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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T110000
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Art Protesting Family Separation
DESCRIPTION:Children are being taken from their parents and placed in cages. Asylum seekers are being exploited. People are being placed in detention and/or deported . We say NO! Silence=Compliance. \nSay “no” on the walls of Graffiti Alley! Bring some cans of paint\, wheat-paste materials\, Sharpies\, or any other medium to express how you feel about what ICE is doing. \nYou don’t have to be an artist\, just come with something to say. \nThere are 2 art stores on the block so you can pick up supplies.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/collaborative-art-protesting-family-separation/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T133000
DTSTAMP:20180718T094713Z
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UID:1429-1532001600-1532007000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Emergency Climate Rally and Vigil!
DESCRIPTION:As the legislative session rapidly draws to a close\, time is running out to take action to support climate policy. We are all witnessing the catastrophic effects of climate change all around us – most notably with the heat waves that ravaged the country last month\, and we know that the impacts of climate change are only getting worse. And guess what? The House rejected ALL the amendments that aligned with our priorities\, and instead supported a regressive policy agenda that does not safeguard our climate. \nIt is time for us to take bold action. \n1) Rally and Call Thursday\, July 19th \nWe’re asking you to join us on Thursday\, July 19th at the State House for an Emergency Climate Rally to demonstrate the need for the Mass House to act on climate now! \nCan we count on you to show your support for the climate policies we need by attending our emergency rally? \n2) Share who you’re fighting for! \nWe’re asking everyone who comes to bring FIVE copies of a picture of who they are fighting for. This could be a picture of a child\, grandchild\, niece\, nephew\, cousin\, or sibling\, or friend. Please write on the back of the photo why you care for this person\, and why climate change concerns you. \nIf you can’t make it on Thursday\, please send a picture of who you are fighting for to your rep and post it to social media. We’ll have more details about this ask early next week. \n3) Call Your Rep \nIf you cannot make it to the rally\, it’s more integral than ever to call your representative and ask them to take impactful climate action. Make sure to call your representative on Thursday\, 7/19 and we will follow up with a call script. Please also consider sending a copy of that photo to your rep over social media and use the hashtag \nLet’s flood the phones and the floor of the Massachusetts Statehouse to show the urgency of immediate climate action in our state policy!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/emergency-climate-rally-and-vigil/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T203000
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UID:1434-1533058200-1533069000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:March on NEU - Abolish ICE
DESCRIPTION:English: \nNortheastern University has received $2.7 million from an ongoing research contract with ICE. The agency is also listed as an employer for Northeastern’s student co-op program. The university benefits from and provides services to ICE\, making them complicit in the agency’s criminalization and dehumanization of the immigrant community. \nNortheastern also directly contributes to the gentrification of Roxbury and other surrounding neighborhoods\, displacing and breaking apart their communities. \nWe demand permanent protection\, dignity\, and respect for all immigrants and institutions such as Northeastern inhibit this through their complicity. Join us as we march on Northeastern University to demand that they end their multi-million dollar contract and student co-op program with ICE. \nThe collaboration of institutions like Northeastern makes the deportation machine possible. Abolish ICE! \nThis action is part of Movimiento Cosecha’s Abolish ICE national day of action \nEspañol: \nNortheastern University ha recibido 2\,7 millones mediante un contrato de investigación con ICE. Esta agencia también es mencionada como un empleador para el programa co-op para estudiantes de Northeastern. La universidad beneficia de y proveé servicio a ICE\, haciéndolos cómplice en la criminalización y deshumanización de la comunidad inmigrante. \nAdemas\, Northeastern contribuye a la gentrificación de Roxbury y de los vecindarios cercanos\, desplazando y quebrando sus comunidades. \nDemandamos la protección permanente\, dignidad\, y respeto para todos los inmigrantes y instituciónes como Northeastern impiden esto mediante su complicidad. Unese mientras marchamos a Northeastern para demandar que paren su contrato multimillionario y programa co-op para estudiantes con ICE. \nLa colaboración de instituciónes como Northeastern hace posible la maquina de deportación. ¡Abolir a ICE! \nEsta acción es parte del día nacional de acción de Movimiento Cosecha para Abolir a ICE
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/march-on-neu-abolish-ice/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T170000
DTSTAMP:20180810T105806Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast Recovery Learning Community events
DESCRIPTION:NERLC CAC Tuesday\, August 7th  5pm-7pm\nNew Group in Lowell\, Coffee and Peer Support\nPeer Facilitator Training now being offered
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/northeast-recovery-learning-community-events/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T170000
DTSTAMP:20180821T103817Z
CREATED:20180821T103817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T103817Z
UID:1514-1534838400-1534870800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Emmylou Harris Concert for Migrant and Refugee Families
DESCRIPTION:  \nEmmylou Harris Concert for Migrant and Refugee Families\n\nMore info and tickets here!\n  \n  \nhttp://www.goseelivemusic.co/index.php/2018/07/24/the-lantern-tour-concerts-for-migrant-and-refugee-families-announced-featuring-emmylou-harris-jackson-browne-mary-chapin-carpenter/
