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Congress must shut down Trump’s Truth Social cash grab.
Trump’s media company is about to start selling Wall Street traders early access to his posts — letting insiders profit off presidential announcements that move markets, milliseconds before the rest of us see them. It’s brazen corruption, and it’s legal only because no law currently stops a sitting president from cashing in on the office itself.
The founders believed only those of high character would rise to the presidency. Trump has proved them wrong.
👉 Tell Congress: stop presidents from profiting off public office!
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Donate to grassroots groups:
Win in November and build for the future.
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In 2024, Democrats lost the House by just 7,309 votes across three districts. In 2022, it was 6,675 votes across five. Razor-thin margins like these are exactly why grassroots organizing — not just ads and last-minute GOTV — decides elections.
Movement Voter Project funds local organizations, led by and for working-class, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and voters of color, who reach communities traditional campaigns often miss. MVP does data-driven research to identify the most effective groups organizing on the ground. One donation to MVP — a “mutual fund for civic giving” — supports dozens of these groups across 41 swing districts in 21 states, helping them staff up, scale up, and build power that compounds every cycle.
In districts CI is focused on, your donation supports:
- Colorado: CIRC Action — immigrant rights through civic action
- New York: Citizen Action of NY — a coalition of labor, advocacy, and community organizations
- Pennsylvania: CASA in Action — mobilizing Black and brown voters for progressive change
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Donuts and Democracy:
Grab a pen, a donut, and a cup of coffee! Take action!
Write postcards in support of three excellent candidates in swing districts. Join us at Gerow Park, West Concord, Sunday, Aug 9, 10:30–noon. Stay and write at the picnic tables under the pavilion — it’s a lovely spot! — or grab-n-go. See sign up for details and alternate date.
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Upcoming events — mark your calendar!
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Monday, August 10, 6:30 p.m. | Concord Democratic Town Committee Meeting, Concord Public Library, Goodwin Forum
Open to all. Featuring Governor’s Council candidates Mara Dolan and Margie Palladino, plus campaign staff from the Markey and Moulton U.S. Senate campaigns.
Wednesday, August 19, 7:00–7:30 p.m. | Finding Hope. Taking Action. Winning Together. (virtual)
Join Volunteer Blue for a 30-minute conversation with Substack authors Jessica Craven (Chop Wood, Carry Water) and Robert Hubbell (Today’s Edition) on turning political anxiety into daily, effective action. They’ll show how the steady work of ordinary citizens — not just elections — sustains democracy. 👉 Sign up
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Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m. | Concord Center stand-out, Monument Square. All are welcome — from Concord and beyond. Bring a sign and/or flag! We’ll have our lawn signs, buttons, and magnets available.
Fridays 1:00–2:30 p.m. | De-ICE Hanscom standout. Join our non-violent, non-confrontational protests of ICE deportation flights from Hanscom Airfield. Facebook Group | Sign up for newsletter
Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Protests at the Burlington ICE facility Info & schedule.
Stand in solidarity outside the ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office. Together, we can show love and support for immigrants, express our shame at ICE, and bear witness to the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government.
Bridge Brigades: Route 2 (Bruce Freeman) and Route 128 (Lexington) Take your pick
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Last Friday’s National Day of Action to End ICE Flights drew 150 to Hanscom Rotary to protest ICE. Laurie Berezin (Bearing Witness) shared the heartbreaking story of Sonia, snatched up by ICE, held at Burlington, and flown out of Hanscom. Jared Berezin and congressional candidate Jonathan Paz spoke passionately about our coalition’s work; and the Maynard Freedom Singers soothed our souls.
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Appeals court rejects the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants.
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Republican disenfranchisement bid drives Black voters to polls, study finds.
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Three women saved the country’s climate data after the Trump administration took it offline.
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Department of
Schadenfreude
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Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX has lost over $1 trillion in value since its IPO.
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There are always fresh actions on our Action Springboard, including new ways to Win the Midterms!
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