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Concord stands up for Ukraine.
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.
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Intimidating voters of color
In our separate-but-unequal criminal “justice” system, Black citizens receive hefty prison sentences for honest voting mistakes while their white counterparts get away with blatant efforts to commit voter fraud.
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How can we win if we don’t compete?
Contest Every Race is working to end GOP dominance in rural America by making sure that no Republican runs for office unopposed. In states like Oklahoma, Democrats don’t run in up to 75% of local elections. The result is lower turnout, which means that congressional and statewide candidates get crushed – even when there are…
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Two steps forward, three steps back: Is unchecked hate derailing our democracy?
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.
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The times they are a-changin’.
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 —…
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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…
