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UID:3117-1617901200-1617901200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:LLAMA Housing Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-Weekly LLAMA Housing Advocacy Meeting\nThursday\, April 8\, 5pm \nConcerned about the eviction crisis in Lowell? Would you like to join a group working on ways to address it? This is the group. Current plans include publication of a resource booklet\, a simple flier with steps for folks facing eviction\, and neighborhood organizing. \n978-222-7877 lowellhousingaction@riseup.net
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/llama-housing-advocacy-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T004644Z
UID:3115-1617903000-1617903000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Citizens Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Citizens Advisory Council\n(second Thursday of each month)\nThursday\, April 8\, 5:30pm \nAgenda: https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112021-1885 \nMembers of the public wishing to speak regarding a specific agenda item shall register to speak in advance by sending an email to mmanzi@lowellma.gov indicating the agenda item and a primary/secondary (backup) phone number to call to be conferenced into the meeting. If no access to email\, call 978-674-1903 to register to speak.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/citizens-advisory-council-2/
LOCATION:On line
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T170000
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CREATED:20210409T004354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T004354Z
UID:3113-1618128000-1618160400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Postcarding for Progress
DESCRIPTION:Postcarding for Progress\nSunday\, April 11\, 3:00pm \nBridge the new and the old by Postcarding for Progress. Join Solidarity Lowell this Sunday\, April 11th for a virtual gathering where we will write postcards in support for progressive legislation. We will provide the topic and script. You provide the postcards\, stamps\, pens\, and creativity. \nEmail caroline@solidaritylowell.com for the Zoom link.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/postcarding-for-progress/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T160000
DTSTAMP:20210327T165829Z
CREATED:20210327T165829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T165829Z
UID:3104-1618149600-1618156800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Interfaith Summit: Healing\, Helping\, and Building Resilience
DESCRIPTION:WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE TOGETHER\, BUT WE CAN HEAL TOGETHER! \nEvent date: Sunday\, April 11th\nEvent time: 2:00-4:00pm EST\nZoom registration: https://bit.ly/3unW2ob \nQUESTIONS? CONTACT VERNON@CLIMATECREW.ORG
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/interfaith-summit-healing-helping-and-building-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T180000
DTSTAMP:20210409T005137Z
CREATED:20210409T005137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T005137Z
UID:3122-1618250400-1618250400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Indivisible Acton Forum
DESCRIPTION:Indivisible Acton Forum\nMonday\, April 12\, 6:15-7:45 \nTo register: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleacton-area/event/380799/ \nOn the agenda: 1) For the People Act (H.R.1/S.1) and 2) Reforming the State House
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/indivisible-acton-forum/
CATEGORIES:Local,State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T183000
DTSTAMP:20210409T004956Z
CREATED:20210409T004956Z
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UID:3120-1618338600-1618338600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:City Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:City Council Meeting\n(2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm)\nTuesday\, April 13\, 6:30pm \nAt the beginning of the emergency\, the City Council voted to meet every 2 weeks to facilitate safe distancing. Watch the meeting on LTC (Channel 99 or https://www.ltc.org/watch/channel-99/). Members wishing to speak regarding a specific agenda item shall register to speak in advance by sending an email to the City Clerk indicating the agenda item and a phone number to call so that they may be issued a Zoom link into the meeting.  Email address is MGEARY@LOWELLMA.GOV.  If no access to email you may contact the City Clerk at 978-674-4161. Requests must be received by 4 pm the day of the meeting. (Note: they will keep you in the waiting room until it’s your turn to speak\, so in order to follow the meeting you need to listen on TV\, but turn that off when you speak because there’s a delay on the speakers.) \nThe agenda is posted at http://lowellma.gov/agendacenter the Friday before a meeting. Look under City Council\, look for the date of the meeting of interest\, click on Download\, and select the version (HTML\, PDF\, or packet\, which includes background) you want to see. \nFor more details\, keep an eye out for the April 9 RRTCCR post by Lisa Arnold.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/city-council-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T193000
DTSTAMP:20210409T005257Z
CREATED:20210409T005257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T005257Z