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/emmylou-harris-concert-for-migrant-and-refugee-families/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180827
DTSTAMP:20180728T115700Z
CREATED:20180728T115700Z
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UID:1453-1534896000-1535327999@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:50 Miles More - Stand against Gun Violence
DESCRIPTION:Continuing the 50 Miles More #50more in #50states challenge\, the young people of Massachusetts are standing against gun violence with a four-day\, 50 mile march from the city hall of Worcester\, MA to Smith & Wesson headquarters in Springfield\, MA. With this march we urge Smith & Wesson to become a part of the solution to a problem they remain complicit in. \nIn a joint effort from Stop Handgun Violence\, March For Our Lives Boston\, and a number of other organizations\, we respond to 50 Miles More’s call to action. We are sick of manufacturers falling to greed\, and prioritizing money over the safety of our communities. As angry and determined students we will not remain silent. We march. \nMARCH DETAILS \nThe morning of Wednesday\, August 22nd busses will depart from Boston and Springfield toward Worcester. The march will leave from Worcester on August 23rd\, and arrive in Springfield on August 26th. If you can’t make the whole march or you know others who want to join\, everyone\, of any age\, is invited to a rally outside Smith & Wesson headquarters at 2100 Roosevelt Ave Springfield\, MA on the 26th.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/50-miles-more-stand-against-gun-violence/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T200000
DTSTAMP:20180820T105404Z
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UID:1494-1535050800-1535054400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Prison Strike Solidarity!
DESCRIPTION:Nationwide\, prisoners are going on strike from August 21-September 9\, and we will rally in solidarity with them! We also choose the 23rd of this month to spotlight the 23 hours per day many prisoners spend in solitary confinement \nWe take this moment to build toward abolition and an end to the atrocities our people inside face. \nRead our endorsement at: deeperthanwater.org/strike \nDETAILS WILL BE CONSISTENTLY UPDATED\, STAY TUNED. \nThursday\, August 23\, 7-8 pm\nSuffolk County Jail – on Nashua St (NOT SOUTH BAY)\n*nearest T stop: Science Park\nMeet by the parking lot at 125 Nashua St \nWe will amplify the voices of our loved ones inside and send our love to those held captive at the Nashua St jail. \nOur coalition is just over 1 year old\, and like the prisoner organizers of this strike\, our supporters and organizers inside have been subjected to torturous and punitive solitary confinement\, re-incarceration\, harassment\, and more. \nWe are accepting endorsements for this action! Endorsing means:\n– your organization must accept the national strike demands (below) + call for the total end of solitary confinement in any circumstance\n– committing to turn out 4-10 (or 100\, or 1000…) of your members\n– share this event on your email\, social media\, etc lists\nto endorse email deeperthanwater@protonmail.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/prison-strike-solidarity/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180904T200000
DTSTAMP:20180709T111017Z
CREATED:20180709T111017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T111017Z
UID:1397-1536048000-1536091200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Vote in Massachusetts primary elections
DESCRIPTION:On September 4\, Massachusetts will vote to decide the Democratic and Republican nominees for every congressionial\, legislative\, and statewide race in November. Many races are uncontested or uncompetitive and the winner will be decided in September. \nThe deadline to register is August 15. \nFind your polling place at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema//bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/vote-in-massachusetts-primary-elections/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T200000
DTSTAMP:20180901T112103Z
CREATED:20180901T112103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180901T112103Z
UID:1526-1536406200-1536436800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Boston RISE for Climate\, Jobs\, Immigrant Rights\, & Justice
DESCRIPTION:On Sept 8\, a coalition of over 35 faith\, labor\, racial justice\, immigrant rights\, youth\, climate action\, and environmental justice groups are coming together in East Boston to accomplish two goals: \n\nHalt the proposed Eversource electric substation that threatens the community.  This project must be reevaluated and offer a more inclusive process for community input\, including adequate language translation.\nJoin forces across movements to build long-term collective power for Climate\, Jobs\, Immigrant Rights\, and Justice in MA. We demand:\n\n100% Clean and Renewable Future\nEconomic Opportunity for Everyone\nPrioritizing a Just Resilience\, Relief and Recovery\nUnion Wages that Support a Family\nPollution-Free Communities and Workplaces\nProtection of Workers\nDignity\, Respect\, & Permanent Protection for all Immigrants
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/boston-rise-for-climate-jobs-immigrant-rights-justice/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T203000
DTSTAMP:20180821T103532Z
CREATED:20180821T103532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T103532Z
UID:1512-1536604200-1536611400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Take Action to End Gun Violence! Boston
DESCRIPTION:September 10 – 6:30 p.m.\, Boston Public Library\, Copley Square\n \nTake Action to End Gun Violence! Boston\n\n\nAttention current members and anyone interested in learning more about Moms Demand Action. At this meeting there is something for everyone and all are welcome! If you are new to our organization\, join us at 6:30 for a brief orientation\, stay for special guest speakers\, and then join us to take action!\n \n6:30pm – New member orientation.\n7:00pm – Guest speakers. (TBA)\n7:30pm – Current member meeting – Take Action!\n8:30pm – Meeting close. 
