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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T170000
DTSTAMP:20171221T114850Z
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UID:813-1515337200-1515344400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Democratic Gubernatorial Forum
DESCRIPTION:Focused discussion on Healthcare\, Economy/Taxation and Policy Differences with Current Administration\nSeating is limited. RSVP and submit your Questions for the candidates at\nhttps://goo.gl/forms/6bdhpfhDLulPtOGy1
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/democratic-gubernatorial-forum/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T140000
DTSTAMP:20180105T122157Z
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UID:821-1515502800-1515506400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:FreeSiham Protest Against Child Deportations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn January\, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh declared that Boston would be a sanctuary for immigrants. He even offered his office as a literal sanctuary to immigrants facing deportation. Yet every Tuesday since making that promise\, dozens of children have been deported within sight of Mayor Walsh’s office. Often they are arrested and detained with the full support and collaboration of city officials and law enforcement. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, January 9th to stand in solidarity with the children who will be in court on that day\, pleading for the chance to remain safely in the U.S. We also have two demands:\n1. That the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families release a public statement against Siham Byah’s deportation\, and that they end any collaboration with the ICE attacks that are devastating Massachusetts families.\n2. That Siham Byah be returned to the United States immediately and given the opportunity to present her case for asylum in the United States. Siham was notified of her pending asylum case and then deported by ICE\, in violation of the law\, before her case could be heard.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/freesiham-protest-against-child-deportations/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T203000
DTSTAMP:20180112T120534Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T120534Z
UID:836-1516129200-1516134600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Voter Choice MA 2018 Statewide Kickoff
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP now and save the date: VCMA 2018 Statewide Kickoff RSVP
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/voter-choice-ma-2018-statewide-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T100000
DTSTAMP:20180117T124149Z
CREATED:20180117T124149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T124149Z
UID:864-1516179600-1516183200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity with our Indonesian neighbors
DESCRIPTION: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 these men and women who seek an opportunity to remain in the United States where they have made a home. \nFor more information\, go to: https://www.aclu-nh.org/en/cases/devitri-v-cronen
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/solidarity-with-our-indonesian-neighbors/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T170000
DTSTAMP:20180117T124416Z
CREATED:20180117T122311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T124416Z
UID:852-1516179600-1516208400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Clean Energy Call in Day
DESCRIPTION:January 17 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\, from your home \nClean Energy Call in Day \nRising 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? If you don’t know who represents you\, look up your state elected officials at wheredoivotema.com or https://malegislature.gov/StateHouse/Contact. Please take a moment to call your legislator \nClick here for more information and link to the script
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/clean-energy-call-in-day/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T193000
DTSTAMP:20180112T120725Z
CREATED:20180112T120725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T120725Z
UID:838-1516298400-1516303800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Conversations on the Edge: Immigration
DESCRIPTION: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 immigrants in the United States today\, the policy that affects immigration reform\, border regulation\, and paths to citizenship\, and how local organizations can empower immigrants to participate in their local communities and civic life. \nJanuary 18 – 6:00-7:30 p.m.\, Cambridge Center for Adult Education
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/conversations-on-the-edge-immigration/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180119T210000
DTSTAMP:20171202T230322Z
CREATED:20171202T230322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171202T230322Z
UID:782-1516388400-1516395600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
DESCRIPTION:January 19 – 7:00 p.m.\, First Parish\, 35 Church Street\, Watertown\, MA\n \nThe 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 to climate change.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/an-inconvenient-sequel-truth-to-power/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T160000
DTSTAMP:20180105T121910Z
CREATED:20180105T121910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T121910Z
UID:818-1516453200-1516464000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Cambridge/Boston Women’s March 2018: The People Persist
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMore logistical information is coming soon! Accessibility information will be posted here: https://www.facebook.com/events/862995990536253/permalink/884560728379779/
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-cambridgeboston-womens-march-2018-the-people-persist/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T170000
DTSTAMP:20180126T123150Z
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UID:894-1516867200-1516899600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Rally for Transit\, Not Traffic
