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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T190000
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Massachusetts Trailblazers
DESCRIPTION:As Massachusetts and the nation see more women than ever serving in government\, a panel of political leaders will discuss their pathways to civic leadership\, insights from the campaign trail to creating change in public office\, and how to increase and diversify women’s political representation at all levels of government in the Commonwealth. \nFeaturing: \n• Council President Andrea J. Campbell\, City of Boston \n• Mayor Kim Driscoll\, City of Salem \n• State Representative Hannah Kane\, 11th Worcester \n• State Representative Tram T Nguyen\, 18th Essex \n• Council President Damali Vidot\, City Councilor at Large\, City of Chelsea \nFree\, with advance registration required. Doors open and reception begins at 6:00 p.m.\, program begins at 7:00 p.m. \nThe Kennedy Institute is proud to be working with the following community partners to host this panel: AAUW Work Smart in Boston\, Asian American Women’s Political Initiative\, Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts Boston\, The Chica Project\, City of Boston\, Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement\, Emerge Massachusetts\, Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women in Business at Bentley University\, The Latina Circle\, League of Women Voters Massachusetts\, Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus\, and Spark Boston. \nThis program is part of the Kennedy Institute’s Women in Leadership initiative\, which convenes women from political and civic life to demonstrate the importance of women’s political participation and representation and highlight the diverse pathways to civic leadership. Programming includes inspiring speakers\, workshops\, and community partnerships. To learn more about the Kennedy Institute’s Women in Leadership programming\, please contact Claire Cooper\, Director of Community Engagement\, at programs@emkinstitute.org.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/women-in-leadership-massachusetts-trailblazers/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T140000
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SUMMARY:Public Higher Ed Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:March 21 – 10:00-2:00 p.m.\, Massachusetts Statehouse\n\nPublic Higher Ed Advocacy Day\n\n\nHundreds of students\, educators\, and activists from our public colleges and universities descend on Beacon Hill to demand that we #FundOurFuture and build a #DebtFreeFuture for every student and family in Massachusetts.\n\nPlease go to bit.ly/PHEAD2019 to register! Attendance is free. Lunch and transportation will be provided.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/public-higher-ed-advocacy-day/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T170000
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SUMMARY:Promise Act Hearing at the State House
DESCRIPTION:Show your support for the Promise Act\, our #FundOurFuture PreK-12 public education funding bill\, at this State House hearing in Gardner Auditorium! The Promise Act is backed by the Fund Our Future campaign\, a broad coalition of community groups\, faith organizations\, and labor unions. It would raise more than $1 billion for every public school across Massachusetts.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/promise-act-hearing-at-the-state-house/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T210000
DTSTAMP:20190127T212315Z
CREATED:20190127T212315Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Peace MVP Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence presents their Fourth Annual Peace MVP Awards ceremony featuring special guest David Hogg\n\nThursday\, March 28\, 2019\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nTemple Beth Elohim in Wellesley\n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening as we honor the amazing work of MA teen leaders for their courageous advocacy and action to reduce gun violence.\n\nSuggested donation of $25 per adult and FREE to all students. Seating is limited; registration is recommended.\n\nDonations will go to the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence to coordinate grassroots advocacy efforts in Massachusetts\, support prevention programs\, and educate our members and the public about effective gun violence prevention.\n\nRegister at peacemvpawards.eventbrite.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/fourth-annual-peace-mvp-awards/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T123000
DTSTAMP:20190214T122950Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Mass 2019 Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Join progressives from around the state as we lobby for our agenda of shared prosperity\, racial and social justice\, good government and strong democracy\, and sustainable infrastructure and environmental protection. \nSee our 191st session priority bills here: https://www.progressivemass.com/191legislativeagenda. \nWe will be meeting in Room 428 of the State House. Stay tuned for info about speakers\, etc.! \nhttps://www.progressivemass.com/2019-lobby-day