UID:3125-1618342200-1618342200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Voices for Justice - "John Lewis: Good Trouble" Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Voices for Justice – “John Lewis: Good Trouble” Roundtable\nTuesday April 13\, 7:30pm \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bqIQ421jSlOffs2bAT3RDg \nThis virtual roundtable conversation is a continuation of the Cambridge Public Library Foundation’s Voices for Justice series. \nOn April 13th\, Callie Crossley (WGBH) will moderate a discussion about “Good Trouble” today with panelists Prof. Danielle Allen (James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University)\, Elijah Booker (Activist and current Legislative Aide at the MA House of Representatives)\, Shirley Mark\, (Director of Community Partnerships\, Tufts University)\, and Rev. Ray Hammond (Co-Pastor\, Bethel AME Church). For more information about these featured guests\, please visit www.cplfound.org/goodtrouble. \nPLEASE NOTE: On April 10th\, registered attendees will receive a link to screen the documentary film “John Lewis: Good Trouble.” The event on April 13th will consist ONLY of a roundtable discussion of the film and is not a film screening. Attendees are strongly encouraged to view the film prior to the roundtable using the link provided. The film will be available for screening through April 16th.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/voices-for-justice-john-lewis-good-trouble-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T200000
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UID:3133-1619463600-1619467200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:350MA of Greater Lowell\, A Green Better Future Project - SoJust Speaker Series / One Book
DESCRIPTION:350MA of Greater Lowell is a Chapter of 350 Mass\, A Better Future Project. The best way to get involved in 350 Mass is by attending a meeting held by your local volunteer group which 350 Mass calls a “node!” Members of 350 Mass nodes work together to organize their communities\, mobilize their friends and neighbors\, and hold their elected officials accountable in the fight for 100% renewable cities and a fossil free future. Lowell ‘node’ members work locally to end the dependence on fossil fuels and foster a clean energy future! The group is open to all residents of the greater Lowell area interested in fighting climate change. \nNode members\, Win Flint\, Bob Wald\, and Jay Mason will share about ongoing efforts and ways that you as a community member can get involved! \nTo contact Jay Mason\, one of the node leaders\, email Lowell@350ma.org. \nFor related resources\, reading lists\, and additional local organizations take a look through our Environment & Climate Change Civic Engagement Guide.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/350ma-of-greater-lowell-a-green-better-future-project-sojust-speaker-series-one-book/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T180000
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CREATED:20210430T002625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T002625Z
UID:3138-1619892000-1619892000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:May Day Virtual Concert Honoring Essential Farmworkers
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 1st at 6pm EST\, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Alliance for Fair Food invites friends and allies to join our virtual May Day Concert\, as we both uplift the work of essential farmworkers and call upon Wendy’s to do the right thing and join the Fair Food Program! We’re thrilled to announce performances from artist-activists from around the world\, including longtime allies Tom Morello\, Amy Schumer and Olmec\, as well as new compañeros Los Altepee and Mare Advertencia Lirika.\n\nThe past year has been one of hardship and great sacrifice for farmworkers and consumers alike. Please join us as we celebrate the extraordinary labor that makes our food possible\, and do our part to demand that Wendy’s makes the simple choice to guarantee the human rights of workers in their supply chains!\nWe’ll be livestream straight from the event page\, you won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/may-day-virtual-concert-honoring-essential-farmworkers/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T170000
DTSTAMP:20210515T012321Z
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UID:3146-1621080000-1621098000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:March for Moses
DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 15\, 12:00-2:00pm (rain or shine)\n850 Lawrence Street\, Lowell\nDemand justice for Moses Harris\, who disappeared during an encounter with the police. No police report has been made public as of publication date. Although Moses’ body has been found\, there are still a lot of questions that have not been answered. Deaths involving police should be investigated by an independent body\, not the police department involved in the incident. Meet near  where Moses went missing and march to the Lowell Police Headquarters (JFK Plaza/Arcand Drive).\nFor more information\, contact CAJE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAJE.LowellMA
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/march-for-moses-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T173000
DTSTAMP:20210515T012638Z
CREATED:20210515T012513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T012638Z
UID:3148-1621359000-1621359000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Act On Mass texting for the People's House campaign
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Tuesdays and Wednesdays \nMay 18 and May 19\n5:30 PM for beginners training\n6:00 PM for experienced\n7:30 PM end\nJoin volunteers to text voters and build the movement for State House reform to improve transparency. Have fun while taking effective action in support of improved democracy.\nSign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/p/O114QFmSd0qUkDCj0odNSA2
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/act-on-mass-texting-for-the-peoples-house-campaign/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T173000
