June 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT
Come listen and learn about the Democrats running for District Attorney in Norfolk County.
Do you care about Bail Reform? Over-incarceration?
SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE + LA 🇺🇦🇺🇲 STANDOUT
June 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
On June 6th, American citizens were brutally attacked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles, California. These attacks are part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.
Bring Ukraine and/or American Flags 🇺🇦🇺🇲 bring a friend or two it has been more than 4 years since the full scale invasion of Ukraine occurred by Russia and war is still ongoing and will will not be silenced nor stop until ICE is out for good and war ends in Ukraine.
A core principle behind all ICE Out For Good events is a commitment to nonviolent action and no civil disobedience. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values, and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events. All events should be held in public spaces or on public property.
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Open Meeting and Discussion Group for Worcester County Indivisible Alliance
April 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT
Worcester County Indivisible Alliance (The Alliance) is a brand new Indivisible group with members from all over Worcester County. We are dedicated to creating community, smart conversation, educational opportunities, and initiatives that make a real difference.
Come to our open meeting on Saturday April 18th at the Worcester Public Library to meet our great members, discuss the issues, hear about our initiatives, and brainstorm ideas for new events and initiatives! Please join us – too much is at stake at this crucial time in our nation’s history.
This a local Indivisible event!
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.
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Resist the ICE Machine – What each of us can do to protect our neighbors
April 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
GAIN Educational Forum and Coffee Hour/Reception
Todd Palmer, founder of Justice 4 All Thursdays, a GAIN initiative, will be speaking about concrete actions we all can take to support our neighbors. Justice 4 All has been protesting for over 6 months at the Burlington ICE facility. As the lead for Justice 4 All, Todd has engaged with a broad coalition of activists statewide to raise awareness and bring pressure to bear on elected officials. His practical approach is both inspiring and compelling. An excellent way to find your place to engage (even if you cannot make it on Thursdays to Burlington!) after No Kings.
Read more about Justice 4 All Thursdays here: https://justice4allthu.substack.com/.
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Randolph Monthly Meeting
April 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
More than NO KINGS! What do we do next? Our monthly meeting continues the fight against authoritarian rule by supporting immigrants, fighting ICE, sponsoring smaller standouts like Signs against Fascism and Overpass Brigades.
Lawyer and community activist Cassie Ramos will present a talk on how authoritarians use racism to further their power.
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.
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GAIN Potluck and New Member Welcome!
April 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm EDT
Join GAIN (Greater Assabet Indivisible Network) members to make plans for post No Kings actions, write some postcards, and enjoy the always awesome food and company of a good old fashioned pot luck. We also look forward to welcoming our new members! This is a wonderful, low key way to learn more about where you can find your place in GAIN! Children are welcome! Location will be sent upon registration.
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Indivisible Somerville General Meeting + Social
April 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
Join Indivisible Somerville to hear ways to get involved with our trainings and events, learn how to plug in for planning for the midterms, and build community.
Feel free to bring food or a non-alcoholic beverage to share during the social portion at the end of the meeting.
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Lessons from the Illinois Democratic Primaries
On March 17, all eyes in Illinois were on the Democratic congressional primaries. In this staunchly blue state, most Democratic congressional nominees win their elections, so primaries are closely watched. Primaries for five House seats and one Senate seat, all leaning strongly Democratic, offered a glimpse into the party’s future. However, funding of candidates by outside groups, primarily the pro-Israel lobby (AIPAC) and the cryptocurrency and AI industries, was a problem for the primaries. These three special interest lobbies had spent tens of millions of dollars trying to buy influence. Large donations were also made by ICE contractors like Palantir. Yet in the end, their massive funding efforts only got them so far, winning only two of the six possible seats.
The Democratic Senate primary proved a clear victory for Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton, who aimed to succeed retiring longtime Dem. Sen. Dick Durbin. Her Senatorial campaign initially was financially strapped, receiving no funding from any of the three lobbies. However, she received campaign funding provided by Governor JB Pritzker to even the odds. Stratton’s local connections to Illinois voters, combined with her aggressive anti-Trump messaging and promise to abolish ICE, readily pushed her ahead of her lobby-backed competitors. If elected this November, Stratton will be the Senate’s third Black woman.