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/take-action-to-end-gun-violence-boston/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T200000
DTSTAMP:20180917T001713Z
CREATED:20180917T001713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T001713Z
UID:1560-1537466400-1537473600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Writers of the Cambodian Diaspora: Discussion Panel
DESCRIPTION:Four Cambodian-American writers—Tararith Kho\, Bunkong Tuon\, Chath pierSath\, and Princess Moon—will read from their work and participate in a discussion moderated by Cathy J. Schlund-Vials\, Professor of English and Asian/Asian American Studies and Associate Dean for Humanities and Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at the University of Connecticut. The writers will talk about their unique experiences as political émigrés\, refugees\, or second-generation Cambodian-Americans and how these experiences inform their work. This program is co-organized with Consequence Magazine and Clark University’s Center for Gender\, Race\, and Area Studies.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/writers-of-the-cambodian-diaspora-discussion-panel/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T210000
DTSTAMP:20180917T004912Z
CREATED:20180917T004912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T004912Z
UID:1588-1538157600-1538168400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Last Dream\, True Stories by the Children of TPS
DESCRIPTION:A night of art and expression in support of TPS recipients with live music\, dance performance\, and children theatre to support keeping the families of immigrants united.\nTime: Friday\, September 28th\, 6pm – 9pm (Free Admission).\nAddress: 775 Commonwealth Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02215\nGeorge Sherman Union Auditorium \, Boston University\nWebsite: http://bostonexperimentaltheatre.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-last-dream-true-stories-by-the-children-of-tps/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T150000
DTSTAMP:20180929T125222Z
CREATED:20180929T125222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T125222Z
UID:1635-1538215200-1538233200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lexplore Sustainability 2.0—Tools for Thriving in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Lexplore Sustainability 2.0—Tools for Thriving in a Changing Climate: Learn about climate change through exhibits\, demonstrations\, and speakers. Enjoy local and state presentations\, storytelling and family activities\, and electric car demonstrations\, and meet green vendors and community and non-profit groups. Learn more here. Sat\, Sep 29\, Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham St\, 10 am-3 pm.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lexplore-sustainability-2-0-tools-for-thriving-in-a-changing-climate/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T170000
DTSTAMP:20180810T105213Z
CREATED:20180810T105213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T105213Z
UID:1476-1538294400-1538326800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:We the People Massachusetts Statewide Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 30 \nAll of the Afternoon: times to be determined \nNorfolk Public Library\, 139 Main Street\, Norfolk MA \nRSVP to Info@WtPMass.org \nWHY and WHAT? \nWe do have a special guest presentation arranged to be given by a lawyer and amendment activist from Vermont; we can learn his interactive way of engaging audiences in learning about the need for a US constitutional amendment. \nBut what else will we do or discuss?  We want YOUR input! Are you willing to join one conference call to discuss and decide another topic or plan for the afternoon?  Yes? please answer to Info@WtPMass.org. \nCertainly we need to build our knowledge and skills and also solidarity across the state! So do please plan to attend and RSVP now! \nAnd since I am sending you an email\, here are a couple of new resources: \nThe latest from the Right Wing Funder Network of the Koch Brothers. \nResults of a major study of progressive messaging across race and class divisions.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/we-the-people-massachusetts-statewide-member-meeting/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T210000
DTSTAMP:20180929T124939Z
CREATED:20180929T124939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T124939Z
UID:1633-1538591400-1538600400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Taking the Lead On Climate Change: Roadmap to 2050
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for October 3rd! Quinton Zondervan\, Cambridge City Councilor\, and David Ismay\, Senior Attorney\, Conservation Law Foundation will be discussing systems and strategies to combat and manage climate change. \nSuggested Donation: $10/person. Doors will open at 6:30pm\, and speakers will begin at 7:00. Light refreshments to follow. \nProceeds will benefit 350 Mass\, a grassroots non-profit organization committed to growing the climate movement. \nUnable to attend the event? You can still support us online at https://350mass.betterfutureproject.org/support_cambridge
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/taking-the-lead-on-climate-change-roadmap-to-2050/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTSTAMP:20180929T124739Z
CREATED:20180929T124739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T124739Z
UID:1631-1538697600-1538956799@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The thirteenth HONK!
