Action of the week: Buy Local!
Last week, we suggested continuing to avoid Home Depot, Target, and Amazon during the holiday shopping season, extending the We Ain’t Buying It initiative. We also asked for recommendations for alternative places to shop that are aligned with our group’s goal of resisting authoritarianism. Here are the results, listed as received:
- Costco: lots of stuff, especially in bulk
- Folklorica: jewelry and decorative items at a wide variety of price points. Great for small gifts
- MOM’s Organic Market (Natick): groceries, great service, environmentally conscious
- Volante Farms: good local produce and nice family business, though mostly not organic
- Newtonville Books: speaking up for our freedom to read. Helpful, friendly, and well-stocked
- Watertown Watch and Clock (Waltham): treats customers well
In addition, our members suggest that the following businesses are immigrant-friendly and ICE-resistant:
- Dogish, Quality goods and grooming, Newrtonville
- Caffè Nero, Newtonville
- The Union Pharmacy, Newtonville
- Aji Restaurant, Newtonville
- Bus Stop: Corner store, Newton Corner
We welcome other suggestions from members for businesses to patronize.
Know Your Rights Webinar for Businesses
Charles River Regional Chamber is hosting a meeting discussing how immigration policy shifts may impact employees and businesseson Wednesday, December 10th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom. The presenter will be Ana Cristina Chavez Andonie, corporate engagement specialist with the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition. Register now for this free event open to everyone.
Meeting with Senator Creem on January 4th
On January 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. there will be a talk and discussion with Senator Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) at the Cooper Center for Active Living, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville. The topic is safeguarding our civil rights, protecting the environment, and defending Massachusetts values from outside interference and the event is sponsored by the Newton Ward 2 Democratic Committee, Newton Indivisible, and Newton Democratic City Committee.
Save the date: Newton Indivisible All-Member Procrastinators Holiday Party
Let’s party! Make plans to attend our All-Member Procrastinator’s Holiday Party on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at FUUSN Parish Hall, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton, 1326 Washington Street, West Newton. Coffee and treats will be served.
Join the Boston ICE Tea Party
Meet at the Irish Famine Memorial Plaza on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 24 School Street, Boston, for the Boston ICE Tea Party.
We call upon all patriots to join us on the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party to retrace the footsteps of this historic protest and declare once more that America has No Kings!
We will gather across the Old South Meeting House and then march to Waterfront Plaza, by the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. And we will dump ice into Boston Harbor, to declare loud and clear: No Kings! No Tariffs! No ICE! Please do not bring your own ice. Clean ice will be provided for dumping. More information is available.
Today, a President who behaves like a king occupies the White House. He has sent ICE to harass our city and kidnap our friends, families, and neighbors. He has levied unjust tariffs, making our tea, coffee, and lives more expensive. Let us rise together once more to take down tyranny!
Elections Action Team
Learning opportunities
- Tuesday, December 9th at 8:00 p.m. on Zoom: Register for this event to learn about Swing Left’s strategy to flip the House and their innovative new canvassing program.
- Monday, December 15th at 8:00 p.m. on Zoom: The next installment of Indivisible Action Coalition/Protect the Ballot’s training series, “Follow the Ballot: A Guided Tour by People Who Run Elections,” register for this event so you’ll be prepared to take action to demand best practices for 2026 elections.
Postcarding/letter writing opportunity
- Monday, December 15th, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in person in Brookline: Write postcards to register voters with Activist Evenings Brookline, register for this event.
Bridge Brigade Action Team
The Newton Bridge Brigade will be out this Thursday, December 11th, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the Kendrick St. Bridge over Route 128/95. Drive West on Nahanton St./Kendrick St., pass the JCC, pass Cutler Park, go up over the bridge, and take your first right to park on Hunting Road. You can’t miss us.
Come for as long as you can. Half an hour would be terrific. Other Bridge Brigade activity in the Boston area can be found here.
Flash Mob: Signs of the Times Holiday Fashion Show
Come, witness the latest shenanigans brought to you by the Laughtivisim Action Team at the Natick Mall on Saturday, December 13th at 3:00 p.m. at the couches and chairs near francesca’s Women’s Boutique.
Have your spirits lifted while contributing to the resistance. For info, contact laughtivism@newton-indivisible.org. Shhh! Don’t tell MAGA.
Rallies Action Team
Join us for our Saturday RESIST Standout in Newton Centre on Saturday, December 13th, at the intersection of Beacon and Center Streets from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. for the 39th standout.
Bring your own signs; visit The Big List of Protest Signs for ideas.
Saturday RESIST Standouts will continue in Newton Centre throughout the winter unless the City of Newton declares a snow emergency. However, some of our stalwart participants may not be able to stand out in the cold. If you are young and healthy, please consider joining us on any Saturday you are available during the winter months.
Newsletter contributions
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More opportunities to take action
Visit the Opportunities to take action page on our website for a listing of important ongoing initiatives. The list is updated weekly along with our newsletter.
Brought to you by the Newton Indivisible Executive Committee: Kia, Rachael, Larry, Pat, Erica, Karen, and David.