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SUMMARY:May Day - A Festival of Student & Worker Power at UMass Amherst
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with a variety of groups on our campus\, including but not limited to student activism groups\, political organizations\, cultural organizations\, sustainability and environmental groups\, faculty\, staff\, and graduate students\, Sunrise at UMass Amherst is hosting a day-long student strike on UMass campus and festival for student power! We’ll have performers (bands\, dance groups\, comedy acts\, etc)\, teach-ins (the fight for fair pay on campus\, student democracy—and the lack of it\, Palestine and divestment\, climate change and its connection to authoritarianism\, and hopefully more)\, art and meditation\, and more. The goal of this event is to utilize the takeover of Metawampe Lawn and the turnout of as many students who have skipped class and attended as possible to show the university that we run this campus and can shut it down! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome – students\, workers\, alumni\, and community members!
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/may-day-a-festival-of-student-worker-power-at-umass-amherst/
LOCATION:UMASS Amherst\, Metawampe lawn 300 Massachusetts Ave\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01003
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:May Day - Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston DSA for our First Annual May Day Field Day on May 1st as we turn out for International Labor Day. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nWe will have lawn games\, live music\, guest speakers\, a raffle\, drinks and ice cream\, and an artbuild to make banners and signs for the main event! We will end by marching about one mile to join the main Boston May Day event in Boston Common at 4pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is accessible. Friends and family welcome!
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/may-day-field-day/
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Park\, 100 Atlantic Ave\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02110
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Greater Methuen Indivisible
DESCRIPTION:POSTCARD WRITING NEVIN’S MEMORIAL LIBRARY \n\n\n\nThis a local INDOOR Indivisible event! \n\n\n\nGreater Methuen Indivisible was created to bring impactful activism directly to you. We offer a variety of actions to help you defend our democracy and support the progressive agenda. If you’re looking at how you can help strengthen our Democracy\, please join us! \n\n\n\nPostcard writing is a community builder and best of all\, they have an impact! Postcards provide a personal connection to the voter and has been found to boost turnout by roughly 1-6%\, which can put a candidate in a close race over the top. \n\n\n\nPOSTCARD SCHEDULE (Friday’s 1-2pm)  February 6 March 13 April 3 May 1 June 5 July 10 August 7 September 4 October 2 November 6 \n\n\n\nPOSTCARDS come 10 to a packet for a donation of $6 to help pay for postage. Cash or Venmo is accepted. We will provide a short script\, pens and markers. We are reaching out to register people to vote in Swing and Blue States. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for materials count\n\n\n\n\nOUR MISSION \n\n\n\nWe focus on Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) efforts\, voting access\, and defending election integrity\, because we believe voter participation is the foundation to a healthy democracy. \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-indivisible/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Nevins Memorial Library\, 305 Broadway\, Methuen\, Massachusetts\, 01844
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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SUMMARY:Standout for Democracy | Protest in Methuen
DESCRIPTION:This a local Indivisible event! Our standout is comprised of a group of seniors who decided to do more than watch the news\, become upset\, anxious\, and feel powerless about what is happening in and to our country. We began a peaceful protest action to register our displeasure! We wanted to demonstrate in a way that empowered us and allowed us to take back some control and voice our concerns. Our motto is “WE MARCHED THEN\, WE MARCH NOW.” Since we range in age from the 70s to 90s\, we try to standout on Fridays from 1pm to 2pm. We standout weather permitting so we would not standout in the rain or snow. We are looking forward to warmer weather. We are glad to be a part of Greater Methuen Indivisible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister 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/standout-for-democracy-protest-in-methuen/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Across the street from The Woods Retirement Community\, 197 Howe St\, Methuen\, Massachusetts\, 01844\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Greater Methuen Indivisible: Building Community One Postcard at a Time | Postcard Event in Methuen
DESCRIPTION:This a local\, indoor Indivisible event! POSTCARD WRITING NEVIN’S MEMORIAL LIBRARY \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreater Methuen Indivisible was created to bring impactful activism directly to you. We offer a variety of actions to help you defend our democracy and support the progressive agenda. If you’re looking at how you can help strengthen our Democracy\, please join us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPostcard writing is a community builder and best of all\, they have an impact! Postcards provide a personal connection to the voter and has been found to boost turnout by roughly 1-6%\, which can put a candidate in a close race over the top. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOSTCARDS come 10 to a packet for a donation of $6 to help pay for postage. Cash please. We will provide a short script\, pens and markers. We are reaching out to register people to vote in Swing and Blue States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOUR MISSION \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe focus on Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) efforts\, voting access\, and defending election integrity\, because we believe voter participation is the foundation to a healthy democracy. \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/greater-methuen-indivisible-building-community-one-postcard-at-a-time-postcard-event-in-methuen/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Nevins Memorial Library\, 305 Broadway\, Methuen\, Massachusetts\, 01844
