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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160055
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160055
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T183000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T170000
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SUMMARY:5/21: Mass Power Forward Rallies for Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:5/21: Mass Power Forward Rallies for Climate Justice\nThe Legislative Session will be ending in just over two months. That’s why Mass Power Forward is hosting some noise making actions across the state. Find an event near you!
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/5-21-mass-power-forward-rallies-for-climate-justice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T173000
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SUMMARY:5/19: Solidarity Lowell May 2024 General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Solidarity Lowell May 2024 General Meeting\nDate: Sunday\, May 19 \nTime: 3 pm to 5 pm \nLocation: 10 Arlington Street\, Dracut \nJoin Solidarity Lowell’s monthly meeting and learn about the work of the new coalition Organizing For Housing Justice.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/5-19-solidarity-lowell-may-2024-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Christ Church United  Dracut\, 10 Arlington St\, Dracut\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T180000
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SUMMARY:5/19: Indivisible Acton - Celebrate Our Activist Community
DESCRIPTION:5/19: Indivisible Acton – Celebrate Our Activist Community\nDate: Sunday\, May 19 \nTime: 4:00 pm \nLocation: Nara Park (25 Ledge Rock Way\, Acton) \nRSVP here \nWe are excited to get everyone together in person to catch up.  Food\, Raffle Prizes and Friends! \nIndivisible Acton Area is providing entrees and beverages (non-alcoholic\, beer and wine) \nPlease bring a side dish OR dessert to share. \nRain or shine\, there is a covered pavilion! We have the whole pavilion so plenty of room to spread out. \nNew: Face painting for the whole family! \nPlease let us know you’re coming so we can plan food and drinks. \n \n 
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/5-19-indivisible-acton-celebrate-our-activist-community/
LOCATION:Nara Park\, 25 Ledge Way\, Acton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T160000
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SUMMARY:5/19: 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/activist-afternoons-5-19-24/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church conference space\, 1991 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02140\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T170000
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SUMMARY:5/19: Progressive Needham Early Education and Child Care Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Progressive Needham Early Education and Child Care Discussion\nDate: Sunday\, May 19 \nTime: 3 pm \nLocation: Needham Public Library (1139 Highland Ave) \nRSVP: https://forms.gle/s8uq9nE2kQ4D9Qn87 \nProgressive Needham invites you to join us for a panel discussion followed by audience questions on Sunday May 19 at 3 PM at the Needham Public\nLibrary. \nQuality affordable early education and childcare is critical to Massachusetts families and to our economy. Having more high quality\, affordable care will allow tens of thousands of parents an opportunity to join the workforce and give their children a higher level of care. This is a win-win-win: our economy does better\, parents can choose to work outside the home\, and children will get educational enrichments that will last a lifetime. \nLegislators in cooperation with the Common Start Coalition have developed a long-term plan to improve the early education and childcare infrastructure in Massachusetts. Join us on the 19th to get up to speed on what is working and what is yet to be\naccomplished. \nPanelists: \n\nSenator Becca Rausch on the legislation at the State House\nEllen Dietrick\, Senior Director of Learning and Engagement at Temple Beth Shalom\, on childcare programs\nGena Frank\, Political and Legislative Director of SEIU Local 509\, on funding for childcare and early education infrastructure\nParents\, on what the legislation means to them
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/5-19-progressive-needham-early-education-and-child-care-discussion/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160055
CREATED:20240515T132923Z
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SUMMARY:5/18: Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance Statewide Convening
DESCRIPTION:5/18: Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance Statewide Convening\nDate: Saturday\, May 18 \nTime: 8:30 am to 4 pm \nLocation: \nhttps://bit.ly/2024edjustice \n  \nTo win for all of the students\, families\, educators\, and public schools and colleges\, we must continue to build collective power and sustain the movement! \nThis convening is a space for parents/caregivers\, educators\, students\, and community activists to come together to: \n\nshare ideas\, skills\, lessons\, strategy and inspiration;\nlearn how to build power and sustain our work for transformative change;\nstrengthen relationships to advance the movement; and\,\namplify the local and state K-12 and higher education issues that impact our students and communities.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/5-18-massachusetts-education-justice-alliance-statewide-convening/
LOCATION:Worcester Technl High School\, 1 Officer Manny Familia Way\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160055
CREATED:20240430T021028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T151001Z
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SUMMARY:5/16: Progressive Mass Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 16: Progressive Mass Lobby Day\n \nJoin fellow activists from across the Commonwealth to build momentum for key progressive priorities on Beacon Hill! RSVP here.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/2024-lobby-day/
LOCATION:State House\, Room 428\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, 02133\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Cohn":MAILTO:jonathan@progressivemass.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160055
CREATED:20240515T132450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T132516Z
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SUMMARY:5/15: Raise Our Wage! Cap Our Rent! Rally
DESCRIPTION:5/15: Raise Our Wage! Cap Our Rent! Rally\nRally in support of raising the minimum wage to $20 and allowing cities and towns to pass rent control. \nTime: 12:30 pm \nLocation: Embrace Statue in the Boston Common
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/5-15-raise-our-wage-cap-our-rent-rally/
LOCATION:Embrace Statue\, Boston Common
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T180000
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SUMMARY:5/5: 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/5-5-activist-afternoons/
LOCATION:St. James’s Episcopal Church conference space\, 1991 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02140\, United States
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