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/progressive-mass-2019-lobby-day/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T203000
DTSTAMP:20190409T105919Z
CREATED:20190409T105919Z
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SUMMARY:Where's My Health Care? - A Forum to Change Our Health Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Let’s improve the health care system to save money and time without sacrificing medical care. \nMassachusetts is one of the best states for health care\, yet we have not escaped the inflated prices. Learn how we can change our policies and make an impact. We did it as a state in 2006 with Romneycare and we can do even better. \nWe all have experienced or know someone who has:\n• put off going to a doctor or treatment due to a copay or high deductible\n• struggled to pay for their necessary medication\n• spent hours battling with the insurance company going from one representative to another\n• had a doctor spend only 5 minuted with them to move onto another patient\n• waited for hours for their appointment\n• turned to GoFundMe to pay for medical bills & treatment\n• traveled to another country for medicine or surgery\n• and even more \nWe are one of the wealthiest countries in the world\, yet pay almost twice what the average is for similar countries ($10\,224 vs the average of $5\,280). \nWe can do better. \nAnd we want to do better. About 70% of Americans state health care as their primary concern at elections. \nYet\, little has changed. \nLet’s start having a dialogue to improve the system. \nWe need to know our options\, talk to others about them\, and start putting pressure on our legislators. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, April 10th at 7pm at the Maynard Public Library for a forum composed of medical professionals\, legislators\, business owners\, and average people who want to save money and create a better health care system. \nThe Panel is composed of:\n• Jamie Eldridge (State Senator and author of Medicare for All S.683 bill)\n• Bill Taylor\, MD (Public Health doctor\, formerly of the CDC)\n• Kate Murphy\, RN (Staff nurse at Brigham and Women’s Hospital)\n• Eliot Prisby (local business owner)\n• Kimberley Connors (patient rights) \nPlease bring your questions. \nHealth shouldn’t be a luxury. \nInvite your friends and let’s improve health care together.\nIf you can’t come\, but want to learn more\, get a More Info ticket to receive a slide show and learn about future events. \n********* \nThree Rivers Affinity Groups is a Chapter of Progressive Massachusetts.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/wheres-my-health-care-a-forum-to-change-our-health-insurance/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T100000
DTSTAMP:20190310T220941Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Progressive Legislative Breakfast
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URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/annual-progressive-legislative-breakfast-2/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T150000
DTSTAMP:20190417T105211Z
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SUMMARY:Tell the Truth! Ring the Alarm on Climate Emergency
DESCRIPTION:One out of three people in the Boston Metro area remain unaware of the most basic fact that global warming is caused mostly by human activities (Yale Climate Opinion Maps\, Dec 2018). \n~~ TELL THE TRUTH ~~\nExtinction Rebellion is here to tell the truth\, and act with the urgency that the truth demands. \nOn April 17th at noon\, XR Boston begins its non-violent uprising against the long-standing criminal inaction on our planet’s ecological breakdown. Our governments and the media have failed to tell the full truth about the climate crisis and local environmental emergencies\, and failed to wholly communicate the need for drastic action in order to save life on our planet. \nWe will gather at the site of the Boston Massacre at noon and present a call to action to the Boston Globe\, urging them to help us bring about the transformational change needed to face the ecological crisis. We will then take publicly disruptive\, non-violent action to declare what we know to be true\, and upend the repressive silence around the climate emergency. \n~~ PLEASE BRING BELLS ~~\nIf you have any\, please bring bells or chimes so that we can sound the alarm together and summon our communities into action. Bells have a multiplicity of meanings across cultural and spiritual traditions. We invite you to hold those at the action as appropriate. \n~~ OFFSITE ACTION ~~\nWe hope we’ll see you there\, but if you can’t make it\, help us from afar\, starting at 1PM:\nhttps://xrmass.org/boston-globe-plan \n~~ HASHTAGS ~~\n#ExtinctionRebellion\, #InternationalRebellion\, #xrus\, #xrmass \n<– FAQ –>\n1. I love the Globe — and they do report on climate change! Why not make a call to action at a media outlet that denies climate