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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/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000
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CREATED:20240921T024801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T024801Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240923T175738Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240914T012506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T012527Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T203710Z
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SUMMARY:IndivisibleLAB September Social
DESCRIPTION:Hope to see you at our September Social co-hosted with our partners\, the Preserving Our Democracy Team at First Parish in Lexington! \nJoin friends and allies from Lexington and surrounding towns to enjoy some delicious pizza\, find out what people have been doing over the summer\, and share plans for what promises to be a very busy fall. \nDrop in for a quick slice or stay for an hour or two to catch up with fellow activists. Feel free to share this invitation with your friends! \nRSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblelab/event/687451/
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/indivisiblelab-september-social/
LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Rd\, Lexington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240827T221457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T221457Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Ballot Question Info Session
DESCRIPTION:2024 Ballot Question Info Session\n\nMassachusetts voters will see at least five questions on the November ballot: \n\nQuestion #1: Auditing the State Legislature\nQuestion #2: Eliminating the use of the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement\nQuestion #3: Enabling Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize\nQuestion #4: Legalizing psychdelics\nQuestion #5: Ending subminimum wages for tipped workers\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, September 12\, to learn more about the five questions and what they would do.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/2024-ballot-question-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240819T154434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154434Z
UID:10562-1725562800-1725568200@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:The Steward Crisis and the Future of Health Care in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:The Steward Crisis and the Future of Health Care in Massachusetts\nThe ongoing collapse of the Steward Health Care system came as a shock to many\, with workers and patients stuck in limbo. However\, this crisis is the culmination of longstanding forces and trends in the health care system in Massachusetts\, in which financial extraction has increasingly taken precedence over the provision of care. \nHow did we get here\, and\, just as importantly\, how do we chart a path out? \nModerator: Enid Eckstein\, JP Progressives\n\nPanelists: \nPaul Hattis\, Senior Fellow\, Lown Institute\nKatie Murphy\, President\, Massachusetts Nurses Association\nAlan Sager\, Professor\, BU School of Public Health\, Director of Health Reform Program\nBill Walczak\, Founder\, Codman Square Health Center\, 42-year health care exec\, Dorchester activist\nCo-sponsored by Mass-Care
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/the-steward-crisis-and-the-future-of-health-care-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240806T203649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T203649Z
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SUMMARY:Yes on 5 Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:YES on 5 Coalition Meeting\nJoin to learn ways to get involved with the Yes on 5 campaign this fall. Question 5 would ensure that all tipped workers get a full minimum wage.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/yes-on-5-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240716T153905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T153905Z
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SUMMARY:Candidate Forum: 13th Norfolk District
DESCRIPTION:Candidate Forum: 13th Norfolk District\nThis event will be on Zoom. Please contact Becca Kornet (becca_kornet@yahoo.com).
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/candidate-forum-13th-norfolk-district/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240802T202222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T202314Z
UID:10438-1723489200-1723494600@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Progressive Mass End-of-Session Legislative Update
DESCRIPTION:Progressive Mass End-of-Session Legislative Update\nThe formal 2023-2024 legislative session ended on July 31st for the Massachusetts State House with some important wins and a lot of unfinished business. At this legislative update\, we’ll discuss the following: \n\nWhat progressive victories should we celebrate?\nWhat legislative failures need to be called out?\nWhat happens next?\n\nThis event will be on Zoom.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/progressive-mass-end-of-session-legislative-update/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T203000
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CREATED:20240723T145508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T150310Z
UID:10396-1723057200-1723062600@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum: Governor's Council District 2
DESCRIPTION:Progressive Mass Western Norfolk County and area Democratic Town Committees host a forum of candidates in the District 2 Governor’s Council primary: Tamisha Civil\, Muriel Kramer\, and David Reservitz. Held at the Norfolk Public Library.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/governors-council-district-2-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Norfolk public library\, 2 Liberty Lane\, Norfolk\, MA\, 02056
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240802T202529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T202625Z
UID:10445-1722360600-1722367800@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:PWRR's annual summer potluck - July 30
DESCRIPTION:PWRR’s annual summer potluck – July 30\nJoin Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale for their summer potluck.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/pwrrs-annual-summer-potluck-july-30/
LOCATION:Laura Gang’s house\, Roslindale\, MA\, 02131
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240716T154451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T154536Z
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Lowell Summer Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Solidarity Lowell Summer Barbecue\nSaturday\, July 20\, 12-5pm\nRSVP to: bit.ly/SL-BBQ-2024\nMore info: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/solidarity-lowell-summer-barbe/1502030957405871/ \nIt’s time for the 7th annual Solidarity Lowell Potluck Summer Barbecue! The Coordinating Committee will provide burgers\, hot dogs\, vegetarian burgers and hot dogs\, and rolls. \nPark on both sides of the street. Please leave the spaces at the front of the house open for those with mobility challenges. \nFYI this will happen rain or shine! We’re prepared to move inside the house if it’s too hot or it rains. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/solidarity-lowell-summer-barbecue/
LOCATION:46 Carlisle Street\, Lowell\, 46 Carlisle Street\, Lowell\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240703T153216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T154319Z
UID:10343-1720962000-1720969200@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Climate Justice Can't Wait! Rally and March on Boston!
