Come join the League of Women Voters and friends, and help up to 1000 new American citizens register to vote. It's a very rewarding experience! **If you arrive before 10:00, please use Brown St. (back) entrance since all else will be locked.** Schedule (all times are approximate): 9:30: Table setup begins in lobby 10:00-11:45: TablingContinue reading →
Let's improve the health care system to save money and time without sacrificing medical care. Massachusetts 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 andContinue reading →
Take Back The Night represents the earliest world-wide stand against sexual violence, especially violence against women. Take Back The Night events have been documented in over 36 countries, in over 800 communities, with more locations taking a stand every year. We have reached over 30 million people with our message of strength and support, andContinue reading →
The Lowell RISE Coalition (Refugee and Immigrant Support and Engagement) invites any interested residents, leaders, business owners, nonprofit or city personnel to join these meetings or contact us to be active with either the Welcoming Week Lowell 2019 or Gateways for Growth initiatives. Agendas will be posted monthly the week of the meeting. Quarterly, meetingsContinue reading →
Mill City Grows' Annual Seed Swap Saturday, April 6 from 11am to 2pm Free and open to the public! View and share this event on Facebook It's time to get ready for the exciting growing season! Join us for Mill City Grows’ Annual Seed Swap and swap some seeds and gardening know-hows with local gardenersContinue reading →
Join us for our monthly Jericho Walk at the ICE office in Burlington, MA. The Jericho Walk is a silent interfaith prayer and act of solidarity. The walk draws inspiration from the Battle of Jericho, in which the community marched around the city of Jericho seven times, causing the city walls to fall. The JerichoContinue reading →
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). ~~ TELL THE TRUTH ~~ Extinction Rebellion is here to tell the truth, and act with the urgency that the truth demands. OnContinue reading →
Wars, Military Spending and Tax Cuts for the Rich Are Hurting Our Communities – And Destroying the Planet! At 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 ourContinue reading →
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 MarkeyContinue reading →