ACTIVIST MORNINGS, AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS
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What we’re reading, watching, thinking and doing to build a strong and resilient local community while amplifying the nationwide effort
to save our democracy.
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The ICE kidnapping of 18 year old Marcelo Gomes from Milford demands our action.
This is an emergency protest edition.
Our regular newsletter will be sent in a couple of days.
If you are reading this for the first time, welcome!
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Hi Friend,
Protests matter. Demonstrating courage publicly and literally standing up for what’s right is a key tactic in defeating would be authoritarians. They want us to stay home and cower, to believe we are alone and powerless. But we there are millions of us, showing up thousands of times all over the country since Trump’s inauguration. We are proof that we are undefeated, we are inspiring others to join us and we are telling the world that we are better than the administration.
Think globally, act locally. We are bringing state legislators to you on Monday, June 9th at the Brookline Town Hall. Have your voice heard with a group of like minded people and ask why the Massachusetts State legislature is notoriously unproductive and what our representatives will do differently to stand up to protect the Commonwealth from the authoritarian steam roller that is coming from DC. More information here.
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Enough Is Enough: Join Us to Stop ICE Detention in Massachusetts!
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We cannot stay silent while ICE terrorizes our communities. The Plymouth County Sheriff’s agreement to hold ICE detainees here is a direct attack on our immigrant neighbors—and it must end NOW.
Join hundreds in protest on:
Thursday, June 5
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Plymouth County Corrections Facility
(Intersection of Long Pond Rd. and the Facility entrance)
We will demand that the State:
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Ban ICE Detainers and Holds
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End contracts that allow Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office to house ICE detainees or provide ICE related services.
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- Tuesday, June 3 4 pm and Saturday, June 7 12-2 Tesla Takedowns 888 Boylston Street, Boston and every Saturday at Tesla dealerships and repair centers around the world. Learn more about this campaign and find one close to you here.
- Friday, June 6, No Kings on D-Day, 5-7, Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common. Honoring veterans, flags are welcome but leave protest signs at home.
- Saturday, June 14, No Kings but Yaaas Queen! Pride for the People Parade. 11-3 starting in Copley Square (sign up to walk with us). Ways to participate: sign up to march with us, join another group marching, help line the streets OR show up at one of the 1000 No Kings events.. BUT SHOW UP SOMEWHERE!! with friends!!!
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In Boston, the nationwide day of defiance has been incorporated into the city’s historic Pride Parade. Starting in 1970, participating in what was then the Gay Pride parade took courage for decades. LGBTQ people risked jobs, family and friends. Parade with us or line the streets with pride, joy and courage. OR find another No Kings event here. Wherever you protest on June 14, your presence will matter.
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Plastic lawn signs prepped for No Kings but Yaaas Queen sign making. (TY, Michael, Diane and Ka
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Courage is contagious. Promote activism. Forward this newsletter, let friends know what you are doing, bring someone new to an event and share the joy of being in community.
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