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Good Trouble Live On—Pledge To Participate

This recent ruling, SCOTUS essentially authorized partisan gerrymandering to override Black voters' right to meaningful representation, erasing decades of progress in a single ruling.

This July, six years after the passing of civil rights hero Congressman John Lewis, we will continue the fight for voting rights with “Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action (GTLO).”

Join us by pledging to take action the week of July 17th!

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Stop The MAGA War On Women

June 24 is the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to repeal the right to abortion. More bans are likely coming. Policing of women seeking care is too. And if MAGA and this Supreme Court have any say about it, our other rights are at risk too.

Stand with us during the week of June 24 to again alert the public to this plan! If your group regularly holds an overpass brigade or weekly standout, please get in touch to discuss how "It's Bigger Than Dobbs," and use a "War on Women" theme or slogan.

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Welcome to Field Team 6 (For New Volunteers!)

Yes, you are the piece we've been missing! If you are new around here, we'd love to meet you.

Maybe you're familiar with our mission—Register Democrats. Save the world.—but you want to hear why it's so important, how we tackle this mission, and where you fit best. You've come to the right place!

CURRENT TARGET STATES: Arizona, California, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin

Available Dates: Jun 16, Jun 30, Jul 15, Jul 29, Aug 12, Aug 26, Sep 8, Sep 22, Oct 6, Oct 20

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Phone Bank for Democrats

Join the DNC Call Crew for a two-hour phone bank. We'll engage in our Local Listeners calls, talking to infrequent voters in our congressional battleground districts, and get out the vote for upcoming elections! We’ll start each phone bank with a clear overview of who we’re reaching out to, followed by a simple, step-by-step training on our calling platform for all new volunteers. Then, it’s time to dive into the calls and make those critical connections with voters. You can join us on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Available Dates
6:00–8:00 p.m.: June 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
1:00–3:00 p.m.: June 20, 27

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Phone Bank with Common Cause!

Join a Common Cause Phonebank to help move pro-democracy bills forward or push back on harmful legislations moving through State Houses and US Congress. Each phonebank focuses on the most urgent campaign fights happening right now.

Every week, volunteers from coast to coast come together to get the latest updates, receive training, and make calls as a team. No prior experience is necessary—our team will provide full training at the start of each shift!

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IMC Statewide Call

Join the Indivisible Mass Coalition Statewide Call with two great guest speakers: Leah Greenberg, co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, and Nancy Brown of VoProPros.

They will discuss all manner of election integrity work that we will need to win in 2026!

Please submit your question for Q&A when you RSVP. Thank you!

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Join us for a powerful conversation exploring what it means to build movements rooted in belonging, courage, and solidarity.

Our featured speaker, Katie Blair, serves as Vice President of Advocacy at PFLAG National, where she leads national campaigns and legislative advocacy on issues including healthcare access, parental rights, school censorship, conversion therapy, and civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ people.

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Freedom Over Fascism: July 4th March Organizing

On July 4th, marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, in its birthplace of Philadelphia, veterans, military families, and supporters are marching against fascism and for a country that takes care of ALL its people.

Learn how you can join us on the 4th, and how you can support from afar.

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De-ICE Citizens Bank

The De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition is offering a series of Lunch & Learns to help you hone various aspects of your advocacy and resistance activities. We've invited leaders from across the coalition footprint to share their learnings, best practices and hard-fought tips and tricks with each of you. These sessions are also designed to be interactive, with opportunities to ask questions of and learn from each other. Sign up for all sessions or pick and choose the sessions that most interest you and your group!

Ed. Note: This series may also be useful to learn techniques for other protests and boycotts.

Available: June 17; July 1, 15, 29; and additional dates in August–December

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Good Trouble Lives On Training For Attorneys

Join us for a training to learn how you as an attorney, can help provide legal knowledge and support for one of the nationwide voter registration events in your area.

We will also discuss other ways you can help.

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What’s the Plan? With Leah Greenberg & Ezra Levin

The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest political stories, answer your questions, and map out strategies for taking action.

Virtual meetings every Thursday, January 8 through December 17, 2026

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Recordings of these events are posted online a few hours after each event.
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Good Trouble Lives On - Host Support Training

Join this virtual training to learn how you can host a voter registration event and support your community in ensuring they can exercise their freedom to vote.

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Tech Office Hours with Swing Blue Alliance

Swing Blue Alliance wants to make sure you get the assistance that you need so you can focus on becoming an effective activist. Technology can be a hurdle for many and the Swing Blue Alliance Tech Team can help. They will be on standby to provide one-on-one assistance and answer any questions you may have every Friday from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Sign up to get the Zoom link.

Available Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, etc.

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Friday Power Lunch

The Friday Power Lunch is a weekly video podcast produced by the unstoppable women of Network NOVA to amplify the voices of the grassroots on politics, culture and people making change.

The show is recorded before a live Zoom audience every Friday from 12–1pm ET. You can view past episodes at FridayPowerLunch.com and RECAPS on our Substack.

Location:
Hosted in Richmond, VA
Live podcast available by Zoom
Past episodes available on Substack

Available Dates: May 29, Jun 5, Jun 12, Jun 26, through Feb 5, 2027

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IMC Feminist Action Team Meeting

IMC's Feminist Action Team provides an intersectional feminist space to discuss fighting for a democracy that values and ensures equal rights for women. Sign up to join one or more of the meetings.

Available Dates: June 19, 26; July

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Fight Back with Friends

Fight Back With Friends! is a national program designed to help you activate your community! Using our the Empower app, we’ll equip you with the tools to connect with friends, family, and neighbors who need YOUR voice to get civically engaged. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month for a one-hour training session, where we’ll onboard new participants and introduce fresh calls to action that make a real impact.

Available dates: Jun 23, Jul 28, Aug 25, Sep 22, Oct 27

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Congressional Candidate Forum: MA CD-6

Hear directly from the candidates: Bethany Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Jamie Belsito, Dan Koh, Dr. Mariah Lancaster, Tram Nguyen.

Doors open at 6:00 pm and close at 6:30 p.m. Seating limited to 90 attendees.

Location:
Tapley Memorial Hall
13 Page Street
Danvers

Community Strike Readiness Training

Hosted by Freedom Trainers and Strike Ready Corp, this 90-minute training offers practical training for community members who want to be ready when collective action escalates. The training will cover the basics of how strikes work, the roles communities play beyond the workplace, and how to coordinate support that can be sustained over time.

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Additional Information:

Freedom Trainers

We train people in the proven tools of collective noncooperation—the same strategies that have toppled authoritarian regimes around the world. freedomtrainers.net

Strike Ready Corp

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Capture The Midterm with Swing Blue Alliance

Join us for a fast-paced and fun orientation & meet and greet where you'll learn about what you can do to help Capture the Midterms and about Swing Blue Alliance. You will meet like-minded volunteers, and find opportunities to get involved. Discover how you can make an impact in the fight for democracy. No commitment required—just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity!

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Swing Blue Alliance Frontline Update

Where grassroots volunteers get informed, inspired, and mobilized

The Frontline Update is Swing Blue Alliance’s monthly virtual gathering for volunteers across the country who are ready to turn urgency into action. You won’t just hear what’s happening. You’ll leave with concrete ways to get involved, whether that’s canvassing, phone banking, postcarding, fundraising, or helping build volunteer infrastructure where it’s needed most.

This is a focused, 30-minute meeting designed to deliver high-impact updates quickly and clearly, followed by optional time for Q&A.

Available dates: Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 12

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Screening of The Last Class

Please join us for this Community Meeting where we shall screen the 72-minute documentary film, The Last Class, featuring Robert Reich teaching his final “Wealth and Poverty” course at UC Berkeley. Free ice cream and popcorn.

The screening will be followed by a lively discussion.

Many political postcards will be available—both at cost and free—to take home and take action.

Location:
Unitarian Universalist Church
101 Forest Avenue
Swampscott

You can tell your Electeds to Please Grow a Spine—Let’s Get Loud!

Post and amplify messages (on the social media platforms you're already using) that tag your electeds about the things you just called them about. Urge 'em to vote yes or no on that bill or nomination. Thank them for standing strong when they do the right thing or ask them to fight for you when they wimp out.

Finding all of your reps' handles on different social media platforms and creating posts is hard, so we did it for you (on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Bluesky). Just fill in the blanks and click post!

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Seven Days in June*

*Ed note: We are past June 7, but FYI:

Health must be treated as a core governing responsibility, regardless of ideology or party. Working together, we can build a healthier nation.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that became law in July 2025 includes $1.2 trillion in cuts to healthcare—the largest cut in federal health spending ever—to pay for tax cuts for billionaires and expanded immigration enforcement.

From June 1 to June 7, local organizations and advocates from across the country will demand that local, state, and federal representatives clearly articulate how they will:

• Improve affordability and access to care and treatment.
• Sustain and strengthen biomedical research.
• Protect and modernize domestic and global public health infrastructure.
• Provide stability for seniors, veterans, rural communities, people with disabilities, working families and others reliant on accessible, affordable healthcare.

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How to Plan an Effective Economic Pressure Action: Stopping Corporate Enablers of Authoritarianism

Join us for a 2 hour virtual training on a key aspect of civil resistance–economic noncooperation. We will focus on how economic pressure works, steps to planning an action, and specific campaigns you can join/lead in your community.

