For members who signed up for the trust act subcommittee (getting a Trust Act passed in Lowell) or anyone else who wants to learn more. Draft agenda: * Follow up on action items from the last meeting. * Minutes from 3/1 are here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B706qVlrlfQlblJTaV9ES2stTWlQcllibnNPb0ZnZVBQY040/view?usp=sharing
Join progressives from across the state to give our Legislative Agenda the final push it needs this session. What better way to celebrate Pi Day then by calling for a more equitable distribution of our state's economic pie? The event will begin with a speaking program and info session in Room 437 followed by in-personContinue reading →
Save the date! For the 22nd year in a row, MIRA is organizing Immigrants’ Day at the State House, the biggest lobbying day of the year for immigrants, refugees and allies. We'll gather at 10am, have a brief speaking program at 11am, then fan out through the building to meet with legislators and advocate forContinue reading →
Join the fight for Clean Energy and Environmental Justice at our biweekly meeting! We'll be in the Hi-Hat area of Mill No. 5 located at 250 Jackson Street in Lowell. Look for the ‘5’ sign and walk through the iron gates to the white doors at the end, on the left, take the lift toContinue reading →
Please join us in honoring progressive legislators at our Annual Progressive Legislative Reception! Thursday, April 5, 2018 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Carrie Nation 11 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02108 Take this opportunity to meet progressive leaders, mingle with activists, and discuss how we can advance our progressive agenda. Suggested contribution is $35 per personContinue 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 Lawrence History Center will host a one-day symposium, "The History & Future of Public Health in Lawrence, Massachusetts and Beyond," on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Everett Mill, 15 Union Street, Lawrence. This symposium is designed for exploration and dialogue, thinking broadly about public health issues through the perspectives of the humanities. TheContinue reading →
The March for Our Lives organizers are encouraging students to organize Town Halls in each congressional districts. We seek to mobilize our generation in a search for answers and solutions to the gun violence epidemic. This event will be updated as information is received. This event will include the Sixth District and the Third District.Continue reading →
Are you ready for growing season? Join us for Mill City Grows’ Annual Seed Swap and swap some seeds and gardening know-hows with local gardeners and growers and make new community connections! We'll have over 1,000 seed packets available -- come peruse and take home something special for your garden. PLUS, our Mobile Market andContinue reading →
On the first Saturday of every month, Western Avenue Studios and Western Avenue Lofts artists open their doors to the public so that you can come browse their latest works. Come take a peek inside and learn more about our artists and their art. Support Local Art! Come see art where it is made! WeContinue reading →