LocalSolidarity Lowell February Meeting Sunday, February 25, 5:30pm, Christ Church United, 1 Bartlett Street, Lowell The monthly general meeting for members of Solidarity Lowell. Enter at the Bartlett Street entrance. Our meeting is in the chapel (come inside and take a left). Featuring a presentation about single payer healthcare by Renee D’Argento! More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/159707961476344/ Saturday, February 24, 8:30am-noon, Bell Tower, 60 Island Street, Lawrence, MA During this 3-hour training we will explore our own diversity/differences and encourage on-going understanding of others’ diversity or differences. Facilitators will introduce the concept of personal efficacy—the ability to effect courses and outcomes in your life—and the impact that marginalization can have on our ability to achieve and maintain personal efficacy in our own life. Suggested donation of $40. More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experiential-diversity-marginalization-self-efficacy-february-training-tickets-42047157179?aff=efbneb Wednesday, February 28, 7:30-9pm, First Parish Church United of Westford, 48 Main St, Westford Speakers will discuss current immigration issues, give accounts of the personal circumstances of recent immigrants and their families, describe existing uncertainties in the law and suggest opportunities for public action. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/162786917703791/ Sunday, March 4, 5:30-8pm, Christ Church United, 1 Bartlett Street, Lowell This workshop introduces a model of organizing that goes beyond electing good people– it walks you through the five key areas that will enable you to cultivate great–and incorruptible–candidates for every election who will remain deeply involved in policy-making after elections. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/156874165034935/ Assisting our immigrant community is one of the most important things you can possibly do. If you are interested in helping out with local sanctuary efforts, please email marissa@solidaritylowell.com. Training is provided and there is a session coming up this weekend! You can also donate to the cause here: http://www.merrimackvalleyproject.org/donate-1/ (and please write “sanctuary” in the “special notes” part of the donation form). More information: marissa@solidaritylowell.com StateWorking People’s Day of Action Monday, February 26, 12:00pm, Boston Firehouse, 125 Purchase St, Boston On February 26th, thousands of working people across Massachusetts will join a national day of action as we speak out for good, union jobs. The Working People’s Day of Action coincides with the Supreme Court hearings on the Janus vs. AFSCME case. That case is part of a well-funded campaign by the wealthy special interests to divide us from our co-workers – and to limit the power in numbers we have together in a union. More information: https://www.massaflcio.org/working-peoples-day-action-226 Please contact your state representative (find yours here https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator): H3610 (An Act Temporarily Preventing Firearm Access for Extremely Dangerous or Suicidal Individuals) and H3081 (An Act Establishing Extreme Risk Protective Orders) are currently stuck in committee in the MA Legislature. Sample Script: “Hello, my name is _______ from _______, Massachusetts and Solidarity Lowell. After last week’s shooting, it’s time to support H3610 (An Act Temporarily Preventing Firearm Access for Extremely Dangerous or Suicidal Individuals) and H3081 (An Act Establishing Extreme Risk Protective Orders). Please urge leadership to bring them to a vote. Thank you!” More information: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3610 and https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3081 Stand Up for Community Safety and Immigrants’ Rights House Rules Committee Chair William C. Galvin: 617-722-2692 Sample Script: “Hello, my name is _____ from ______, Massachusetts and Solidarity Lowell. I am calling because I’m impatient. I am asking you and leadership to move the Safe Communities Act (S.1305 or H3265) in its full, robust form, out of the Rules Committee and onto the floor for a vote as soon as possible. This is urgent. I have been contacting my State Representative and Senator for months. It’s time for action. Thank you!” More information: http://www.safecommunitiesact.com/ Governor Charles Duane Baker Jr: 617.725.4005 Governor Baker appointed local NRA leader Ronald Amidon as Commissioner of the Department of Fish & Game in July 2017. Amidon was president of the Gun Owners’ Action League (GOAL), the NRA’s state affiliate in Massachusetts. Fish & Game is now directing visitors on the state website to GOAL for more information on gun ownership. GOAL advocates for the repeal of our state’s gun safety laws. Sample Script: “Hello, my name is _______ from _________, Massachusetts and Solidarity Lowell. Please remove NRA leader Ronald Amidon as Commissioner of Fish & Game and remove links on the Massachusetts state website to NRA affiliate Gun Owners Action League. It’s time to take a stand against the NRA. Thank you!” More information: https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/gov-charlie-baker-dump?akid=199233.8030332.Rum5F6&rd=1&source=mo&t=13 FederalOppose ICE Entering Courthouses, Schools, and Places of Worship Niki Tsongas: 978-459-0101 Sample Script: “Hi, my name is _____ from _____, Massachusetts and Solidarity Lowell. I’m calling to express my concern about ICE’s new directive to make arrests inside of courthouses, and their pushing the limits around officially sensitive locations like hospitals, churches, and schools. I would like you to co-sponsor the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R. 1815). Thank you!” More information: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/hr1815 |
