Category: Photos
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January 6 rally in Concord drew a crowd for democracy.
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…
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Concord shows up for democracy
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.…
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Concord stands for democracy
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…
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We must answer the call.
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,…
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Why Activism Matters
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…
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CI Lawn Signs
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…
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Concord affirms that Black lives matter.
Holding messages reading “Black Lives Matter,” “Justice for George Floyd,” and “White Silence = Violence,” more than 200 people from Concord and surrounding communities lined the streets of Concord center on Sunday (May 31, 2020) evening. Concord Indivisible organized the socially-distant ‘car protest’ in solidarity with protesters across the country demanding justice for Black lives…
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February 23, 2020 Huddle
ANOTHER RECORD TURNOUT! Thank you to the nearly 150 volunteers — regulars and newcomers alike — who joined us. The energy in the room was electric! With 11 activities to choose from, there was something for everyone! We made calls, wrote letters, and sent postcards to register voters and remind them to VOTE! We contacted…
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January 19 Huddle
More than 80 activists gathered at the Activist Huddle on January 19 to: – Write postcards with Swing Left– Write letters with Vote Forward– Write postcards with Sister District Project– Write postcards with Mothers Out Front Concord MA– Write postcards with Massachusetts Safe Communities Coalition– Text voters with MoveOn– Learn about Elect 535 Join us at our next Huddle at the Harvey…