DESCRIPTION:An awesome annual 3-day free festival bringing brass bands from all over the United States and the world to Somerville for a celebration of music\, community and activism. Organized entirely by volunteers and now in its 12th year\, the festival kicks off on Friday night with a lantern parade in Davis Square neighborhoods and a band showcase. On Saturday more than 25 bands take over Davis Square for a giant music and dance party. On Sunday\, local community groups\, artists\, and activists working for a variety of progressive causes — economic justice\, protecting the environment\, world peace\, an end to racism — join the brass bands to make a spectacular parade from Davis Square to Harvard Square along Mass Avenue. Other HONK! Fest activities include a Day of Action\, when bands convene to play on behalf of a cause\, and roundtable discussions for participating musicians and organizers of other HONK! festivals around the country to gather and share experiences.  HONK! in Somerville has inspired festivals near – Providence\, Brooklyn\, Seattle\, Austin\, Detroit\, and far – Australia and Brazil.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-thirteenth-honk/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTSTAMP:20180917T004039Z
CREATED:20180917T004039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T004039Z
UID:1580-1538784000-1538956799@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Boston Mini Maker Faire
DESCRIPTION:Glimpse the future and get inspired! Boston Mini Maker Faire is a community-organized\, all-ages celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science\, art\, robots\, sculpture\, technology\, music\, hands-on-activities\, and more. It’s an event where people show what they are making and share what they are learning. Learn more about the Faire on our website: https://boston.makerfaire.com/ \nThis year\, we are partnering with Artisan’s Asylum and NE FIRST for 2 days of hands-on exhibits\, workshops\, demonstrations\, and spectacular content. Come to Boston Mini Maker Faire to see novel technologies\, make something with your own two hands\, and chat with a local maker. \nFAQ:\n– The event will be held indoors and outdoors of Boston Children’s Museum. \n– Looking for a unique locally-made item or gift? Many of our local artists and crafters sell their work! \n– Check-in and admission is located on the plaza outside Boston Children’s Museum at 308 Congress Street. The main Faire will be held inside and outside the Museum. We will have outposts at Dewey Square on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway and Waterfront Plaza at the Atlantic Wharf building to extend the Maker Faire fun! \n– Given the nature of this special event\, the Museum will not have Member Morning hours on this day. The Faire will open at 10:00 AM for both Members and General Admission. Please also note that not all indoor Museum exhibits will be open during the event\, and other changes may be in effect to accommodate this special event! \nBoston Mini Maker Faire is independently organized and operated under license from Maker Media\, Inc.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/boston-mini-maker-faire/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T100000
DTSTAMP:20181006T130842Z
CREATED:20181006T130842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T130842Z
UID:1649-1538901000-1538906400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Musical Protest against Detention with HONK!