change? \nWe need help informing the public on the climate emergency and we think the Boston Globe is the best placed organization to do it. They already know that climate change is a problem\, it’s in their mission to “expose the truth\, even in defiance of powerful interests” (and their history lives up to this — think Spotlight)\, and they have several excellent writers who have devoted themselves to reporting on the environment. We are asking Globe Editor Brian McGrory to prioritize the work of those writers so that the Globe’s reporting is commensurate with the scale of this existential crisis. \nWe are making a constructive call to action for the Globe to lead on fixing systemic issues. The whole media system has shortcomings when it comes to the climate crisis\, and we don’t blame the Globe for this. We are approaching this in the hopes of building a constructive relationship\, which is why we contacted Editor Brian McGrory several times with a request to speak together. We will continue to do so\, even after we present our call to action. Extinction Rebellion hopes that writers and other staff at the Globe understand that we are coming from a place of deeply appreciating their work and seeing this as an opportunity for leadership. \nWe aren’t spending our limited energy to ask those media outlets that deny the climate crisis to shape up their act. The problem is far too urgent to spend a lot of time convincing deniers that they should change their minds. Extinction Rebellion hopes to get 3.5% of the population involved in our actions\, which has been shown by Harvard professor Erica Chenoweth to be an effective way to promote change. \n2. But\, it’s not the Globe’s problems\, it’s the system! \nWe agree that the climate and ecological crises are systemic in nature and that systemic change is needed to address them. However\, systemic change only follows those brave enough to push for it. Historically\, the Globe has contributed crucial and intrepid reporting to oust other kinds of systemic failures. Now\, we respectfully ask that they take up that mantle again with regards to the climate crisis. We recognize that this is a difficult task and that many institutional barriers exist which block effective reporting — not least of which is the fact that the public has not historically been interested in reading about the environment. But at a time when young peoples’ futures are being crushed in front of their eyes; when fossil fuel companies put out greenwashing advertisements\, all the while spending hundreds of millions on lobbying to secure billions in continued subsidies; and when the arctic is melting far faster than predicted\, institutions like the Globe need to cover this escalating collapse as they would a third world war. There is a story here that people will want to hear—we know\, because we have been constantly surprised by the number of people desperate for the truth which Extinction Rebellion is committed to telling.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/tell-the-truth-ring-the-alarm-on-climate-emergency/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T200000
DTSTAMP:20190417T105332Z
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SUMMARY:Our Taxes\, Our Choices: Tax Day Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Wars\, Military Spending and Tax Cuts for the Rich Are Hurting Our Communities – And Destroying the Planet! \nAt least 60% of annual US “Discretionary Spending” goes directly to the Pentagon to finance wars and military spending; the Trump tax cuts overwhelmingly favor the wealthy and Corporations while limiting potential spending that will benefit our communities. \nWe say: \nNO to excessive military spending\nNO to tax cuts for the rich\nNO to nuclear weapons\nNO to military bases all over the world\nNO to war \nYES to HOUSING\nYES to EDUCATION\nYES to HEALTH CARE\nYES to JOBS\nYES to COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE \n4:30 pm Gather at Uphams Corner Health Center\n5:30 pm March Columbia Rd.\n6:30 Meal and Meeting at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church \nSponsors: Dorchester People for Peace\, Mass People’s Budget Campaign\, Massachusetts Peace Action\, Mass Alliance of HUD Tenants\, City Life/Vida Urbana\, Boston Teachers Union\, MassCare\, 350 Mass Boston\, DSA Dorchester — and more organizations!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/our-taxes-our-choices-tax-day-demonstration/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T203000
DTSTAMP:20190417T113417Z
CREATED:20190417T113417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190417T113417Z
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SUMMARY:he Green New Deal w/ Ed Markey and Ayanna Pressley
