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SUMMARY:Rent Control Rally: The Time Is Now
DESCRIPTION:Rent Control Rally: The Time Is Now\nRSVP: Rent Control Rally @ the State House \nTuesday\, April 7th  | Noon  | Massachusetts State House (Front Steps) \nAcross the state\, renters\, homeowners\, seniors\, workers\, and students are demanding rent control because housing should be stable\, safe\, and affordable. \nThe majority of our state is worried about housing costs.Our communities can’t wait another year. \nWe’re calling on our representative to make a deal with us. \nA deal that puts people over profit.A deal that protects renters from extreme rent hikes.A deal that keeps families in their homes.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/rent-control-rally-the-time-is-now/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T123000
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SUMMARY:Mass Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Budget Lit Drop
DESCRIPTION:Mass Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Budget Lit Drop\nJoin us on April 7th at 12:30pm at the State House for our first in-person advocacy event of the year! Volunteers will be walking around the State House dropping off materials on the Coalition’s behalf\, advocating for crucial budget line items that fund the work of our member organizations. \nIf you’ve never participated in State House advocacy before\, this is a great first event. We will provide you with everything you need! \nPlease register by end of day on Friday\, April 3rd if you wish to attend.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/mass-coalition-to-prevent-gun-violence-budget-lit-drop/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
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SUMMARY:Strategy Workshop: Leveraging Municipal Resolutions to Make Polluters Pay!
DESCRIPTION:Strategy Workshop: Leveraging Municipal Resolutions to Make Polluters Pay!\nJoin the MPP campaign to learn more about passing local resolutions\, hear from experts\, and leave equipped with the tools and support you need to pass a resolution in your municipality or local committee. No prior experience needed; questions and discussion welcome.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/strategy-workshop-leveraging-municipal-resolutions-to-make-polluters-pay/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
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SUMMARY:Spring Forward: Privacy and Power: Protecting Our Digital Rights and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Spring Forward: Privacy and Power: Protecting Our Digital Rights and Democracy\nCurrently\, no laws at the federal or state level prevent Big Tech companies from buying and selling our data\, including sensitive data like location\, health information\, or immigration status. But we have the opportunity to change that. \nKade Crockford\, the Director of the Technology and Liberty program at the ACLU of Massachusetts\, explains how we can take back our privacy rights\, protect democracy from Big Tech barons\, and pass agenda-setting legislation in Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/spring-forward-privacy-and-power-protecting-our-digital-rights-and-democracy/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
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SUMMARY:"Power Lunch" Phone Bank with Progressive Mass: 4/9/2026
DESCRIPTION:“Power Lunch” Phone Bank with Progressive Mass: 4/9/2026\nWhat comes after calling your state rep and state senator? Getting others to do so as well. \nJoin Progressive Mass for our “Power Lunch” phone bank series\, where we will be building our collective power in service of a better Commonwealth for all. \nWe’ll be calling voters about contacting their state legislators about key issues.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/power-lunch-492026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
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SUMMARY:Spring Forward: What Beacon Hill Can Do on Energy Affordability
DESCRIPTION:Spring Forward: What Beacon Hill Can Do on Energy Affordability\nMassachusetts residents have been experiencing skyrocketing utility bills. What is actually driving the increase in utility bills\, and what can Beacon Hill do to promote energy affordability and a clean energy future as the Trump administration works to sabotage both goals? \nVick Mohanka\, the executive director of the Massachusetts Sierra Club\, will explain the current policy landscape around energy affordability and the demands we should be making on our state legislators.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/spring-forward-what-beacon-hill-can-do-on-energy-affordability/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
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SUMMARY:"Power Lunch" Phone Bank with Progressive Mass: 4/16/2026
DESCRIPTION:“Power Lunch” Phone Bank with Progressive Mass: 4/16/2026\nWhat comes after calling your state rep and state senator? Getting others to do so as well. \nJoin Progressive Mass for our “Power Lunch” phone bank series\, where we will be building our collective power in service of a better Commonwealth for all. \nWe’ll be calling voters about contacting their state legislators about key issues.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/power-lunch-phone-bank-with-progressive-mass-4-16-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T113000
