“The greatest threat facing the United States is its own president.” — David Rothkopf, author of The Great Questions of Tomorrow
What’s next after No Kings?
Last Saturday, approximately 2,000 friends and neighbors gathered in Newton Centre to joyfully demonstrate the people’s power, joining thousands of organized demonstrations across the United States, with Minnesota as the focal point. Ride the wave and get involved to stop and reverse the authoritarian takeover.
Read local reporting on our event at Fig City News, The Heights (Boston College), and The Newton Beacon.
Get involved! These are uncertain times, and what you do right now has a consequential effect. Join an Action Team to boost your impact by working together with a community.
Celebrate Saturday’s event with the No Kings coalition. Join a virtual event on Tuesday, March 31, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hear leaders and activists dig into Whats Next After No Kings 3?
Don’t be a bystander! Consider Timothy Snyders lessons on how to resist tyranny and exercise all of your personal power.
Listen to Robert Hubbell explain the value of events like the No Kings protest. Read how As Americans deepen their nonviolent mobilization, the Trump administration begins to make concessions.
We were delighted that Newton High School representative Sidney On spoke. They urged peers to get involved in local groups, called on parents to create spaces where kids feel free to speak, and called for community and love over fear and hate as the foundation for change. Read their speech.
Speak your mind about ICE
Mark your calendar to come speak up at a public hearing on Newton’s response to ICE at Newton City Hall on Wednesday, April 15th, at 7:00 p.m. We will share the link when it is made available. Since many of our members demanded the opportunity for public testimony, we got itdemonstrating the power of the people. Now let’s speak up.
Consider this perspective: Why Newton Should Be Concerned That Our Police May Assist ICE.
Elections Action Team
Now that we have successfully completed No Kings Day 3, our elections team is full steam ahead to win back the House and the Senate in the midterms. Learn how you can use your time, energy, and brains to win the midterms. The Elections Action Team wants to hear your ideas; this is a collaborative effort. Get involved this week by visiting the Elections Action Team Webpage.
Laughtivism Action Team
Come debrief No Kings Day 3 with us! Laughtivism was on display big time at the rally; our dioramas, our Urgent Care Clinic for Democracy, and our Dream Zone. Come plan our next creative steps. In-Person this Wednesday, April Fools Day! 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April Fools Daya perfect day for Laughtivism! Email laughtivism@newton-indivisible.org for more information and location.
Bridge Brigade Action Team
Join the Newton Bridge Brigade this Thursday on Kendrick St over Route 128 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Park on Hunting Rd in Needham. Visit the Bridge Brigade Action Team page for groups, dates, locations, and how to join one of the local Signal chats to stay up to date on these actions.
Rallies Action Team
Join us for our 55th RESIST standout in Newton Centre Green on Saturday, April 4th, 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.
The shameful effort to eliminate birthright citizenship
Did the Department of Justice really argue to resurrect the Dred Scott decision, likely the worst decision in the Supreme Court’s history and one that played a crucial role in the events that led to the American Civil War? In this video, Paul Gowder, the Frederic P. Vose Professor of Law at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, discusses the intersection between the Fugitive Slave Act, ICE mass deportations, and the current debates surrounding birthright citizenship. According to Gowder: “Law is not imposed by force alone; law is imposed by force against people who disobey the will of their fellow citizens.”
More opportunities to take action
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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Quote of the day from: David Rothkopf, The greatest threat facing the United States is its own president, The Washington Post, July 4, 2017.