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Tour Launch of the Road to a Green New Deal! At this Tour Stop\, we’ll explore what the pain of the climate crisis looks like for Boston and the nation\, and what the promise of the Green New Deal will look like\, too. We’ll hear from political champions\, including Senator Markey and Representative Pressley\, and community and movement leaders\, including Reverend Mariama White Hammond and the students who led the Boston Youth Climate Strike. We’ll set the roadmap to 2021 and beyond\, discovering what the GND means for each of us– and what action we’ll take to make it happen.\n\nTickets from $5 up. If you have questions about the event\, or require financial assistance\, email gndtour.boston@gmail.com.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/he-green-new-deal-w-ed-markey-and-ayanna-pressley/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T100000
DTSTAMP:20190416T104930Z
CREATED:20190416T104930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T104930Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Mass Breaking Barriers Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\nProgressive Mass\nBreaking Barriers Breakfast\nWith special guest Rachael Rollins\, Suffolk County DA\nWednesday\, April 24th\n8:30am-10:00am at Carrie Nation in Boston\nHost Committee in formation\nTicket levels:\nHost $500 or more\nAdvocate $250\nSupporter $125\nFriend $75\nFor tickets or for more information please contact: jdimauro@progressivemass.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/progressive-mass-breaking-barriers-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T113000
DTSTAMP:20190310T225703Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday April 24th\, 8:30am-11:30am at Carrie Nation in Boston.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/boston-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T213000
DTSTAMP:20190420T192940Z
CREATED:20190420T192940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190420T192940Z
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SUMMARY:Suitcase Stories | DPE x IINE
DESCRIPTION:Delta Phi Epsilon\, in partnership with the International Institute of New England (IINE)\, welcomes you to Suitcase Stories®! A showcase featuring foreign and U.S.-born residents from the Boston University community sharing powerful tales of their personal refugee and immigrant experiences. By giving community members a platform to share their experiences alongside refugee and immigrant clients from IINE\, the audience shares in the complexity of immigration issues. Proceeds from the performance will help support refugees and immigrants participating in IINE’s resettlement\, education\, employment\, and citizenship programs. \nWe are excited to announce our storytellers:\n– Zainab Abdo (IINE)\n– Theresa Okokon (IINE)\n– Augustine Jimenez (BU)\n– Sofia Colombo-Abdullah (BU)\n– Luisana Henriquez (BU)\n– Lia Valdez (BU)\n– Nicholas Stenseng (BU)\n– Ezgi Toper (BU)
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/suitcase-stories-dpe-x-iine/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T190000
DTSTAMP:20190420T192625Z
CREATED:20190420T192625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190420T192625Z
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SUMMARY:What is a Progressive Position on Housing?
DESCRIPTION:Join JP Progressives for a community conversation with housing and policy experts on What is a Progressive Housing Policy \nThe City of Boston is rapidly becoming more unequal and segregated than at any time in its recent history. Boston is one of the least affordable major housing markets in the world\, and Massachusetts is one of the most unequal states in the country. Our community in Jamaica Plain is at the forefront of this crisis. In JPP’s first community conversation dedicated to housing we will bring together policymakers\, local activists\, and housing researchers to address some of the basic problems in housing policy and discuss possible solutions. We hope that this conversation will be one of many that are dedicated to better defining: “what is a progressive housing policy? \nPanelists:\nLydia Edwards\nNathalie Janson\nLisa Owens\nBarry Bluestone \nModerated by: qainat khan\, WBUR/GroundTruth Journalist who has reported extensively on housing in Boston \n****Post your questions at www.slido.com/Q133 (or enter event #Q133)**** \n*****PLEASE NOTE TICKETS DO NOT GUARANTEE ENTRANCE BUT TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY*****
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/what-is-a-progressive-position-on-housing/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T200000
DTSTAMP:20190503T111644Z
CREATED:20190503T111644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T111644Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Springing Into Action Spring Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:We are teaming up with Senate President Karen Spilka to host one of our most ambitious fundraisers this season. The money raised at this event will go toward Emerge Massachusetts’ mission of increasing the number of Democratic women leaders from diverse backgrounds in public office through recruitment\, training\, and providing a powerful network. \nJoin us as we celebrate our recent victories\, meet our Class of 2019\, and look ahead to training more women! \n*** Please visit the ticket link to RSVP***\nhttps://act.myngp.com/Forms/-4310082922770069760 \nThank you for supporting the next generation of Democratic women. Please reach out if you have any questions and we looking forward to seeing you at Senator Spilka’s home