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Danvers Dems Breakfast

Enjoy a nice breakfast while visiting with our community members outside of our business meetings. The monthly Danvers Dems Breakfast welcomes members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about the Danvers Dems. This breakfast has become a regular monthly event occurring on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Location:
New Brothers Restaurant & Deli
31 Maple Street, Danvers

Danvers DTC Website

Billionaires Have a Problem They Can’y Buy Their Way Out Of

Noncooperation 101

Join us for a 2 hour virtual training on civil resistance and noncooperation. We will cover the authoritarian threat, pillars of support, stories of noncooperation in these times, and how noncooperation has been used to defeat authoritarians and fascists.

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Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action

We are facing the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations. The same spirit that fueled Selma, Montgomery, and the March on Washington lives on in our unified action.

Join us from July 17th – July 19th as we:

• TEACH our community members about the critical fight for our freedom to vote.
• REACH out to our neighbors to bring them into this movement,
• PREACH to our loved ones about the moral necessity to carry the torch of the civil rights movement.

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Good Trouble Lives On

Six years after the passing of Congressman Lewis, we're organizing an event in our community to carry the torch, continue the legacy of John Lewis, and pass it forward to future generations. Join us!

10:00–11:00 a.m., 139 Main St, Rowley,
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Noon–1:00 p.m., 36 S Main St, Ipswich,
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Good Trouble Lives On

Six years after the passing of Congressman Lewis, we're organizing an event in our community to carry the torch, continue the legacy of John Lewis, and pass it forward to future generations. Join us!

Noon–1:00 p.m., U.S. Rte 1 & Mass. Rte 133, Rowley,
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Pramila Jayapal Immigration Justice Resistance Lab Training

Pramila knew we need a way to turn our anger, fear, and frustration into action and progress. That’s exactly why she launched The Resistance Lab, an in-depth organizing training to build our movement and give you the tools you need in this moment.

The Resistance Lab is a series of trainings that are developed specifically for this moment. We look at how non-violent movements around the world have responded to leaders who seize power in authoritarian ways and the most effective tools and tactics to utilize in these moments. We offer frameworks to understand this moment at home and incorporate interactive conversation with others to help create community and build our resistance movement.

Welcome To MoveOn Volunteer Network Call

Welcome to MoveOn's Volunteer Network Call (VNC)! Join us on the third Monday of each month for our monthly community call. These calls offer a platform for activists and supporters to stay informed about MoveOn's campaigns, connect with like-minded individuals, and collaborate on strategies to drive progressive change.

Each call features updates from MoveOn leaders, guest speakers, and opportunities for participants to ask questions and contribute their perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned activist, new MoveOn member, or new to the movement, these calls provide valuable insights and a sense of community in the fight for social justice.

Join Us Each Month. Select whatever dates you want.

Available 2026 Dates: Jul 20, Aug 17, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21

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IMC Safeguard Elections Action Team Meeting

IMC Safeguarding Elections Action Team works to defend our democracy and ensure free and fair elections.

The Safeguard Our Elections Action Team decreases barriers to voting access by helping to pass state and federal legislation, registering voters, and getting out the vote. In 2026, the team will be working with organizations that specialize in addressing the unique challenges posed by the current administration’s effort to keep Republicans in power at all costs.

Available dates: June 2, 10, 17, 24

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Election Process 101

Join us for a welcoming virtual conversation that takes you inside the election process — from voter registration, ballot counting, and audits. In this webinar, we’ll walk through how elections are administered, how ballots are processed, and the safeguards in place to ensure transparency and accountability. This is a space for thoughtful discussion, open dialogue, and answer questions.

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Hosted by National Center for Civic Empowerment Inc.

Available: Jun 23, Jul 21, Aug 18, Sep 22, Oct 20

Louisiana V. Callais: What’s At Stake For Voting Rights

Louisiana v. Callais is about whether the law can still be used to stop politicians from entrenching power by weakening the votes of communities of color, or whether those protections will be stripped away entirely.

For as long as the United States has existed, voting rights have been a promise we’ve failed to live up to, especially for communities of color. From property requirements and poll taxes to literacy tests, racial terror, and modern voter suppression laws, access to the ballot has always been something powerful interests try to restrict, and something marginalized communities have had to continually fight for. Louisiana v. Callais is the latest chapter in that long fight.

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Marc Elias | Democracy Docket

Democracy Docket is the leading progressive media platform dedicated to providing information, opinion, and analysis about voting rights and more. Democracy Docket is committed to helping people everywhere better understand the greatest challenges facing our democracy and what can be done to solve them.

In 2020 and 2021, Marc Elias oversaw the state-by-state response to lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign contesting the 2020 presidential election results. Of the 64 cases, he won all but one minor case, which was later overturned in his favor.

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Ground Truth

Ground Truth is an innovative, people-powered canvassing program that’s helping Democrats win back power by reimagining how we talk with voters. It helps campaigns find, understand, and serve swing district voters.

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VoPro Pros

VoPro Pros is an all-volunteer, all-virtual organization. Our mission is to eliminate voter suppression and support free and fair elections by providing professional-grade support to partners in critical jurisdictions in the form of election support, voter outreach and education, data gathering, and technical expertise.

We conduct all our work virtually, primarily in the form of calling, texting, and Internet research, and we communicate via Slack channels and periodic Zoom meetings.

Join us if you are serious about protecting free and fair elections in our country and would like to volunteer with us.

Website:www.vopros.com

VoteRiders

VoteRiders is the country’s leading nonpartisan organization focused on the critical issue of voter ID. Our mission is to eliminate ID barriers to the ballot box so every eligible voter can cast a ballot that counts.

We inform communities about ID laws, equip partner organizations to expand voting access, advocate for pro-voter policies, and provide free one-on-one help to individuals to secure an accepted form of ID to vote.

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Trump And Republicans Are Trying To Suppress The Vote

Republicans are once again pushing for a series of voter suppression bills–all variations of their infamous “SAVE Act”–which would create unnecessary obstacles for millions of eligible Americans trying to register to vote.

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Fair Fight

Every American deserves the opportunity to make their voice heard and be fairly represented.

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Black Voters Matter

We build Black political power by strengthening local organizations, expanding civic engagement, building cross-community coalitions, and advancing policies that protect and empower Black communities.

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10 Years of Power. 10 Years of Impact.
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Legal Defense Fund (LDF)

Since its founding in 1940, the Legal Defense Fund has been a pioneer in the struggle to secure and protect the voting rights of Black Americans. LDF has been involved in nearly all of the precedent-setting litigation relating to minority voting rights. LDF’s political participation group uses legal, legislative, public education, and advocacy strategies to promote the full, equal, and active participation of Black Americans in America’s democracy.

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Scott Pelley on Bari Weiss and His Last Days at ‘60 Minutes’ | The Interview

Lulu Garcia-Navarro of The New York Times conducts the first sit-down interview with Scott Pelley since he was fired. It tells a lot about CBS and the current state of mainstream media.

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Additional video podcasts about the state of our union are available at:
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Swing Left North Shore/Cape Ann

Swing Left North Shore/Cape Ann activists work in swing states and districts to elect Democrats in critical elections up and down the ballot.

Web site:
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Volunteer Blue

Volunteer Blue is a collaboration of grassroots organizations dedicated to offering opportunities and training to volunteers interested in registering and electing Democrats up and down the ballot

Website: volunteerblue.org

A 30-minute No-Fear Guide to Phone Banking

Curious how phone banking works? This 30-minute introduction by Volunteer Blue working with Commit To Democracy will answer your questions.

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Americans of Conscience Checklist

A thriving democracy honors every person and their voice. The U.S.’s current two-party system that elects those with the most money is not a democracy. A system in which corporations pull the strings of government without contributing their fair share of responsibility taints both sides of the aisle, from local to federal.

democracy for the good of the people. We support rolling back the discriminatory laws that suppress Black, Brown, Indigenous, disabled, returning, and young voters. We support automatic voter registration, hand-marked paper ballots, ranked-choice voting, and publicly funded elections.

We follow over 100 social justice advocacy groups and non-partisan, pro-democracy organizations. Twice a month, we compile their priorities in a virtual checklist that publishes on the 1st and 3rd Fridays.

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Force Multiplier

Force Multiplier, an independent, all-volunteer organization, can help you maximize the impact of your political investments of time and money.

They guarantee that 100% of donations goes directly to the candidates and groups you choose to support.

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Ground Truth

Ground Truth is an innovative, people-powered canvassing program that’s helping Democrats win back power by reimagining how we talk with voters. It helps campaigns find, understand, and serve swing district voters.

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Tell Congress to Rein In ICE NOW

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VoPro Pros

VoPro Pros is an all-volunteer, all-virtual organization. Our mission is to eliminate voter suppression and support free and fair elections by providing professional-grade support to partners in critical jurisdictions in the form of election support, voter outreach and education, data gathering, and technical expertise.

We conduct all our work virtually, primarily in the form of calling, texting, and Internet research, and we communicate via Slack channels and periodic Zoom meetings.

Join us if you are serious about protecting free and fair elections in our country and would like to volunteer with us.

Website:www.vopros.com

Why some cities are ditching their Flock license plate readers

The use of automatic license plate readers has exploded across the country in recent years. The cameras on roads and freeways that take images of the back of passing cars are popular with police for solving crimes.

But as President Trump's immigration enforcement crackdown has escalated in recent months, residents of various American cities are urging local leaders to stop using these cameras, citing fears of mass surveillance and concerns that local data could be aiding a federal deportation dragnet.

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Email Your Municipal Leaders: Flock license plate readers threaten our privacy and safety

With Flock Safety's license plate reader (LPR) technology, law enforcement agencies across the country can track Massachusetts drivers in real-time — without a warrant, probable cause, or even reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing. Flock's nationwide data sharing model puts our civil rights and civil liberties at risk.

