No Kings 3 – did you attend a rally? If you did, you are probably aware that there is an emphasis on your action plans coming out of the rally. At our meeting, we will take some time to guide you through making your plan and/or reviewing the plan you have already made.
Westford Town Election – Candidate Speakers. We have confirmed that
Tom Clay
Chris Barrett
Scott Hamilton
Elizabeth Sawyer
Will be joining us. Each candidate will give their “elevator” speech to us, then have a brief (10m) Q/A. This is your chance to get to know the candidates better.
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Indivisible Westford Progressive Massachusetts chapter.
A more detailed agenda will be published about a week prior to the meeting, however, the format of our meetings, in general, is:
General discussion – we always try to leave time for open discussion and questions.
Local issues – town elections, budget issues, conservation committee, etc. May include presentations from candidates. Primarily for the town of Westford, but surrounding towns (Chelmsford, Acton) may also be discussed as appropriate.
State issues – as the legislative session gets underway, we will be involved in initiatives with the guidance from Progressive Mass, Indivisible Mass Coalition, and other organizations. We will keep you informed and involved.
National issues – as things get rolling with the new administration, and we get direction from the national Indivisible organization, we will share with you. We will also give an update on our post card writing events and what is coming up with that effort.
Let’s continue the momentum and stand out for democracy with our signs and our enthusiasm. As we begin a new endeavor here in Haverhill, monthly theme suggestions will be provided for your sign making. During April we honor our planet in celebration of Earth Day. If you want to join in this theme, try one of these slogans for your poster:
Power the future with green energy.
Save the Earth. Save our future.
Conserve today. Preserve tomorrow.
Go green, and go clean!
Don’t let Earth become history.
Small Steps, Big Impact.
Protect our species. Protect our future.
Power the future with clean energy!
Heal the earth. Heal ourselves.
Save the animals from fossil fuels!
Believe in science. Address climate change.
If you have any other issue that is important to you, grab that sign and join us. Remember, we’re at Bradford Common, not White’s Corner for this and future, more frequently scheduled standouts.
This updated letter urges Massport leadership to immediately halt ICE charter flights from Hanscom Field that have been used to remove more than 2,000 Massachusetts residents without due process. Citing Governor Healey’s December 12 letter, binding Massachusetts case law, and recent federal court injunctions, it makes clear that Massport has the responsibility to stop facilitating these transfers, require transparency, enforce compliance with state law, and protect residents’ constitutional rights. This version incorporates new developments. Even if you sent the previous version, sending the updated letter reinforces public pressure at a critical moment and ensures Massport hears that constituents expect immediate action based on the most current facts and legal landscape. Lexington Alarm’s form makes this quick and easy.
Take part in a new campaign to demand action from Massport organized by the De-ICE Hanscom coalition. To join their easy email- and letter-writing action, click here.
Bring a sign and/or flag! We’ll have our lawn signs, buttons, and magnets available! All are welcome — from Concord and beyond. If your lawn sign has been damaged or stolen, we’ll gladly offer you a free replacement.
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.
Get together with new and longtime members, catch up on news and future plans. We will choose breakout groups to join—some for fun and others for strategic planning and work! Choices include: How to Get Your Legislators’ Attention; Quick & Dirty Civics 101; Create your Best Sign; and even a Mystery Table!
Doors open at 6:15, meeting starts at 6:30pm. Don’t miss out on a great chance to build community!
Parking is available at the post office, along Main Street, and at Workers’ Credit Union.
Hope you can join us!
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.
Minneapolis showed us the power of Singing Resistance, catalyzing the formation of groups all around the country. A few of us in Brockton brought increased energy and joy to NO KINGS Brockton, and we want to continue singing at protests.
Brockton Singing Resistance is planned not to be a choir, but instead to get other people singing and adding energy to protests and other events. Outdoor singing is challenging, so we prioritize enthusiasm and loudness over vocal skill — and no music experience necessary. If we succeed it is not by pleasing listeners, but by getting others to sing!
It’s practically impossible to sing live at this (very short!) Zoom meeting, but we CAN Zoom to see how many are interested in an ongoing Brockton Singing Resistance, and decide when to meet in person, and decide what comes next!
In the meantime, here are two YouTube playlists. The first contains a variety of music that livened up NO KINGS Brockton, while the second is the songs we sang when we gathered for that purpose — these are simple and repetitive so people can learn them on the fly. See how you like them! Bring a playlist or song ideas of your own to share at the Zoom!
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.
Members of Waltham Concerned Citizens hold a bi-monthly peace vigil on the Waltham Common on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Join with a sign and then head to Café on the Common afterwards to warm up in good company.
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.
Boston Interfaith Climate Allies invites you to gather at the Embrace Memorial on Boston Common and process to the Cathedral Church of St. Paul for this celebration with honored guest speaker, climate activist, author, Sunday School teacher Bill McKibben.
The Immigration Justice Task Force of First Parish in Concord will present an expert immigration panel titled “Immigration in a Time of Uncertainty: What Now?” on Sunday, April 12. The panel is cosponsored by Concord Indivisible and by the League of Women Voters of Concord and Carlisle. Program: 5:00 to 5:30 PM – Light snacks and refreshments 5:30 to 7:00 PM- Panel and Discussion Our guests will be:
George Pappas, immigration lawyer and former immigration judge
State Senator Jamie Eldridge
Leela Ramachandran, director of grass-roots Casa/Metrowest Worker Center in Framingham