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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SUMMARY:De-ICE Hanscom Friday Standouts
DESCRIPTION:Fridays from 1:30 to 3:00 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDe-ICE Hanscom is a coalition organizing peaceful standouts with the goal of eliminating ICE transport flights from Hanscom Field. ICE is using these flights to swiftly move immigrants out of New England in order to hinder effective legal representation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoalition groups include Boston Workers Circle\, Concord Indivisible\, Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN)\, Indivisible Acton Area\, Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action (JALSA)\, Lexington Alarm\, and Maynard Indivisible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up to get information and updates about our weekly standouts. We’ll keep you in the loop if we need to reschedule or cancel for weather or other considerations\, and apprise you of our goals and progress. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up to Get Updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/de-ice-hanscom-friday-standouts-10/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Hanscom Rotary\, Intersection of Old Bedford Rd and Hanscom Dr\, Lincoln\, MA
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:May Day - LUCE-Statehouse
DESCRIPTION:Join LUCE as we rally for Dignity and Safety for All in front of the Statehouse\, then continue to the Statewide May Day rally on the Boston Common. See https://www.lucemass.org/mayday26 for pledges and printable signs in English\, Spanish and Portuguese.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/may-day-luce-statehouse/
LOCATION:MA State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:May Day - Boston
DESCRIPTION:The next major national action isn’t another protest – it’s flexing our collective economic and non-cooperation muscle. Earlier this year\, Minnesota residents organized a Day of Truth and Action\, where teachers\, faith leaders\, workers\, students\, and business leaders refused work\, school\, and shopping on a single Friday in January to send a powerful message of resistance to the actions of the Trump administration and its corporate enablers. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP and and get updates\n\n\n\n\nHere in MA\, actions are being organized by unions and immigrant groups. The focus will be on building local power\, protecting our neighbors\, strengthening our capacity for noncooperation\, and defending our elections from sabotage. There are already events being planned for Boston\, including a rally on the Common at 4:30 PM. As more Boston actions are finalized\, they will be posted HERE. 
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/may-day-boston/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:May Day - Western Mass
DESCRIPTION:Join the Western Mass Area Labor Federation\, MTA\, SNOL & more in a May Day March! \n\n\n\n📅Date: Friday\, May 1st \n\n\n\n🕛Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm \n\n\n\n📌Location: Downtown Holyoke. Gather at Heritage State Park\, corner of Dwight & Heritage St. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nOn May Day\, we will be marching in solidarity with Holyoke educators and with working people around the country. Help us build a powerful demonstration of the unity and power of the working class this May by co-sponsoring. Gather a contingent of your union or community organization members to participate! \n\n\n\nWhat is May Day? \n\n\n\n“May Day” or “International Workers Day\,” is observed on May 1st and commemorates the struggles and wins throughout the history of the labor movement across the country and internationally. It’s time for us to recognize that we are part of the same history and same struggle as the workers who fought for the right to organize on behalf of their communities. We need to take collective action on May 1st in solidarity with the working class around the country in order to protect our rights. \n\n\n\n— From May Day Strong: \n\n\n\nBecause when the billionaires break every rule\, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them. \n\n\n\nOur Demands for May 1st – Tax the rich so our families\, not their fortunes\, come first. – No ICE. No war.. No private army serving unchecked federal power. – Expand democracy\, not corporate power. Hands off our vote.. \n\n\n\nTogether we will be flexing our collective muscle in a tremendous day of power – showing our unity through a day of marches\, rallies\, and actions including No Work No School No Shopping in many cities. \n\n\n\nJoin as as together we celebrate May 1st through action and community. \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 and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/may-day-western-mass/
LOCATION:Heritage State Park\, Heritage and Dwight Streets\, Holyoke\, Massachusetts\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:May Day-Candle Lighting in Salem
DESCRIPTION:On May 1\, 2026\, workers\, students\, and families rally\, and take action across the country to demand a nation that puts workers over billionaires\, encouraging refusal to business as usual through No School. No Work. No Shopping. \n\n\n\nHere in Salem we will participate twice! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nOn Friday\, May 1st\, at 6:00 pm\, we will have a Standout Rally in our usual location at Riley Plaza\, followed by a special Candlelight Service in honor of those who have worked for workers’ rights and continue to do so. We will have a special nod towards the workers of the immigrant population now under attack\, and light candles to work towards No ICE\, no endless wars\, promoting rent control\, fair elections and putting the needs of working families first\, \n\n\n\nOn Saturday May 2nd we will have a Standout Rally for MayDay\, with speakers and music\, and an emphasis on Mayday and all that goes with it. Workers Rights! People before profits! \n\n\n\nAs always\, feel free to contact us if you’d like to help out in any way. We are always in need of your time and talents in the form of speakers\, musicians or performers of any sort\, as well as volunteers to hand things out and work our Resource Table. And someone’s got to keep those bubble machines going! Please join us for both events to recognize these National Days of Action. Contact us at salemscall@yahoo.com if you’d like to help. \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/may-day-candle-lighting-in-salem/
