Category: Inspiration

  • Concord stands up for abortion rights.

    Concord stands up for abortion rights.

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    Approximately 500 residents of Concord and nearby towns took to Monument Square on May 14 to show our determination to protect abortion rights.

  • Preserving a Future of Self-Determination

    Preserving a Future of Self-Determination

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    In 1944 my parents escaped Soviet Stalinist rule in Ukraine and came to the United States. Today another dictator is invading again. It is a privilege to stand united with Ukraine against Russia’s invasion in Monument square, Concord, the cradle of American liberty.

  • Concord stands up for Ukraine.

    Concord stands up for Ukraine.

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    More than 200 residents of Concord and nearby towns took to Monument Square on February 27 to support Ukraine in its desperate fight against Vladimir Putin’s illegal and unprovoked invasion.

  • Two steps forward, three steps back: Is unchecked hate derailing our democracy?

    Two steps forward, three steps back: Is unchecked hate derailing our democracy?

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    During Black History Month, we celebrate the many contributions Black Americans have made to our country. But this year seems more about shoving Blacks to the sidelines — from voting rights and education to the literature our children read.

  • The times they are a-changin’.

    The times they are a-changin’.

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    A call to action for an historic moment of crisis Also changing: the times when we could tune out the news, focus on our own lives, and leave politics to other people. The future of American democracy — and critical issues of equity, health care, human rights, and the sustainability of life on Earth —…

  • January 6 rally in Concord drew a crowd for democracy.

    January 6 rally in Concord drew a crowd for democracy.

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    On Thursday, January 6, over 200 folks gathered on Monument Square in Concord to celebrate democracy. Unfettered by protestors, heartened by enthusiasts, serenaded by Brad Hubbard-Nelson’s trumpet solos and Bob Lawson’s playlist, we heard three powerful speakers: Professor Danielle Allen, Senator Jamie Eldridge, and keynote speaker Senator Michael Barrett. A coalition of good will—First Parish…

  • Roe v. Wade: We will not go back.

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    by Anita Saville Ever since the Supreme Court issued its landmark Roe v. Wade ruling in 1973, the forces opposed to reproductive freedom have chiseled, sliced, and hacked away the right to safe and legal abortions. We’ve now reached the point that pro-choice Americans have long dreaded — the actual overturning of Roe by the…

  • Keep fighting

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    Keep fighting, no matter what, says Sen. Brian Schatz (HI) From interview on July 19 Pod Save America First of all, don’t despair. And the reason I say “don’t despair” is not just to be reassuring, but we have to remind ourselves that our opponents thrive on our despairing. They want us to feel despondent;…

  • NC group calls for help; Concord responds.

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    Over 50 Concord-area postcard writers responded to a call to help counteract voter suppression in North Carolina. North Carolina Asian-Americans Together in Action identified over 6,000 Asian-American voters who were recently purged from the voter rolls, a tactic that disproportionately affects minority populations. NCAAT asked help from All-in for NC and Activate America, a national organization that…

  • Concord shows up for democracy

    Concord shows up for democracy

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    The monsoon rains paused for our July 10 rally in Monument Square in support of the For the People Act. Speakers included Deb Paul of the Indivisible Mass Coalition, CI’s Phil Villers, Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts, Vivian Tseng of Indivisible Acton Area, Kevin Peterson of the New Democracy Project, Rev.…