DTSTAMP:20210515T012755Z
CREATED:20210515T012755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T012755Z
UID:3151-1621445400-1621445400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Act On Mass texting for the People's House campaign
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Tuesdays and Wednesdays  May 18 and May 19\n5:30 PM for beginners training\n6:00 PM for experienced\n7:30 PM end\nJoin volunteers to text voters and build the movement for State House reform to improve transparency. Have fun while taking effective action in support of improved democracy.\nSign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/p/O114QFmSd0qUkDCj0odNSA2
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/act-on-mass-texting-for-the-peoples-house-campaign-2/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T170000
DTSTAMP:20210523T164918Z
CREATED:20210523T164918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210523T164918Z
UID:3160-1621848600-1621875600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Combatting Anti-Asian Racism and Misogyny: What is our Local Community Doing?
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 24\, 9:30 – 10:30 am ET\nTo register: https://ash.harvard.edu/event/combatting-anti-asian-racism-and-misogyny-what-our-local-community-doing\nThis public discussion will highlight key challenges of racism\, misogyny and other discrimination faced by our Asian and Asian-American community\, the responses of local organizations who have long sought to address such challenges\, and what more needs to be done in our own communities. Speakers represent perspectives from the Harvard Kennedy School’s staff\, faculty\, and student groups\, as well as leading local non-profits.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/combatting-anti-asian-racism-and-misogyny-what-is-our-local-community-doing/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T140000
DTSTAMP:20210523T164807Z
CREATED:20210523T164807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210523T164807Z
UID:3158-1621951200-1621951200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell Votes seeks volunteers to help register and educate voters and find candidates
DESCRIPTION:Next meeting: May 25\, 2:00pm\nTo register for future announcements: https://tinyurl.com/LowellVotesAnnouncements\nNow that we’ll actually have a more equitable electoral system in the city\, we need to help voters understand that their vote will matter in this election\, help them understand the system and help them register to vote. \nShape Tomorrow\, Vote Today
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-votes-seeks-volunteers-to-help-register-and-educate-voters-and-find-candidates/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T170000
DTSTAMP:20210618T020723Z
CREATED:20210618T020723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T020723Z
UID:3184-1624093200-1624122000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:1st Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:Join Mayor Leahy and other city officials along with the community in celebrating Lowell’s 1st Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising!\n9am City Hall Plaza
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/1st-annual-juneteenth-flag-raising/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T210000
DTSTAMP:20210618T020537Z
CREATED:20210618T020537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T020537Z
UID:3181-1624107600-1624136400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Community Advocates for Justice and Equality\, for their Juneteenth Celebration with Spoken Word\, Kids activities\, double-dutch\, DJ music sets\, Food\, and good times! \n\nThis Saturday\, June 19th\n1-9PM\nShedd Park\n453 Rogers St.\nLowell\, MA\n\n\nFor more info\, to sign up at the open mic\, pls email: caje.lowell.official@gmail.com\n\n\nAll power to the people!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/juneteenth-celebration-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T173000
DTSTAMP:20210623T014858Z
CREATED:20210623T014858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T014858Z
UID:3197-1624383000-1624383000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Join ActOnMass’s The People’s House Campaign
DESCRIPTION:The People’s House Textbanking\, Co-hosted by Sunrise Boston\nJune 22\, 2021 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nJoin volunteers of the People’s House campaign to text voters and build the movement for State House reform. \n*Please note* Training for newcomers is at 5:30. The text bank begins at 6:00.\nhttps://secure.everyaction.com/Hg-5tnpkJEeVme1tQUCDkA2
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/join-actonmasss-the-peoples-house-campaign/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T140000
DTSTAMP:20210623T015028Z
CREATED:20210623T015028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T015028Z
UID:3200-1624456800-1624456800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Public Hearing on the Work and Family Mobility Act
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 23 2:00pm – 4:00pm\nThe state legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation (https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J27) has scheduled a virtual public hearing for the Work and Family Mobility Act on Wednesday\, June 23 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. The Work and Family Mobility Act will enable all qualified state residents to apply for a Massachusetts driver’s license regardless of immigration status. \nDetails on the bill and to sign up to testify (deadline June 23) can be found at https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/3752 .