Take a moment to *email your municipal leaders and ask them if your local police department is using Flock's LPR technology or LPR technology through a different provider, and if so, whether they are sharing LPR data with agencies outside your community. When you hear back, reach out to us at actionteam@mobilize.aclum.org.

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Don’t Mourn, Organize

We are a group of Boston area activists who are focused on fighting the Trump agenda and helping activists identify effective political actions.

We have been involved in movements related to racial equality, the VietNam war, nuclear power, nuclear weapons, intervention in Central America, South African apartheid, affordable housing, labor organizing, reproductive rights, pay equity, economic inequality, women' s rights, LGBTQ rights, immigration, low-income youth, mass incarceration, climate change, voting rights, many electoral campaigns, women’s liberation, and more. We believe in following the lead of those most impacted.

Please visit us on Substack.

Scam PACs

The December 13 Frontline Update covered Scam PACs and what SBA is doing about them through the ScamBuster's program. The audience gave it five stars. One of our most acclaimed Frontline Updates yet!
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Resources Mentioned in the Frontline Update

Brian Derrick, our first speaker, founded Oath.vote to help progressive donors avoid scam PACs and find vetted organizations that help swing close elections.

Oath empowers donors to give more strategically by making data-driven recommendations about where your dollars have maximum impact. We analyze thousands of elections from President to school board to find which candidates need your support the most. We provide our recommendations for free and we don’t sell or share your contact information.
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AB Jail is an open source initiative dedicated to tracking and exposing deceptive political fundraising practices. It is not affiliated with ActBlue

Forward deceptive political fundraising emails to AB Jail. You will receive an immediate reply with any detected violations of ActBlue’s policy and a one-click option to report the email to ActBlue’s trust and safety team.
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Rid your inbox of unwanted emails from Scam PACs and take control of your donations again. Sign up to be notified of the next class on Taming Your Wild and Wooly Inbox

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Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, our mission is to serve as the trusted authority on money in American politics. We pursue our mission by providing comprehensive and reliable data, analysis and tools for policymakers, storytellers and citizens. Our vision is for Americans to use data on money in politics to create a more vibrant, representative and responsive democracy.
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Oath empowers donors to give more strategically by making data-driven recommendations about where your dollars have maximum impact.

We analyze thousands of elections from President to school board to find which candidates need your support the most. We provide our recommendations for free and we don’t sell or share your contact information.

To learn more about Oath, read The Grassroots Connector article.

Oath Web Site: https://app.oath.vote/

Noncooperation Training

Many are looking for ways to get involved to stand up against attacks to our rights and freedoms.

As individuals, groups, and communities we can refuse to cooperate with official policies and actions nonviolently. When we take away our acquiescence at a massive scale, undemocratic actors can be stopped in their tracks.

We are a loose network of trainers teaching folks about these powerful tools of collective noncompliance and mass noncooperation based on tried and true tactics used by movements from around the world fighting against authoritarianism.

Website: freedomtrainers.net

Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink

Strategies, tactics and tips for how everyday Americans can fight back together wherever we live.

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The Grassroots Connector

Stay on the pulse of grassroots innovation. The Grassroots Connector is a newsletter for and by grassroots leaders, reporting on breakthrough projects and the latest research on voter contact strategies.

Recommended by Swing Blue Alliance. Check out The Grassroots Connection at its home on Substack: Link

Calling Your Representative Using 5 Calls

Make your voice heard. 5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way.Calling your representative is the best way to make your voice heard. Once your congressperson forms a public stance on an issue, it’s hard for them to walk it back. The earlier they hear your opinion, the more likely it is you’ll make an impact.

5 Calls makes it easy to reach your members of Congress. Features include:

• When you enter your ZIP code, 5 Calls will identify who to call and provide their phone numbers.
• Tips for calling
• After-hours voicemails are a great way to make your voice heard if you aren't comfortable talking to someone directly.
• Active topics include 46 issues. For each issue, 5 Calls provides updated information, links to sources of information, and scripts that can be used when calling.
• 5 Calls has researched these issues and prepared scripts that clearly articulate a progressive opinion. Each script can be used as is or can be used in creating your own script.
• One of the scripts is to “Oppose H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," and many of the scripts address specific issues in the Bill.

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Tell Congress: Rein in the Insurrection Act and End Trump’s War on Cities

The Insurrection Act is a 200-year-old law that gives presidents sweeping power to deploy troops on U.S. soil. Trump’s attempt to twist it into a weapon against protesters and political opponents is a direct threat to democracy. Unless Congress steps in, Trump—and future presidents—could use the same power to silence dissent anywhere, anytime.

Robert Reich has posted a video on Substack outlining Trump’s plan:

Trump’s Plan to invoke the Insurrection Act

Congress must act immediately to reform the Insurrection Act. These commonsense reforms are essential to safeguard democracy and prevent abuse. It’s up to us to show Congress that we won’t let Trump turn the military against our own people.

Use this form to ask Congress to reform the Insurrection Act. It will take less than 5 minutes to complete the form that will send a letter to your U.S. Senators and to your U.S. Representative.

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STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

Stand Up For Science is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization working to mobilize and support a base of science activists to engage in sustained action. Our goals are:

1. End Censorship and Political Interference in Science
2. Secure and Expand Scientific Funding
3. Defend and support programs that offer equal opportunity for ALL people to become scientists, participate in scientific research, and be the focus of evidence-based scientific inquiry

Please visit our Website and learn ways that you can take action:

www.standupforscience.net

Harnessing Our Political Power to End Political Violence (Hope) Training

If your goal is to reduce the power of those who cheer political violence, how do you strategically respond to acts of political violence? This is unfortunately a real-life strategic question we’ve been wrestling with all year. So, I have some thoughts, and Indivisible has some actions.

Political violence hurts democracy. Period.

So, at Indivisible we’re very clear: political violence is a cancer on democracy. It doesn’t matter if you disagree politically — and we strongly disagreed with Charlie Kirk on basically everything. But we’re clear that political violence in any form is an attack on the basic conditions that allow everyone to organize and voice their views.

So, what do we do about it? Shrugging at political violence is dangerous for democracy, but issuing statements and moving on is insufficient. In the face of this violence — and the right-wing escalation — we need to be intentional, principled, and courageous. We also need to understand the strategies for how large-scale, broad-based, peaceful, people-powered organizing best operates in this environment.

Indivisible is proud to partner with the folks from endpoliticalviolence.org to learn how to Harness Our Political Power to end Political Violence (HOPE).

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Rural Ground Game

Every community deserves the dignity of inclusion, regardless of zip code.

In 2025, all eyes will be on Virginia. We are currently working to build new resources and opportunities for both local Democratic committees and 2025 campaigns. Our goal is to bolster the credibility and presence of Democrats through direct voter contact, strengthened by locally-developed paid media.

Holding progressive values can feel isolating in rural communities. At Rural Ground Game, we work with local partners to build community and strengthen morale by offering events, training, resources, and opportunities for coordination with others.

At kitchen tables in the cities, suburbs, and countryside, most people want to know that they can secure housing, food, healthcare, education, and a quality of life that offers dignity.

Putting people first in our approach to removing barriers to a life of security, health, and hope for the future requires us to seek solutions from every community, not only the ones in close proximity to the halls of power.

We take action by texting, having authentic conversations, and hosting events.

Visit us at ruralgroundgame.org.

No Kings Resource Guide

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North Shore Progressives

North Shore Progressives features articles on local politics, useful links, actions we can take, and other resources.

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MAFlipPA

MAFlipPA is a Massachusetts-based political action group working to turn Pennsylvania blue. Unlike many states, Pennsylvania voters elect both the legislature AND the judiciary. Both will be involved in shaping future congressional districts, adjudicating challenges to voter suppression laws, and affirming presidential election results.

MAFipPA works with Swing Blue Alliance locally and with several Democratic groups in Pennsylvania. Volunteer activities include letter and postcard campaigns, phone banks, providing logistical support, and more.

For more information, visit the MaFlipPA Website.

50501

50501 is a grassroots movement, and all events are organized by independent volunteers. Movement members should do their own due diligence before participating in any action.

Web site:
https://www.fiftyfifty.one/

May Day Strong

Join a Training:

• Sign up for Direct Action Trainings to stop the billionaire takeover in August.
• Join Hands Off Our School Calls.
• Sign Up To Talk To 10 Million Workers.

… and more to come.

Information & Registration at May Day Strong:
https://maydaystrong.org/

In 2016, Commit To Democracy, formerly known as Commit to Flip Blue, was founded as a grassroots organization of community activists with a deep commitment to American Democracy, the rule of law, and the rights and freedom of all Americans. Starting as a San Francisco Bay Area group, we have expanded to a national member base of over 14K volunteers passionate about electing Democrats to the Senate, House of Representatives, and the White House.

The mission of Commit To Democracy (CTD) is to help Democratic candidates retake and defend elected federal government seats across the United States and increase Democratic turnouts for all elections.

It is all hands on deck to inform and register voters and Get Out The Vote in 2025 and 2026. Our Democracy is on the line! We need every volunteer we can enlist to join us in our work.
Website

NSI 2026 Candidate Interviews

Links to videos and transcripts from interviews by OG Leslie of North Shore Indivisible are available at the Candidates page on the NSI Website:

northshoreindivisible.org/candidates

Massachusetts Senate Candidates

• Ed Markey
• Seth Moulton

CD-6 House of Representative Candidates

• Bethany Andres-Beck
• John Beccia
• Jamie Belsito
• Dan Koh
• Mariah Lancaster
• Tram Nguyen

Network with CD-6 Candidates

Lynn Democratic City Committee is hosting a networking opportunity with the six Congressional District 6 candidates. Participants will be split into small groups and candidates will rotate around the groups to take questions and engage in discussions. This informal format will allow voters to connect more directly with candidates and to raise the issues of greatest importance to them.