DESCRIPTION:(Español abajo) \nJoin Resist the Raids and bands from the Honk! Festival of Activist Street Bands to show musical solidarity with our friends\, family and neighbors who are locked up in Suffolk County House of Correction and the ICE immigrant detention center. Bring your drums\, horns\, pots and pans to break the silence around incarceration\, raids and deportations. We want our folks home where they belong! Honk! down the walls! \nMeet up at the corner of Southampton St. and Bradston St. in Boston.\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/AR3UkRxwn9G2 \n/// \n¡Únete a Resiste las Redadas y unas bandas de “Honk!\,” un festival de bandas de activistas para un acto de solidaridad musical con nuestras amistades\, familiares y vecinxs entre rejas de la cárcel de South Bay y el centro de detención de inmigrantes (ICE). Lleva tus tambores\, trompas y caserolas para romper el silencio del encarcelamiento\, las redadas y las deportaciones. ¡Queremos a nuestra gente en casa donde pertecen. ¡Hagamos una bulla contra los muros! \nVamos a encontrarnos en la esquina de Southampton St. y Bradston St.\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/AR3UkRxwn9G2
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/musical-protest-against-detention-with-honk/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T193000
DTSTAMP:20181006T130517Z
CREATED:20181006T130517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T130517Z
UID:1645-1539196200-1539199800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Yes on 2 Forum
DESCRIPTION:Do you want a government where the volume of your voice doesn’t depend on the size of your wallet? You can do something about it! \nCommunity leaders invite you to an informational meeting\nabout the grassroots non-partisan Yes On 2 ballot initiative. Learn why your neighbors are supporting Yes on 2! \n*Please note: Use the back entrance (Couper Rd)
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/yes-on-2-forum/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T140000
DTSTAMP:20181006T131716Z
CREATED:20181006T131716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T131716Z
UID:1655-1539424800-1539439200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Progressive Mass Attleboro Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 13th\n10:00am-1:00pm\n485 Locust St\, Attleboro\, MA 02703
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/progressive-mass-attleboro-day-of-action/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T180000
DTSTAMP:20181006T131917Z
CREATED:20181006T131917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T131917Z
UID:1659-1539511200-1539540000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Progressive Mass North Shore Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:10 am at 73 Main Street\, North Andover for Christina Minicucci\n1pm 203 Turnpike\, North Andover for Tram Nguyen\n4pm 185 Main Street\, Groveland for Christina Eckert
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/progressive-mass-north-shore-day-of-action/
CATEGORIES:Solidarity Lowell,State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T160000
DTSTAMP:20181020T113405Z
CREATED:20181020T113405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T113405Z
UID:1695-1540044000-1540051200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity Rally With Local 26 Striking Marriott Hotel Workers
DESCRIPTION:Join us to rally with striking Marriott workers and say one job should be enough! On October 20\, the biggest hotel company in the world will hear us from Boston and more cities across the U.S. and Canada. \nOn October 3\, workers walked out at seven Marriott-operated hotels\, including the Aloft Boston Seaport District\, the Element Boston Seaport District\, the Ritz-Carlton Boston\, the Sheraton Boston\, the W Hotel Boston\, the Westin Boston Waterfront\, and the Westin Copley Place. This is the first hotel strike in Boston’s history. \nMarriott is the largest and most profitable hotel chain in the world\, but UNITE HERE Local 26 workers in Boston have had their contracts expire as they struggle to win basic job security\, safer working conditions\, and jobs that are enough to support their families. Although UNITE HERE workers provide the exemplary guest services that keep Marriott profitable\, too many find that when you work at Marriott\, one job is not enough. Workers are making a sacrifice to win jobs that are enough to live in the communities where they work and have the dignity of job security and workplace safety. Please help us make this a reality. \nSee you in the streets October 20! #MarriottStrike #1job
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/solidarity-rally-with-local-26-striking-marriott-hotel-workers/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T173000
DTSTAMP:20180821T103030Z
CREATED:20180821T103030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T103030Z
UID:1510-1540053000-1540056600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Bike to Goat Yoga - Charity Night for Mass Bike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the farm for a 1 hour session of Goat Yoga accompanied by our baby fainting goat kids. The class is sequenced for all levels of yoga (beginners are welcome too!!)\, and focuses on deepening the human connection to nature\, nurturing communication with animals\, as well as fostering mindfulness\, breath\, and meditation all in a gorgeous setting with some spectacularly fluffy and sweet assistants. Appropriate for ages 12+ yrs old (ages 3-11 with prior approval)\, the session includes 30/40 minutes of gentle yoga while the goats interact with you\, and a 20 min cool down seated poses while you continue to hold\, pat\, snap pictures\, and feed goat treats. \nSAT\, October 20th\, 4:30PM Bike to Goat Yoga Mass Bike Fundraiser\, Plus Saintly Cider Tasting – $40 per person
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/bike-to-goat-yoga-charity-night-for-mass-bike/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T133000
DTSTAMP:20181020T115649Z
CREATED:20181020T115649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T115649Z
UID:1712-1541073600-1541079000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The War Over Facts - Win it with Vote Smart
DESCRIPTION:November 1 – 12:00-1:30 pm\, Lexington Community Center\, room 242\nRichard Kimball\, Vote Smart President\, will be demonstrating Vote Smart’s new tools defending each citizen’s right to the truth. The presentations will be in four parts about 10 to 15 minutes each.\n\n\n– The Founding Fathers feared that if they cast power out to the people\, they would not know enough to self-govern successfully and “factions” would take control.\n– How fun\, famous and dangerous political commercials manipulate people emotionally instead of informing them intellectually.\n– “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” – Mark Twain. The growth of lies and the people’s expectation and acceptance of them.\n– Practical means and demonstrations of defending your right to the facts\, the truth and the reality that our democracy is so dependent on.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-war-over-facts-win-it-with-vote-smart/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T193000
DTSTAMP:20181020T113131Z
CREATED:20181020T113131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T113131Z
UID:1693-1541611800-1541619000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Trump/Pence Regime Must Go! Protest Rally!