DESCRIPTION:Climate Justice Can’t Wait! Rally and March on Boston!\nJoin the MA Youth Climate Coalition and Mass Power Forward coalitions to push for our planet and justice!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/climate-justice-cant-wait-rally-and-march-on-boston/
LOCATION:Boston Common Bandstand\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 021111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240703T151008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T144604Z
UID:10340-1720612800-1720620000@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Rally at the State House to #FreeHer
DESCRIPTION:Rally at the State House to #FreeHer\nJoin Families for Justice as Healing for a rally at the State House to Pass the Prison Moratorium and Elder Parole! We’re just weeks away from the end of the session\, so we’re showing up at the State House together to demand the legislature takes immediate action to pass the FreeHer policy priorities. Join us for a speaking program\, rally\, and then we’ll go inside the state house to drop off our petition (tinyurl.com/stopsheriffs) to the Senate President and Speaker of the House. Thank you for joining us in this historic moment!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/rally-at-the-state-house-to-freeher/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240604T154217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T154549Z
UID:10110-1719147600-1719153000@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Bigger than Dobbs: Concord
DESCRIPTION:June 24th marks two years since the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization\, which overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated federal constitutional protections for abortion. As part of National Indivisible’s Weekend of Action\, Concord Indivisible will join other Indivisibles across Massachusetts in hosting a Bigger than Dobbs rally on Sunday\, June 23 at First Parish in Concord from 1:00 to 2:30 — rain or shine. \nWe seek to alert voters to the potential for a nationwide abortion ban and the end to many of our freedoms\, as outlined in the Project 2025 manifesto promoted by the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation. Abortion is just the “tip of the iceberg\,” and Republicans are trying to “turn back the clock” with antiquated laws like the Comstock Act. Join us in the movement to save our democracy! \nCo-sponsored by Progressive Mass Chapter\, Indivisible LAB (Lexington\, Arlington\, Bedford)
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/bigger-than-dobbs-concord/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd.\, Concord\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240604T154755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T154755Z
UID:10115-1719050400-1719057600@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Bigger than Dobbs Weekend of Action: Westford
DESCRIPTION:June 24th marks two years since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and federal constitutional protections for abortion. This weekend\, Indivisible groups across the country are putting a spotlight on reproductive rights and MAGA extremism. \nWestford standout co-sponsored by Progressive Mass Chapter Indivisible Westford.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/bigger-than-dobbs-weekend-of-action-westford/
LOCATION:Westford Town Common\, Lincoln Street\, Westford\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240604T152947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T152947Z
UID:10107-1719050400-1719057600@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Bigger Than Dobbs Weekend of Action: Franklin
DESCRIPTION:June 24th marks two years since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and federal constitutional protections for abortion. This weekend\, Indivisible groups across the country are putting a spotlight on reproductive rights and MAGA extremism. The Franklin MA standout is being co-hosted by Progressive Mass Western Norfolk County.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/bigger-than-dobbs-weekend-of-action-franklin/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240604T034241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T034241Z
UID:10103-1718881200-1718902800@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:6/20: Mass Power Forward Distributed Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:6/20: Mass Power Forward Distributed Lobby Day\n\nThis Lobby Day is for Mass Power Forward Priorities only- please come prepared to lobby for Mass Power Forward priorities only. See our website if you have questions.\n\nVirtual – Thursday\, June 20th\nDay of Agenda:\n11AM – 12PM Kick Off – On Zoom\nThroughout the day: prep time with your team\, meetings with Reps and Senators\n4:30 Closing and action for people with no meetings \nRSVP here by June 6th \n\nThis is a DISTRIBUTED Lobby Day. Each district will decide if they want to meet in person in Boston at the statehouse\, in district in person\, or all on zoom.\n\nMeetings are not guaranteed. Please consider taking on District Lead (to be the contact with your legislator\, convene the constituents for preparation\, and facilitate the Lobby Meeting).\n\nWe will host an Action Hour for participants without meetings to contact their legislators.\n———————- \nTrainings: \n\nRequired (will be recorded): Lobby Day Prep Training!\n-Option 1: Thursday\, June 6th 12pm – 1:30pm\n-Option 2: Tuesday\, June 11th 6:30pm – 8pm
