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Hello Indivisibles!
Hope is about taking action in spite of it all. It’s about saying: I will do my bit. And when we join together, those bits become a movement.
Jane Goodall, posted in Chop Wood, Carry Water on 10/9 (Substack)
Did we show up on No Kings 2.0 on October 18th? Yes we did! We are grateful for our collaboration with Indivisible Hingham Hull and March Forward Quincy–what a great group of organizers–and now friends. Did we know how to plan a large rally event with a band and speakers? Nope! Did we do it anyway? Yes we did! Please consider joining us as an event coordinator, a marshal/Peacekeeper, or a helper of any sort for our next event. We need you to keep up our momentum!
Weekly Scituate Stand Outs Continue! Sundays, 12:00-1:00pm, front lawn of First Parish UU Scituate, 330 First Parish Rd. Everyone welcome!
Speaking of that…What’s Next?
This is a link to the “No Kings: What’s Next?” webpage that has info on Know Your Rights and also Action Steps. They will be updating this every Wednesday.
Ezra and Leah talked about possible actions against Spotify in their weekly chat (https://youtu.be/KAT-MlSYmbY?si=u-QMi2sIEctqcfTv). Spotify is running recruitment ads for ICE on their platform. You can find out more in this quick video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oM9UtWtW1wY
Financial boycotts of Disney Plus worked amazingly well…could that work with Spotify?
Take Action
These are some great resources and links to Action Pages provided by Indivisible MA Coalition Coordinated Action Dispatch (IMC-CAD).
National - No Kings 2: Here’s How to Keep the Momentum Going! - Last Saturday, 7 million Americans exercised their free speech rights and showed up for an overwhelmingly HUGE and overwhelmingly peaceful day of protest for the single largest national day of protest in the U.S. History! We’re just getting started! Click HERE to access the action sheet.
Massachusetts - “Halo” is no Angel! - Protecting first responders shouldn’t cost us our First Amendment protection, especially when “first responders” are ICE kidnappers! Oppose the “Halo Act” (MA H.2057) today! Click HERE to access the action sheet.
Massachusetts - Sign a Petition for MA Rent Stabilization…NOW! - While the MA government drags its feet on other real housing helps, 75,000 of our verifiable signatures are needed by mid-November to get Rent Stabilization on the 2026 MA Ballot! Click HERE to access the action sheet.
National - Stop Cuts to Special Education! - Tell your U.S. lawmakers to protect the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). Students with disabilities can’t afford to lose these essential supports! Click HERE to access the action sheet.
Resources
Not that any of us need this…!
Red Wine and Blue Podcast: How to Not Lose Your Sh*t
Our current pod asks the question on all of our minds this year: how can I make a difference without losing my sh!t?
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Onward together!
Indivisible Scituate
Hello Indivisibles!
We are gearing up for our big NO KINGS 2.0 Event! Indivisible Scituate will join forces with Indivisible Hingham Hull and March Forward Quincy for a big event with music and speakers on Saturday, Oct. 18th from 11am-1pm in the Hancock Adams Common. Please spread the word and sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/851644/?referring_vol=10950376&rname=Jennifer&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link
We need 5 people to volunteer to be safety marshals at our Quincy event! You will have a yellow vest, and we will train you--it's not hard. Please respond to this email if you are willing to do this. We need your help as this is all volunteer-led!
We want everyone who is attending a rally to be aware of safety and de-escalation information. You can watch a recording of the Sept. 25th training here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgAe7O0RenQ
You can also sign up to attend a live Zoom training (Oct. 9th, Oct. 11th) here: https://www.mobilize.us/activateamerica/event/827520/?referring_vol=10950376&rname=Jennifer&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link
Or on October 15th here: https://act.aclu.org/a/no-kings-kyr-eng2
There will also be rallies in Marshfield, Plymouth, Hingham and other communities. You can go to nokings.org and click on "Find an Event" to learn more.
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Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 25th, 7pm, Scituate Town Library Community Room--invite a friend!
Take Action!
Scituate Sunday Standouts: NEW TIME for fall!! 12-1pm, lawn of First Parish Scituate UU Church (330 First Parish), all welcome!
Marshfield: Tuesdays in front of Roche Bros, 10:30-11:30am, https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/839918/
Hingham: Wednesdays in front of the Post Office, 10:30-11:30am
Hull: Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 across from the Red Parrot
This Saturday, Sept. 20th, No Place for Hate Rally in Marshfield, 1896 Ocean St/Dandelion Park, 11-12pm
Together We Shine: A Community Luminaria Event, Sept. 20th, 6-8pm, 330 First Parish, First Parish UU Church. We'll decorate paper lanterns and place them aglow along the road, while enjoying readings and live music provided by Andy Kaplan and David Kelley. Fall treats will be served. All are welcome! Facebook Event
No Kings Rally, October 18, 2025. Indivisible Scituate is collaborating with other local groups to plan a rally in Quincy on their Hancock Common. Now, more than ever, we need to connect and come together. We are waiting to find out the time, and we would like to know if anyone would like to help plan the event.
Call our Senators and Demand they Fight Like Hell! Many of us think: I don't need to call Ed and Elizabeth--they are on "our side." And they are! BUT...it is critically important that they hear from us. Their aides collect data on calls and issues every day, and this is reported back to the Senators. They need to know we care and that we are supporting them--and holding them accountable. Find out more here: Call Markey and Warren to Demand they Fight!
