What do we mean when we say, "America is a nation of immigrants"? According to the Migration Policy Institute, immigrants make up over 13% of the United States population, with over one million immigrants migrating to the US each year. In this conversation, grassroots organizers and legal experts will explore the issues that affect immigrantsContinue reading →
January 19 - 7:00 p.m., First Parish, 35 Church Street, Watertown, MA The Green Sanctuary Commitee at First Parish Watertown will host a screening of the documentary film, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, Al Gore's sequel to his 2006 film, An Inconvenient Truth.The film will be followed by a discussion about issues and policies related toContinue reading →
On January 20th, 2018, We the People of New England will take to the streets again to show that Women's Rights are Human Rights and Human Rights are Women's Rights. Rain or shine, we welcome everyone to our event, including families and people with disabilities. More logistical information is coming soon! Accessibility information will beContinue reading →
One year ago, many of us marched in the streets, united by sadness, anger and resolve. We knew then--and we still know now--that the fight for civil liberties and civil rights can’t be stamped out by one election or one man. On the anniversary of the largest grassroots mobilization in U.S. history -- the Women’sContinue reading →
The GLLWV invites all Lowell residents to come out in January to meet their elected officials. With a great divide in Lowell over the last election, the GLLWV wants to help facilitate a coming together. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. This will be in the Gallery
Lowell Open Space Plan Kickoff Meeting The City of Lowell is starting the public planning process for the 2018 Open Space and Recreation Plan. Join in the public discussion on the long-term plans for Open Space and Recreation in Lowell! When: Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 6:00-8:00PM Where: Senior Center, 276 Broadway St., Lowell, MAContinue reading →
Our quarterly meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 24 @ 6:30 @ the Boys and Girls Club. Come get updates about neighborhood safety and security, and hear about our recent initiatives to combat litter and water pollution in Lowell.
Join the fight for Clean Energy and Environmental Justice at our biweekly meeting! We continue this week 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 green doors at the end, on the left, take theContinue reading →
Over the next nine-years the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is spending $1B on rebuilding a mile stretch of the I-90 turnpike in Allston, and not providing any improvements to bus or train connections locally or regionally until 2040 (ie. never!). We're going to meet during the morning rush hour traffic jam at the Double TreeContinue reading →
Please join us for the first LEJA planning meeting of 2018! Thursday, Jan. 25th from 6 to 7:30pm at the offices of United Teachers of Lowell at 169 Merrimack Street, 4th floor. Agenda highlights (still in development): 1. Meet Charlotte Kelly, new executive director of Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance. 2. Discuss the Fund our SchoolsContinue reading →