at 6pm ET/5pm CT every week as we gather to drive change through digital organizing. Our texting campaigns will give you the opportunity to engage residents across the U.S. while empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities. Last year, we sent over 19 million texts educating residents on local elections, environmental justice, police reform, health care, and so much more! During the event we will provide training, discuss our latest texting campaign, and we will take action.

A basic Zoom account is required to register.

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Phone Bank to Protect Voting Rights
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00
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.

No prior experience is necessary—our team will provide full training at the start of each shift!

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What to Expect:

A step-by-step walkthrough of our Phone Dialer tools.

Expert tips on effective communication with voters.

Opportunities to ask questions and connect with other like-minded volunteers.

Sign up today and take the first step toward empowering voters and protecting democracy in 2025!

Community Action Nights
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Craft Lab, 3 Summer St, Westborough, Massachusetts, 01581
Looking to find your way to action? Join this lovely group of “doers” and support these awesome businesses! Last session we learned about Indivisible Groups, LUCE and CASA actions, and wrote 47 postcards! Questions? Email info@massgain.org and we’ll connect you, or reach out to Hygge House Books or Craftlab!

Suffs
2026-03-17 19:00 - 2026-03-29 21:30 | Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116
BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN… ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN.

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Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.

“Like all of the best Broadway musicals, Suffs humanizes, empowers, moves, and entertains.” (Chicago Tribune)

Postcard Writing Party
2026-03-18 09:00 - 11:00 | First Parish Church Westford, 43 Main Street, Westford, Massachusetts
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!

In case of bad, dangerous weather, our meeting is cancelled.

30th Annual Immigrants’ Advocacy Day at the State House
2026-03-18 09:30 - 15:00 | MA State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02133
Join us for the 30th annual Immigrants at the State House on Wednesday, March 18, at 9:30 AM, sponsored by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA). Register HERE. Together, we will help shape policies that reflect the needs, dignity, and humanity of our immigrant communities. Legislators need to hear from their own constituents and advocates—now more than ever—about the issues that matter most and the bills required to address them.

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Bear Witness- Protest and Food Drive Wednesdays at ICE
2026-03-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Burlington ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office, 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803
“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.

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As 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.

There 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.

A 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.

As 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.

Here are some parking options that have been suggested, while we explore a resolution with the mall or other options:

For 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.

Alternatively, 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.

You 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.

Bearing 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.

de-ICE Citizens Bank Standout
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Citizens Bank, 315 Harvard St, Brookline, Massachusetts, 02446
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.

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We will have leaflets to share with customers and passersby. Participants are encouraged to bring signs demanding that Citizens Bank stop funding ICE prisons.

This is an easy, accessible action—come and help build community pressure Citizens for change.

ICE Out of MA Courts
2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:30 | District Court – Brockton, 215 Main Street, Brockton, Massachusetts, 02301
The LUCE Immigrant Justice Network has an “ICE Out of Massachusetts Courts” campaign to urge our state government to do everything in its power to stop its courts from being used as staging grounds for targeting and handing over community members to federal immigration officers.

As part of this effort, they are holding rallies at several MA court houses next week. LUCE also has a petition to state officials that you can sign HERE.

Postcard Writing Party
2026-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Panera Bread-Westford, 2 Cornerstone Square, Westford, Massachusetts, 01886
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!

Postcard Writing Party
2026-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Reuben Hoar Public Library, 35 Shattuck St, Littleton, Massachusetts, 01460
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!

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Vigil for Emmanuel Damas
2026-03-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Boston City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Squarre, Boston, Massachusetts
A toothache shouldn’t kill. Join us for a vigil to honor and demand justice for our Dorchester neighbor, Emmanuel Damas, who was killed by medical negligence in ICE detention.

Postcards at Panera | Biweekly in North Andover
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Panera Bread-North Andover, 58 Peters St, North Andover, Massachusetts, 01845, United States
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.

Available 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.

Scripts vary but often use top-of-mind issues, like healthcare and cost of living, to attract recipients’ attention.

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A 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.

NO KINGS Sign-making Social
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Brockton Private Address, Brockton, Massachusetts
Want to show up to No Kings 3 on Saturday 3/28 with a killer sign, but don’t know where to start? Come to our sign-making party in Brockton and we’ll take care of the hard part for you!

Maybe you already have signs or are not up for protesting? Come to make a sign for someone else!

This will be an evening of creativity and community. Whether you’re a seasoned sign-maker or have never picked up a poster board in your life, this is the place to be. We’ll have all the supplies you need — markers, stencils, poster board, and examples to spark your creativity — so just bring yourself and your passion. Have your own supplies? Bring those too!

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We’ll also have light snacks and beverages to keep the energy up while you craft.

A 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.