Resources
Don't forget to register for the 3rd in the series of talks at Norwell Public Library about "Issues Facing Our Democracy." This one will discuss Book Bans. Register here: Book Bans
Indivisible is offering a training on best practices around how to identify, defuse, and prevent the spread of political violence this Sunday, September 21, at 8pm ET-- you can register here. And if you want to do the reading ahead of time, you can find the 123-page curriculum here!
Check this out: Encouraging businesses to slow down ICE and show support for our immigrant neighbors is a new campaign. We will talk about this at our next meeting, and you can find out more about it here.
Is there any hope???
Thank you to a member who shared this great podcast with Heather Cox Richardson--and she is HOPEFUL!!
Pod Save America You Tube link
Thanks to another member who shared this cool resource to find resources to connect, extend kindness, and promote democracy:
https://allofusdirectory.org/organizations?title=&field_location_target_id%5B%5D=111
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Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 25th, 7pm, Scituate Town Library Community Room--invite a friend!
Take Action!
Scituate Sunday Standouts: NEW TIME for fall!! 12-1pm, lawn of First Parish Scituate UU Church (330 First Parish), all welcome!
Marshfield: Tuesdays in front of Roche Bros, 10:30-11:30am, https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/839918/
Hingham: Wednesdays in front of the Post Office, 10:30-11:30am
Hull: Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 across from the Red Parrot
No Place for Hate Rally in Marshfield, 1896 Ocean St/Dandelion Park, 11-12pm
Stay tuned for info about the next mass mobilization on October 18, 2025. We are in need of people to be trained for safety as these activities grow. Please consider attending this training!
Webinar: Safety & De-escalation at Rallies & Public Meetings https://indivisiblehinghamhull.org/event/safety-de-escalation-at-rallies-public-meetings/
Sept. 5-7th: The Last Class, Scituate Movie Theatre, times are listed as TBD
Info here: The Last Class
This documentary follows Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich as he teaches his final class at UC Berkeley, reflecting with humor and candor on aging, social change, and the role of the next generation. Great movie--especially for teachers!
Save the Date! Saturday, Sept. 20th at 6:30, Scituate First Parish UU Church (330 First Parish Rd): Celebrate the Fall Equinox with the Scituate Unity Network (SUN), a coalition of community groups aiming to bring together the people of Scituate. The theme is "Together We Shine." Lantern decorating at 6:30pm followed by a dusk walk around Lawson Common. Interested in helping? Email indivisiblescituate@proton.me.
Check these Out:
Don't forget to register for the 3rd in the series of talks at Norwell Public Library about "Issues Facing Our Democracy." This one will discuss Book Bans. Register here: Book Bans
We need your support! Please consider a donation to Indivisible Scituate. Money will be used for rally supplies, flyers, and future speakers. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisiblesc1360805150
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Hello Indivisibles!
We have a lot going on so we will jump right in.
Weekend Events:
John Bowes has an excellent summary with links here!
Join the good troublemakers of Southeastern Mass for a weekend of rallies to support organized labor and union members. Click the link for a full list of upcoming activities https://www.bowes3.com/so/57PZplaUA?languageTag=en
In Scituate: Workers Not Billionaires!
Saturday, August 30th from 10-11am at the Post Office on First Parish
Sunday, August 31st from 10:30-11:30am on the lawn of First Parish UU
Monday, September 1st from 12:00-1:30pm at the Scituate Rotary
Signup: https://mobilize.us/s/3k6SVd
Sept. 5-7th: The Last Class, Scituate Movie Theatre, times are listed as TBD
Info here: The Last Class
This documentary follows Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich as he teaches his final class at UC Berkeley, reflecting with humor and candor on aging, social change, and the role of the next generation.
Save the Date! Saturday, Sept. 20th at 6:30, Scituate First Parish UU Church (330 First Parish Rd): Celebrate the Fall Equinox with the Scituate Unity Network (SUN), a coalition of community groups aiming to bring together the people of Scituate. The theme is "Together We Shine." Lantern decorating at 6:30pm followed by a dusk walk around Lawson Common. Interested in helping? Email indivisiblescituate@proton.me.
Next Indivisible Scituate Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 25th, 7pm, Scituate Town Library Community Room
Don't forget to register for the 3rd in the series of talks at Norwell Public Library about "Issues Facing Our Democracy." This one will discuss Book Bans. Register here: Book Bans
We need your support! Please consider a donation to Indivisible Scituate. Money will be used for rally supplies, flyers, and future speakers. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisiblesc1360805150
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Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Thursday, September 25th, 7-8pm, Scituate Town Library Community Room
Share the News! We are rallying!
"Workers Over Billionaires!" Rally: Monday, Sept. 1st (Labor Day), 12-1:30pm, Scituate Rotary. Please look on Mobilize soon for a link to sign up--and share! (It is pending at the time of this newsletter release).
Fall Focus: How can we get more people to speak up and join our Resistance Movement?
You can watch all three of the One Million Rising sessions to learn how to host a Community Resistance Group. Let's start some! If you are interested, please reach out and we can plan together.