LOCATION:Riley Plaza\, 1-21 Margin St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:May Day - Worcester
DESCRIPTION:Because when the billionaires break every rule\, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them. \n\n\n\nOur Demands for May 1st – Tax the rich so our families\, not their fortunes\, come first. – No ICE. No war.. No private army serving unchecked federal power. – Expand democracy\, not corporate power. Hands off our vote.. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Updates\n\n\n\n\nTogether we will be flexing our collective muscle in a tremendous day of power – showing our unity through a day of marches\, rallies\, and actions including No Work No School No Shopping in many cities. \n\n\n\nJoin as as together we celebrate May 1st through action and community. \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 and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/may-day-worcester/
LOCATION:Worcester Common\, Franklin and Church St\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01608
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Postcards for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Indivisible Westford and Indivisible Acton Area are teaming up to host a postcard party every Saturday morning!  (Except July 4th).  Join us to write\, get coffee and a snack\, or grab and go to do at home! \n\n\n\nCampaigns will vary but will be in pursuit of flipping the US House an d US Senate.  Packets are usually $10 for a set of 15 cards and stamps.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/postcards-for-democracy/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:New York Bagel Factory\, 145 Great Rd\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, 01720
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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SUMMARY:Boycott Citizens Standout
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Indivisible Waltham’s Boycott Citizens team for their monthly standout (first Saturday of the month) in front of the Citizens Bank branch on Main Street to draw attention to Citizens financing of private prison contractors operating ICE detention centers. If you don’t have a sign specific to the boycott messaging\, we will have extras you can borrow. 
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/boycott-citizens-standout/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank Waltham\, 716 Main St\, Waltham\, Massachusetts\, 02451
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/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Malden-Private Address\, Malden\, Massachusetts
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-4/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank\, 315 Harvard St\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02446
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
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SUMMARY:Stop Citizens Bank From Financing Private ICE Prisons
DESCRIPTION:Join Mystic Mashup at local Citizen Bank branches to send Citizens Bank a clear message: financing private prison and immigration detention facility operators The GEO Group and CoreCivic is bad for business. \n\n\n\nWe’ll stand out on the public sidewalk in front of Citizens Banks in Medford Square and Davis Square on Saturdays from 11-12. (We’ll take a break on 3/28 so that we can attend No Kings III.) \n\n\n\nPlease only bring signs specific to this action: Cages  Aren’t Communities; Citizens Bank – Stop Financing ICE gulags; Citizens Bank + ICE = Human Rights Abuse; ICE Prisons Don’t Strengthen Our Communities; Citizens Bank- Cut Ties With ICE Gulags; etc. We’ll have some extra signs\, too. \n\n\n\nLearn more at https://www.boycottcitizens.org/ \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all of these 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 and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events. Please do not block business entrances or traffic.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/stop-citizens-bank-from-financing-private-ice-prisons-3/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank- Medford Square\, 1 Riverside Ave\, Medford\, Massachusetts\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
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SUMMARY:Stop Citizens Bank From Financing Private ICE Prisons
DESCRIPTION:Join Mystic Mashup at local Citizen Bank branches to send Citizens Bank a clear message: financing private prison and immigration detention facility operators The GEO Group and CoreCivic is bad for business. \n\n\n\nWe’ll stand out on the public sidewalk in front of Citizens Banks in Medford Square and Davis Square on Saturdays from 11-12. (We’ll take a break on 3/28 so that we can attend No Kings III.) \n\n\n\nPlease only bring signs specific to this action: Cages  Aren’t Communities; Citizens Bank – Stop Financing ICE gulags; Citizens Bank + ICE = Human Rights Abuse; ICE Prisons Don’t Strengthen Our Communities; Citizens Bank- Cut Ties With ICE Gulags; etc. We’ll have some extra signs\, too. \n\n\n\nLearn more at https://www.boycottcitizens.org/ \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all of these 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 and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events. Please do not block business entrances or traffic.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/stop-citizens-bank-from-financing-private-ice-prisons-4/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Citizen’s Bank – Davis Square\, 212 Elm Street\, Sommerville\, Massachusetts\, 02144
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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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-4/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Burlington Mall Rd and District Ave\, Burlington Mall Rd and District Ave\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01813
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
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SUMMARY:Greater Methuen Indivisible Standout for Democracy | Protest Event in Methuen