All six candidate have confirmed their attendance: Beth Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Jamie Belsito, Dan Koh, Dr. Mariah Lancaster, and Representative Tram Nguyen. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. A virtual option to participate via Zoom will be provided to those who cannot attend in person.

Location:
Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development
Community Room
10 Church Street, Lynn

For more information or to request a Zoom link, please contact Lynn DCC Co-Chair Jean Michael Fana at lynndems@gmail.com

Congressional Candidate Forum–MA–6 District

Hear directly from the candidates: Bethany Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Jamie Belsito, Dan Koh, Dr. Mariah Lancaster, Tram Nguyen.

Please arrive early.
Doors open at 6:00 pm and close promptly at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited to 90 attendees.

Location:
Tapley Memorial Hall
13 Page Street, Danvers
Email: info@danversdemocrats.org

U.S. Congressional District 8 Candidates’ Forum

On May 7, the Swampscott Democratic Town Committee, along with Town Committees from Nahant and Marblehead, in association with Swampscott Government Access Television, sponsored a District 6 Congressional Candidate's forum on May, 7, 2026 at the Swampscott High School Auditorium. The forum was recorded and is available on YouTube.

YouTube (1:55)

Candidates for the Sixth Congressional District

The following individuals are candidacies to replace Seth Moulton as the U.S. Congressional Representative of the 6th Congressional District (CD6) which includes the cities and towns of Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Ipswich, Lynn, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, and Swampscott.

The Massachusetts Primary will be held on September 1, 2026. Elections to the U.S. Congress will take place on November 3, 2026.

John Beccia
https://www.becciaforcongress.com/

Bethany Andres-Beck
bethfordemocracy.com/

Jamie Belsito
www.jamiebelsito.com/

Dan Koh
www.kohforcongress.com/

Mariah Lancaster
mariahlancaster.com

Tram Nguyen
www.tramforcongress.com/

Save these Dates

The Massachusetts Democratic Primary will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

The General Election will be held Tueday, November 3, 2026.

GET THE FACILITIES OUT: NOT HERE, NOT ANYWEHERE

We've built a rapid response network to stop ICE detention centers before they start. Receive immediate alerts if a facility is planned for your community and help lead the local fight to stop it.

GTFO is a collaboration between Save America Movement, DEFIANCE.org, and Project Salt Box. Sign up for alerts at the GTFO ICE Website: gtfoice.org/

Trump Prison Camps

"I saw these facilities. I saw them up close. I know what kind of detention capacity DHS needs to actually secure the country, and it ain’t this. I mean, what most Americans don’t realize, is DHS will have more detention capacity, if they go through with this plan, than the entire federal prison system… My former department does not need that much detention space to go arrest violent criminal folks who are in this country undocumented. The math doesn’t add up. The math only adds up if you’re trying to build a police state."

The Protect Act (HD.5608)

The Protect Act will prohibit police, courts, and correctional officials from initiating contact with ICE and feeding them our personal information. It also prohibits civil immigration arrests at courthouses unless supported by a judicial warrant, as well as other key protections.

Massachusetts Peace Action (MAPA)

MAPA Fast Action Letter

Massachusetts Bill G.5158

Congressional Oversight of the Burlinton ICE Facility

The Burlington, MA ICE Field Office, an office-based holding facility not designed for prolonged detention, has become the focus of mounting reports of overcrowding, inadequate medical care, lack of beds and sanitation, barriers to legal access, and the detention of vulnerable individuals, including minors and pregnant women.

Because of ICE roadblocks that Congress is encountering, it is essential that congressional visits be persistent and thorough. Both announced and unannounced inspections are essential tools for human rights advocates. In addition to routinely inspecting the facility's physical conditions, Members of Congress need to review data and policies and speak with detainees without intimidation.

We are proviing a Toolkit was created by a coalition of immigrant justice groups to help Massachusetts residents organize effective, informed, and coordinated advocacy urging Members of Congress to exercise that oversight authority.

Get the Toolkit

Report Misconduct by Federal Agents

Please use this form to report potentially unlawful activity or misconduct by ICE and other federal agents enforcing immigration laws in Massachusetts to the Offices of Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. You can submit the form for yourself or someone else.

Mass.gov Link

Mutual Aid Funds for Immigrant Community in Lynn

Our ongoing fundraiser provides support to individuals and families in Lynn impacted by the raids happening in our community and across the state. Informed by training from LUCE (Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts) we are a small group of community members in Lynn working to support those impacted by these raids

Directly supporting our neighbors through funds, items or time is one of the most concrete ways to show up. We appreciate donations of any size.

Lynn LUCE Mutual Aid

Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)

One in six Massachusetts residents, and one in five workers, is foreign-born. Immigrants and refugees come to this country with a wide range of skills and ambitions, and as they make America their home, they enrich our social fabric and strengthen our democracy.

MIRA is the largest coalition in New England promoting the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees. With offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, we advance this mission through education and training, leadership development, institutional organizing, strategic communications, policy analysis and advocacy.

Now, at this critical time in our country, we want to make Massachusetts a model for how to welcome and integrate people from all around the world. Let’s stand up together for a better, more inclusive America!

MIRA Website

Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI)

The Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative is a joint effort between MIRA Coalition, CPCS, and a statewide network of legal organizations. Together, we’re building a centralized intake and referral system for individuals in Massachusetts facing Immigration Court proceedings. Through a single intake line, detained and non-detained individuals from Massachusetts will be able to request help and be connected with an available legal service provider for potential representation.

MACI Intake Line: (508) 505-4588

For Details, Go: MACI

LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts

LUCE is an amalgamation of several different words for light in various Indo-European languages. For our purposes, we chose this term because it captures the ultimate goal of our network: “illuminating” ICE’s actions so they cannot operate in the dark and bringing light to our community & bring the Commonwealth.

Think You SEE I.C.E. in your area?
CALL the Luce Hotline: 617-370-5023
The hotline operates from 5am to 9pm every day of the week.

Hotline Wallet Cards
Download wallet cards for easy printing and distribution here. Available in English, Spanish, and other languages.

For more information or to volunteer, visit us online at www.lucemass.org.

Support the Safe Communities Act

The federal administation will use every tool available to deport members of our immigrant communities, including our police and courts. This misuse of public safety resources drives a wedge between immigrant communities and the public institions that protect and serve them. That’s why Safe Communitie Act has earned the support of police chiefs and district attorneys across the state.

Bill S.1681 and H.2580:
An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents For more information: Link

Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN)

Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN) We are a community network of individuals, faith communities, and other activist groups working to reduce the escalating harm of our immigration system in the current political context.

Beyond Bond and Legal Defence Fund (BBLDF)

The Beyond Bond & Legal Defense Fund (the Bond Fund) raises money for immigration bonds to free people in ICE prisons in Massachusetts and Rhode Island or those detained elsewhere who are from or returning to Massachusetts.

Web site

Protect and Defend Our Commonwealth!

The Trump administration is attacking our freedoms like never before. Blue state leaders (Democratic governors, legislators, and attorneys general) need to hold the line and fight as if our rights and futures depend on it, because they do.

HD.4886 and HD.5020 Are bills recently filed in Massachusetts that address some of the issues. Please review these bills and urge your legislators to cosponsor and pass them.

For details and to take action, see:
Protect and Defend Our Commowealth

WE HAVE RIGHTS

An empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). Available in eight languages.

We Have Rights Videos

• When ICE Is Outside Our Doors
• Inside Our Homes
• In Our Communities, In Our Streets
• If ICE Arrests Us
• When Documenting ICE Arrests

Website: www.wehaverights.us

EYES ON ICE: Documenting Abuses Against Immigrants

This project examines the challenges and possibilities of using video to document encounters with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement(ICE) in the U.S for justice.

Eyes On ICE is a project of the WITNESS Media Lab, which is dedicated to unleashing the potential of eyewitness video as a powerful tool to report, monitor, and advocate for human rights. In collaboration with peers from the fields of advocacy, technology, and journalism, we develop solutions to ensure that footage taken by average citizens can serve as an effective tool for justice.

EYES ON ICE

WITNESS Media Lab Website: lab.witness.org

Call Your Attorney General and Tell Them to Fight Back Against Trump's ICE Overreach

Calling your Attorney General takes just a minute—and it makes a real impact. After you fill out your information, you’ll receive a personalized script and instructions for making your call.

Get started here.

Bearing Witness at the ICE Field Office in Burlington

On a quiet side street right behind the Burlington Mall, immigrants are placed together in cells inside a featureless office building with no sign out front. People are detained here, sometimes for days, and sleep on a cold floor under Mylar blankets. There is one toilet per cell, under the watchful eye of a camera. There are no showers, no handwashing sinks in the cells, no windows, no soap, no food service facility, no menstrual products for women, no outdoor time, and no visitors.

Community activists are standing up to say this injustice is wrong.

Read Dawn Olcott’s report at Indivisible MA:
Bearing Witness at Ice

Fascist Ring-Kissing Businesses and People

Please keep in mind that Which businesses are safe? is a moving target. At any time, a business can kiss the ring. Today’s list may not be okay a week or a month from now. Always do your research before committing money to any entity on this list.
Link

What's an Economic Boycott, Anyway?

YouTube Link

Every Dollar Spent and Bit of Attention Paid is a Vote

Make sure the way you spend your money, time and attention is a vote for freedom, not fascism.
Substack Link

The General Strike

A general strike is when working people refuse their labor until demands are met • Research shows we need 3.5% of the population, or 11 million Americans, to be successful.