Recommended watch by a member: Heather Cox Richardson and Gavin Newsome: https://youtu.be/lNu6CC-rKXA?si=OSpJJB1Osomm4NBG
Get Out There!
Scituate Summer Sunday Stand Out for Democracy! Sunday, August 24 and 31 on the front lawn of First Parish UU, 330 First Parish Rd, Scituate, 10:30-11:30am. Starting Sept. 9th, the time will be bumped up to 12-1pm!
Stand Up Speak Out! Every Wednesday in Hingham in front of the Post Office, 10:30-11:30am
Hull Stand Outs Every Thursday in Hull across from the Red Parrot near the DCR parking/beach, 5:30-6:30pm
Hingham Monday, August 25th, 5:30-6:30pm, 90 Derby Street near Bertucci's
Onward together!
Indivisible Scituate
Hello Indivisibles!
Every week there is some new wildness on the political front. Your emotions may go up and down...and around again. We are so glad you are part of this movement. This feels hard, but we are going to do it together. And...we need more of us!
Watch One Million Rising Session 2 to learn about how to organize a Community Resistance Gathering. Have some friends that are feeling upset but don't know what to do? Host a group! Nervous to try this? Reach out to us (indivisiblescituate@proton.me) and we can connect you with someone who will help you lead a group. We need to start talking about organizing more...being mad and being silent is not going to help us fight the authoritarian regime which is here now according to Rachel Maddow.
Join Session 3 of One Million Rising on August 13th: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/803953/?utm_source=indivisible&utm_medium=_20250811
Join the Open Letter to encourage Harvard to reject Trump's demands: https://crimsoncourage.fillout.com/august-letter-indivisible?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=email_20250811
Sign up for the Solidarity in Action talk with author Cristina Jiminez: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/807957/?emci=f3662c1c-ab74-f011-8dc9-6045bda9d96b&emdi=cbb9508e-b874-f011-8dc9-6045bda9d96b&ceid=3708367
Grab that friend that says that they are sad/mad/feeling helpless--and head to a rally! Protests are visible ways to express our noncooperation. People report feeling MORE positive and connected after attending an event. We hope to see you at one soon!
Scituate Summer Sunday Stand Out for Democracy! Every Sunday on the front lawn of First Parish UU, 330 First Parish Rd, Scituate, 10:30-11:30am
Stand Up Speak Out! Every Wednesday in Hingham in front of the Post Office, 10:30-11:30am
Hull Stand Outs Every Thursday in Hull across from the Red Parrot near the DCR parking/beach, 5:30-6:30pm
Workers, Not Billionaires! Labor Day Rally at the Scituate Rotary, 12:00-1:30pm Spread the word!
Onward together!
Indivisible Scituate
Hello Indivisibles!
We won't have a monthly meeting in August, but will plan one for September!
Take Action!
Stand Out for Democracy! A weekly rally on Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, First Parish Scituate UU front lawn (330 First Parish Rd). This Sunday, Aug. 3rd, the church will have a Root Beer Float Extravaganza from 1-5pm! Lawson Tower Bell Concert at 4pm.
Hingham Standouts—Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am, Hingham Post Office
Hull Standouts---Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm, Nantasket Ave across from Mezzo Mare
Learn More
Indivisible's One Million Rising Training Series
! Where you see blue writing that is underlined, you can click on that and it will bring you to other pages with information. !
Join Indivisible in their campaign to train one million people in the art of strategic non-cooperation to fight authoritarianism. This is a 3-part series--sign up for 1, 2, or 3 sessions: here
Find the recording for the first training session here.
The second session focused on what to do in your Community Resistance Groups. You can listen/watch at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/ahLB5Fre7nI?si=-67h-cJ_Yu9j1fXK
Learn more from their Events Toolkit here.
The Community Gatherings Info is located here. We are interested to hear if anyone has one of these gatherings and how it goes.
Indivisible Scituate Resources and Support
We are thrilled to have our own Google site where we can put resources and add information. Interested in helping to maintain this site? Please reach out!
https://sites.google.com/view/indivisiblescituate
We have an ActBlue Account!
We want to have funds to use for sign-making, rallies, speakers, flyers, etc. Please consider a donation and spread the word.
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Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 22nd at 7pm, Scituate Town Library. All are welcome!
On the agenda:
Upcoming Events and reports on our “Good Trouble”
Info about Indivisible’s One Million Rising series
August 2nd: next “big day” of resistance
Take Action!
Stand Out for Democracy! A weekly rally on Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, First Parish Scituate UU front lawn (330 First Parish Rd).
Hingham Standouts—Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am, Hingham Post Office
Hull Standouts---Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm, Nantasket Ave across from Mezzo Mare
Learn More
Issues Facing Our Democracy: LGBTQ (Series, #2): Norwell Public Library, Tues, July 22nd: Sign up here
Indivisible's One Million Rising Training Series
Join Indivisible in their campaign to train one million people in the art of strategic non-cooperation to fight authoritarianism. This is a 3-part series--sign up for 1, 2, or 3 sessions: here
Missed the first one? Find the recording here. We will be talking about this at our meeting on Tuesday (7/22).
Learn more from their Events Toolkit here.
Next Day of Action: August 2nd! Stay tuned for more info.