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/emerge-springing-into-action-spring-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T130000
DTSTAMP:20190503T113525Z
CREATED:20190503T113525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T113525Z
UID:2302-1556967600-1556974800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:March for Science Boston - Cambridge 2019 Rally
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the 2019 March for Science Boston – Cambridge! \nIn 2017 and 2018\, thousands of us came to defend Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as well as the climate and environment. We want to do it again: bring attention to important issues and push for evidence-based policy. \nOn Saturday\, May 4th\, 2019\, we will host the third annual Boston March for Science. Together we can make a difference\, advance scientific research\, and raise support for evidence-based policies in New England. \nOur priorities:\n1. Spread the message that science is real\, and the crucial need to have fact-based\, evidence-based\, and reality-based policy.\n2. Climate change is real. If we want to preserve our natural environment for generations to come\, we must take action now.\n3. We support the inclusion of People of Color\, women\, and in LGBT community in STEM professions. We believe that a good society is one in which everyone is scientifically\, mathematically\, and technologically literate. We can only advance as a society when everyone has access to STEM education and has the opportunity to contribute to our technological advancement. \nIf you are a member of a pro-science\, pro-education\, environment or technology group\, please make a public comment here on this event page. We are looking for groups to endorse and support our event. We will also be needing speakers. \nOfficial Event Partners:\nVaccinate Massachusetts\nAppalachian Mountain Club Boston Chapter\nShe+ Geeks Out\nCharles River Watershed Association\nMystic River Watershed Association \nOfficial Speakers:\nBob Massie\nAndre Green\, Ward 4 Somerville School Committee member\nDelilah Bethel\, Charles River Watershed Association\nSean Connell\nJames Carver\nKatie Blair
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/march-for-science-boston-cambridge-2019-rally/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T170000
DTSTAMP:20190416T105234Z
CREATED:20190416T105234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T105234Z
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SUMMARY:Fund Our Future Day of Action at the State House
DESCRIPTION:Help make our presence known at the State House prior to the 5 p.m. #FundOurFuture rally. This is a great opportunity to let your state rep and senator know how important it is that they take action to pass our two key education funding bills\, the Promise Act and the Cherish Act\, this year. A variety of activities are being planned including legislative visits\, a children’s action and a march. Lunch will be served.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/fund-our-future-day-of-action-at-the-state-house/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T200000
DTSTAMP:20190518T114725Z
CREATED:20190518T114725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T114725Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Advocacy Day at the MA State House
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Advocacy Day at the MA State House organized by The Massachusetts State Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW). \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 21\, 2019 at the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House for our 2019 Women’s Advocacy Day. Hear from elected officials and MSCW Commissioners\, visit state Legislators\, and make your voice heard!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/womens-advocacy-day-at-the-ma-state-house/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T140000
DTSTAMP:20190525T110826Z
CREATED:20190525T110826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190525T110826Z
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SUMMARY:No Bans\, No Barriers: ROE Act Lobby Action
DESCRIPTION:No Bans\, No Barriers: ROE Act Lobby Action\n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 30th from 11:30 AM – 2PM \, Where: The MA State House (Room 222) and District Offices Near You! What: Lobby Legislators in person about the ROE Act Why: Because we have a critical opportunity to expand and protect abortion access in MA NOW!\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqQCV1NaPPY0U_SmHXbmmtUN0ymnbi66j7AOL8JM-hjv_J6A/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3naaeAUcBrC6_XojaJPN8inzo_G9oGNYFRM0ri4jcnPzOn7u96ZOMau3M
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/no-bans-no-barriers-roe-act-lobby-action/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T190000
