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SUMMARY:Progressive Mass Activist Afternoons: 2/23
DESCRIPTION:Progressive Mass Activist Afternoons: 2/23\n\nJoin Progressive Mass as we kick off a series of Activist Afternoons phone banks. \nEach week\, we will be calling voters about important progressive legislation and encouraging them to contact their state legislators. \nThis week\, our focus will be on the Corporate Fair Share bill\, which would make large global mega-corporations pay the state’s existing corporate tax rate on a higher share of the excess profits they conceal offshore\, raising hundreds of millions of dollars in new annual revenues.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/progressive-mass-activist-afternoons-2-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T170000
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SUMMARY:IDSH 2025: Immigrant Rights Conference
DESCRIPTION:IDSH 2025: Immigrant Rights Conference\nPreparing for Action: Join MIRA for our Immigrant Rights Conference on Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025! The conference is aimed at preparing our community and coalition members to advocate for our legislative priorities at Immigrants’ Day at the State House (IDSH) the following day. \nWe will be providing an overview of the immigrant rights landscape on both a federal and state level\, discussing our legislative priorities\, and mobilizing to advocate for them at the State House on Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025. The conference will feature workshops including how to speak to your legislators\, a fundraising panel\, rapid response networks\, wellness\, and more. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring this event\, please reach out to Ana Cristina via email at achavezandonie@miracoalition.org.  \nFor general questions\, contact Dawn at dmiller@miracoalition.org \n✨Get your tickets below✨ \nSpring Conference Tickets
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/idsh-2025-immigrant-rights-conference/
LOCATION:Multicultural Arts Center\, 41 Second Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02141
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T190000
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SUMMARY:Let's Make Polluters Pay! An Actionar (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Make Polluters Pay! An Actionar (Virtual)\nJoin the Massachusetts Campaign to Make Polluters Pay! \nWe’re soft-launching our 2025-2026 campaign with an Actionar. Join us to learn about the campaign for a Climate Superfund\, how it will help your community\, and how YOU can make it a reality. \nThe Make Polluters Pay Bill – HD. 3369/SD.1674\, “An Act establishing a climate change superfund” – is a bill in the MA legislature introduced by Sen. Jamie Eldridge\, Rep. Steve Owens\, and Rep. Jack Lewis\, that requires the worst carbon emitters to contribute to a Superfund to pay for climate-related damages in Massachusetts. Fossil fuel companies have knowingly endangered our world for decades\, putting our lives and livelihoods at risk – they should be responsible for the damages. The Climate Change Superfund will provide funding for projects across the Commonwealth that keep our communities safe from the impacts of climate change. \nLearn more with our Fact Sheet and FAQ’s. \nRSVP here
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/lets-make-polluters-pay-an-actionar-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125910
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SUMMARY:Transparency Action Hour
DESCRIPTION:Transparency Action Hour\n\nVoters have said on the ballot countless times that they want to see a more transparent State Legislature\, and we know that the top-down\, closed-door nature of policymaking empowers the large corporations and special interests that can get their way in\, leaving the rest of us out. \nSenate President Karen Spilka and Speaker Ron Mariano have both promised to take up rules reform to make for a more transparent and efficient legislative process. Last month\, 30+ organizations laid out a set of pro-transparency\, pro-participation\, pro-democracy reforms that would boost public confidence in the legislative process. \nWith the Senate rules behind us and the House rules being taken up later this month\, where does the campaign stand? Join us for a campaign update and an opportunity to make some calls to make sure that state legislators are hearing from us\, their constituents.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/transparency-action-hour/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125910
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SUMMARY:Stop the Coup: Our Love is Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Stop the Coup: Our Love is Resistance\nFriday\, Feb. 14th – 12pm \nLocation: Bandstand\, Boston Common \nRSVP\, INFO CLICK HERE \nInvite your congregation/local groups to Co-Sponsor the event: Fill out this form \nWe are showing up together to Stop the Coup. We aim to demonstrate our resistance\, root our movement in love for justice\, and be visible and inspiring.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/stop-the-coup-our-love-is-resistance/
