Wee the People: Black Lives Matter

February 24 - 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Lower Mills Branch of Boston Public Library Wee the People: Black Lives Matter Join Wee The People for a workshop of kid-powered resistance with our social justice storytime event "Black Lives Matter." Through stories and activities, kids will explore themes of protest and racial justice, taking lessons from theContinue reading →

Solidarity Lowell February Meeting – public event

The monthly general meeting for members of Solidarity Lowell. Enter at the Bartlett Street entrance. Our meeting is in the chapel (come inside and take a left). Featuring a presentation about single payer healthcare by Renee D'Argento Agenda TBD All are welcome!

Rethinking Incarceration with Dominique Gilliard

As we know, the US has more people locked up in jails, prisons, and detention centers than any other country in the history of the world. We also know that the criminal justice system is plagued with bias and unjust practices. And the church has unwittingly contributed to the problem, something that we may notContinue reading →

Starr Forum: Is Democracy Dying?

Panel Speakers: · Daron Acemoglu, Elizabeth and James Killian Professor of Economics, MIT. His most recent book is Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Politics (Crown Business, 2012). · Maria Ramirez a 2018 Nieman Fellow, is a reporter and entrepreneur from Spain who covers U.S. politics for Univision. She is the co-founderContinue reading →

Immigration Explained: Ask the Experts

Moderated by Ellen Harde, former Westford Town Moderator Speakers will discuss current immigration issues, give accounts of the personal circumstances of recent immigrants and their families, describe existing uncertainties in the law and suggest opportunities for public action. A question and answer period and discussion with the audience will follow. This event is sponsored byContinue reading →

Trust Act Planning Meeting

For members who signed up for the trustact subcommittee and others who may want to learn more. Objective: Formulate goals and discuss next steps. If you have not already done so please go to the Doodle Poll https://doodle.com/poll/p8ryemdhqnaghyp2 to indicate your time preference. At this time Thursday @ 7PM is preferred, Saturday @ 3PM isContinue reading →

Local Environmental Action 2018

Join Toxics Action Center, Mass Climate Action Network and +500 activists and experts to learn, network and get inspired.

Postcards for Progress – March edition

It's time for postcards at Gallery Z (167 Market St.) again! We'll be writing to our elected officials and directly to voters! Open to all who want to help with progressive causes. See you then! More information: A list of suggested topics, progressive but non-partisan, will be prepared shortly before the event based on what'sContinue reading →