October 4, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am EDT
Join us to write postcards, or get a packet to take home. We’ll meet in Donelans – when you enter, the cafe tables are on the left. Then pick up a few items for dinner!
Hosted by Indivisible Acton Area and Indivisible Westford
September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EDT
Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere
Sign the petition to Gov. Healy. It can be found HERE .
Tuesday, 9/30/25, 6:30-7:45pm: Bedford Forum on Air Quality, featuring Dr. Neelakshi Hudda from Tufts University and her latest study on Hanscom-related air quality impacts from private jets and other sources, Bedford Town Hall, Reed Room. In person and Simulcast on Bedford TV.
October 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Let’s expose “Sustainable” Aviation Fuels (SAFs) as FRANKENFUELS – the “green” fuels that will come to haunt us! SAFs don’t justify private jet expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere!
It’s rally time, friends!
You’re welcome to –
Let’s make a statement — visually and vocally!
Featured Speakers: Join Senator Mike Barrett, Chuck Collins, and
Claire Karl Muller for a powerful event on the Massachusetts State House steps as we expose the myth of so-called “Sustainable Aviation Fuels” (SAFs) and say NO to private jet expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere.
Click here for more details.
October 14th Rally Schedule:
10:30 AM – Rally begins on the State House steps with speakers
12:00 PM – Join us as at the Govenor’s Office as we present our letter urging MA lawmakers to reject SAF policy and subsidies.
Details & RSVP:
Click here to RSVP + Get Directions, T Info & Parking Tips
SAFs are a flawed and false climate solution —
SAFs are marketed as a climate fix—but they’re based on flawed science and industry hype. From crop-based fuels that take land from food to CO2-intensive production, SAFs are just another false solution in the Big Polluters’ Playbook:
AND NOW: “Sustainable” Aviation Fuel
“Clean coal”
“Fracked gas as a bridge fuel”
“Forest management” (aka logging)
Ethanol as “green” gas for cars
Cigarette filters for “healthy” smoking
October 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EDT
We’re proud to announce that Middleton’s state legislative delegation – Sen. Bruce Tarr, Rep. Brad Jones, and Rep. Sally Kerans – will be appearing to provide an update on happenings in the legislature, to discuss legislation that may affect Middleton and its residents, and to take questions from the audience.
This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend and participate, regardless of your political affiliation.
October 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am EDT
In 2023 and 2024, PDM hosted a series of five Forums to explore the Commonwealth’s housing crisis and identify key strategies to address it. Last year, the legislature passed the Affordable Homes Act, an important step forward on a number of these strategies. But many challenges remain, especially our critical shortage of low and middle-income housing.
Corporate real estate investors continue to drive up housing prices in many MA communities. Corporate landlords raise rents and reduce availability of affordable units, thereby preventing many families from finding stable housing. Permitting rent stabilization would protect tenants from sudden steep rent hikes and maintain more equitable access to housing.
In 1994, a ballot initiative narrowly passed, discontinuing rent control statewide. Despite ballooning rents and shortages, our legislature has refused to restore measures to protect tenants. If proponents collect enough signatures, the 2026 MA ballot will include a rent stabilization initiative to limit rent increases to a maximum of 5% per year, support small landlords by exempting owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units and encourage continued housing production with 10-year exemptions for new construction. PDM supports the ballot initiative and is hosting this forum to discuss how it would help.
Our panelists, Mark Martinez, a Housing Attorney at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), and Carolyn Chou, Director of Homes for All Massachusetts, will explain the importance of rent stabilization and how you can help get the question on the ballot. Cathleen Cavell will moderate.
October 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT
Ready to Level Up Your Impact? Join Our Organizer 101 Training!
You’ve marched. You’ve donated. You’ve made calls. Now it’s time to organize.
Activate America’s Organizer 101 is a fast-paced, 90-minute training designed to help you turn action into power. Whether you’re new to political organizing or looking to deepen your impact, this session gives you the tools to bring people with you—and build real momentum in your community.
🧭 What You’ll Learn:
-The difference between mobilizing and organizing—and why both matter -How to hold powerful 1:1 conversations that move people to action -How to map your power—build your activist network -Your next step as a local leader
“Best training so far & I have done many! The info was good and the breakout room activity was done so well that in that short period I now feel truly ready and excited to have conversations to invite people into our movement” June 26 participant
Here’s a sneak preview of what’s in store. http://bit.ly/3Vg0HYe
IMPORTANT: This is NOT a webinar! It is designed to engage all participants and is highly interactive. There will be a breakout session to practice the skills that you learn. Past participants say this is the BEST part of the training.
October 6, 2025 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
What we’ll cover:
Because when we know our rights, we can defend them. Let’s get ready.
September 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
Across history, authoritarian regimes have feared educators—because teaching truth and critical thinking empowers students and communities to resist oppression. Today, public education is under attack, and defending teachers is defending democracy itself. We have seen broad attacks and lies against subjects like Critical Race Theory and the accurate retelling of our nation’s history of oppressing black and minority demographics. We have also seen attacks against reputable educators and accurate content – from the deepest of red and rural America to the bluest of urban centers. All of this is an attack against the truth and fact.
Join Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, for a dynamic conversation on her book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers. Randi will highlight how educators fight for freedom in classrooms, the dangers of censorship and attacks on schools, and why standing with teachers is a revolutionary act.
Ahead of World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5th, this event is a must for activists, educators, and anyone who believes truth and education are essential to democracy.
October 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT
Our peaceful and joyful weekly standouts continue at the Bartlet Mall, Newburyport, every Saturday in October from 11 AM – 12 PM. Come and bring your sign – or take one of the many signs we have on site. All are welcome! NOTE that on Sat, Oct 18th, we will hold our big NO KINGS DAY protest, co-hosted by I-RISE as part of a national day of action. That day we will stand out from 11 AM – 1 PM, so please come for part or all of that event. You can sign up below for any and all Saturdays in October, including October 18th. Contact ndcc@newburyportdems.com with any questions. Hope to see you on Saturday!
October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Our peaceful and joyful weekly standouts continue at the Bartlet Mall, Newburyport, every Saturday in October from 11 AM – 12 PM. Come and bring your sign – or take one of the many signs we have on site. All are welcome! NOTE that on Sat, Oct 18th, we will hold our big NO KINGS DAY protest, co-hosted by I-RISE as part of a national day of action. That day we will stand out from 11 AM – 1 PM, so please come for part or all of that event. You can sign up below for any and all Saturdays in October, including October 18th. Contact ndcc@newburyportdems.com with any questions. Hope to see you on Saturday!