LOCATION:Boston Common Bandstand\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 021111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125910
CREATED:20250208T053207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T120439Z
UID:11005-1739448000-1739451600@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:FreeHer MA State House Galentine's Day Rally
DESCRIPTION:FreeHer MA State House Galentine’s Day Rally\nJoin Families for Justice as Healing for their annual rally to send love to incarcerated women and advocate for their legislative priorities at the Massachusetts State House. Galentine’s Day\, the day before Valentine’s Day\, has become a celebration of women in leadership in the Massachusetts state government\, and we are going to remind our leaders that their solidarity must extend to incarcerated women. We do not need a new women’s prison! We need a moratorium on prison construction. We need new ways to let women out of prison and ensure they are not incarcerated in the first place. We need to reimagine our communities so there is less harm and more abundance. \n 
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/freeher-ma-state-house-galentines-day-rally/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000
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SUMMARY:Keep Families Connected Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Keep Families Connected Lobby Day\nJoin the Keep Families Connected Coalition in asking legislators to co-sponsor legislation to improve visits in prisons\, jails\, and ICE detention units. If you are able\, bring Valentine’s Day cards for your Rep and Senator asking them to co-sponsor the bill. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/keep-families-connected-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T120342Z
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SUMMARY:Visitation Bill - Legislative Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Visitation Bill – Legislative Launch Event\nKeeping Families Connected (the No Cost Calls champions) would like to invite you\, your directly impacted friends and family\, and your organization (if you are part of an organization) to an online community meeting about a bill filed again this year\, which if passed could improve visitation with people behind bars. We’ll talk about the bill\, the road to improving visitation\, and what we can do now. Please share far and wide!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/visitation-bill-legislative-launch-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T140000
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SUMMARY:Clean Slate MA Legislative Briefing and Advocacy Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Clean Slate Legislative Briefing and Afternoon of Advocacy \nWednesday\, February 5 @ 10 am  \nClean Slate MA is a statewide coalition working to pass state legislation that will require automated CORI sealing when individuals become eligible. \nRSVP here. 
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/clean-slate-ma-legislative-briefing-and-advocacy-afternoon/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125910
CREATED:20250123T231418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T231418Z
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SUMMARY:MEJA Education Budget Update
DESCRIPTION:MEJA Education Budget Update\nOn February 3rd\, MEJA and MassBudget will host a K-12 education budget update and conversation via Zoom. MassBudget will share about the State budget\, and MEJA and our partners will facilitate smaller breakout discussions connecting the State budget to key local budgets. \nRegister here! → bit.ly/edbudgetwinter24
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/meja-education-budget-update/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125910
CREATED:20241215T032653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T032700Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Mass 2025 Annual Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Progressive Mass 2025 Annual Member Meeting\nJoin us for our 2025 annual member meeting! \nWe’ll be talking about our legislative agenda for the new legislative session and how to take action. Stay tuned for information about speakers\, breakout sessions\, and more.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/progressive-mass-2025-annual-member-meeting/
LOCATION:DeWitt Hall\, Lasell University\, 80 Maple Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02466
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T125909Z
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting with Councilor Weber & Councilor Pepén's chief of staff
DESCRIPTION:Progressive West Roxbury / Roslindale Community Meeting with Councilor Weber & Councilor Pepén’s chief of staff  \nWe’ll meet with City Councilor Ben Weber and Dianna Bronchuck\, Councilor Pepén’s Chief of Staff\, about how Boston can deal with upcoming challenges from the state and especially the federal government. What might we need to block\, build\, what people and institutions need to be protected\, and how can we help?