We will not hold a meeting in August but hope to see everyone in September! (Date TBD
Watch Maria Ressa on democracy—in a PBS news hour clip. Don’t forget to support PBS and NPR! https://www.pbs.org/video/on-democracy-1741038869/
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Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 22nd at 7pm, Scituate Town Library. All are welcome!
Take Action!
Stand Out for Democracy! A weekly rally on Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, First Parish Scituate UU front lawn (300 First Parish Rd).
Community Educational Opportunity: Movie viewing of A Thousand Cuts, a documentary about Maria Ressa and her quest for journalistic freedom, Monday, July 14th, 7pm, First Parish Scituate UU.
July 17th Good Trouble Activities:
Good Trouble Rally, Thursday, July 17th 5:30-6:45pm, First Parish Scituate UU Front Lawn. Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/811273/
Stay for the movie showing of John Lewis: Good Trouble, the 2020 documentary of the life of activist and Congressman John Lewis, also at First Parish UU, 7pm.
Indivisible Plymouth: Thursday, July 17, 5-6:00 . Fill the Hill to celebrate the life and Good Trouble of John Lewis.
https://mobilize.us/s/LeDFks
Resources
Indivisible's One Million Rising Training Series
Join Indivisible in their campaign to train one million people in the art of strategic non-cooperation to fight authoritarianism. This is a 3-part series--sign up for 1, 2, or 3 sessions: here
This is an interesting project that seeks to show how "facts" in the media are often pushed to favor the wealthy: https://www.cartoonsfordemocracy.org/
News media across the spectrum--the "chart"--with bias and reliability ratings--where are you getting your "facts"? https://guides.library.harvard.edu/newsleans/thechart
“Democracy is fragile. You have to fight for every bit, every law, every safeguard, every institution, every story. You must know how dangerous it is to suffer even the tiniest cut. This is why I say to us all: we must hold the line.”
― Maria Ressa, How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future
We hope to see you at an event soon!
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Hello Indivisibles!
"That is what we believed in, what we were all about — a mass movement, an irresistible movement of the masses. Not a handful of lawyers in a closed courtroom, but hundreds, thousands of everyday people—disciplined, peaceful people — taking their cause and their belief to the streets.”
— From Walking With the Wind: A Memoir of a Movement by John Lewis
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 22nd at 7pm, Scituate Town Library. All are welcome!
Take Action! (Are you ready to make some Good Trouble?!)
Last week was a LOT. Many of us are feeling angry, lost, and in despair. Remember that we are not alone in this fight! There are many like-minded people that will not give up and want to join with you in the spirit of hope, truth, and integrity. We invite you to join us in one--or all--of the activities below.
Stand Out for Democracy! A weekly rally on Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, First Parish Scituate UU front lawn (300 First Parish Rd).
Community Educational Opportunity: Movie viewing of A Thousand Cuts, a documentary about Maria Ressa and her quest for journalistic freedom, Monday, July 14th, 7pm, First Parish Scituate UU. Popcorn provided! Check out the other ways to learn about Maria below:
Interview with John Stewart: https://youtu.be/jsHoX9ZpA_M?si=AnK5rT3sIvB5GZa1
Interview with Stephen Colbert: https://youtu.be/xpWevZ5yQz8?si=QcmCYZviqSa1WLfw
Fresh Air interview: https://youtu.be/uJAuWTZHa-A?si=ss79hml-ErQmp5qs
WGBH interview: https://youtu.be/yWpedkNHo3E?si=4gw1MHzliIndnFEu
Read the book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/446105/how-to-stand-up-to-a-dictator-by-ressa-maria/9780753559215
Watch the movie (PBS Frontline): https://youtu.be/JQpjfWV_p6E?si=9cXjDoCuweH2zI8C
July 17th Good Trouble Activities:
Good Trouble Rally, Thursday, July 17th 5:30-6:45pm, First Parish Scituate UU Front Lawn. Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/811273/
Stay for the movie showing of John Lewis: Good Trouble, the 2020 documentary of the life of activist and Congressman John Lewis, also at First Parish UU, 7pm.
Learn more about John Lewis here.
Resources
Check out Indivisible's Take Action Now page here .
Boston Indivisible publishes "5 Things to Do" each week, so check them out too! https://www.bindivisible.org/five-things/
Our new resource webpage is coming soon—stay tuned!
Thank you for being a part of Indivisible Scituate!
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Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 22nd at 7pm, Scituate Town Library. All are welcome!
Take Action!
Stand Out for Democracy! A weekly rally on Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, First Parish Scituate UU front lawn (300 First Parish Rd). Starting Sunday, June 29th!
Community Educational Opportunity: Movie viewing of A Thousand Cuts, a documentary about Maria Ressa and her quest for journalistic freedom, Monday, July 14th, 7pm, First Parish Scituate UU. Check out the other ways to learn about Maria below:
Interview with John Stewart: https://youtu.be/jsHoX9ZpA_M?si=AnK5rT3sIvB5GZa1
Interview with Stephen Colbert: https://youtu.be/xpWevZ5yQz8?si=QcmCYZviqSa1WLfw
Fresh Air interview: https://youtu.be/uJAuWTZHa-A?si=ss79hml-ErQmp5qs
WGBH interview: https://youtu.be/yWpedkNHo3E?si=4gw1MHzliIndnFEu
Read the book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/446105/how-to-stand-up-to-a-dictator-by-ressa-maria/9780753559215
Watch the movie (PBS Frontline): https://youtu.be/JQpjfWV_p6E?si=9cXjDoCuweH2zI8C
Check out Indivisible's Take Action Now page here .