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/public-hearing-on-the-work-and-family-mobility-act/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T173000
DTSTAMP:20210623T015139Z
CREATED:20210623T015139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T015139Z
UID:3203-1624469400-1624469400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The People's House Textbanking
DESCRIPTION:June 23\, 2021 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nJoin volunteers of the People’s House campaign to text voters and build the movement for State House reform. \n*Please note* Training for newcomers is at 5:30. The text bank begins at 6:00.\nhttps://secure.everyaction.com/OlGnch6OOkKaA16iYSF-lQ2
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-peoples-house-textbanking/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T190000
DTSTAMP:20210623T015450Z
CREATED:20210623T015450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T015450Z
UID:3210-1624474800-1624474800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Housing Justice Forum
DESCRIPTION:June 23\, 7PM\nTo register: bit.ly/homes4mass\nSponsored by Mass Call2Action and over a dozen Democratic committees across Massachusetts. \nSpeakers will touch upon the topics of social housing\, community land trusts\, tenants’ rights and protections\, and current pieces of legislation at the state level. We’ll end the night with a brief Q&A. \nAll registrants will receive a follow-up email including a link to the recorded event\, additional information from our speakers\, and other ways to get and stay involved in pushing for more equitable housing policy in Massachusetts. \nVia News-MAGIC
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/massachusetts-housing-justice-forum/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T183000
DTSTAMP:20210623T015221Z
CREATED:20210623T015221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T015221Z
UID:3206-1624559400-1624559400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The People's House Virtual Art Build
DESCRIPTION:June 24\, 2021 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nWhat’s a rally without eye-catching and clever signs? Join The People’s House staff as we break out arts and crafts supplies to make signs in anticipation of our rallies across the state on Sunday 6/27. Feel free to pop in to brainstorm\, hang out with us\, or just say hi!\nhttps://secure.everyaction.com/qXgJ99OTJUidCmSi2nKIDQ2
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-peoples-house-virtual-art-build/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T190000
DTSTAMP:20210623T014713Z
CREATED:20210623T014713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T014713Z
UID:3195-1624561200-1624561200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Merrimack Valley Project House Party
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 24\, 7pm\nFundraiser in support of all the work MVP does!\nFor more information: https://www.merrimackvalleyproject.org/ \nTo attend:\nJoin Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98088588722\nMeeting ID: 980 8858 8722\nOne tap mobile +13126266799\,\,98088588722# US (Chicago) +16468769923\,\,98088588722# US (New York)
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/merrimack-valley-project-house-party/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T140000
DTSTAMP:20210623T015654Z
CREATED:20210623T015654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T015654Z
UID:3216-1624716000-1624716000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Freedom to Vote Rally
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 26\, 2-3:30pm\, Boston Common\nTo sign up: https://tinyurl.com/473xpz99 \nJoin one of many rallies around the country organized to support passage of S.1\, the For the People voting rights act.  This date was chosen because it coincides with the arrival in DC of the Black Voters Matter Freedom Ride for Voting Rights Bus Tour. \nJoin Indivisible Mass Coalition\, Swing Blue Alliance\, NAACP-Boston\, Common Cause MA\, Progressive Mass\, JALSA\, Act on Mass\, Free Speech for People\, Mass Peace Action\, TPS Alliance\, Indivisible Acton Area & others at the Rally. \nPlease consider volunteering to help\, including as event marshals and peacekeepers\, water stations\, medical support and setting up the fully equipped stage with a state of the art sound system. If you can volunteer\, please email debi.cpaul@gmail.com.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/freedom-to-vote-rally/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T140000
DTSTAMP:20210623T015335Z
CREATED:20210623T015335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T015335Z