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/community-meeting-with-councilor-weber-councilor-pepens-chief-of-staff/
LOCATION:Roche Commuity Center\, 1716 Centre St\, Boston\, MA\, 02132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000
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CREATED:20250123T231938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T171516Z
UID:10941-1738000800-1738004400@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:FreeHer 2025 Campaign Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:FreeHer 2025 Campaign Kickoff \nMonday\, January 27 @ 6 pm  \nThe kickoff will feature Families for Justice as Healing’s legislative partners Senator Comerford and Representative Tyler\, our organizational partners Jane Doe Inc. and T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human rights\, FJaH members recently released from MCI-Framingham\, and FJaH’s Shifters leading Reimagining Communities work on the ground. Sign up for the kickoff event here.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/freeher-2025-campaign-kickoff/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20250123T130930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T130930Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Needham Social
DESCRIPTION:Progressive Needham Social\nSunday\, January 26th at 4 pm to kick off the new 2025-26 legislative session with pizza and drinks.  The focus will be on socializing with a dose of current policy initiatives involving affordable housing\, reproductive healthcare\, climate\, immigration and more.  Have a social justice issue you are working on?  Come and tell us about it!  We will supply the pizza\, soft drinks and beer.  Bring a salad or dessert if you like.  We will get together at the home of Andy Wizer and Rob Vecchi (7 Emerson Road).  Drop by or stay for awhile to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/progressive-needham-social/
LOCATION:7 Emerson Road\, Needham\, 7 Emerson Road\, Needham\, MA\, 02492
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241215T034246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T034246Z
UID:10834-1736967600-1736973000@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Beacon Hill 101
DESCRIPTION:Beacon Hill 101\nThe new legislative session in the MA Legislature begins on January 1\, 2025\, and our Legislature can be hard to follow (for a reason). Join us for a refresher on the legislative process in Massachusetts and how YOU can make a difference.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/beacon-hill-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241213T192702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T192702Z
UID:10828-1734517800-1734521400@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:IndivisibleLAB\, a Progressive Mass Chap. Holiday Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 18 for an informal get-together and invite friends! Share some holiday refreshments and your thoughts on actions we can take together in 2025. \nNow\, more than ever\, it’s important to maintain our connections with each other and not lose sight of the power of our community. Starting in January\, we will resume having Action Hour meetings. \nAs usual\, we will be meeting at an indoor location in Lexington near Route 2. Please RSVP to get location details and parking information. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/indivisiblelab-a-progressive-mass-chap-holiday-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241119T221931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T221931Z
UID:10777-1734274800-1734282000@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Progressive Watertown Winter Party
DESCRIPTION:Progressive Watertown Winter Party\nJoin our annual winter party and rejoice in our activist community. \nPotluck. Please bring a savory or sweet. \nDecember 15\, 3 pm\, 18 Winsor Avenue \nRSVP: nicole.n.gardner@gmail.com
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/progressive-watertown-winter-party/
LOCATION:18 Winsor Avenue\, Watertown\, 18 Winsor Avenue\, Watertown\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241211T194624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T194624Z
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SUMMARY:NOT ONE MORE! Action to Defend Our Communities from Deportation and Criminalization!
DESCRIPTION:NOT ONE MORE! Action to Defend Our Communities from Deportation and Criminalization!\nWhen: Friday\, December 13 starting at 3:30pm \nWhere: Rally at JFK Federal Building\, 15 Sudbury Street\, Boston – next to Government Plaza and Bowdoin T stations. \nRSVP:  bit.ly/dec13rally \nIn the wake of Trump’s election\, we’re facing a critical moment where deportation and criminalization policies will ramp up\, putting our community at risk. Though we need to prepare for Trump’s term\, there is so much that current political leaders can be doing. This is our moment to push for policies that go beyond fear and punishment and offer real\, tangible support for immigrants and refugees. This action is a direct call to MA Governor Healey and President Biden before January – we need their action NOW!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/not-one-more-action-to-defend-our-communities-from-deportation-and-criminalization/
LOCATION:JFK Federal Building\, 15 Sudbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241113T220122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T220238Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next?: A Discussion