And Boston Indivisible publishes "5 Things to Do" each week, so check them out too! https://www.bindivisible.org/five-things/
Thank you for being a part of Indivisible Scituate!
You can sign up for our email list and also our Signal Updates text chain here: https://forms.gle/foYvcubGru8SCbtKA. All information is private and never shared.
Woo Hoo Indivisibles!
Did we rock June 14th or what??!! A giant thank you for everyone who participated in this historic event—in body and spirit! We estimate that 500-600 people braved the rain (and parking traffic!) to come to the rotary and say “Scituate Says No Kings!” The energy and positivity was amazing. Many thanks to our wonderful Scituate Police Department who drove around (and around!) the rotary to ensure safety. Our marshals were awesome too!
Another THANK YOU to XR Sandwiches who delivered FREE (and delicious) sandwiches to protesters! You can find them inside the Mobil-C Store on the Driftway.
And yet another THANK YOU to CP’s Woodfired Pizza who delivered free pizzas around the rotary! You can find them at 318 Driftway. Such kindness!
NEXT MEETING: July 22nd, 7pm, Scituate Town Library
WHAT'S NEXT?
Juneteenth Celebration: 6/19, Hingham Bandstand, 4-7pm
Marshfield Stand for Democracy: 6/21, Dandelion Park (near CVS), 1:00-2:30pm
Scituate Pride Breakfast and Parade: 6/28, St. Luke's Church, 9:30-11:30am
Next "BIG EVENT": Thursday, July 17th, https://goodtroubleliveson.org/ We need ideas! This is a weekday, so let's be creative.
Community-Wide Educational Program: Fighting for Democracy: Learning from Maria Ressa. From July 4-15th, several South Shore activist groups will engage in a learning opportunity about this Nobel Peace Prize winner who fights for journalistic freedom.
We will host a discussion about Maria Ressa--more info to come! In the meantime, you can find links to learn about this amazing person below.
Interview with John Stewart: https://youtu.be/jsHoX9ZpA_M?si=AnK5rT3sIvB5GZa1
Interview with Stephen Colbert: https://youtu.be/xpWevZ5yQz8?si=QcmCYZviqSa1WLfw
Fresh Air interview: https://youtu.be/uJAuWTZHa-A?si=ss79hml-ErQmp5qs
WGBH interview: https://youtu.be/yWpedkNHo3E?si=4gw1MHzliIndnFEu
Read the book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/446105/how-to-stand-up-to-a-dictator-by-ressa-maria/9780753559215
Watch the movie (PBS Frontline): https://youtu.be/JQpjfWV_p6E?si=9cXjDoCuweH2zI8C
We engaged more than 5 million people on June 14th--and we are not stopping! We want to reach that magical 3.5% of the population. Historically, when nonviolent resistance movements engage at least 3.5% of the population in sustained protest, change has ALWAYS happened. Read about it here or listen on this podcast.
Great follow-up info from the No Kings! event: https://www.nokings.org/next
Hingham Unity held a great "Know Your Rights: Immigrants" session. You can find the presentation here, along with important resources: https://hinghamunity.org/immigrants/. Please consider having a conversation with people you are worried are at risk for ICE kidnapping. Their key info was that anyone who is not a citizen should meet with an immigration lawyer, and they have resources on their website.
Ezra and Leah said Wednesday during their "What's the Plan?" call: We are winning. We are the ones that are making democracy assert itself.
We move forward together!
The Indivisible Scituate Leadership Team
Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 12th, 7-8pm at the Scituate Town Library Community Room. We will talk about protest safety and creating awesome signs.
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Take Action!
No Kings! Scituate will hold a rally at the rotary from 12:00-1:30pm with a "No Kings/Take Back the Flag" theme (bring your flags!). Please share this info widely! Link: https://mobilize.us/s/3pUBev
Hingham will hold a rally at Bathing Beach (meet at the gazebo) from 10:30-noon. Link: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/793453/
Boston will hold its Pride Parade with a theme of "No Kings, YAAAAS Queen!" Info here: https://www.mobilize.us/freedomoverfascism/event/784589/ Want to join the Indivisible Scituate group heading in? They will take the 8:37am train from Greenbush. It is just $10 to take the train—good for rides all weekend.
Plymouth will hold a rally at Cole's Hill from 12-1pm with the theme of "No Kings-No Tanks!" Sign up with mobilize
Can’t attend an in-person event? North Country NY Indivisible invites you to join their online rally! https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/794393/
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June 19th: Juneteenth Celebrations
3:00pm at Gates/HS Art Plaza (or in Gates cafeteria if rain)
Hingham Harbor 4-7pm
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June 21st: Marshfield Stand for Democracy Rally in Marshfield Center. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/793018/
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First Parish UU will have raffle baskets at the Pride Breakfast to support Summer of Sass. You can donate via the Venmo link above. Info on their Sasstainability Campaign here.
