Propaganda is of no use to the politician unless he has something to say which the public, consciously or unconsciously, wants to hear. Edward L. Bernays, 1928
Get ready for No Kings Day on March 28th
Invite your family and friends to join millions in showing the world that this nation belongs to its people, not to kings. Visit our No Kings Day 3 page on our website to register, volunteer, and learn more about the event.
Join us to promote No Kings Day!
Volunteer to hand out flyers with us at Newton T-Stops! Sign up by emailing rallies@newton-indivisible.org. Flyers will be distributed from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Newton Centre and Highland T-Stops on Wednesday, March 18; Thursday, March 19; Friday, March 20; and Tuesday, March 24, through Friday, March 27. Two letter-sized flyers are available, which include a QR code sending people to our No Kings 3 event page:
- No Kings 3 Black & White Flyer: Download PDF.
- No Kings 3 Color Flyer: Download PDF.
City Council Meeting on Newton’s Response to ICE
Pack the Newton City Hall Chamber this Wednesday, March 18th, at 7:00 p.m. So far, our Mayor has refused to alert ICE that it is not allowed to use city property, and he has not clearly stated how he proposes safeguarding protestors’ safety. Come and join your neighbors at this crucial moment to demonstrate the importance of this issue.
Public testimony is not scheduled for this meeting, but a huge showing will speak loudly. We can demand the opportunity to speak by sending emails to the City Councilors. Take a look at the Public Safety & Transportation Committee Agenda, March 18, 2026 for the details. Please attend in person to show that we want answers (though Zoom is a backup option).
Before the meeting, please email City Councilors as a group at CityCouncil@newtonma.gov to share your opinion on how Newton should address ICE and to let them all know you demand an opportunity to speak on this issue.
Join Anita Hill and Judge Mark Wolf for a fireside chat
On Wednesday, March 18th at 6:30 p.m., Professor Anita Hill and Judge Mark Wolf will discuss his recent resignation in protest against current assaults on the rule of law. Join the discussion, in Brandeis University Schwartz Hall 112 or via Zoom, of how individuals and their communities must defend our democracy. Register for this event.
Immigrants Day at the State House
Join MIRA at the State House on Wednesday, March 18, for a day focused on Immigration issues. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. and features speakers including Gov. Maura Healey, a performance by the BVOCAL Choir, and meetings with legislators where you can ask them to support bills to protect immigrants. Get more information and register here.
Who best represents you: Auchincloss or a challenger?
We encourage you to attend Part III (Congressional District 4 Candidates) of the 2026 Congressional Candidate Interviews hosted by Progressive Mass. Register now for this virtual event taking place on Monday, March 23, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. to hear from CD-04 candidates Chris Boyd, Ihssane Leckey, and Jason Poulos. Where is Auchincloss?
Laughtivism Action Team
Join us for a hands-on art-build in preparation for No Kings Day in collaboration with Weston Indivisible. Over the next two Wednesdays, 3/18 & 3/25, we will meet in person from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. We invite more hands to join us. For location, email us at laughtivism@newton-indivisible.org.
Elections Action Team
Join us on Thursday March 19th, 6:30 – 8 p.m. for an in-person VoteRiders Volunteering + Meet & Greet Opportunity in Newtonville including helpline orientation and a letter writing party, space is limited, so please RSVP for this event if you will join us.
Visit the Elections Action Team page to see our updated weekly list of actions you can take. This week, learn what the president’s falling approval rating could mean for the midterm elections, join the Swing Blue Alliance Newton Team in person for postcard-writing to encourage voters in Virginia to pass a redistricting referendum, and we are also phonebanking to get a head start on flipping PAs 7th congressional district by talking to voters about their concerns.
Rallies Action Team
Join us for our 53rd RESIST standout in Newton Centre Green on Saturday, March 21st, at the intersection of Beacon and Center Streets from noon to 1:00 p.m. We request that photographers introduce themselves before taking any pictures. Bring your own signs. Take a look at The Big List of Protest Signs for ideas. Contact us at rallies@newton-indivisible.org for more information.
Stop Massachusetts from adopting tax cuts for billionaires
Unless we act now, the federal tax cuts will be baked into our state’s tax code. States use the federal tax code as a starting point to calculate how much people and corporations owe in taxes. The Big Bill for Billionaires (BBB) changes the federal tax code to cut taxes for the rich and large corporations. Massachusetts already faces a budget crisis due to the BBB. We can’t afford even more cuts to health care, food assistance, education, and other essential public services.
Demand that your representatives have Massachusetts opt out of federal tax cuts at the state level. Other states across the country (such as California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island) have already done so. Learn more here or register here to have Phineas Baxandall, the Policy Director at the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, explain it to you on Wednesday, March 18th, at 7:00 p.m.
Bridge Brigades around Boston
There are numerous Bridge Brigade efforts throughout the Boston Metro area. Newton has three active groups. Visit our Boston Bridge Brigades Action Team page on our website for dates, locations, and how to join one of the local Signal chats to stay up to date on these actions.
More opportunities to take action
Please 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.
Donate to Newton Indivisible
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Image credits: VoteRiders (Election Action Team); Massachusetts State House photo by King of Hearts (CC-SA)