House races are arguably easier for outside interests to “buy” because their spending can overcome the small margins needed for victory in these low-population elections. But in Illinois’ Democratic House primary, candidates backed by the three big lobbies did not win big. Only two of the House candidates the lobbies backed won their races, while three candidates that the lobbies spent against won theirs. And in at least one district, IL9, voters were turned off by heavy ad spending by special interest dark money groups. Voter pushback helped defeat the lobbies’ candidate in that district.
These primary results are a victory for democracy. They show us that for voters, local connections can be even more powerful than big spending from special interests. Winning candidates who were not funded by lobbies will not be beholden to outside players and can better serve the interests of the voters of Illinois who elected them. The Illinois Democratic primaries offer proof that not everything can be bought, and offer a roadmap for grassroots groups opposing special interests.
Truthful Media Recommendations
From defunding NPR, consolidating ownership of CNN and CBS under billionaire toadies, gutting the Washington Post, or pressuring networks to cancel or fire individual shows and reporters, the Trump regime has fully moved into authoritarianism. To get the truth of what is really happening on the ground you must seek other sources than legacy media who continue bow down by underplaying the truth, promoting MAGA lies and generally refusing to fully cover this corrupt regime.
We continually update this page with suggestions from our readers.
Local News
Look for non-profit news in your town, such as the Boxborough News and The Acton Exchange, which are weekly.
The Boston Globe– a good traditional newspaper that requires a subscription.
National News
The Guardian– National news. This website is based in the United Kingdom and has the best coverage of US national news that reveals and does not bow down to the Regime. Free, donations are requested.
Here’s a great example: How the US Right Wing is Taking Over News Media
Heather Cox Richardson– News with a historical context. The best commentary on how the news of the day fits a historical context. Read her free daily newsletter, or listen to her on Facebook or Youtube. More features with paid subscription.
Robert Hubbell First Edition– Summary of political news and actions with a critical eye on corporate media. A good balance between clear-eyed analysis and democracy advocacy. Free daily newsletter. Audio feature, if you prefer to listen. More features with paid subscription.
BBC News Watch easily on Youtube. The BBC is very widely used across the political spectrum. It is the most popular source of news among both Conservative and Labour voters, and among both Leave and Remain voters. Similarly, the UK’s independent communications regulator Ofcom has found that large majorities of audiences in the UK value public service media providers like the BBC very highly for providing trustworthy news programs that help people understand what is going on in the world.
19thnews.org/newsletters/daily/– Non-profit national news focussing on gender and LGTBQ policy and stories.
APNews– Non-profit news collaborative, owned by members. Some both sides-ism but better than New York Times or Washington Post.
Brian Tyler Cohen is one of the most viewed independent progressive political hosts on YouTube. He has videos on youtube and a podcast, if you prefer listening. He has daily breaking news clips followed by in-depth commentary; and interviews with top figures (including President Biden, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, AOC, Elizabeth Warren, Jamie Raskin, Pete Buttigieg, Mark Cuban, Jen Psaki, Rachel Maddow, Nancy Pelosi, and many more);
The Bulwark Analysis and reporting in defense of America’s liberal democracy. A refreshing take from former Republicans. Featuring: Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, Jonathan V. Last, Mona Charen, A.B. Stoddard, Michael Steele, and George Conway. If you are missing cable news, watch them on Youtube, or find articles, newsletters and podcasts on the website.
The Contrarian Jennifer Rubin has left The Washington Post to start a new pro-democracy website with her fellow refugees from Bezos (their tagline is “not owned by anybody”). She will include guest writers to discuss the “unvarnished truth” and “voices that speak to wider audiences, ones not served by corporate media pablum.” Free and paid levels
Democracy Now Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez and founded in 1996. Democracy Now! is audience-supported, which means that their editorial independence is never compromised by corporate or government interests. Tom Hartman has a program here in addition to his newsletter, The Hartman Report.
MeidasNews.com (MTN) MeidasTouch Network (MTN) was founded by three brothers Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas. MTN is a pro-democracy news network. MTN has quickly established itself as one of the most viewed and visited news networks in the world. Read more about the team behind this very popular site. The youtube channel, Meidas Touch, is independently owned and operated. Youtube has moved to AI generated hyperbolic titles on the thumbnails, which can be off-putting.