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Resources
47 might not like Harvard, but we do! Check out their free courses on the Constitution and Civic Engagement: Free Online Courses at Harvard
Get trained in knowing your rights and as a bystander/ally to fight these unlawful and hateful ICE raids: check out Right to Be and Hingham Unity Council--this Monday! as well as the ACLU.
Thanks to a member who shared this website about the General Strike: https://generalstrikeus.com/ ________________________________________________________________
Taking Care of Ourselves
Share some wins (and maybe a laugh) here in this Padlet (it’s easy! Click on the “plus” in the lower right corner and write or copy a link): https://padlet.com/jmackey9/share-our-wins-us8ynk6imnndzkev
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Onward together,
The Indivisible Scituate Leadership Team
Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 12th, 7-8pm at the Scituate Town Library Community Room. On our agenda is info about safety at rallies and how to make effective signs. Please bring any sign making materials you have! We don’t yet have a budget for advertising, so please share this info with anyone you know who wants to fight for democracy!
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Take Action!
47 wants a big birthday but We the People have other plans! Please sign up (click on links below) through mobilize for one of these activities if you would like to join us. Signing up helps people to get a count of those involved. Share with friends! You can put a link on your Facebook or Instagram page too.
June 14th: No Kings Day, National Day of Action.
Scituate will hold a rally at the rotary from 12:00-1:30pm with a "No Kings/Take Back the Flag" theme (bring your flags!). Please share this info widely! Link: https://mobilize.us/s/3pUBev
Hingham will hold a rally at Bathing Beach (meet at the gazebo) from 10:30-noon. Link: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/793453/
Boston will hold its Pride Parade with a theme of "No Kings, YAAAAS Queen!" Info here: https://www.mobilize.us/freedomoverfascism/event/784589/ Want to join the Indivisible Scituate group heading in? They will take the 8:37am train from Greenbush. It is just $10 to take the train—good for rides all weekend.
Plymouth will hold a rally at Cole's Hill from 12-1pm with the theme of "No Kings-No Tanks!" Sign up with mobilize
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June 19th: Juneteenth Celebration, 3:00pm at Gates/HS Art Plaza (or in Gates cafeteria if rain)
June 28th: Scituate Pride Celebration, free breakfast 9:30-11:30 at St. Luke’s, walk to common, family activities
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Resources
Progressive South Shore is proposing a Community Read/Watch of the documentary about Maria Ressa, the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and journalist from the Philippines who has been promoting freedom of the press. She has written a book called How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future and is featured in the documentary, A Thousand Cuts, which goes inside the war of President Duterte’s crackdown on the media. You can watch the documentary here. Stay tuned for info about a get-together to talk about the film/book!
The MA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) is urging us to call our reps and demand they support this Act that would provide no-cost legal defense to immigrants in MA at risk of deportation. Find out more about it here.
ACLU Massachusetts is fighting hard for the Dignity Not Deportations Act and the Safe Communities Act. Please reach out to your reps about these—more info in the links. A rally is being planned at the Plymouth Detention Facility; we will share info from the organizers soon.
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Taking Care of Ourselves
Share some wins (and maybe a laugh) here in this Padlet (it’s easy! Click on the “plus” in the lower right corner and write or copy a link): https://padlet.com/jmackey9/share-our-wins-us8ynk6imnndzkev
Do you have an event or idea to share? Email us at indivisiblescituate@proton.me
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Onward together,
The Indivisible Scituate Leadership Team
Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 12th, 7-8pm at the Scituate Town Library Community Room. We don’t yet have a budget for advertising, so please share this info with anyone you know who wants to fight for democracy!
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Take Action!
Lots of activities are popping up for No Kings Day on June 14th. A military parade with tanks that will cost millions of dollars? No Tanks! (credit to this pun by Indivisible Plymouth!) Check out the events below. Please consider signing up—this helps people to know how many to expect, and also provides a count after the event. Share links with friends and anyone else interested! You can put a link on your Facebook or Instagram page too.
June 14th: No Kings Day, National Day of Action.
Scituate will hold a rally at the rotary from 12:00-1:30pm with a "No Kings/Take Back the Flag" theme (bring your flags!). Please share this info widely! Link: https://mobilize.us/s/3pUBev
Hingham will hold a rally at Bathing Beach (meet at the gazebo) from 10:30-noon. Link: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/793453/
Boston will hold its Pride Parade with a theme of "No Kings, YAAAAS Queen!" Info here: https://www.mobilize.us/freedomoverfascism/event/784589/
Plymouth will hold a rally at Cole's Hill from 12-1pm with the theme of "No Kings-No Tanks!" Sign up with mobilize
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June 19th: Juneteenth Celebration, 3:00pm at Gates/HS Art Plaza (or in Gates cafeteria if rain)
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June 28th: Scituate Pride Celebration, free breakfast 9:30-11:30 at St. Luke’s, walk to common, family activities
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Hull Select Board Election Update: Irwin Nesoff won re-election! Congratulations and thank you, Irwin.
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Resources
Stop the Big Bad Budget Bill! Info and a script to call Warren and Markey here.
Ezra and Leah talked about Bit Coin and Trump’s grab of millions of dollars to fund his PAC during their “What’s the Plan?” call. The recording is not up yet, but you can read the transcript here. (Ezra does a shout out to our new sister group, Indivisible Hingham!)