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/6-20-mass-power-forward-distributed-lobby-day/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240611T145346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T145632Z
UID:10238-1718737200-1718744400@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:JPP Membership Meeting & Pride Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to join JP Progressives for our next meeting on June 18 at 7 PM. In honor of Pride\, we’ll be meeting at Drawdown Brewing (if you’re not a drinker\, they have root beer and seltzer as well). \nWe will be discussing our new membership format\, which features a clearer structure and new ways to get involved. Please do join us — this is an important conversation and we want as many members as possible to come! \n 
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/jpp-membership-meeting-pride-celebration/
LOCATION:Drawdown Brewing\, 3204 Washingston Street\, Boston\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240604T235033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T235033Z
UID:10128-1718710200-1718715600@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:6/18: MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Press Conference\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, June 18th for a press conference marking gun violence awareness month. Join the MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence along with our partners Giffords\, Everytown\, and Stop Handgun Violence as we highlight the urgent need for action to prevent gun violence. \nSpeakers will include Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. \nJoin us in State House room 428 at 11:45 on June 18th. \nPlease wear an orange Coalition t-shirt if you have one!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/ma-coalition-to-prevent-gun-violence-press-conference/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240611T144902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T144902Z
UID:10235-1718301600-1718308800@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity Lowell: Mill City Messaging
DESCRIPTION:Join Solidarity Lowell at our next postcarding event\, hosted by our friends at Lala Books. Come join fellow activists\, as we write postcards in support of our newly endorsed candidate for State Representative of the 18th Middlesex District Tara Hong. Bring your own refreshments\, favorite pen\, and good conversation! \nNote: If you are able\, a suggested donation of $15 to go towards supplies is appreciated\, but not mandatory. \nFor questions or to RSVP\, please email amy@solidaritylowell.com so we can be sure to have enough materials on hand.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/solidarity-lowell-mill-city-messaging/
LOCATION:lala books lowell\, 189 Market St.\, Lowell\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130026
CREATED:20240604T233928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T234031Z
UID:10122-1718100000-1718107200@www.progressivemass.com
SUMMARY:6/11: Common Start Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:6/11: Common Start Lobby Day\nPlease join the Common Start Coalition for a lobby day to advocate for Common Start priorities in the FY25 budget! \nDate: Tuesday\, June 11\nTime: 10am to 12pm\nLocation: Room 428 in the Massachusetts State House\nAddress: 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA 02133
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/6-11-common-start-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000
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SUMMARY:6/8: All Out for OFW and Pride
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 6/8: All Out for OFW and Pride\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we gather signatures and celebrate those in the LGBTQ Community who are sub minimum wage workers and deserve minimum wages plust tips on top. \nWe know all justice ties into economic justice and is all of our jobs to bring better living conditions to all people regardless of their gender\, background or place of birth \nWe will also be hosting a training virtually on Thursday May 30th and finalizing organizing roles for mor info and participating on leading this effort email estefania@onefaiwage.org