We’ve voted, we’ve protested, and STILL, they ignore us. Our government refuses to meet our basic needs while the billionaire class hoards wealth and power. OUR labor is our greatest STRENGTH and when we strike together, we will win.

Website: generalstrikeus.com

Citizens Bank Boycott

Citizens Bank is the #1 investor in ICE detention centers through GEO Group & CoreCivic. Citizens Bank invested $2.2 Billion in 2024 alone. The request is simple: cancel your account at Citizens and then write them and tell them why.

Learn More:

Boycott Citizens Bank

Momentum is building and we're not stopping until Citizens Bank stops financing CoreCivic and GEO Group. Thousands of people from over 150 grassroots groups across the country are taking action to educate their communities about Citizens Bank's role in the private detention system. Wherever you live, whatever your skills, there is a way for you to take action.

Website

Home Depot Boycott

Home Depot should be a place where everyone can buy what they need to make their homes safe, secure and beautiful. Instead, it has become a place of fear—a target for ICE operations against immigrant communities and workers.

“If there’s a company most caught up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, it’s Home Depot.” Yet the company has remained silent while raids continue to unfold on its lots.

That silence speaks volumes.

Home Depot cannot claim to serve our communities while allowing federal agents to terrorize people on their property. It’s ALL OF US or NONE OF US!

We are calling on Home Depot to take a stand:

Mass 50501

Boycott Website

"Home Depot keeps quiet on immigration raids outside its doors," by Alina Selyukh and Liz Baker, NPR, August 18, 2025.
Link

Spotify Is Actively Enabling Trump’s Secret Police

In early October, Spotify began running recruitment ads from the Department of Homeland Security to fulfill SHS’s goal of hiring 10,000 more deportation officers by the end of the year. Spotify claims the ads comply with its policy, but streaming hate is not neutral. It’s a choice.

Spotify is a multibillion-dollar company that relies on subscriptions. Lessons from the Jimmy Kimmel campaign demonstrate that when customers rebel by canceling subscriptions, capitulation can be reversed. What can you do? Cancel your subscription. Use this social media toolkit to post online. Indivisible's toolkit includes more steps you can take and a list of alternative music streaming services. #DontStreamFascism

Indivisible’s Social Media Toolkit

See what you can do

“Ice Ads are all over your favorite streaming services,” by Tomas Mier, Rolling stone, October 15, 2025. Link

Indivisible

We’re a grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.

This national headquarters for Indivisible has features that include a listing of local Indivisible groups including the email addresses to contact them, sign-up to join Indivisible co-founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg in a weekly chat online every Thursday at 3:00 PM, support hub for Indivisible groups, ways to take action, and more

Website
https://indivisible.org/

Swing Blue Alliance

Indivisible group in Cambridge

Swing Blue Alliance (formerly Swing Left Greater Boston) is the largest all-volunteer Democratic grassroots organization headquartered in Massachusetts. We’re committed to protecting our democracy, working on competitive local and national elections, and expanding and strengthening the Democratic party at the grassroots level.

Working in collaboration with organizations on the ground in swing states, we design and implement actions that are helpful, impactful, measurable, and non-duplicative. Through postcard and letter writing, phone banking, fundraising, canvassing, and more, we empower local organizers around the nation, build engaged community networks, and amplify winning Democratic strategies.

The Swing Blue Alliance weekly newsletter is Massachusetts' most comprehensive resource for out-of-state electoral activism.

Check the Swing Blue Alliance Calendar for upcoming events:
SBA Calendar

Website:
https://swingbluealliance.org/

Bluesky

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/280974792436948

Indivisible-RISE Newburyport

Resist. Inspire. Support. Engage.

Indivisible-RISE Newburyport is dedicated to working for equality and democracy through political action and education. We work to support free elections; limit and slow Trump’s dangerous agenda; and build coalitions to take back the House, the Senate, and the White House.

Join us if you’ve had enough!

Website:
https://www.indivisiblerisenewburyport.org/

North Shore Indivisible MA

Swampscott

Rooted in the values of democracy, justice, and equality, we work to protect and strengthen our democratic institutions by holding elected officials accountable, advocating for progressive policies, and resisting harmful agendas.

Website:
https://northshoreindivisible.org/

Cape Ann Indivisible

Cape Ann Indivisible welcomes all who are called to safeguard our democracy, protect our most vulnerable communities, and care for our planet. We are dedicated to the nationwide effort to resist authoritarian and divisive agendas and to build a democracy that works for us all.

Website

Turn Purple 2 Blue

“Created by Indivisible Acton Area to protect and defend democracy and the Constitution and to promote candidates that support these goals,” the Turn Purple 2 Blue Website features resources and opportunities to take action.

Turn Purple 2 Blue

Our Community Indivisible

Our members come from across Essex County, Massachusetts: Boxford, Middleton, Topsfield, Danvers, Georgetown, Hamilton, Ipswich, and all are welcome!

All are welcome and invited to attend the Our Community Indivisible monthly meeting!

Website

Indivisible Mass Coalition (IMC)

Indivisible Mass Coalition (IMC) is a group of volunteer activists who joined together to support the work of more than 80 Indivisible groups and their allies across Massachusetts, working to improve democracy, and support policies and legislation that improve equity and justice for everyone and that eliminate institutional racism.

Indivisible Mass Coalition is committed to ensuring that people are informed, organized, motivated and have the necessary tools to engage in our democracy. IMC coordinates with Indivisible National to work on our shared goals for democracy in our country.

Website: https://indivisible-ma.org/

Salem’s Call

At Salem's Call, we envision a world where every person has access to the resources they need to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. We strive to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Web site

Greater Andover Indivisible

Greater Andover Indivisible (GAI) is grassroots, all-volunteer, non-profit organization working toward building a progressive future. Since its founding in 2017, GAI has grown to over 1,500 members, including Massachusetts residents from Andover, North Andover, North Reading, Tewksbury and Wilmington. GAI continues to play a key role in local Andover elections, as well as select state and federal races. GAI remains committed to providing its members – many of whom are new to political activism – with the insights, tools, and opportunities to affect change both locally and nationally.

We offer a range of activities to match individual interests, comfort levels, and availability. Visit us online to learn more.
Website

Saugus & Friends Resist

We are a a nonpartisan group concerned with the actions of the current Administration in DC. They have threatened our rights & violated the Constitution. Checks & balances have been removed. By peacefully demonstrating, we express our resistance to them.

Facebook

Indivisible in Melrose Wakefield and Beyond

We are an independent, locally-led grassroots organization, proudly affiliated with Indivisible. We work together to defend democracy and civil rights and advocate for policies that support everyone in our communities.

As of September 2025 we’ve grown from 24 to over 1,000 people! We have teams that work on community outreach, digital, education, fiscal, media, music, overpass brigade, photo & video, rallies, signs, technology and more! We’d love for you to contribute your skills and ideas!

Website

Marc Elias | Democracy Docket

Web site

Newsletters
Free daily and weekly newsletters
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Democracy Defenders Fund

Web site

Democracy Forward

democracyforward.org

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

aclu.org

3.5 Million People Have Already Lost Food Stamps. The Cuts Are Just Getting Started.

Since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed on July 4, 2025, SNAP participation has dropped by more than 3.5 million people. That is a 9 percent decline in eight months. And the biggest cuts have not hit yet. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 2.4 million people will be removed from the program in a typical month over the next decade. The provisions driving those numbers are still rolling out.

The full report is available here: The People’s Podium

Donate to Food Pantries

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program th sat was set up to to help low-income households buy food. Its continuation has been threatened, courtesy of a deranged President, a sycophant Speaker of the House, and their enablers. A resolution now appears to be forthcoming, but details and questions remain.

Please consider donating to our local food pantries. In these uncertain times, our neighbors need all the help we can provide.

• ANDOVER: Village Food Hub
  Website
• BEVERLY: Beverly Bootstraps Pantry
  Website
• DANVERS: People to People Food Pantry
  Website
• GLOUCESTER: Open Door in Gloucester
  Website
• IPSWICH: The Open-Door Food Pantry
  Website
• LYNN: Catholic Charities of Lynn
  Website
• LYNN: My Brother’s Table
  Open everyday, North Shore’s largest soup kitchen
  Website
• MARBLEHEAD: Marblehead Food Pantry
  Website
• MIDDLETON: Middleton Food Pantry
  Website
• NEWBURY: First Parish Newbury Food Pantry
  Website
• NORTH ANDOVER: People’s Food Pantry
  Website
• PEABODY: Haven From Hunger
  Website
• ROWLEY: The Rowley Food Pantry
  Website
• SALEM: The Market-Salem Food Pantry
  Website
• SOUTH HAMILTON: Acord Food Pantry
  Website
• SWAMPSCOTT: Anchor Food Pantry
  Website

AMESBURY

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

Weekly Stand-Out Rallies. Please join us in defending our democracy!

Location:
Market Square, Amesbury

AMESBURY

Come with a sign for one or two hours. Parking on nearby Lafayette Street and Goss Avenue.

Location:
Elm Street Bridge overpass above I-495, Amesbury

Days vary, so check with Amesbury Democrats.

ANDOVER

We welcome all people of any faith or no faith to join us in opposing policies and speech that hurt folks who are vulnerable. Bring your signs! We’ll have some to share as well. Please do not name individuals on your sign but rather stick to a policy which is hurting vulnerable people. If weather is prohibitive, the standouts will be held the following Saturday.

New Location:
In front of Memorial Hall Library
2 North Main St, Andover

GREATER ANDOVER AREA

We estimate that 18,000 cars see our messages on the highway overpass where we hold our standouts!

