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Quote of the Week
“Democracies die more often through the ballot box than at gunpoint.”
― Heather Cox Richardson, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Viking, 2023
Action of the Week: Help save our Elections
Our assignment this week is to read Protect Democracy’s comprehensive report “Executive Override: How the Trump administration plans to interfere with the 2026 elections, and what you can do about it.”
Then head over to the Elections Action Team page to find opportunities to take action!
Rallies Action Team: Happy Fourth of July!
On the Fourth of July, from noon to 1:00 p.m., we will exercise our First Amendment rights in celebration of our country’s 250th Anniversary at our standout on Newton Centre Green at the intersection of Beacon and Center Streets. Share your own message with the country. Check out The Big List of Protest Signs for ideas. Contact rallies@newton-indivisible.org for more information; registration is optional.
Good Trouble Lives On. On July 18th from noon to 1:30 p.m., join us for a special standout on a national day of action to honor Congressman John Lewis and protest the attacks on voting rights. Learn about Congressman Lewis.
Candidate Forum for our 4th US Congressional District
Join us on Monday, July 13th, at 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., to virtually meet the incumbent Democratic candidate to represent Massachusetts’ Fourth Congressional District in the US Congress (CD-4), Jake Auchincloss. Register here. Learn more about Jake Auchincloss.
A large group joined our previous forum to virtually meet Jason Poulos––who is the challenging Democratic candidate to represent Massachusetts’ CD-4. As an independent researcher with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and policy, Poulos is fighting for solutions to protect citizens from the negative effects of AI. Watch the Poulos forum or learn more about Jason Poulos.
Laughtivism Action Team
The Laughtivism Action Team will meet in-person at our regular meeting location in Newton Centre on Wednesday, July 8th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. We will plan our presentation for the Wokestock Festival. Join us to protest with joy, humor and creativity. For more info contact laughtivism@newton-indivisible.org.
Please come to Wokestock Festival on July 18th from noon to 9:00 p.m., at the beautiful Herter Park on Soldier’s Field Road in Brighton on the Charles River.
Newton Bridge Brigade
The Newton Bridge Brigade will not be meeting at our usual time this Thursday, July 2nd from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Kendrick Street Bridge over I-95 in Needham. Stay tuned for next week! Email bridgebrigade@newton-indivisible.org for more information.
More Opportunities to Take Action
Please visit our Opportunities to Take Action page for a listing of important ongoing initiatives. The list is updated weekly along with our newsletter.
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