Sign Making Workshop for No Kings & Beyond: Evening | Community Gathering in Salem
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Bit Bar Salem, 278 Derby St, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970
Need a new sign to take to the upcoming No Kings rally? Or is the old one starting to look a little bit faded and ragged around the edges?! No worries! We can help you out by doing a bit of repair and sign creation at our Sign Making Workshops. Feel free to bring any art supplies or pictures you want, but we have plenty here – you really don’t need to bring a thing but your smile. Now offered conveniently with day and night time sessions. Come to one or both! The choice is yours.

This a local Indivisible event!

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A 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.

Fireside Chat With Professor Anita Hill and Judge Mark Wolf
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Brandeis University, Schwartz Hall, Rm 112, 415 South St, Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453
Judge Wolf and Professor Hill Fireside Chat Registration for Wed, March 18th

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Judge Mark Wolf (Ret.) appointed to the federal bench in 1985 by President Reagan, resigned in November 2025 compelled by the urge to speak out against current assaults on the rule of law.

Join University Prof. Anita Hill on Wednesday, March 18th from 6:30p-8p in Schwartz Hall 112 at Brandeis University or on Zoom for a conversation with Judge Wolf about his decision and his view on how individuals and their communities must defend our democracy.About Judge Mark L. WolfRetired United States District Judge Mark L. Wolf is Senior Counsel at Todd & Weld in Boston and Chair of Integrity Initiatives International, where he leads efforts to strengthen enforcement of criminal law against corrupt leaders, including advocating for the creation of an International Anti-Corruption Court. Appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 1985 and Chief Judge from 2006–2012, he previously served in senior roles at the Department of Justice and has taught at leading law schools including Harvard.

Defending the Vote: Election Security, Voting Rights, and the Fight for Our Democracy
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
Indivisible First Middlesex is thrilled to invite you to attend this event scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM on Zoom.

This timely and critical conversation will be with constitutional attorney John Bonifaz, co-founder and president of Free Speech for the People. John will break down the threats facing our elections right now: from election security vulnerabilities and legislation designed to restrict voting access, to the unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration that put our democratic institutions at risk.

Based in Amherst, MA, Bonifaz previously served as executive director and general counsel of the National Voting Rights Institute, as well as legal director of Voter Action, an organization focused on national election integrity. For over three decades, Mr. Bonifaz has championed key voting rights and democracy campaigns in the United States.

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A few days before the event, you will receive an email with the Zoom link.

Email us at indivisiblefirstmiddlesex@gmail.com with any questions.

Spring Forward: How MA Can Opt Out of Trump’s Corporate Tax Cuts
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
Trump’s regressive corporate tax cuts are going to cost Massachusetts nearly half a billion dollars this year alone — on top of billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other federal programs we rely on.

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States across the country are already saying NO and opting out, protecting essential revenue, and Massachusetts needs to join them. Phineas Baxandall of Mass Budget explains what’s at stake.

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GAIN Membership Meeting VIRTUAL
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to sign up to help the No Kings Efforts as well as our post No Kings activities! Sign up here for details and a link.

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Know Your Rights: Protest Rights and Safety Practices (for all No Kings Attendees)
2026-03-18 20:00 - 21:00
In this ACLU-led training, participants will learn about the Constitutional right to peacefully protest and about best practices for reducing risks when attending protests like the upcoming No Kings mobilization on March 28.

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By registering for this event, you agree: (1) that Indivisible and ACLU can contact you about No Kings and other ways to take action or support their organizations and otherwise use any data collected from or about you on this form according to the applicable privacy policy: Indivisible Privacy Policy (https://indivisible.org/privacy-policy) and ACLU’s Privacy Statement (https://www.aclu.org/about/privacy/statement); and (2) subject to its privacy policy, Indivisible may also share the information you provide to other No Kings partner organizations, which may also contact you.

Help Us Win the Midterms!
2026-03-18 20:00 - 21:00
Join Ken Martin, the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, and Yasmin Radjy, the Executive Director of Swing Left, for a Zoom meeting hosted by grassroots leader Steve Schear to talk about how you can help Democrats win the midterms.

Winning the House and possibly the Senate is the most powerful and realistic way to limit the power of Trump and MAGA. Lorenza Ramirez, the DNC’s new Organizing Director, and Zack Malitz, Swing Left’s Managing Director, will also speak at the meeting about innovative new programs.

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Attending this meeting will give you an opportunity to learn about and sign-up for new programs focused on winning the midterms and building popular support for Democrats that will help turn the tide in 2028.

Co-hosted by:

Swing Blue Alliance, Network Nova, Volunteer Blue, 31st St Swing Left, Actify, Indivisible Guilford, Field Team 6 and 35 other volunteer groups.