MSNBC: Some shows on this channel have not compromised their reporting yet. I am familiar with Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, and Lawrence O’Donnell.
PBS/NPR– Prefer watching? You can find PBS Newshour on your TV or online. If you are a member, you can use your “passport” to watch shows at your convenience. Prefer listening? You can stream national public radio on your phone or computer. Massachusetts has two public radio stations WBUR and GBH. The websites also offer newsletters, podcasts and written articles. Trump is attacking them financially – please consider redirecting your subscription money from Washington Post, New York Times and Paramount Plus to NPR.
ProPublica– In-depth Investigative reporting. Free, donations are requested.
Zeteo is a substack newsletter and website founded by Medhi Hassan, who resigned from MSNBC after they cancelled his show and tried to demote him, launched his own media company. “Zeteo is not just a media company; it’s a movement for media accountability. So join us as we challenge the powerful, change the narrative, and champion good ol’ fashioned adversarial journalism.”
Paid Media
The Atlantic– In-depth analysis with a conservative view. Very good articles by Anne Applebaum on Authoritarianism and Ukraine.
Jessica Valenti, Abortion Every Day– Abortion news from every corner of the country. You won’t find these stories in legacy media.
Joyce Vance, Civil Discourse– In-depth legal news from a former US Attorney and Federal Prosecutor.
Marc Elias, Democracy Docket– The legal team that fights for voting rights and election fairness every day in every state. There is limited free access.
Rolling Stone– In-depth reporting.
Activist News
Indivisible Acton Area– Your local Indivisible newsletter.
Indivisible Mass Coalition (IMC)– Your statewide Indivisible newsletter.
Indivisible National– Get messages and actions directly from Ezra and Leah, Co-Founders of Indivisible.
Jessica Craven, Chop Wood Carry Water– National actions.
Justice4Thursdays A informative newsletter for sharing the speeches made at the Justice 4 All Thursdays events at the ICE Office in Burlington, MA. These speeches document the ongoing abuses of ICE.
The Grassroots Connector– Connect and learn about Grassroots efforts across the nation.
The Saturday Scoop-Get in depth information and important actions from Act on Mass about our Massachusetts State government every Saturday. Past issues here.
MAGA is expert at weaponizing media to create a toxic stew of chaos, despair, and disinformation. One way we can keep up our strength to fight back is to be thoughtful about the media we consume.
Make a conscious decision about when and where you get news.
What you choose to pay attention to during the day has an impact on you. Which news sources help you understand the world more fully, and which ones only leave you fearful and despairing? Many “news” sources are designed to trigger fears, sell products, create an addiction to that source, or reinforce pre-existing beliefs. If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, we suggest you limit these:
- Social Media– Limit scrolling- set a consistent time and time limit. Turn off notifications. Trade Twitter for BlueSky. Remember Facebook and Instagram are tweaking their algorithms to curry favor with Trump. Foreign bots are rampaging on social media with laughing emojis and discouraging messages-remember these aren’t even American bots.
- Legacy Print Media– The New York Times and Washington Post have consistently normalized and sane-washed Trump. Layoffs and resignations have depleted their ranks of serious journalists. Especially skip their “op-ed” pages. Turn off notifications. You could even cancel and use the money for other sources. Heather Cox Richardson and Robert Hubbell often include gift articles for these papers.
- Cable News– CNN made a conscious decision to move towards MAGA. Their last journalist standing, Jim Acosta, resigned 1/28/25 on the air. MSNBC varies (Morning Joe bent the knee at Mar-a-Lago immediately after the election): choose one to follow, then turn the rest off. Rachel Maddow has a show on Monday nights.
We are updating this page often. Do you have a suggestion that isn’t already listed? Email Christine@IndivisibleActon.org
Indivisible Mass Coalition: Welcome to No Kings 3 Protesters
Virtual Event
March 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
This is a special Indivisible Mass Coalition Statewide Call on 3/31 at 7PM welcoming all the new people joining in after NoKings3! Learn about Indivisible – the Statewide Network. NK3 Debrief: success & improvements. Next Action Steps all of us can take!
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