UID:3208-1624802400-1624802400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Rally for The People's House - Beacon Hill
DESCRIPTION:June 27\, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM\nMassachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA 02133\nWith only a week or two until the House Rules vote\, it’s time to show Beacon Hill that the people of Massachusetts believe in democracy\, and won’t settle for anything less. Join hundreds of people across the state as we show our support for common-sense rules reform. Bring signs\, water\, sunscreen\, and of course\, your friends! Location: the State House steps.\nhttps://secure.everyaction.com/nLlu5_VqFUCXxua1siOxZg2
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/rally-for-the-peoples-house-beacon-hill/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T190000
DTSTAMP:20210623T023849Z
CREATED:20210623T014522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T023849Z
UID:3189-1624815000-1624820400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity Lowell General Meeting THIS SUNDAY
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 27\, 5:30pm\nMarissa Dupont will present an update on “Drawing Democracy” State Redistricting (redrawing election districts based on the 2020 Census data). There will also be a presentation on the Fair Share Amendment (a proposed additional tax on incomes above $1 million). \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83962190050?pwd=QTlva3J5T3VyeWlNeVdSUG9ya2tGdz09
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/solidarity-lowell-general-meeting-this-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Solidarity Lowell
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SUMMARY:Community Vigil for Those Lost to COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 29\, 6:00pm\nOutside City Hall \nThe City of Lowell is hosting a community vigil to honor Lowell residents who passed away due to COVID-19. The ceremony will take place outside of City Hall on Tuesday\, June 29 at 6:00 PM. 319 flags will be placed in the lawn of City hall to symbolize each life lost in Lowell.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/community-vigil-for-those-lost-to-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Local
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SUMMARY:Redistricting Hearing for MA CD3
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 8\, 6:00 – 11:00 PM \nhttps://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/3744\nThe State Legislature’s Special Joint Committee on Redistricting will hold a virtual hearing for residents of the 3rd Congressional District (CD3). This hearing provides an opportunity for area residents to offer their opinions on local and community interests that the Committee should consider on the division of the Commonwealth into 9 Congressional Districts\, 40 State Senate Districts\, 160 State Representative Districts\, and 8 Councillor Districts. \nThere is a link on the above page to sign up If you want to provide oral testimony.\nIf you only want to view the hearing\, it will be broadcast on  Malegislature.gov  and there is a link to that on the above page as well.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/redistricting-hearing-for-ma-cd3/
CATEGORIES:State
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SUMMARY:Redistricting Hearing for MA Congressional District 3
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 8\, 6:00 – 11:00 PM \nhttps://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/3744 \nAs we learned from Marissa Dupont in our last general meeting\, the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting will hold a virtual hearing for residents of Congressional District 3\, which includes Lowell\, on Thursday July 8 at 6pm. Tanekwah Hinds (she/her/hers)\, Racial Justice Community Advocate\, American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts\, also reminded us of this. \nAs Marissa explained during the meeting\, district lines are redrawn every ten years\, based on the Census. As Ms. Hinds explained\, “How district lines are drawn influences who runs for public office and who is elected. Elected representatives make decisions on issues that are important to our lives. We [need to] advocat[e] for a transparent redistricting process that equitably represents BIPOC (Black\, indigenous\, people of color) communities\, low-income people and immigrants in Massachusetts. 