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SUMMARY:Indivisible Progressive Watertown: Stand up for the Earth and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Indivisible Progressive Watertown: Stand up for the Earth and Democracy\nWatertown’s April stand out is “Stand up for the Earth and Democracy”  Watertown Square\, intersection of Mt. Auburn and Main Streets\, Saturday\, April 18th\, 10:00 – 11:30\, Final Circle at 11:15.  Live Music.  Bring your signs and a friend.  Some signs will be available.\n\nThe stand out is co-sponsored by Watertown Faces Climate Change\, Indivisible Progressive Watertown\, and the Watertown Rapid Response Network.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/indivisible-progressive-watertown-stand-up-for-the-earth-and-democracy/
LOCATION:Watertown Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
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SUMMARY:IPMC No Kings Follow-up: A Brunch Potluck
DESCRIPTION:IPMC No Kings Follow-up: A Brunch Potluck\nPlease join us for a Sunday brunch potluck! Members of Indivisible Progressive Mass Cambridge and all local community members are welcome. \nThe theme of this event is discussing what comes next after No Kings 3. This event will also include some discussion of Indivisible’s priorities for the coming year. Representatives from LUCE and ArCS Cluster will be there to talk about volunteer opportunities. We’ll also have share-outs from members of the community who have organized neighborhood groups with information about how to join or create hyper-local groups for mutual aid and collective activism.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/ipmc-no-kings-follow-up-a-brunch-potluck/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
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SUMMARY:"Power Lunch" Phone Bank with Progressive Mass: 4/23/2026
DESCRIPTION:“Power Lunch” Phone Bank with Progressive Mass: 4/23/2026\nWhat comes after calling your state rep and state senator? Getting others to do so as well. \nJoin Progressive Mass for our “Power Lunch” phone bank series\, where we will be building our collective power in service of a better Commonwealth for all. \nWe’ll be calling voters about contacting their state legislators about key issues.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/power-lunch-phone-bank-with-progressive-mass-4-234-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
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SUMMARY:Minnesota’s Resistance: Lessons For Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota’s Resistance: Lessons For Massachusetts\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow did ordinary people in Minneapolis organize effectively to support their vulnerable neighbors and defeat the violent ICE invasion of their community? \nHow we can apply those lessons learned here in Massachusetts\, and in other communities? \nJoin prizewinning PBS filmmaker Patrice O’Neill\, the founder of the Not in Our Town movement\, for a preview of selected clips from her forthcoming documentary Minnesota Neighbors: Not in Our Town\, followed by a panel discussion with community organizers from the ACLU\, MIRA Coalition\, LUCE\, Dunk the Vote and the Boston Trainers Collective. \nThe people of Minnesota provide a model for the whole nation\, winning the JFK Library’s 2026 Profile in Courage Award for their courage and compassion\, as they banded together to support vulnerable neighbors in their communities. \nThis film preview and panel discussion is organized by True North Action Alliance Boston\, a joint chapter of Indivisible.org and Progressive Massachusetts \nIn-person only\, with no live stream or recording.\nThis event is free but donations are appreciated.\nSpace is limited — Registration is required
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/minnesotas-resistance-lessons-for-massachusetts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
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SUMMARY:Spring Forward: Investing in People\, not Prisons: The Prison Moratorium and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Spring Forward: Investing in People\, not Prisons: The Prison Moratorium and Beyond\nGovernor Healey has a proposal to spend $360 million on a new women’s prison\, despite past votes by the legislature for a moratorium on new prison construction and despite the opposition of women at MCI-Framingham. \nMallory Hanora from Families for Justice as Healing will join us to explain the campaign against the prison project as well as how we can advocate for policies that center community safety and well-being instead.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/spring-forward-investing-in-people-not-prisons-the-prison-moratorium-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
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SUMMARY:"Power Lunch" Phone Bank with Progressive Mass: 4/30/2026
DESCRIPTION:“Power Lunch” Phone Bank with Progressive Mass: 4/30/2026\nWhat comes after calling your state rep and state senator? Getting others to do so as well. \nJoin Progressive Mass for our “Power Lunch” phone bank series\, where we will be building our collective power in service of a better Commonwealth for all. \nWe’ll be calling voters about contacting their state legislators about key issues.
URL:https://www.progressivemass.com/event/power-lunch-phone-bank-with-progressive-mass-4-30-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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