Participants will park at the designated location (to be provided after you register), then walk less that 5 minutes to the overpass. You do not need to bring signs, but PLEASE BRING FRIENDS to help grow the resistance movement. If you have American flags, bring them to wave.

Sign Up Now

BEVERLY

© 2026 Marilyn Humphries

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

Video: October 29, 2025

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

We are standing together to resist the harmful policies and actions of the Trump administration—policies that threaten our communities, our democracy, and the values we hold dear. Every week that we show up, we send a clear message: we are paying attention, we are not backing down, and we refuse to be silent.

Please make an effort to join us! Bring a friend or 2 along with signs/posters/flags.

Location:
In front of the
First Parish Church
Unitarian–Universalist
225 Cabot St
Beverly

Hands Off Beverly

BEVERLY

© 2026 Marilyn Humphries

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

Video: November 29, 2025

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

We are standing together to resist the harmful policies and actions of the Trump administration—policies that threaten our communities, our democracy, and the values we hold dear. Every week that we show up, we send a clear message: we are paying attention, we are not backing down, and we refuse to be silent.

Please make an effort to join us! Bring a friend or 2 along with signs/posters/flags.

Note: Some weeks have a specific theme and may vary slightly in the time of day. Please check the Sign-Up for details.

The theme on July 4 will be: NO TYRANTS, STOP WAR WITH IRAN.

Location:
56–98 Broadway
158 Rantoul Street
By Odell Veterans Memorial Park
Beverly

Hands Off Beverly

BURLINGTON

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

Video: November 5, 2025

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

We invite you to stand in solidarity outside the ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office in Burlington every Wednesday from 11am–1pm. Together, we can show love & support for immigrants, express our shame at ICE, and bear witness to the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government. Regardless of your views on any other political issues, if you support immigrants and their constitutional rights and are committed to nonviolence you are welcome to join.

Location:
ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office
1000 District Avenue
Burlington MA 01803

Please visit our Website, Bearing Witness New England, to view our protest schedule, get information about signs and parking, sign up for email updates, learn about our rights and responsibilities when protesting, and much more.

Website: bearingwitnessne.org

Please note that you will likely be towed if you park in any private lots along District Avenue or at the Burlington Mall. Visit the Bearing Witness for information on our carpool service and other options.

Bearing Witness at the ICE Field Office in Burlington
By Dawn Olcott
Dawn Olcott is a writer for Indivisible Mass Coalition’s IndivisiBlog, a member of Indivisible Acton Area, and a member of Concord Indivisible.
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BURLINGTON

Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors on Thursdays, from 11am-1pm. Regardless of any other political views, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently.

Our friends at Bearing Witness have been hosting gatherings at this location. We are an unaffiliated group, but very much aligned with their values and mission. Our goal is to add to the total number of hours that citizens stand in non-violent opposition to the deplorable detainment conditions at this location. If you have been to Bearing Witness on Wednesdays, we would love to have you at Justice 4 All Thursdays.

Location
ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office
1000 District Avenue Burlington MA 01803

For all of the articles, including Todd’s additional comments, please subscribe at:
Justice 4 All | Todd Palmer | Substack

Greater Assabet Indivisible Network
Website | Bluesky

Justice 4 All Thursday Standouts at the Burlington ICE Office

Performed by Tom Smith at the I.C.E. Detention Center, Burlington, Mass.
© 2026 Tom Smith (ASCAP)

Tom Smith: Performing Songwriter and Singer of Old Songs
www.tomsmithmusic.com

YouTube

More about Justice 4 All Thursdays:

BURLINGTON

B.U.R.N. (Building Up Resilience Networks) is a coalition of neighbors, advocates, and local groups building resilience together. We connect people, skills, and resources in the Burlington, MA and surrounding areas to strengthen our ability to respond to challenges, including threats against civil liberties.

We welcome those who believe in protecting the constitutional rights of all people. Together, we’re creating a community that stands up for one another and ensures justice, dignity, and care for everyone. If that's you, we invite you to join us!

Location:
Outside Café Escadrille
26 Cambridge St
Burlington

Protests outside Café Escadrille are held every other Friday. Check the Black Tie Soiree Series at Building Up Resistance Newtworks (BURN):
burnresilience.network/ICEcadrille

BURLINGTON

No Fear Street Theater

© 2026 Marilyn Humphries

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

Join No Fear Street Theater in standing out for immigrants and protesting the Burlington ICE facility. We stand out two blocks from the Burlington ICE office. All are welcomed and encouraged to support our immigrant community.

Location:
Intersection of
Burlington Mall Rd.
at District Avenue
in Burlington, Mass.

Saturdays, posted on:
Massachusetts Peace Action (MAPA)

De-ICE Citizens Bank Malden

Come spread the word about Citizens Bank's involvement with ICE abuses at this standout at a Citizens Bank location. We are asking people to close their accounts until Citizens Bank stops doing business with CoreCivic and The GEO Group. We'll have signs you can borrow! Parking available on side streets.

Location: Citizens Bank 876 Main St Malden

Sign Up Now

CITIZENS BANK PROTEST

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

Join Mystic Mashup at local Citizen Bank branches to send Citizens Bank a clear message: financing private prison and immigration detention facility operators. The GEO Group and CoreCivic is bad for business.

We’ll stand out on the public sidewalk in front of Citizens Banks in Medford Square and Davis Square on Saturdays from 11-12. Please only bring signs specific to this action. We’ll have some extra signs, too.

Locations:
Citizens Medford Center
Medford Square
23 Riverside Ave
Medford

Citizens Davis Square
Davis Square
212 Elm Street
Somerville

Check out Mystic Mashup Indivisible Events

More information: events@mysticmashup.org

Somerville and Medford residents protest Citizens Bank for links with privately-owned ICE detention centers

The Tufts Daily Link

DANVERS–PEABODY

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

This is a peaceful and respectful gathering of like-minded citizens. All are invited to join us in Defending Democracy. We have a rally every Saturday from noon to 1pm on the 114 Bridge beween Danvers and Peabody, located on the Danvers Rail Trail. It is a peaceful, respectful demonstration with banners, posters, etc. All are welcome.

Location: Rte 114 Rail Trail Bridge,
Andover Street Overpass
Adjacent to Garden St., Danvers

Sign Up with Indivisible

Danvers Rail Trail

GLOUCESTER

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

Location:
Grant Circle
at the intersection of
Yankee Division Highway
with Washington Street
Gloucester

Parking:
Ample parking is available in the neighborhood and at the spaces facing the marsh, but avoid parking in the restaurant parking lot.

GROVELAND

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

Join the Groveland Democratic Town Committee for our monthly rally! Bring your energy, make a sign, and speak your truth — everyone is welcome.

We rally the fourth Saturday of each month.

Location:
Elm Park
School Street & Main Street
Groveland

Sign Up with MassDems

HAMILTON–WENHAM

© 2026 Marilyn Humphries

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Join Us This Saturday—and EVERY Saturday! Bring a sign. Bring a friend. Exercise your Rights!

WHY? Because Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport. And it feels really good to do SOMETHING in community!

Your presence is valuable, and we usually have some extra signs on hand to share.

Location:
Grassy area in front of Winthrop School
325 Bay Road, Hamilton

Please see our Guidance for League members attending a protest, rally, or other demonstration.

IPSWICH

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No Kings Day Video: October 18, 2025

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Everyday we learn about more outrageous initiatives by the Trump administration.

EXPRESS YOUR OPPOSITION! STAND UP FOR OUR VALUES!

Every Saturday since February 22, 2025 we have been standing out to protest the Trump administration’s violations of our constitutional rights and the rule of law.

All are welcome! Make a sign! Spread the word!

Join us in our Standout Against the Trump Initiatives.

Location:
The Middle Green, Ipswich
The Middle Green is just over the Choate Bridge and next to the Ipswich Visitor Center (aka the 1820 Hall-Haskell House) at 36 S. Main Street, Ipswich.

IPSWICH

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Location:
Near the South Green, Ipswich

LYNN

Stand up for health!

Wednesday Walkouts for Health aims to activate and engage healthcare workers and their communities around political threats to health. Join others across the country in this coordinated weekly action!

This is a standout event. Join for any length of time. If this window of time or location doesn’t work for you, partner with others to standout at another time/location on a Wednesday.

Location:
2 S Common Street
Lynn

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LYNN

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Please join us to stand up for the Constitution, the rule of law, and our immigrant friends and neighbors. We look forward to seeing you!

Location:
Market Basket Rotary
(Market Basket side, not the island)
Lynn

Check our Lynn DCC Facebook page for updates.

MANCHESTER–BY–THE-SEA

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Organized by Manchester–by–the–Sea Democratic Town Committee, Cape Ann Indivisible, and Swing Left North Shore/ Cape Ann, this rally occurs almost weekly.

Location:
School Street Overpass above Rte 128 (aka Yankee Division Highway)
Manchester-by-the Sea

Parking is just north of the overpass on the west side of School St.

MARBLEHEAD

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Stand with us on the sidewalks at the corner of Maple Street and Lafayette Street (Route 114) in Marblehead from 3:00–4:00pm every Saturday for a nonpartisan, peaceful stand-out to stand-up in defense of American democracy.

America is in a Constitutional crisis.

America stands for laws and due process, science, free speech, equality, and respect for all people. Stand together to strengthen our community and our collective voice.

Come to this peaceful demonstration. Bring your signs, your friends, your determination—and your belief that the United States was never meant to have kings. Join us!