“Fight Back with Friends” is Indivisible’s new program to help you engage with friends who want to fight back, but may not know how to start. Find more info here: Fight Back
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Taking Care of Ourselves
We focus a lot on the negative things that are happening. But many good things are happening too! Let’s share them here in this Padlet (it’s easy! Click on the “plus” in the lower right corner and write or copy a link): https://padlet.com/jmackey9/share-our-wins-us8ynk6imnndzkev
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Onward together,
The Indivisible Scituate Leadership Team
Hello Indivisibles!
It was great to see familiar and new faces at our meeting on 5/15. We talked about an Indivisible meeting with Keating, where he told us to keep standing up, calling, and sharing personal stories of how this administration is impacting us. He has been having conversations with his Republican colleagues and finds them to still be highly dug in to Trump's ideas. He did talk about impeachment--and how we need to flip the House in 2026 to make this move forward. We also talked about events, and how to include more younger adults in our work.
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 12th, 7-8pm at the Scituate Town Library Community Room
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Take Action!
June 14th: No Kings Day, National Day of Action.
Scituate will hold a rally at the rotary from 12:00-1:30pm with a "No Kings/Take Back the Flag" theme (bring your flags!). (Mobilize link to come)
Boston will hold its Pride Parade with a theme of "No Kings, YAAAAS Queen!" Info here: https://www.mobilize.us/freedomoverfascism/event/784589/
Plymouth will hold a rally at Cole's Hill from 12-1pm with the theme of "No Kings-No Tanks!" Sign up with mobilize
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June 19th: Juneteenth Celebration, 3:00pm at Gates/HS Art Plaza (or in Gates cafeteria if rain)
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June 28th: Scituate Pride Celebration, free breakfast 9:30-11:30 at St. Luke’s, walk to common, family activities
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Hull Select Board Election: Support Irwin Nesoff. As in many towns, MAGA groups are attacking our Democratic candidates, and often in false and cruel ways. If you live in Hull, or know others there, please fight back against this campaign of untruths.
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Resources
Read this NY Times article, “How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?” Here
Another good resource: “Harnessing Our Power to End Political Violence”, download at https://www.endpoliticalviolence.org/
Ezra and Leah's call had some great info about the tariffs. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZV3pFxqw6A
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Taking Care of Ourselves
We focus a lot on the negative things that are happening. But many good things are happening too! Let’s share them here in this Padlet (it’s easy! Click on the “plus” in the lower right corner and write or copy a link): https://padlet.com/jmackey9/share-our-wins-us8ynk6imnndzkev
Do you have an event or idea to share? Email us at indivisiblescituate@proton.me
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Onward together,
Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 15th from 7-8pm at Scituate Town Library Community Room. All are welcome!
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Take Action!
A Stand Out for Democracy will be held on Friday, May 9th from 5:30-7:00pm at the First Parish Scituate (300 First Parish Rd). Parking is available. On the 9th, they will also collect food for the Scituate Food Pantry to assist with recent cuts to Meals on Wheels and other programs. All are welcome to join! **Since this is a church, they suggest signs that don't have politicians names on them.
May 17th 2-3pm Stand Out at the Rotary in Scituate! Bring your signs and your energy!
And for the next nationwide day of action, mark your calendars for June 14th—“No Kings!” We will talk about ideas at our next meeting. A website for the event is here: https://www.nokings.org/
Resources
Timothy Snyder is an expert on authoritarianism. In this YouTube video John Lithgow reads from Snyder’s book “On Tyranny” about how to spot and fight back against those who would threaten our democracy.
https://youtu.be/cXR5HLodsT8?si=AWyedWk-ePTthcol
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The Indivisible Scituate Leadership Team
Hello Indivisibles!
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 15th from 7-8pm at Scituate Town Library Community Room. All are welcome!
New here? Sign up for our newsletter and soon-to-be implemented Signal Texts (info posts only): https://forms.gle/YFLMzf8ox79LeyxQ6
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Take Action!
New time and date for the “Fight for the Working Class” rally in Quincy (rescheduled from last Sat due to weather)
Hancock Adams Common
1305 Hancock St ., Quincy
Saturday, May 3 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
A Stand Out for Democracy will be held on Friday, May 9th from 5:30-7:00pm at the First Parish Scituate (300 First Parish Rd). Parking is available. They will hold a sign-making session at the church this Sunday, May 4th at 11:45am (after church). On the 9th, they will also collect food for the Scituate Food Pantry to assist with recent cuts to Meals on Wheels and other programs. All are welcome to join! A flyer is attached.
Our next “big” day will be May 17th. Look for Indivisible Scituate to sponsor a rally (likely at the rotary) in the afternoon.
And for the next nationwide day of action, mark your calendars for June 14th—“No Kings!” We will talk about ideas at our next meeting. A website for the event is here: https://www.nokings.org/
Resources
Someone has created some neat designs for signs. She would like them to be shared freely.
You can see the signs here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/bltbanjo/p/signs-for-democracy?r=11kr2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
The post contains info on where to download the full size/quality art and how to print out and assemble the signs DIY. The Google Drive folder contains full-size PNG files and tiled PDFs for printing at home on 8.5x11 printers. The link is in the post and here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i1PPZVC2PAmoMl4fdexsTAprX5lYDAZD
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The Indivisible Scituate Leadership Team
Hello Indivisibles!