DESCRIPTION: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 Tree Hotel (without blocking traffic) and demand the MassDOT refocus the project to build the transit station first and not delay it for decades. \nWe will march (on the sidewalks) from the Doubletree/River St Bridge/Cambridge St intersection to Governor Baker’s campaign headquarters at 500 Lincoln Street to let him know that we need West Station NOW! Our neighborhood deserves better transit and we need to let him know. \nJoin us for a few minutes on your way to work or stay & linger for a while. Signs & banners will be provided or bring your own. \nIf you can’t make it but want to support smart growth in Boston’s next new neighborhood\, visit http://peoplespike.org/get-involved to learn how you can write a letter in support
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/rally-for-transit-not-traffic/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T130000
DTSTAMP:20180126T123343Z
CREATED:20180126T123343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T123343Z
UID:896-1516968000-1516971600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Rally to denounce trumps racist comments towards Haiti
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/rally-to-denounce-trumps-racist-comments-towards-haiti/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180128
DTSTAMP:20180117T125600Z
CREATED:20180117T125600Z
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UID:872-1517011200-1517097599@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:350 Statewide Summit!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a 350 Mass volunteer leader\, or are you interested in stepping into a leadership role? Join us for a statewide summit! On January 27 we’ll gather at Worcester State University (directions forthcoming) and spend the day building campaign plans\, relationships\, and new skills in order to take our movement to the next level in 2018. Register here. Sat\, Jan 27\, Blue Lounge\, Worcester State University\, Worcester.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/350-statewide-summit/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T140000
DTSTAMP:20180126T123525Z
CREATED:20180126T123525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T123525Z
UID:898-1517054400-1517061600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Justice4Siham! Justice4Naseem! End All Deportations Now!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rally in support of Siham Byah and all immigrants under attack by ICE. If we fight back\, we can win! \nIn solidarity with Siham\, we demand that:\n1. DCF allow Siham to freely communicate with Naseem whenever and however they wish.\n2. DCF does not put Naseem up for adoption against Siham’s wishes.\n3. DCF help Naseem get a passport so that he can be reunited with Siham.\n4. The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families release a public statement against Siham Byah’s deportation\, and that they end any collaboration with the ICE attacks that are devastating Massachusetts families.\n5. Siham Byah be returned to the United States immediately and given the opportunity to present her case for asylum in the United States.\n6. ICE immediately stop terrorizing our communities and ripping apart families. \nThis event is being hosted and organized by a coalition of activists and organizations in the Boston area that seeks to mobilize large numbers of people against ICE’s attacks on our undocumented friends\, family\, and neighbors. If your organization would like to co-sponsor this event\, or join our efforts\, please contact freesihamboston@gmail.com. \nFor more information on Siham’s case:\nhttps://socialistworker.org/2017/12/12/why-is-ice-targeting-siham-byah\nhttp://www.leftvoice.org/Stop-the-Deportation-of-Siham-Byah\nhttps://socialistworker.org/2018/01/08/siham-byah-was-stolen-away-from-her-family\nhttps://socialistworker.org/2018/01/22/the-fight-goes-on-for-a-deported-activist
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/justice4siham-justice4naseem-end-all-deportations-now/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180129T203000
DTSTAMP:20180112T120945Z
CREATED:20180112T120945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T120945Z
UID:840-1517252400-1517257800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Just Mercy Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:January 29 – 7:00 p.m.\, First Parish\, 35 Church Street\, Watertown \nWe 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 professor of law at New York University Law School.  All are welcome.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/just-mercy-book-discussion/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T140000
DTSTAMP:20180126T122650Z
CREATED:20180126T122650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T122650Z
UID:888-1517317200-1517320800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Legislative Hearing for Paid Leave and a $15 Minimum Wage
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/legislative-hearing-for-paid-leave-and-a-15-minimum-wage/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T190000
DTSTAMP:20180126T123926Z
CREATED:20180126T123926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T123926Z
UID:902-1517389200-1517425200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Safe Communities Act Contact Your Legislators Day!
DESCRIPTION:The Safe Communities Act is the STRONGEST action Massachusetts can take to push back against Trump’s toxic\, xenophbic deportation machine. \nMassachusetts 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
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/safe-communities-act-contact-your-legislators-day/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T120000
DTSTAMP:20180105T122925Z
CREATED:20171208T122322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T122925Z
UID:798-1517391000-1517400000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Automatic Voter Registration Lobby Day 2018
DESCRIPTION: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 registered to vote in Massachusetts–AVR could give them a voice in our democracy. \nThe Election Modernization Coalition will be hosting a lobby day for constituents to sit face-to-face with their representatives and tell them why we need AVR here in Massachusetts. Sign up today to be a part of the movement! \nRegistration and training will take place in Room 428 in the State House (24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA 02133).
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/automatic-voter-registration-lobby-day-2018/
CATEGORIES:State
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