DTSTAMP:20190420T192451Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Amplify Conference: Claiming Our Power
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference: \nWe invite you to join us for the 3rd Amplify Conference: Claiming Our Power on June 1\, 2019. On this day\, we will come together and join forces with Latinx leaders from diverse sectors\, Latinx-led community organizations and power-building groups from across Massachusetts. This is an opportunity to build new relationships\, strengthen existing partnerships and develop the Latinx Power Coalition for the Commonwealth and beyond. As the Latinx population in Massachusetts continues to grow and drive our economy\, Latinx leadership is lagging behind. Bold action and structural change are crucial to claim our power and have a voice in decision making impacting the Latinx community. \nWhat To Expect: \nThe Amplify Conference will convene over 350 Latinx leaders across multiple sectors\, including political leaders\, community organizers\, business executives\, cultural leaders and the artistic community to recognize our Latinx elected leaders and develop an understanding of the State of the Latinx Community in Massachusetts. Through our keynote speakers\, Firestarter storytellers\, interactive workshops\, and closing social reception\, participants will build powerful partnerships and relationships that amplify our work. \nDuring this convening we will begin to: \nBUILD a sustainable coalition of Latinx leaders and organizations that support our Amplify Latinx mission of increasing Latino civic engagement\, leadership representation\, and economic opportunity; \nDEVELOP a diverse leadership pipeline who will challenge the status quo and advance the priority issues of the Amplify Latinx coalition; \nIDENTIFY key policy issues for the Massachusetts Latino community that will become part of an Amplify Latinx shared policy agenda for Latino upward mobility. \nAgenda\n1:30 – 2:00 Registration and Networking \n2:00 – 3:30 Opening Program: Keynote and Firestarters \n3:45 – 5:00 Partner Breakout Sessions \n5:15 – 6:00 Closing Keynote Session \n6:00 – 7:00 Networking Reception \n*Speakers and Workshops to be announced \nAbout Amplify Latinx: \nAmplify Latinx is a non-partisan\, collaborative convener that builds Latinx economic and political power by significantly increasing Latinx civic engagement and representation in leadership positions across sectors. Amplify Latinx was founded by The Latina Circle\, a Boston-based social venture founded in 2012 that is advancing Latina leaders across industries into positions of power and influence.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/2019-amplify-conference-claiming-our-power/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T160000
DTSTAMP:20190518T115802Z
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SUMMARY:Crime Gun Trace Data Bill Lobby Day with March For Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, June 3\, 2019 at 2:00 PM in Room 428 at the State House to support March For Our Lives: Boston as they lobby for passage of S.1388/H.2045\, An Act Relative to Crime Gun Data Reporting and Analysis. We will hear from the chief sponsors of the bill-Sen. Cindy Creem and Rep. Marjorie Decker as well as allies. Haven’t lobbied before? We will show you how! #FollowTheGuns Register here: http://bit.ly/June3LobbyDay
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/crime-gun-trace-data-bill-lobby-day-with-march-for-our-lives/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T140000
DTSTAMP:20190518T115452Z
CREATED:20190518T115452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T115452Z
UID:2331-1559646000-1559656800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lobby Day for the Safe Communities Act
DESCRIPTION:When immigrant rights are under attack\, what do we do? Stand up\, fight back! \nThe Safe Communities Act (S.1401/H.3573) will create a stronger Commonwealth by protecting immigrants’ rights and keeping law enforcement focused on public safety. Join us for an exciting lobby day to push our legislators forward on this bill. \nEven if your legislator is an SCA co-sponsor\, they still need to hear from you to keep this bill a priority. We’ll start together with an overview of the SCA and how it would help our state\, then split up to meet with our legislators and share our urgency with them. All are welcome\, young or old! \nPlease share with your networks; those not on Facebook can sign up via this Google doc:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hNdAxPyAA6T-EzTMhMMwVmJ37V4qS80vHvagxM3daW4/edit
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lobby-day-for-the-safe-communities-act/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T120000
DTSTAMP:20190525T111006Z
CREATED:20190525T111006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190525T111006Z