DESCRIPTION:What’s Next?: A Discussion\nThis past week has been one of conflicted emotions for most of us: mourning the loss of hope for a more peaceful and just future\, anger and fear at what’s likely to come from the second Trump administration\, and a strengthening of our resolve and determination to keep fighting for a better future for all. \nThrough persistence and shared commitments to building collective power and persistence\, wins are possible.  \nTo get ready for the next four years\, join us next Wednesday\, November 20\, at 7 pm for an open meeting. \nDuring this meeting\, you will \n\nConnect with other activists across the state\nLearn some more about Progressive Mass\nHear from issue advocates about the key fights in the next legislative session to protect Massachusetts from the Trump Administration\nLearn how you can take action\nGet energized\n\nAs we said last week: \nWhen Donald Trump and his right-wing allies in Congress try to enact an agenda of hate and greed\, we need to be ready to fight back\, and we need our elected officials in Massachusetts to be willing to do so as well. \nBut the next few years are not just about blocking a harmful federal agenda. They are about advancing a progressive agenda here. We need to model what a successful alternative looks like: a government committed to reducing inequality\, empowering workers\, protecting the rights of all\, fostering inclusion\, tackling the climate crisis\, investing in our schools and infrastructure\, tackling the high cost of living\, and so much more. \nWhen we build an equitable\, just\, democratic\, and sustainable commonwealth\, we not only improve the quality of life here at home but also set the bar for other states and the country as a whole. We show that progressive policies exist and that they work.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/whats-next-a-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241117T003726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T003726Z
UID:10773-1731844800-1731848400@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Neighbors Against Hate
DESCRIPTION:Neighbors Against Hate\nWhen prominent elected officials try to scapegoat marginalized communities\, we need to speak out. \nPlease join us and other groups tomorrow in a celebration of the trans and queer community on the North Shore. This is a time where we need local leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. \nThe rally will gather between 21 Front Street and Washington Street at 12 pm tomorrow — Sunday\, the 17th.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/neighbors-against-hate/
LOCATION:32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241015T154737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T154737Z
UID:10701-1730142000-1730147400@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:10/24: Progressive Mass "Vote Yes" Phone Bank
DESCRIPTION:10/24: Progressive Mass “Vote Yes” Phone Bank\nJoin fellow activists to call voters in support of a YES on all five ballot questions. No past phone banking experience necessary!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/10-24-progressive-mass-vote-yes-phone-bank/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241015T154509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T154615Z
UID:10696-1730142000-1730147400@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:10/28: Progressive Mass "Vote Yes" Phone Bank
DESCRIPTION:10/28: Progressive Mass “Vote Yes” Phone Bank\nJoin fellow activists to call voters in support of a YES on all five ballot questions. No past phone banking experience necessary!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/10-28-progressive-mass-vote-yes-phone-bank/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241018T161230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T161230Z
UID:10708-1730041200-1730048400@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Behind Closed Doors
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S WRONG WITH OUR STATE LEGISLATURE \nA FREE PUBLIC FORUM with JON HECHT & DANIELLE ALLEN \nJoin us to learn why our State Legislature passes so few bills\, how to address the lack of transparency at the MA State House\, and how to advocate for change. \nJon Hecht is on the leadership team of Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts and is on the steering committee of the Coalition to Reform Our Legislature. He served as state representative for Watertown from 2009-2021. \nDanielle Allen is James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. \nThis forum is sponsored by Progressive Watertown\, a chapter of Progressive Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/behind-closed-doors/
LOCATION:Coolidge School Apartments Auditorium\, 319 Arlington Street\, Watertown\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20241011T181249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T181249Z
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SUMMARY:Indivisible LAB Community Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:In this final sprint to Election Day\, we need to keep our spirits up. Social events provide a way to connect with others\, build community\, and have fun! \nOn Tuesday October 22\, we’ll be hosting a Community Happy Hour at Burton’s Grill in Burlington. This event is just social – no postcards or presentations. Thanks to Indivisible National\, IndivisibleLAB will supply the appetizers / small plates. Attendees will be responsible for their own drinks. Mark your calendars and RVSP here! \n 
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/indivisible-lab-community-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Burton’s Bar and Grill\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T125911
CREATED:20240807T202335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T050111Z
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SUMMARY:Short Film Viewing & Discussion: Deciding Vote