Location:
Glabicky Field—
Corner by the Town of Marblehead sign
at the intersection of
Lafayette St (Route 114) and Maple St,
Marblehead

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MARBLEHEAD

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Defending Democracy in Marblehead is organizing pop-up standouts at various locations around town. They are one hour long, generally once a week, on random days, at random times, and at random locations. These standouts provide us with another opportunity to participate, especially those of us who are not available at the times of regularly scheduled standouts.

We are expecting a perfect day— sunny and mild. Bring your friends, your signs, your flag, your noismaker's, and your energy!

*Date, time, and location will be announced when this standout resumes.

Location:
Atlantic Avenue by Seaside Park and the Police Station

We will be grateful for your presence, even if you need to come late or leave early.

If you would like to participate, please sign up and provide your name and email address. We can then inform you when and where each standout will occur, and we also will be able to contact you if any late changes are necessary. You can contact us at: Marblehead4Democracy at gmail.com.

MELROSE

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Come stand up for democracy, civil rights, and due process with Indivisible in Melrose, Wakefield and Beyond! Bring a sign or borrow one of ours! (This weekly event replaces Wednesdays at Grimsby's.)

Location:
Downtown near City Hall
562 Main Street at Essex Street
Melrose

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MIDDLETON

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Join Our Community Indivisible as we rally for democracy in Middleton! We'll gather in front of the Flint Public Library. Bring your best signs and get ready to wave to traffic along busy Route 114!

Parking is available behind the Flint Public Library; behind the Howe Manning Elementary School, 26 Central St.; and at the east end of Central Street.

Location:
In front of the Flint Public Library
1 South Main St (Rte 114), Middleton

Extra signs are available at all our rallies! Our rallies are for non-violent and peaceful signs only.

Visit Our Community Indivisible for updates.

NEWBURYPORT

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Join the Newburyport Democratic City Committee for peaceful and joyful standouts—held from 11:00 AM–Noon on Saturdays at the Bartlet Mall. Bring a sign with whatever issue is most on your mind or borrow one from our "sign library.”

Please register for one or all these events—and please spread the word. All who value our Democracy are welcome and invited to join us. We are in this together!

In case of bad weather check the home page of our website (on the right below the main photo) for updates.

Location:
Bartlet Mall
High & Green Streets
Newburyport

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NDCC Facebook

NEWBURYPORT

Newburyport's HOPE Group (Highway Overpass Protest Event) gathers approximately once a month at the Storey Ave / Rt 113 Bridge overpass above I-95 in Newburyport. Extensive parking is at the nearby Park & Ride Lot.

Email hope.newburyport@gmail.com to receive announcements of these events and with any questions.

NORTH ANDOVER

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Every Saturday morning, our messages are seen by hundreds of travellers and pedestrians at the rotary in front of North Parish on the North Andover Common. Our movement is rooted in non-violence, but it is far from passive. We stand strong, bold, and unyielding, showing the world the irresistible force of communities united against injustice.

Location:
North Andover Rotary,
where Mass. Avenue enters the rotary
in front of North Parish Church, North Andover

ROWLEY

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Rowley Stand Out Every Sunday
Stand Up For Your Rights!
Stand Up For Our Rights!

Location:
In front of Rowley Town Hall
139 Main Street (Rte 1A)
Rowley

SALEM

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Please join us each Saturday at Riley Plaza to resist fascism and call out the atrocities the federal administration is committing against the good people of America! Please bring your signs (or use one of ours), any noise makers, and friends to join us for this community building event! We hope to see you there!

MAYDAY STRONG! Friday, May 1: Standout Rally with Special Candlelighting Ceremony.

Location:
Riley’s Plaza
1–21 Margin St
Across from the Salem Post Office

Weekly Rally Sign Up

Friday, May 1, Mayday Strong Candlelight Sign Up

Saturday, May 2, Mayday Strong Continues Sign Up

For more information, visit
Salem’s Call Website

SAUGUS

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Saugus & Friends Resist is a nonpartisan group concerned with the actions of the current Administration. Our Rights are being threatened and our Constitution ignored. Checks and Balances are being removed.

Saugus & Friends Resist peacefully demonstrates to express our resistance. We stand out every Saturday morning, from 11:00 to Noon, unless weather is inclement.

Join us! Come show your support and/or bring your own custom sign.

Location:
Corner of Hamilton Street & Central Street, Saugus

Questions:
Email saugusfriendsresist at gmail.

STONEHAM

This bridge brigade is on the I-93 overpass—Forest St Wakefield/Marble St Stoneham. Messages are shown to 30,000 drivers. Get invigorated by the honks, waves, and flashing lights! You will have friendly company. We schedule at least 3 volunteers for each one-hour shift. Please wear a brightly colored shirt: doing so will make you visible to the people below and they will be much more likely to see you waving to them! This activity can be done sitting down.

Location: Near 4 Hill Street & 160 Marble Street Stoneham

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Bridge Brigade FAQ

SWAMPSCOTT

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Video: November 20, 2025

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Please join us every Thursday in Swampscott center from 4:00–6:00pm at the Swampscott Monument across the street from King's beach to show we do not to accept tRUMP's deportations, corruption, cuts to Social Security/Medicare and his total disregard for human beings.

Location:
Civil War Monument
100 Humphrey Street
Swampscott

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TOPSFIELD

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Weekly rallies to be held in Topsfield. We'll gather from 3 to 4 PM, on the Topsfield Commons, 83 Main St./Rte 97. Parking is available around the commons and in the town hall parking lot across the way. Bring your best signs and get ready to wave to traffic along busy Route 97!

There's lots of traffic, lots of honks in support and lots of fun!

Location:
Topsfield Commons
83 Main St (Rte 97)
Near the intersection of
High Street and Main Street

Extra signs are available at all our rallies! Our rallies are for non-violent and peaceful signs only.

Visit Our Community Indivisible for updates and links to sign-ups.

WAKEFIELD

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Rain or shine, we gather every Saturday morning at 11:00 to protest the Trump regime and the harm being done to our country, our government agencies, our democracy, our rights and the rule of law. Using the principles of nonviolence and peaceful, non-confrontational protest, we stand together and stand strong. We have signs, bells and flags to share—or bring your own since ours often run out.

Location:
Intersection of Main Street & Water Street (Rte 129)
Wakefield

WAKEFIELD

Signs of Fascism is a unique visibility event where signs such as “Ignoring Due Process” and “Controlling Media” help get through to people so they realize what is being lost in our country. Indivisible in Melrose Wakefield and Beyond has a set of 24 different signs. Come hold one with us!

See the December 14 video set to the song Bella Ciao: Video

Location:
468 North Avemue
near Veterans Field
Wakefield

WAKEFIELD

Come wave to traffic and hear honks of support! We have large banners that say, ICE OUT, NO KINGS, and other sayings as needed. Tens of thousands of vehicles will see these messages, particularly if they see us waving! Dress warmly as it's breezy up there!

Location:
Hopkins Street Overpass
above I-95
(tell GPS 65 Hopkins St)

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WENHAM

Join the North Shore Visibility Brigade. When held, we meet Sundays, 4:15–5:30pm, on the Grapevine St overpass above Rt. 128 in Wenham. The organizing committee picks the message and prepares the signs. The committee and volunteers then arrive at 4:15 p.m. to set up, with the message in place by 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring flags to wave while we stand out with our message!!

Due to limited space on the overpass and limited nearby parking, we are limiting signups to 15 volunteers each week.

Carpooling is encouraged. The best place to park is on Parsons Hill Rd.

Location:
Grapevine Rd Overpass, over Route 128
(Exit 48 off Route 128)
Wenham (near the Wenham-Beverly line)

Sign Up: Each week has a different sign-up. On the Visibility Brigade page of Swing Left NS/CA, click on CLICK HERE TO REGISTER to access the current Sign Up Now form. Swing Left Link

WILMINGTON

We estimate that 18,000 cars see our messages on the highway overpass. Our messages change from month to month. This event is weather-dependent. Participants will be contacted if it’s canceled or postponed

Available dates: June 12, July 10, Aug 14, Sep 11

Location:
This address is private. Sign up for more details.

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Memorial Day 2026

Substack

War-a-Lago

Living in a Time of Lunatics and Monsters

Substack Link

Deceitful, despicable, desparate

Pick your adjective

The Resolution Project Comes to the North Shore

In colonial times, our New England towns and counties adopted various “resolves” to protest the abuses and usurpations by King George III and the British Parliament. These actions brought attention to and local ownership of the issues, resulting in support for independence and leading to the American Revolution.

In our times, Simon Rosenberg, a highly respected political strategist and publisher of Hopium Chronicles on Substack, has initiated the Resolution Project. Modeled on the resolves of colonial times, it calls for our cities and towns to pass “resolutions of condemnation,” thereby going on the record and officially voicing our complaints with Trump and the Trump Administration, and affirming our support for democracy. About a hundred towns and cities (including Boston) across 23 states have passed resolutions in condemnation of Trump and in support of democracy. We are looking to increase this number manyfold in celebration of our 250th birthday.

Representing multiple towns—including Salem, Marblehead, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Lynn—we have formed a steering committee to help leaders from these and other North Shore communities draft resolutions and present them to their Town Meetings, Select Boards, and City Councils. To learn more and join our effort, visit the Swing Left NS/CA Web site and email us with RESOLUTION PROJECT as the subject.

To learn more and join our effort, visit the Resolution Project.

The Real Affordability Agenda:
A Policy Manual To Put a Good Life For Everyone Within Reach

The Real Affordability Agenda is a policy blueprint and organizing roadmap to

• lower costs
• raise wages
• and fund the basics working families rely on by making billionaires and corporations pay what they owe.