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SUMMARY:Election Day Registration (EDR) Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:oin us at the Statehouse: https://bit.ly/2YEWBth \nEvery election\, Massachusetts disenfranchises thousands of its own citizens by denying eligible voters the ability to register or update their information on Election Day. \nTwo out of three of those prevented from casting a ballot are actually registered but rendered ineligible because their registration contains simple and fixable errors. \nEDR is a basic reform with a 40-year proven record that has allowed millions of voters across 20 states that have implemented it\, to cast a ballot by registering or updating their registration to vote on election day. \nJoin us at the State House on June 5th (from 10-12) to take the next great step in voting rights for Massachusetts! \nSign up here: https://bit.ly/2YEWBth \nSchedule:\n10 AM – Room 428 State House\, Briefing and lobbying assignments\n11AM – Meetings with Representatives (we will arrange these meetings)\n11:30 AM – Meetings with Senators (we will arrange these meetings)\nNoon – Conclusion and reporting back on your meetings
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/election-day-registration-edr-lobby-day/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T210000
DTSTAMP:20190518T120559Z
CREATED:20190518T120559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T120559Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Meet for Climate Justice—Dance and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Meet for Climate Justice—Dance and Discussion: Join the Sustainable Solutions Lab at UMass Boston and the José Mateo Ballet Theater for an evening of dance and discussion about climate justice. The dance performances will be complimented by a panel of local climate justice experts and a community discussion. Learn more and register here. Thu\, Jun 6\, 7-9 pm\, José Mateo Ballet Theatre\, 400 Harvard St\, Cambridge.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/emergency-meet-for-climate-justice-dance-and-discussion/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T170000
DTSTAMP:20190210T174949Z
CREATED:20190210T174949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190210T174949Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Pride Parade 2019
DESCRIPTION:For almost 50 years City of Boston Pride Parade is taking place on a Saturday in June. This annual event highlights both the celebratory and activist origins of the parade. A rainbow flag is carried up Beacon Street and numerous events dedicated to the LGBT community\, both officially affiliated with Boston Pride and not official\, take place all over Boston area from the moment the rainbow flag appears at City Hall Plaza. When the parade finishes near City Hall\, all of its participants join festivities at Pride Festival and Concert.\nThe Pride Festival begins by City Hall at around 11 a.m.\, while the Pride Parade starts from the Back Bay’s Copley Square around noon and finishes at City Hall. Copley gets filled with colorful participants and wonderful floats. It’s a great spot to observe how the parade kicks off. If you plan to catch it farther down the route\, 12:30 p.m. is a good timing.\nhttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1OTTQFlTDbnQbOxwXK1b4s8MPSJXRUnhd&usp=sharing
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/boston-pride-parade-2019/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T130000
DTSTAMP:20190530T130117Z
CREATED:20190530T130117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T130117Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Native Peoples Working Group
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Native Peoples Working Group will meet again on June 8\, 2019 to continue strategizing around protecting and recognizing the rights of native peoples in Massachusetts. A list of topics to be discussed include: \n·      Update and strategize on the native mascot bill and other related bills pending before the legislature; \n·      Recognition of native nations by the Commonwealth; \n·      Engagement with the Commonwealth to address the human rights of native peoples in Massachusetts. \nAll are welcome and encouraged to attend. \n\nEvent Details:\nDate:   Saturday\, June 8\, 2019\nTime:   10AM to 1PM (lunch provided)\nPlace:  150 Mount Vernon Street\, Dorchester \n             Fourth Floor\, Room 454 \n             Corcoran Jennison Building/Bayside Office Building \n             (beside the Doubletree Hotel)
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/massachusetts-native-peoples-working-group/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T223000
DTSTAMP:20190518T120439Z
CREATED:20190518T120439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T120439Z
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SUMMARY:Playing for the Planet: World Music Against Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Playing for the Planet: World Music Against Climate Change: Featured performers include virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Lloyd Thayer\, the Swedish/Celtic duo stylings of Sunniva Brynnel and Yaniv Yacoby\, and the brilliant young Hindustani vocalist Samarth Nagarkar. RSVP and buy tickets here. Sat\, Jun 8\, 7pm-10:30 pm\, Community Church of Boston\, 565 Boylston Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts 02116
