Author: CI

  • Concord stands for democracy

    Concord stands for democracy

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    On a perfect autumn day, 150 people gathered at Old North Bridge with clear messages: count every vote; respect the results; support democracy. It felt good to stand in person (if distanced) with the community that we’ve experienced virtually for months. As we worry about the many fellow citizens willing to vote for Trump even…

  • Concord has a role to play in achieving concord.

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    Preserving democracy is more important than any individual candidate. We must call on our collective reserves and remember, individually, why we each cherish fairness and democracy. We must rally our better angels. Concordians can collectively establish concord, and make this world safe for democracy once again.

  • One family sent 1,500 GOTV letters!

    One family sent 1,500 GOTV letters!

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    One CI family mailed over 1,500 GOTV letters! Kudos and thanks to Candace Miller and her family. Just imagine how many letters we sent as a community!

  • Protect the Results!

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    Calling all defenders of democracy from Concord and every Middlesex village and town! Gather at Old North Bridge to protect the very heart of our democracy — a free and fair election.

  • We must answer the call.

    We must answer the call.

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    On Sunday, about 200 people from the greater Concord area gathered in Monument Square so out-of-town MAGA demonstrators would not have an open field for their lies and hate. It was painful to experience their vitriol, but we stood our sacred ground, in solidarity, as a community committed to the values of truth, inclusion, justice,…

  • RBG HAS PASSED THE TORCH — TO US.

    RBG HAS PASSED THE TORCH — TO US.

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    The wedding gift thank you notes I penned in June 1968 were tear-stained as I watched the funeral of Robert Kennedy. The letters I am sending today to voters in Florida suffer the same drenching as I observe the service for Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Both Bobby and Ruth are icons who inspired generations to be…

  • We’re adjusting our strategy for the final stretch.

    We’re adjusting our strategy for the final stretch.

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    CI continually monitors the dynamics of the elections to determine the best info, events, and actions to recommend to our community. With less than two months before the election, we will be guided by three overarching goals: • Pre-election: Encourage and support voting for Biden and Dems • Election: Protect the vote • Post-election: Ensure…

  • Why Activism Matters

    Why Activism Matters

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    At a time when so many of the institutions we value are being undone by the present administration, our grandchildren may one day ask us: “Were you silent? What did you do?” Phil Villiers knows why it is important to act. Phil’s family fled Europe during the horrors of the Nazi regime, and, as he…

  • Ah, September.

    Ah, September.

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    Ah, September. Fall in New England. AND JUST 2 MONTHS UNTIL THE ELECTION!! by Kate Kavanagh Sometime in the future our children and our grandkids will ask us, “What did you do in the time of Trump? What did you do in the time of the pandemic? What did you do to save Black lives…

  • CI Lawn Signs

    CI Lawn Signs

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    Concord is showing its activist spirit! We’re excited about the interest in our “take action” lawn signs. CI distributed 100 free signs in the first week of August, and they’re popping up all over town! We’d love to have them visible throughout Concord and surrounding towns — particularly along high-traffic stretches. If you’d like to…