DESCRIPTION:Regardless of whether you voted…\nNo matter who wins\nWe Must Be In the Streets\,\nBeginning the Day After the Midterm Elections \nTO DEMAND AND DEMONSTRATE OUR DETERMINATION THAT:\nIN THE NAME OF HUMANITY\,\nTHE TRUMP/PENCE REGIME MUST GO! \nWEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 7\, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Outside South Station at Summer and Atlantic Avenue. \nThese are not “normal” times. For nearly two years\, the Trump/Pence regime has maneuvered through one shocking crime against the people after another\, burying each under yet another monstrous offense. Muslims banned. Immigrant children languishing in concentration camps. White supremacy riding high. Women and LGBTQ people slammed backwards. Threats of nuclear war. Accelerated environmental destruction. A pro-fascist majority on the Supreme Court.\nTrump’s “Make America Great Again” is a 21st century fascist program of Manifest Destiny – “America First” – wrapped in the flag and Mike Pence’s Bible taken literally\, with a program of white supremacy\, misogyny\, and xenophobia.\nThis emergency will not – and cannot – be redressed through the normal process of elections.\nWould a “Blue Wave” really temper the belligerent bigotry of Trump\, a man who lashes out and bludgeons past every obstacle? Could a “Blue Wave” reverse the fascist judges already packed onto the courts? And what if the Republicans win? The Trump/Pence regime – and their whole fascist party – will be even more emboldened to “run the table” and lock in their nightmare.\nFascism can come to power through the normal processes of elections and laws\, but it cannot be removed from power in that way.\nBut there IS a way to stop the Trump/Pence regime. A determined struggle of the people that doesn’t yield and won’t be provoked can create the kind of political crisis that compels their removal from power. We are talking about massive protests that don’t end after one day – but come back day after day after day\, growing to millions raising the demand: THIS NIGHTMARE MUST END: THE TRUMP/PENCE REGIME MUST GO!\nRefuseFascism.org is organizing now to get in position to launch this struggle at the soonest possible time. Protesting the day after the midterms\, when the whole country will be thinking about what the elections mean for Trump’s future\, will put before the people the truth: no matter who wins\, the only real way to stop the Trump/Pence regime will be through determined struggle in the streets.\nDonate and start organizing with RefuseFascism.org today to help wake and mobilize the one force that can stop a fascist America – millions of people in the streets saying:\nNO! In the Name of Humanity\, We REFUSE to Accept a Fascist America!\nThis Nightmare Must End: The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go! \n________________________________________\nRefuseFascism.org is a movement of people coming from diverse perspectives\, united in our recognition that the Trump/Pence Regime poses a catastrophic danger to humanity and the planet\, and that it is our responsibility to drive them from power through massive nonviolent political protest. We are united in these demands:\nThis Nightmare Must End: The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go!\nIN THE NAME OF HUMANITY\, WE REFUSE TO ACCEPT A FASCIST AMERICA
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/trump-pence-regime-must-go-protest-rally/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T170000
DTSTAMP:20181116T122255Z
CREATED:20181116T122255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T122255Z
UID:1776-1542445200-1542474000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Next Two Years and Beyond: A Movement Building Conference
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed Speakers: \nJohn Nichols is national affairs correspondent of The Nation. His most recent book is Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America \nRev. Karlene Griffiths Sekou organizes with Black Lives Matter Boston \nPhyllis Bennis is director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies. The seventh edition of her Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict : A Primer was just published \nNika Elugardo defeated a powerful incumbent to become State Representative- Elect from Jamaica Plain and nearby areas of Boston \nGabe Camacho directs Project Voice at American Friends Service Committee \nPaul Shannon is active with AFSC and MAPA and organizes the Raytheon Antiwar Campaign \nMichele Brooks is Community Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts Sierra Club \nTarso Ramos (invited) is Executive Director of Political Research Associates\, which investigates the far right to support movements for social justice \nThe progressive\, peace\, and justice movements face new and difficult conditions in the Trump presidency. Attacks on labor and working people; tax cuts for the rich\, sharply increased military spending\, and escalated wars and international crises; anti-immigrant and xenophobic rhetoric and policies; escalated racism\, sexism\, and assaults on LGBTQ people; are among the urgent challenges we face. And as wildfires spread and glaciers melt\, the Trump administration is doubling down on policies that guarantee catastrophic climate change. \nThe far right controls the national and most state governments and is on the offensive on every front. While Democrats may regain control of the House this November\, the reactionary forces that have been unleashed and organized by Trumpism are determined to continue their offensive in the years to come\, posing serious dangers to living standards and to social justice\, as well as