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Focused discussion on Healthcare, Economy/Taxation and Policy Differences with Current Administration Seating is limited. RSVP and submit your Questions for the candidates at https://goo.gl/forms/6bdhpfhDLulPtOGy1

Every Tuesday at the immigration court in the JFK Federal Building, in the heart of Boston, children without legal representation are brought before a judge and then deported, often times to situations that are extremely dangerous. In January, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh declared that Boston would be a sanctuary for immigrants. He even offered hisContinue reading →

Volunteers and supporters of Voter Choice MA and Ranked Choice Voting will be kicking off the New Year by converging on Worcester from all corners of the state for our Statewide Strategy meeting. Meet Ranked Choice Voting champions from the North Shore, Boston, Central Mass, South Shore, Pioneer Valley, the Berkshires, and more. RSVP nowContinue reading →

On January 17, Judge Patty Saris of the US District Court will rule on the merits of the class action case which argues that the deportation of a group of Indonesians should be halted so that they may pursue relief in immigration court. Please join us for a visibility action to show solidarity with theseContinue reading →

January 17 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., from your home Clean Energy Call in Day Rising seas. Blizzard weather. A climate denier in the White House. It’s time for Massachusetts to act on climate change. Can you call your state legislators on Wednesday, January 17 to take urgent action on clean energy this session?Continue reading →

What do we mean when we say, "America is a nation of immigrants"? According to the Migration Policy Institute, immigrants make up over 13% of the United States population, with over one million immigrants migrating to the US each year. In this conversation, grassroots organizers and legal experts will explore the issues that affect immigrantsContinue reading →

January 19 - 7:00 p.m., First Parish, 35 Church Street, Watertown, MA The Green Sanctuary Commitee at First Parish Watertown will host a screening of the documentary film, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, Al Gore's sequel to his 2006 film, An Inconvenient Truth.The film will be followed by a discussion about issues and policies related toContinue reading →

On January 20th, 2018, We the People of New England will take to the streets again to show that Women's Rights are Human Rights and Human Rights are Women's Rights. Rain or shine, we welcome everyone to our event, including families and people with disabilities. More logistical information is coming soon! Accessibility information will beContinue reading →

Over the next nine-years the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is spending $1B on rebuilding a mile stretch of the I-90 turnpike in Allston, and not providing any improvements to bus or train connections locally or regionally until 2040 (ie. never!). We're going to meet during the morning rush hour traffic jam at the Double TreeContinue reading →

Join Us Friday January 26th at 12:00 pm as we rally with friends and allies of Haiti to denounce president trumps racist comments and call on Congress to act on permanent solutions for TPS recipients!

Join us for a rally in support of Siham Byah and all immigrants under attack by ICE. If we fight back, we can win! In solidarity with Siham, we demand that: 1. DCF allow Siham to freely communicate with Naseem whenever and however they wish. 2. DCF does not put Naseem up for adoption againstContinue reading →

January 29 - 7:00 p.m., First Parish, 35 Church Street, Watertown We will discuss the book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. Just Mercy describes Stevenson's work with dozens of condemned prisoners, many wrongly accused and all victims of racial bias.  Stevenson is the executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama, and a professorContinue reading →

Join Raise Up Massachusetts for a brief legislative hearing on our issues for Paid Family and Medical Leave and a $15 Minimum Wage! The hearing will take place in the Massachusetts State House, Room B2, at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 30th. All are welcome to attend!

The Safe Communities Act is the STRONGEST action Massachusetts can take to push back against Trump's toxic, xenophbic deportation machine. Massachusetts Legislature must act--but we're running out of time. Make a righteous noise on Jan. 31 call in day! RSVP here and we'll post updates and reminders! Share with your networks

Automatic voter registration (AVR) is the next step in voting rights. It shifts our voter registration system from an opt-in to an opt-out one, involving more citizens in the political process. It also costs less in the long run and makes voting rolls more accurate and secure. Approximately 680,000 eligible citizens are currently not registeredContinue reading →

Recent events from Charlottesville to the NFL to the White House have raised awareness about white supremacy and how it operates in today’s society. It has raised an opportunity to examine what it means to be white, and to participate in a system that supports white supremacy. This workshop will explore the history and constructionContinue reading →

February 26 - 6:30-8:00 p.m., Ray and Maria Stata Center, 32 Vassar St., Bldg 32- Room 123 Kirsch Auditorium, Cambridge Starr Forum: Is Democracy Dying?   Panel Speakers: · Daron Acemoglu, Elizabeth and James Killian Professor of Economics, MIT. His most recent book is Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Politics (CrownContinue reading →

March 14 - 9:00-12:00 p.m., Massachusetts Statehouse Progressive Massachusetts Lobby Day   Our Lobby Day for 2018 is going to be the morning of Wednesday, March 14th (Pi Day!), so mark your calendars now! Event page here:http://www.progressivemass.com/2018_lobbyday