Author: CI
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Over half of abortions could become illegal overnight.
This should come as no surprise. Once the Supreme Court threw precedent to the wind, reversed its 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade, and drastically restricted access to surgical abortions, it was only a matter of time before misogynistic officials would go after medication abortions.
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Women’s History Month: Massachusetts women lead with distinction.
What better way to honor Women’s History Month in our fair commonwealth than to recognize and celebrate the women who occupy five of the six highest state constitutional offices in Massachusetts?
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Marking a year of war in Ukraine
The Ukrainian National Anthem — written 175 years ago — has a refrain that translates, “We will lay down our soul and body for our freedom.” This is what Ukrainians have been doing for the last year and will continue to do going forward.
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Coffee and Conversations connect constituents to their reps.
by Diane Proctor Holding the newest issue of The Concord Bridge in our hands, with State Representative Simon Cataldo’s picture on the front page and his commentary on page five, ten citizens gathered to hear Cataldo discuss his first busy weeks in office. He’s been attending gatherings and meetings in the State House, and myriad additional events…
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Concord stands up to demand accountability for Jan 6.
Members of Concord Indivisible and its allies gathered on the steps of First Parish Church to remember the January 6 insurrection and renew our commitment to preserve our democracy.
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Antisemitism is racism. And we must fight back.
I am hardly alone among my fellow Jews in fearing for our safety. The Anti-Defamation League reported that more “harassment, vandalism and violence directed against Jews” occurred in 2021 than in any previous year.
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Don’t believe the polls! Stay focused on reaching key voters!
Whether or not you wish to reject polling numbers, let’s concentrate on actual votes that can save democracy. The only way to do that is to get out the blue vote by canvassing, phoning, and texting like crazy in the days ahead. And, of course, casting our own votes as well.
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New revelations from the January 6 committee make clear what’s at stake in the midterms.
Clear proof of an attempted coup orchestrated by the disgraced former president, with many GOP leaders complicit and still covering for him, compels us to act as we wait for the committee’s report.
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Concord stands up for women’s rights.
Scores of local residents joined us on a gorgeous fall day to send a clear message: We won’t accept turning back the clock on women’s rights!
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Know how you’ll vote on ballot questions?
Please remember to turn your ballot over and vote on important ballot initiatives! We offer suggestions.