DESCRIPTION:Over 50 years ago\, New York State Assemblyman George Michaels cast a single vote that changed the course of American history and destroyed his political career. The documentary short film “Deciding Vote” tells the story of how Michaels cast the critical tie-breaking vote on a bill which legalized abortion in the state of New York\, laying the groundwork for Roe v. Wade. The film is a moving tribute to an act of political courage. It was short-listed for an Oscar in 2023 and has been nominated for an Emmy in 2024. \nIn addition to the film\, the event will include several speakers\, including filmmaker Rob Lyons\, film participant (and daughter-in-law of George Michaels) Sarah Michaels\, Jesse Mermell\, Carrie Baker\, JD\, PhD\, and individuals working as patient escorts at Planned Parenthood clinics. \nThe event is free to attend. Light refreshments will be served\, and there will be a cash bar. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Progressive Mass Western Norfolk County\, the Middlesex-Norfolk-Worcester Democratic Alliance\, and the Democratic Town Committees from Bellingham\, Franklin\, Medfield\, Medway\, Milford\, Norfolk\, Plainville\, Sherborn\, and Wrentham.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/short-film-viewing-discussion-deciding-vote/
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SUMMARY:Film Viewing & Discussion: Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Justice film screening October 10 \nThe film “Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty.” tells the inspiring story of Stewart L. Udall (1920-2010) and his legacy as an advocate of social and environmental justice.  No American political figure is as relevant to the issues we face today as a nation – learning to work together\, achieving racial and environmental justice\, improving international relations\, enhancing beauty and the arts\, alleviating climate change and moving toward sustainability – as Stewart Udall\, Secretary of the Interior under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. \nUdall was a pioneer in environmentalism; he was the first public official to speak out about global warming.  He worked collaboratively with native communities and fought to win compensation for Navajo Indians and “downwinders” who got cancer from their exposure to radiation during the Cold War without being warned of the dangers. Today\, in our now deeply partisan environment\, the film reveals a time when Americans were not yet so polarized\, when big ideas could still capture bipartisan attention\, and when America awakened to the unfolding destruction of paradise and determined to stop it. \nRace Reels\, Progressive Watertown and Watertown Faces Climate Change are proud to be sponsoring this film in this season of celebrating Indigenous people and contemplating our national election.  Join us at the Watertown Library on Thursday\, October 10 for pizza at 6\, film at 6:30 followed by discussion with Britteny Jenkins\, Vice President of Environmental Justice at the Conservation Law Foundation. \nFree to the Public. Sponsored by Race Reels\, Progressive Watertown\, and Watertown Faces Climate Change.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/film-viewing-discussion-stewart-udall-the-politics-of-beauty/
LOCATION:Watertown Public Library\, 123 Main Street\, Watertown\, MA
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SUMMARY:Parent Power Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Parent Power Workshop\nMEJA\, BEJA\, and LEJA are hosting a Parent Power Workshop on Tuesday\, October 9\, via Zoom. Massachusetts public school parents/caregivers will come together to learn about parent power\, local schools and districts\, and how to advocate for their student and school community around the issues that impact them.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/parent-power-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Standing in Solidarity with the Haitian Community
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URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/standing-in-solidarity-with-the-haitian-community/
LOCATION:139 Tremont St\, Boston\, MA (The Embrace monument)
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SUMMARY:Join Mass Power Forward to Tell Gov. Healey Not to Kick the Climate Can Down the Road!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Power Forward to Tell Gov. Healey Not to Kick the Climate Can Down the Road!\nJoin Mass Power Forward at the State House to call on Governor Healey to not kick the climate can down the road. We must stop expanding the for-profit gas utility system\, and right now Governor Healey is proposing a flimsy climate bill with no plan for ending the expansion. \n\nWHAT: Press Conference and Action\nWHERE: Meet at Nurse’s Hall\, 2nd Floor of the Boston Statehouse\nWHO: You and your friends\nWHEN: Tuesday\, Sept. 24th at 12pm\nRSVP Here
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/join-mass-power-forward-to-tell-gov-healey-not-to-kick-the-climate-can-down-the-road/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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SUMMARY:2024 Ballot Questions Forum with JP Progressives
DESCRIPTION:2024 Ballot Questions Forum with JP Progressives\n\n\n\n\nJoin JPP on Tuesday\, September 17 at 7pm for an in-person forum on this cycle’s ballot questions. We have confirmed speakers from the Massachusetts Teachers Association\, SEIU 32BJ\, and One Fair Wage\, as well as MA State Auditor Diana DiZoglio! \nThe event will take place at the First Baptist Church at 633 Centre Street.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/2024-ballot-questions-forum-with-jp-progressives/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 633 Centre Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
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