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/6-8-all-out-for-ofw-and-pride/
LOCATION:Freedom Trail\, Boston
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SUMMARY:6/2: Activist Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Activist Afternoons\nJoin fellow activists in making calls to get people to contact their legislators on important housing\, environmental justice\, and climate legislation. \nWe’ll provide you with a training and a script. All you need to bring are yourself\, your laptop\, a headset (if you want)\, and a good attitude. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/6-2-activist-afternoons/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church conference space\, 1991 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02140\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Unconvention: Uniting Progressive Activists for Change
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 2: The Unconvention: Uniting Progressive Activists for Change\n \nProgressive activists inside and outside of the Democratic Party have decided to issue invitations to a Democratic “Unconvention” to take place virtually on Sunday afternoon\, June 2nd from 2pm – 4pm. \nRobert Kuttner\, professor\, journalist\, and author of “The Massachusetts Blues\,” published in “American Prospect” a magazine he co-founded\, will be the keynote speaker who will explain his analysis of why the popular progressive policies being passed in many other “Blue” states are not being implemented here in Massachusetts. \nWe will also have Danielle Allen\, a previous gubernatorial candidate\, to briefly address the assembly regarding Democracy Reform and opening up the process for candidates to run for elected office. We will have breakout sessions that will be facilitated by leaders in the field.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/the-unconvention-uniting-progressive-activists-for-change/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:5/29: Abundant Housing Mass Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Abundant Housing Mass Lobby Day\nDate: Wednesday\, May 29\, 10 am to 2 pm \nLocation: Massachusetts State House \nRSVP here \nThe countdown begins to AHMA’s first ever lobby Day. The AHMA team has been excitingly curating a day filled with legislative advocacy\, engaging speakers\, storytelling\, free food\, and more! We can’t wait to see the steps of Beacon Hill filled with pro-housing advocates across the state wearing AHMA swag. While supplies last\, we’ll also be handing out FREE copies of Richard Rothstein’s Color of Law sequel: Just Action: How to challenge segregation enacted under the color of law. \nIntroducing our Guest Speakers:  \n\nLieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll\nSecretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus\nSenator Brendan P. Crighton\nRaul Fernandez- Executive Director\, Brookline for Racial Justice and Equity\nCobi Frongillo- Town Councilor\, Franklin\nCathy Mercado- Executive Director\, Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership\nBecca Schofield- Co-Chair\, A Better Cambridge\n\nWe are thrilled to reveal our tentative schedule for Lobby Day\, May 29th: \n9:45am -10 am : Check-in & AHMA Swag pick-up\n10am – 10:45am: Rally & Guest Speakers  (Surprise Local Pro-Housing Change Agents)\n11:30 am – 2pm: Meetings with Legislators\n12pm: FREE Lunch served in Room TBA (Gluten free\, Vegan\, & Vegetarian options available) \nDebates around the housing crisis\, our severe housing shortage\, and skyrocketing home prices have dominated Beacon Hill in recent years. It is our turn to voice our pro-housing concerns and emphasize the need for affordable\, abundant housing in Massachusetts. Join AHMA to rally for more homes on May 29th!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/5-29-abundant-housing-mass-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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SUMMARY:5/23: Site With Love - Transition is certain\, justice is not.
DESCRIPTION:Site With Love – Transition is certain\, justice is not.\nDate: Thursday\, May 23 \nTime: 5 pm to 6:30 pm \nWHERE: virtual \nRSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/site-with-love-transition-is-certain-justice-is-not \n  \nThe MA Environmental Justice Legislative Table invites you to join us in a vision for justice. All too often we see public policy driven by fear and scarcity- yet as our planet is transformed by climate change\, we have the opportunity to move towards justice. This webinar invites allies to connect\, to learn and ultimately take action in solidarity with Environmental Justice communities both long-term and short-term for siting justice this legislative session.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/5-23-site-with-love-transition-is-certain-justice-is-not/
LOCATION:MA
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