10 years ago\, the community-based redistricting process created the first majority BIPOC Congressional District which Ayanna Pressley now represents. We can create more opportunities for people who reflect Massachusetts demographics to represent our needs.” \nThe state legislature is holding hearings to get input from community members on this process. The hearing for our district is on July 8 (see above). You can get involved and even testify. \nTestify virtually and provide live testimony during the hearing. Use the Sign Up Form at https://tinyurl.com/pd8c8hmp. \nTo submit written testimony\, use the Contact the Committee form on the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting website:  https://malegislature.gov/Redistricting/Contact. \nAttend the hearing through the livestream on the Legislative Website https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/3744. \nCheck out the sections below for a testimony template https://tinyurl.com/a6t25bbf and talking points; Drawing Democracy Coalition’s instructions and suggested talking points https://tinyurl.com/s8fzvjd3. \nContact Tanekwah Hinds (thinds@aclum.org)\, the Racial Justice Community Advocate at the ACLU of MA\, for questions on how to give testimony and redistricting advocacy. \nFor questions on the logistics of the hearing\, contact committee staff with any questions at (617) 722-2014. Please be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the Chairs.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/redistricting-hearing-for-ma-congressional-district-3/
CATEGORIES:State
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SUMMARY:SAVE DEMOCRACY: ACT NOW!
DESCRIPTION:Rally with Concord Indivisible Saturday\, July 10\, 10:00 a.m. \nMonument Square\, Concord \nConcord Indivisible\, Indivisible Acton Area\, and multiple partner organizations will rally in Concord Center July 10 to support the For the People Act and the freedom of all eligible citizens to vote. Democracy is in the crosshairs\, as states across the nation brazenly pass laws that will keep many eligible citizens from voting — especially citizens of color. Recent Supreme Court decisions have only made federal election reform more urgent. If we do not protect every citizen’s freedom to vote\, the democratic institutions we cherish will not stand\, and there will be little hope of moving forward on racial justice and other key progressive issues. \nThe rally\, part of Indivisible’s Deadline for Democracy project\, will take place in Concord’s Monument Square. Key activists – including Deb Paul of Massachusetts Indivisible and ACLU Massachusetts Executive Director Carol Rose – will give updates on the fight to protect our vote. There will be opportunities to sign up to write postcards\, make phone calls\, text\, and post on social media. Plan to bring signs and MAKE SOME NOISE! \nPartner sponsors for this event include Solidarity Lowell\, Swing Blue Alliance/Swing Left Greater Boston\, Indivisible Acton Area\, Reclaim Our Democracy\, the Concord Democratic Town Committee\, and the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee. An RSVP (https://tinyurl.com/raz33rhc) is encouraged to enhance planning. Please share information about the rally widely with others who may be interested. Democracy cannot wait!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/save-democracy-act-now/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T180000
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SUMMARY:Make your voice heard on polling location plans!
DESCRIPTION:Make your voice heard on polling location plans\nThursday\, July 22\, 6:00pm\nCity Council Chambers \nA special City Council meeting has been called to review the plan for 16 or more polling locations so  that we can keep polling locations open and not create any undue barriers to voters in this year’s election. We need you there! \nPlease call the Clerk’s office by 3pm Thursday to register to speak: 978-674-4161. The meeting will be in chambers. Please come in person if you can. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated. \nAgenda for tomorrow’s meeting is here: https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222021-2035?html=true \nThere’s a Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/183753713773530 \nUpdates are here:\nLowell Sun 7/20/21: https://www.lowellsun.com/2021/07/20/lowell-election-commission-seeks-to-hire-expert-to-subdivide-districts-for-2021-election/\nLowell Sun 7/19/21: https://www.lowellsun.com/2021/07/19/lowell-election-commission-adopts-common-cause-roadmap-proposal-on-voting-locations/
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/make-your-voice-heard-on-polling-location-plans/
LOCATION:Lowell City Hall\, 375 Merrimack Street\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local
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