Great to see so many of you at the Scituate rotary and in Plymouth and Weymouth last weekend! Thank you!
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 15th from 7-8pm at Scituate Town Library Community Room. All are welcome!
Take Action!
Saturday, April 26th there is a “fight for the working class” rally in Quincy, Massachusetts. The team is hoping for a huge crowd in support of federal workers and the service they provide. The rally is hosted by Congressman Lynch with union movement leaders. Please RSVP so that the team can get an accurate headcount and be prepared for the crowds. (click here to RSVP online)
Remember how the bridge overpass on Route 3 in Weymouth was taken over by Trump signs (and the huge flag!)? Well they would like to take the bridge back! If you are interested in helping, please email us at indivisiblescituate@proton.me. We will connect with John Bowes to make plans.
Marshfield Democratic Town Committee has a great blog with info about various activities: https://www.mdtc.blog/getinvolved
A Stand Out will be held on Friday, May 9th from 5:30-7:00pm at the First Parish Scituate (300 First Parish Rd). Parking is available. They are working on a theme around democracy and you can bring signs. All are welcome!
Our next “big” day will be May 17th. Look for Indivisible Scituate to sponsor a rally (likely at the rotary) in the afternoon.
Resources
Indivisible has a new tool kit out: https://www.bluestatedefiance.org/ice
AGs have the power to push back on ICE, investigate federal overreach, file legal challenges, and defend those being targeted.
The toolkit includes:
A breakdown of what’s happening and why it’s not normal
Specific actions attorneys general can take now
Call and email scripts you can personalize
A list of states where AGs need to hear from us most
Since we are in a state with a Democratic attorney general, we have an important role to play in protecting the right to dissent!
Hear the latest on April recess, reconciliation, and more -- direct from Indivisible’s co-founders -- this Thursday at 3pm ET / 12pm PT. Every Thursday, we take a step back to absorb the news, draw inspiration from the work Indivisibles and our allies are doing, and talk about how we fight back. This week, Leah and Ezra will share the latest from our Congressional recess events and other ways to fight Trump’s reconciliation plans.
Taking Care of Ourselves
The news just never stops. This short article has some good, concrete questions to ask ourselves when we want to manage our political stress: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ready-to-be-strong/202502/managing-overwhelm-in-turbulent-political-times
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The Indivisible Scituate Leadership Team
Hello Indivisibles!
First of all--a giant THANK YOU to everyone who came out for our first meeting on Tuesday night. I was hoping for 20 people...and you all showed up in droves! 80 of you! You know what this says? We are ready--we are committed--and we will fight for our country. We the People have power and we are not afraid to harness it! We can't thank you enough for sharing your ideas.
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 15th at 7pm at the Scituate Town Library Community Room.
ACTION-IDEAS from the meeting
Monthly community action, with focus on accessibility for all (rides to protest, stools for seating, etc.)
Show of support daily/weekly and monthly by joining in local protest actions.
Work to engage/attract younger people and families to our movement. Think: Lawson Tower music, and sign making and art projects. “Science is science!’
Beach mural project idea: One suggestion is for a collaborative community project, such as an art teacher-led collaborative beach murals project for everyone in the community, especially families and children. All in support of our values and goals..
Interest in working in small groups to discuss issues and challenges
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What's Next?
April 19th is going to be the next "big event" day. Local events below:
Plymouth 12pm: With Indivisible Plymouth--rally at Cole's Hill (across from Plymouth Rock). *Please do not share this info on broad social media as they want to avoid MAGA protesters
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Marshfield 9 am :https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/772045/
Weymouth 2 pm: https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/775418/
Save the Date! May 17th will be another big day of events across the nation. We hope to hold our own event here in Scituate. More details to come.
Take Action!
Did you know that every day our personal cell phone data is bought and sold by unregulated brokers? This information can be used for tracking people at abortion clinics, undocumented workers, and other discriminatory actions. Call your representatives (5calls.org) and tell them to support this bill that would ban the selling of personal data. Find out more info here: https://www.aclum.org/en/ban-sale-location-data
The Speak Up For Justice event (April 15th at noon, virtual) seeks to bring the country together to voice support for the judiciary at a time when it is under unprecedented attack. This event is a show of support for judges who daily strive to realize the promise of justice for all, regardless of who appointed them and whether a decision is popular or not. More info here: https://speakupforjustice.law/
Good Resources
Practicing Democracy Everyday Tool Kit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSnp9yFV407tg2Nf5Oan6he3T2zi4UzvWgiHAO6hNMfyQOrjUOWrPr3wmp41XPLiQ2kXArioOGUAzQ3/pub
What’s the Plan? Call with Indivisible Co-Founders Ezra and Leah
Sign up for their weekly call–find optimism, hope, and community as well as action!
Info here: https://indivisible.org/indivisible-trainings
Taking Care of Ourselves and Each Other
How do I talk to people that I disagree with?
This is something that many of us struggle with these days. Try listening to the episode, “Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hate About You” from This American Life. You can find it here: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/854/ten-things-i-dont-want-to-hate-about-you
Onward Together,
The Indivisible Scituate Leadership Team