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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Join Toxics Action Center, Mass Climate Action Network and +500 activists and experts to learn, network and get inspired.
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 →
Strategize Your City How can your organization become THE dominant force in city politics? This workshop introduces the basics of creating a long-lasting coalition that elects true representatives of the people every election. In this workshop, The Incorruptibles guide you through the five key areas you'll focus on to build a strong grassroots movement toContinue reading →
This roundtable brings together leading activists who have served prison sentences to consider obstacles formerly incarcerated people face, as well as to explore policies and programs that can help us heal from the consequences of mass imprisonment. VIVIAN NIXON Executive Director, College and Community Fellowship TYRONE WERTS Inside/Out Exchange Program Think Tank Soros Justice FellowContinue reading →
March 5 - 7:00 p.m., 10 Ware St., Cambridge The People vs. Democracy: Why Our Freedom is in Danger and How to Save It. Meet Author Yascha Mounk for this Harvard Bookstore reading of his new book!
March 7 - 7:00-9:00 p.m., 6 Eliot St., UU Church, Jamaica Plain We're In This Together: Fighting Fracking & For Clean Energy ou are invited to an evening with community leaders from the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania, at the other end of the fracked gas pipelines that connect to Massachusetts. Families, landowners, andContinue reading →