DESCRIPTION:This a local Indivisible event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your energy\, your voice\, your joy\, and a sign that speaks your truth as you stand with other democracy defenders to show that hate and fear have no home here! Extra signs are available. This is a peaceful\, family-oriented gathering. We ask that participants not engage with anyone who may disagree with our values. \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/greater-methuen-indivisible-standout-for-democracy-protest-event-in-methuen/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:200 Haverhill St\, 200 Haverhill St\, Methuen\, Massachusetts\, 01844\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:Defend Democray Danvers | Protest Event in Peabody
DESCRIPTION:This is a weekly visibility event inviting everyone from the Danvers/Peabody and other Northshore Communities to come together and stand against the injustices of the Trump administration. We gather every Saturday from noon to 1 pm on the Danvers Rail Trail overpass bridge on Rte 114. \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/defend-democray-danvers-protest-event-in-peabody/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Andover St Rail Trail Overpass\, 100 Brooksby Village Dr\, Peabody\, Massachusetts\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
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SUMMARY:May Day CONTINUES: Stand out Rally with Music\, Speakers\, and YOU!
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday May 2nd we will have a Standout Rally for MayDay\, with an emphasis on Mayday and all that goes with it. We will have speakers\, music\, and a few surprises. Workers Rights! People before profits! Workers Before Billionaires! \n\n\n\nAs always\, feel free to contact us if you’d like to help out in any way. We are always in need of your time and talents in the form of speakers\, musicians or performers of any sort\, as well as volunteers to hand things out and work our Resource Table. And someone’s got to keep those bubble machines going! More details to follow. Please join us for both events to recognize these National Days of Action. Contact us at salemscall@yahoo.com if you’d like to help. \n\n\n\nPrior to Saturday\, on Friday\, May 1\, we will recognize the importance of May Day with a Standout Rally at 6:00 p.m.\, followed by a Special Candlelighting Ceremony to honor workers\, immigrants\, and ask for fairness for all in elections\, rent control\, doing away with ICE and promoting the rights and Liberties of workers everywhere. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nPlease come join us\, for one\, or both\, events. \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/may-day-continues-stand-out-rally-with-music-speakers-and-you/
LOCATION:Riley Plaza\, 1-21 Margin St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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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\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\nRSVP for updates\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\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-7/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Coolidge Corner\, Beacon Street & Harvard Stree\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02446
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:Marblehead Weekly Rally for Pro-Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us every Saturday in Marblehead from 4PM-5PM 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-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Glabicky Field\, Maple and Lafayette\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
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SUMMARY:Signs of Fascism | Protest Event in Wakefield
DESCRIPTION:Signs of Fascism is a unique visibility event where specific examples on signs can help get through to people what’s being lost. For example “Ignoring Due Process”\, “Controlling Media”. Indivisible in Melrose Wakefield and Beyond has a set of 24 different signs – come hold one with us! After each putting on a warm coat (ideally black or a dark color)\, we’ll meet up at Veterans Field Wakefield (you can set your GPS 468 North Ave\, Wakefield\, MA 01880). Questions? indivisibleinn@gmail.com or indivisibleinn.org. \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/signs-of-fascism-protest-event-in-wakefield/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Veterans Field\, 468 North Ave\, Wakefield\, Massachusetts\, 01880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T100000
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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-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Lifetime Fitness Parking Lot\, 490 Old Connecticut Path\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Protests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T110000
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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-3/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Boston Bean\, 102 Main St\, Maynard\, Massachusetts\, 01754
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T135926
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SUMMARY:Texting Tuesdays | Virtual Text Bank
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA basic Zoom account is required to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Details
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/texting-tuesdays-virtual-text-bank/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Event – Join from Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Phone Calls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T135926
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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/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Phone Calls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000
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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-5/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:First Parish Church Westford\, 43 Main Street\, Westford\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Postcard Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000
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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-6/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Burlington ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803
CATEGORIES:Protests
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