to democracy\, civil liberties\, and our ability to organize for social change. \nFortunately\, a new progressive movement has risen to resist Trumpism\, exemplified by Black Lives Matter\, the 2016 Bernie Sanders campaign and wave of progressive candidates running in 2018\, Poor People’s Campaign\, Women’s Marches\, Fight for $15\, March for Our Lives\, and the responses to Charlottesville and to the separation of migrant families. \nThe resistance to the reactionaries is divided between progressives\, who seek fundamental changes in the economy and social structure to the benefit of working and oppressed people\, and neoliberals and centrists\, who seek the stabilization of the corporate order along with continued austerity and militarism. Although we need to join with the centrists to fend off the reactionary assault\, we know that they are equally responsible for the extreme income and wealth gaps as well as militarism and war — so we also need to challenge them in order to build a powerful\, coherent and energetic progressive movement that will contend for national power in 2020 and in the years to come. \nA major weakness of the progressive wing is a tendency to avoid confronting U.S. militarism\, particularly the dangers of nuclear war and of war with Iran\, Korea\, and Russia. \nThe goal of this conference is to take stock of the political landscape after the midterm election\, chart the path towards a unified progressive movement over the coming years\, and educate and motivate our supporters towards more effective and more unified efforts. \nPreliminary List of Breakouts: \nTwo Minutes to Midnight: Campaigning to Reverse the Growing Nuclear Dangers\nMiddle East Wars: New Dangers\, New Opportunities\nState Legislature Agenda\nElectoral strategies\nClimate\, Environmental Justice and the Road Map to Renewables\nFrom Explosions to Solutions in Merrimack Valley\nAnti-Racism for activists\nBlack Lives Matter\nJustice System Crisis\nRight Wing\nK-12 Education\nHigher education/ Student Debt\nLabor\, Economic Justice\nBuilding the Movement for Healthcare Justice\nHousing – Displacement\nImmigrant Rights\nWomen’s march\, supreme court\, #MeToo\nPoor People’s Campaign\nFaith and the progressive movement \nRegistration: $35 general admission; $25 for member of a cosponsoring organization; $10 student or low income. Includes morning coffee\, lunch\, and post-conference reception. Register online at next-two-years.brownpapertickets.com\, or mail check to Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund\, 11 Garden St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 and write “Next Two Years” on the memo line. \nTransportation: Park in the Simmons School of Management garage; enter from Ave. Louis Pasteur. Pick up yellow ticket at conference registration desk to receive discounted parking rate. Simmons parking info. \nEndorsers: Organizations are invited to endorse the conference. Endorsers can set up a literature table\, will be acknowledged at the conference\, and are encouraged to publicize the event to their members. A sliding scale contribution between $25-100 is requested to help offset our expenses. Endorsers can sign up at next2yrs-endorse.bpt.me/. \nSponsored by: Massachusetts Peace Action\, American Friends Service Committee\, Black Lives Matter Boston\, Progressive Democrats of America\, Campaign for Peace\, Disarmament\, and Common Security\, Progressive Massachusetts\, and Our Revolution Massachusetts. \nQuestions: Cole Harrison\, cole@maspeaceaction.org\, 617-354-2169\, or any of the sponsors\, with questions or to participate in this effort.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-next-two-years-and-beyond-a-movement-building-conference/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T150000
DTSTAMP:20181109T124512Z
CREATED:20181109T124512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T124512Z
UID:1754-1542456000-1542466800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Ollin Solidarity Caravan: Freedom of Movement Is a Human Right
DESCRIPTION:No Borders\, No Walls\, No Prisons! We will not be complicit!\nOllin is the Nahuatl word for movement and everyone has the right to move whether it be because of political\, economic or corporate violence\, oppression\, racial or sexual discrimination\, environmental catastrophe or circumstances\, to connect with family and friends\, or just because they have the desire to do so. We will gather outside immigration court to participate in a vigil; a land honoring ceremony; dance\, drumming\, and music; to say the names and share the stories of those on the migrant caravan being stopped by armed military\, borders and walls\, along with those facing ICE violence and imprisonment right here in Boston. We will stand against the threat to birthright citizenship and for the right for our community to obtain driver’s licenses. We will insist that all relationships with ICE be severed and for permanent protection for all. Afterwards we will form our own “Solidarity Caravan” and move through the streets to South Bay Detention Center to deliver our messages and well wishes to those being held inside and demand that Sheriff Tompkins ends the ICE contract! \nSin Fronteras\, Sin Muros\, Sin Prisiones! ¡No seremos cómplices!