Local
Families Belong Together!
Saturday, June 30th (see location and times below with links to RSVP)
Donald Trump and his administration have cruelly separated thousands of children from their families. Now they’re jailing families — and they haven’t yet reunified the families already brutally torn apart. But we won’t allow it to continue. On June 30, we’re rallying around the country to tell Donald Trump and his administration to permanently end the separation of kids from their parents. End family internment camps. End the “zero-humanity” policy that created this crisis. And reunify the children with their parents. Send a clear message to Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress: Families Belong Together!
Nashua: 11am, Greeley Park Bandshell, Nashua, NH 03064
https://act.moveon.org/event/families-belong-together/20104/signup/?akid=&zip=&source=
Haverhill: 11am, White’s Corner, in front of Market Basket Plaza Haverhill, MA 01830
https://act.moveon.org/event/families-belong-together/20019/signup/?akid=&zip=&source=
Andover: 10am, Intersection of rt. 133 and rt. 28 (Shawsheen Square), Andover, MA 01810
https://act.moveon.org/event/families-belong-together/20573/signup/?source=&s=
Boston: Noon, Boston City Hall, Boston, MA 02201
https://act.moveon.org/event/families-belong-together/19872/signup/?akid=&zip=&source=
More information and events: https://act.moveon.org/event/families-belong-together/search/
Detention is Separaton: Shut Down ICE!
Saturday, June 30th, 4-7pm, Wellington Common, Boston
Let’s shut down South Bay County Jail and Detention Center to demand an end to any and all cooperation with ICE. At the border, we have seen the real face of hate. Children are being lost and abused, parents are committing suicide and through all this the perpetrators are bragging about their atrocities. We need you to be on the right side of history and fight with us. We will meet at Wellington Common Park across from the Mass Ave. T Station to march to South Bay.
More information: https://goo.gl/forms/vRKjZJ9Q9ejg5y5Y2
Chelms-FED Up Postcarding
Tuesday, July 3rd, 9:30-11:30am, The Java Room, 14 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford
Fed up in Chelmsford? Come join us! We will write lots of postcards to voters for an upcoming election in Ohio! Information, addresses, and supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies and info as well. See you there!
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/165060527687092/
Support the Strikers from National Steel Workers
Date and time TBD, National Grid, 775 Dutton Street, Lowell
National Grid workers, organized into United Steel Workers 12012-4 have been locked out since Monday, June 25th. Let’s find a date stand with them, support their efforts, and bring some water and food. Please vote in the poll below. (You are of course welcome to visit the picketers at any time on your own as well. They are out there from 6am-7pm weekdays.)
Please vote in the poll here: https://doodle.com/poll/6nuqrwpxv8ei5wux
More information: http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_31970337/national-grid-lockout-lowell-picket-enter-second-day
Volunteer to Get the Word Out About Lowell Listening Sessions
Lowell Alliance is seeking volunteers to get the word out ahead of the upcoming listening sessions for residents to give feedback about local governance, elections, and the voting rights lawsuit. It’s important for residents to be informed about this issue because they have a high chance in affecting the outcome by giving their feedback. Our hopes are that more engagement will translate to local leaders running for local office and voters from diverse communities feeling represented. The listening sessions are on July 18th and 25th and August 1st (all Wednesdays) at 6:30pm. If you have any interest in helping or know others who might be interested, please email Mary Tauras at mtauras@ywcaoflowell.org
More information: mtauras@ywcaoflowell.org
Save the Date: Demonstrate, Drink, and Discuss – July
Friday, July 13th, 6:30-8:30pm, The Ladd and Whitney Memorial, 309 Merrimack Street, Lowell
Join us for Solidarity Lowell’s monthly visibility event! At 6:30pm, join us at the island in front of City Hall to rally against the atrocities of the month! Bring signs! Then at 7:30pm, come to El Potro (124 Merrimack Street) to have some food and/or drinks and discuss the events of the week!All are welcome!
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1879460295687971/
A Rapid Response Rally if Mueller is Fired
If the firing happens before 2pm, the event will be held at 5pm the same day. If it happens after 2pm, the event will be held at noon the following day. Ladd and Whitney Memorial (the island outside City Hall), 309 Merrimack Street, Lowell
Nobody is above the law! Donald Trump is publicly considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller. This would be a constitutional crisis for our country. Our response in the minutes and hours following a power grab will dictate what happens next, which is why an immediate response is imperative.
Sign up to be notified: https://act.moveon.org/event/mueller-firing-rapid-response-events/14830
Help with Sanctuary
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, either with accompaniment, food, laundry, or otherwise, please email marissa@solidaritylowell.com. Training is provided. You can also donate to the cause here: http://www.merrimackvalleyproject.org/donate-1/ (please write “sanctuary” in the “special notes” part of the donation form).
More information and to sign up for training: marissa@solidaritylowell.com
Save the Date: Solidarity Lowell July Meeting
Sunday, July 22, 5:30-7pm, Christ Church United (UCC), 1 Bartlett Street, Lowell
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/647322638948698/
State
Stand Up for Immigrant Families
Please contact your state representative and state senator (find yours here https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator):
Rep. Thomas Golden 617-722-2263
Rep. David Nangle 617-722-2520
Rep. Rady Mom 617-722-2460
Rep. Colleen Garry 617-722-2380
Rep. James Lyons 617-722-2460
Sen. Michael Barrett 617-722-1572
Sen. Barbara L’Italien 617-722-1612
Sen. Jamie Eldridge 617-722-1120
Sample Script: “Hello, I’m ____________ from (City and ZIP code). I’m shocked and heartbroken by what’s happening to immigrant families – not just at the border, but in Massachusetts. The Trump administration is tearing parents and children apart just to send a message, and that’s immoral. The Safe Communities Act is very important to me. Please send a letter to Speaker DeLeo and Chairman Sanchez in support of the Safe Communities Act provisions passed in the Senate budget in the ultimate Conference Committee report. Thank you!”
More information: https://mailchi.mp/b2d35eeabff7/action-alert-final-push-for-budget-provisions-social-media-campaign?e=13d08e9dc9
Federal
Defund DHS
Niki Tsongas: 978-459-0101
Sample Script: “Hello, I’m _______ from _______, Massachusetts. Do not use my taxpayer money to fund the Department of Homeland Security as it continues to detain families, abuse immigrant children, and unleash ICE to terrorize communities. Thank you!”
More information: https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights/call-senators-defund-dhs