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/playing-for-the-planet-world-music-against-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T210000
DTSTAMP:20190530T125605Z
CREATED:20190530T125605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T125605Z
UID:2391-1560366000-1560373200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Green New Deal Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is an existential threat that demands a fundamental change in our economy\, politics\, and priorities. We must aggressively confront this threat to ensure a livable future for our children. \nWe will present the Sunrise Movement’s case for a Green New Deal. Then\, a panel of activists\, community leaders\, and a health professional will discuss the impacts of climate change on our communities and what we can do about it. We’ll conclude with a question and answer session and recommendations for action at the local\, state and federal level\, as well as opportunities to connect with local environmental organizations. Attendance at the town hall is free and open to all. \nSpeaker Panel\nModerator: Craig Altemose\, Executive Director\, Better Future Project\nEmily Norton\, Executive Director\, Charles River Watershed Association\nVick Mohanka\, Clean Energy Organizer\, Clean Water Action\nJohn Burkhardt\, Extinction Rebellion Boston\nVirginia LeClair\, Environmental Coordinator\, Town of Dedham\nDr. Alex Rabin\, Pulmonologist\, Tufts Medical Center \nRSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/dedham-green-new-deal-town-hall/
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/green-new-deal-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190616
DTSTAMP:20190615T123724Z
CREATED:20190615T123724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T123724Z
UID:2442-1560556800-1560643199@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:#ImpeachTrump: Act to Defend Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 15\, for #ImpeachTrump: Act to Defend Democracy\, a national day of local action to demand an inquiry into the impeachment of Donald Trump!  \nDonald Trump’s abuses of our communities and country demand action from Congress\, which has the responsibility and authority to hold Trump accountable. The next crucial step is an inquiry into whether to draft articles of impeachment. \nSearch and RSVP for an event near you. Events will be visible\, family-friendly\, public gatherings to demonstrate to our representatives that impeachment is the will of the people. Together\, we will inform our communities about Trump’s abuses and the process of impeachment\, then make plans to convey our support for impeachment to our elected officials. \nA core principle shared by supporting organizations is a commitment to nonviolent\, peaceful actions. All actions that are sponsored or organized on this page are intended to be nonviolent and peaceful. We expect all participants to act lawfully at all times and to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/impeachtrump-act-to-defend-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Local,State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T160000
DTSTAMP:20190615T115257Z
CREATED:20190615T115257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T115257Z
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SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Children Who Have Died in Detention
DESCRIPTION:A group of women\, including mothers\, are hosting this vigil at the Boston Common (near the State House) to honor the lives of immigrant children who have died in detention. We will also send our care and love to children currently held in detention\, without loving arms to care for them. We will publicly speak out what is in our hearts on this matter- horror\, outrage and deep sadness. We will make this event as family-friendly as we can\, with art and a simple ritual to be inclusive to young people. Please join us in speaking up and sharing space in honor of children who are suffering and dying. \nSomos un grupo de mujeres\, incluyendo madres\, quienes estamos organizando esta vigilia en Boston Common (cerca de la casa de estado) para honrar la vida de los niños migrantes que han muerto en los centros de detencion fronterizos. Tambien enviaremos nuestro carino y amor a los ninos que estan actualmente detenidos y sin unos brazos de amor que los cuiden. Hablaremos públicamente de lo que está en nuestro corazón concerniente a este problema – horror\, indignación y profunda tristeza. Haremos este evento abierto para las familias lo más que podamos con arte y un simple ritual para incluir a la gente joven. Por favor\, unete a defender y compartir un espacio de solidaridad en honor a los niños migrantes que están sufriendo y muriendo
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/vigil-for-immigrant-children-who-have-died-in-detention-2/
CATEGORIES:State
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