\nOllin es la palabra Náhuatl para movimiento y todos tienen derecho a moverse\, ya sea por violencia política\, económica o corporativa\, opresión\, discriminación racial o sexual\, catástrofe ambiental o circunstancias\, para conectarse con familiares y amigos\, o simplemente porque tienen el deseo de hacerlo. Nos reuniremos fuera de la corte de inmigración para participar en una vigilia; una ceremonia de homenaje a la tierra; danza\, percusión y música; para decir los nombres y compartir las historias de aquellos en la caravana de migrantes detenidos por militares armados\, fronteras y muros\, junto con los que enfrentan la violencia y el encarcelamiento de ICE aquí en Boston. Nos enfrentaremos a la amenaza a la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento y al derecho de nuestra comunidad a obtener licencias de conducir. Insistiremos en que todas las relaciones con ICE se rompan y para la protección permanente de todos. Luego\, formaremos nuestra propia “Caravana de Solidaridad” y nos moveremos por las calles al Centro de Detención de South Bay para entregar nuestros mensajes y buenos deseos a los que están retenidos en el interior y exigir que el Sheriff Tompkins finalice el contrato de ICE!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/ollin-solidarity-caravan-freedom-of-movement-is-a-human-right/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T150000
DTSTAMP:20181103T121729Z
CREATED:20181103T121729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T121729Z
UID:1732-1542549600-1542553200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:World Day of Remembrance 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2018 World Day of Remembrance. Stand in solidarity to honor those who have been injured or killed by a road traffic crash. The vast majority of these crashes are preventable through engineering\, education and enforcement. In numbers\, we can recognize our loved ones\, and also demand action from our elected officials. \nPlease wear yellow. \nSchedule:\n1:45 pm | Gather on the steps of Massachusetts State House for a Memorial Vigil\n2:00 pm | Memorial Vigil begins\n3:00 pm | March to demand safer streets now \nWorld Day of Remembrance is an annual\, international event during which we gather as a community to reflect upon those we’ve lost and commit ourselves to improving our roads. \n#WDoR2018\n#safetyoverspeed\n#crashnotaccident\n#visionzero \nThese events are organized by the Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition. Learn more at http://www.visionzerocoalition.org/ \nCover image taken by Kyle Ramey / Boston Cyclists Union
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/world-day-of-remembrance-2018/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T133000
DTSTAMP:20181016T113533Z
CREATED:20181016T113533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T113533Z
UID:1680-1542713400-1542720600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Our Shared Table: MIRA's 14th annual Thanksgiving luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, to kick off the holiday season\, MIRA hosts a luncheon at the State House for newly sworn-in U.S citizens and other immigrants and refugees. Elected officials\, MIRA members and supporters join us to celebrate our Commonwealth’s rich diversity\, share personal stories and make new connections. \nThis year’s luncheon\, in the Hall of Flags\, will highlight emerging leaders in our communities\, including newly elected officials from the federal\, to the state\, to the local level. \nAll are welcome to join\, at no cost\, but we ask you to please register so we can plan for food and seating needs. We also gratefully accept donations to fund the event and MIRA’s work to advance immigrant rights and integration. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this festive event!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/our-shared-table-miras-14th-annual-thanksgiving-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T130000
DTSTAMP:20181204T122129Z
CREATED:20181204T122129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T122129Z
UID:1800-1544011200-1544014800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Resolution to support thousands of Central American migrants
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nAt the request of Centro Presente\, City Councilor Josh Zakim will propose a Boston City Council resolution to support thousands of Central American migrants that are part of a caravan escaping from extreme violence and seeking safety. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, December\, 5th at 12:00pm\nWHERE: City Council Ianella Chambers\, 5th Floor\, Boston City Hall \nThe Boston City Council will discuss a resolution to support thousands of Central American migrants that have fled their homes because of the distress in their country. “We thank Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim\, for supporting this initiative and being the author of our resolution.” \nCentro Presente stands in solidarity with the caravan of Central American immigrants and reiterates that it will continue to defend and work to promote the protection and respect for the human rights of all migrants\, whatever their condition or circumstance\, with special attention to women\, children and members of the LGBTQ community\, who are more marginalized and at greater risk of suffering human rights violations. \n“We call for the governments of the region to respect the human rights of migrants\, members of the caravan and of all those people who are forced to migrate as a last option to survive. We reiterate that there continues to be a series of structural factors such as poverty\, inequality\, violence and social exclusion\, which act as the main factors in the expulsion of people from their countries of origin\,” declared Patricia Montes\, Executive Director of Centro Presente. \nPatricia Montes\, Centro Presente (617) 483 2937
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/resolution-to-support-thousands-of-central-american-migrants/
CATEGORIES:State
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