The companion Affordability Agenda Toolkit turns that vision into action — equipping lawmakers, unions, and organizers with messaging guidance, revenue strategies, and practical policy tools to win “tax the rich” campaigns and deliver real affordability.

Affordability Agenda

Affordabilty Toolkit: Take Action

Elizabeth Chur—Turn “I Don’t Vote” into the Start (not the End) of a Conversation

36% of eligible voters skipped the 2024 elections — but many of them support Democratic priorities. In this interactive online workshop, canvasser and volunteer trainer Elizabeth Chur, author of "The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers", shows you how to use empathy and friendly, nonjudgmental curiosity to successfully engage these crucial voters.

For more information on Elizabeth, or to sign up for her Substack newsletter, visit her website:
https://elizabethchur.com/

Take Action: Stop Trump’s War in Venezuela

Every Member of Congress must do everything in their power to stand up to Trump and prevent war with Venezuela. Email your member of Congress.

Indivisible has composed a letter and you can enable them to send it to your members of Congress, or yoou can compose your own letter.

Indivisible Letter to Stop Trump’s War

Condemn the Illegal Occupation of Venezuela

Trump attacked Venezuela, kidnapped the sitting President and First Lady, and is now claiming that the United States will occupy that country to help the oil industry "make a lot of money."

Trump is beholden to big oil corporations like Chevron and billionaire oil tycoons like Tim Dunn.

We will not stand by while Trump attacks other countries in violation of our constitution. We will not stand by while he starts wars for the billionaire class.

Join us in sending a letter to your elected officials and spread the word. We will be taking to the streets, we will be making our voices heard. Stay tuned for more to come.

Send a letter to your elected leaders

Tell Congress: Stop President Trump’s Illegal Boat Strikes

The Trump administration is murdering civilians in international waters. We need answers so we can stop the killing.

Since September, the Trump administration has ordered over 20 lethal strikes on civilian boats near Venezuela, killing nearly 90 people in clear violation of domestic and international law.

We'll be clear: This is an egregious abuse of power with life-or-death consequences. It is also criminal. Congress must stop the president's illegal and immoral strikes, and officials who have carried them out must be held accountable. Take action now.

Information & Send Message

U.S. airstrikes in Latin America and the Caribbean are murder. Congress must stop them now

“In the last two months, the U.S. military’s Southern Command has gone on a murder spree by following the Trump administration’s illegal orders,” said Daphne Eviatar, Amnesty International USA’s Director for Human Rights and Security. “The administration has not even named its victims, nor provided evidence of their alleged crimes. But even if they did, intentionally killing people accused of committing crimes who pose no imminent threat to life is murder, full stop.

“It is well past time for Congress to exercise its oversight role over the administration’s unlawful behavior, put an end to these illegal air strikes, and hold those responsible for these murders accountable.”

Link

Support Articles of Impeachment Against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

On December 10, 2025, Stand Up for Science supported the introduction of articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.

RFK Jr is a menace to public health. He is destroying our public health institutions, dismantling our biomedical research, eroding public trust, and endangering the lives and wellbeing of Americans.

Our next move: demand Congress vote on the articles of impeachment on the House floor.

Resolution in the House of Representatives

ICYMI: 10 Nobel Laureates endorse Congresswoman Haley Stevens’ Articles of Impeachment against RFK. Jr.

In addition to an endorsement of her impeachment articles from Stand Up for Science, a coalition of doctors and scientists concerned with Secretary Kennedy’s chaos, Stevens received endorsements from the following Nobel Laureates and prominent scientists: Link:

• Jack Szostak (Nobel Prize, Medicine or Physiology, 2009)
• Roger Kornberg (Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 2006)
• Craig Mello (Nobel Prize, Medicine or Physiology, 2006)
• Joachim Frank (Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 2017)
• Rod MacKinnon (Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 2003)
• W.E. Moerner (Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 2014)
• Aziz Sancar (Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 2015)
• Brian Kobilka (Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 2012)
• Martin Chalfie (Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 2008)
• Bonnie Bassler (National Medal of Science, 2025)
• Jeremy Berg (Director, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH, 2003-2011)
• Joshua Gordon (Director, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, 2016-2024)
• Freeman Hrabowski (President Emeritus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
• Andrew Fire (Nobel Prize, Medicine or Physiology, 2006)

Press Release

Call to Action

Stand Up For Science: Website

Workers Over Billionaires Nationwide

A year after making history with the most May Day actions in the US ever, come together with unions, community groups, and working people as we flex labor's power in 2026 to stand up to the billionaire agenda, demand a country that working families can afford to live in, and get in formation for a May Day full of rallies, marches, actions, strikes, sick outs, and protest to demand we put workers over billionaires in all we do.

Join the Event

The Orders Project

The Orders Project is a non-partisan organization created by the National Institute of Military Justice® (NIMJ) to assist military personnel in understanding their options when faced with orders they believe may not be legal.

If you’re in the military and you have questions about something that are holding you back from doing your mission to its full potential because there’s something bothering you, either you’re concerned that a command is not correct or something goes against what you’ve been trained as right, then you feel like you need someone to talk to. We at the National Institute want to lend our expertise and our credibility to be a source where people can call.

The Orders Project is led by a group of professionals, experienced in military justice, who are committed to connecting service members with experienced legal counsel to make informed decisions about their duties under the law as it relates to orders.

The National Institute of Military Justice is a nonpartisan organization with about 100 attorneys—academics and practitioners—all with expertise in military law.

The Orders Project: ordersproject.com

10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest

See The Conversation for details.

Social Media Toolkit

Want to post to your social media accounts about the Trump regime's unpopular policies with just one click? Indivisible has a social media toolkit that tracks Trump's most unpopular policies and biggest failures. Share these posts with your networks and customize your messages so they break through the social media algorithms.

This social toolkit tracks Trump's most unpopular policies and biggest failures. You can quickly and easily post to the social networks of your choice: Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, X/Twitter.

Social Media Toolkit

Unite Against Hate

Not In Our Town is a movement to stop hate, racism and bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all.

Started by Not in Our Town activists, it is an excellent opportunity for local groups to show support for their vulnerable neighbors and to stand against discrimination and the bullying tactics of ICE and the current presidency.

Not in Our Town

The Visibility Brigade Movement

Welcome to the VB movement! Join a brigade in your area or read our toolkit and create one at www.VisibilityBrigade.com.

Visability Brigade Website

Threads

Join The North Shore Visibility Brigade

Take Action with People Power United Massachusetts

People Power United champions progressive values and power to the people.

We are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change and work to make it happen.

In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

Fill out this interest form and we will contact you when there are actions you can take to help fight for freedom and equal rights, in person and online!

Sign Up with People Power United

Tesla Takedown

Elon Musk is destroying democracy around the world, and he's using the fortune he built at Tesla to do it. We are taking action at Tesla to stop Musk's illegal coup.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. No one is coming to save us. Not politicians, not the media, not the courts.

Tesla Takedown is a peaceful protest movement. We oppose violence, vandalism and destruction of property. This protest is a lawful exercise of our First Amendment right to peaceful assembly.

Web Site: https://www.teslatakedown.com/

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We Have Descended into Utter Madness

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Word Document | PDF Document

How to Stop the Descent into Madness

To the degree you're just a spectator to this crisis, you're a contributor to it.

We have entered a new phase of national crisis. Confronted with accelerating madness, lawlessness, corruption, cruelty and destruction, we cannot, must not, continue as we have been. We must respond to the worsening situation with greater urgency, greater numbers, bolder actions…and we must candidly assess what has and has not worked in the past and try new things where required.

What follows are some thoughts about that response, some guidelines, some specific actions to take, some ways we must reset our outlook. These are fragments, in no particular order. Choose among them. Embrace what you can and what you believe in.

Download:
How to Stop Descent Into Madness (pdf)

How to Make a Protest Sign

Whether you are preparing for your first protest, or you are a seasoned activist who has been regularly hitting the streets, our series on crafting impactful protest signs will help you get ready for the sustained protest rallies, standouts, and visibility brigades that lie ahead.

© 2025 Marilyn Humphries

How To Make A Protest Sign covers the following topics:

Visit How To Make a Protest Sign at
North Shore Progressives

Making Signs With Sara That Pop (36:04)

In this session, you will see how to make some incredible signs for protests and rallies that pop. Learn from Sara and other activists some new creative ideas!
YouTube

How to Make a Protest Sign (17:42)

A brief history of modern protest signs in the USA and some tips on how to make your own!
YouTube

How to make a protest sign (5:53)

Follow Johnny in a 3 step process in making the perfect protest sign.
YouTube

Complete Sign Making (11:15)

How to create visible effective signs for rallies and protests.
YouTube

Meet the Sign Makers: Anne Tischer & Bess Watts (4:30)

Dec 9, 2011
Do you ever ask yourself, "Where do those great protest signs come from?" You know, the ones that are really poignant, really clever and so easy to read? If you are from Western New York state, you would have to be living under a rock not to notice them every other day on the street, in the newspapers, television news and all over the web. Take a peek. It's a cool story.
YouTube

How To Make Protest Signs (3:12)

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How to Make Instagrammable Protest Signs (2:02)

This weekend, the women’s march is back! And of all the things I learned last year, ensuring I have a good sign this year was one of them. So, we are keeping today’s video a little lighter and going over how to make an Instagrammable protest sign.
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Maker, Marker, Message: The Art of Protest Signs (6:21)

This weekend saw major protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies. As at thousands of rallies about hundreds of issues over the past 50 years, many of the marchers delivered their message via signs. City Limits talked to demonstrators before and during the march about what their messages meant. A Marc Bussanich film for "Art at the Limits," City Limits' series on the nexus of art and politics in New York City, which is sponsored by the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund.
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