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Mass 50501 Launches "Protect Our Vote" Campaign Ahead of Midterms
Civil rights activist group, Mass 50501, unveils a pledge-based preparation framework for responding to threats to elections — before they happen.
Civil rights activist group unveils a pledge-based preparation framework for responding to threats to elections — before they happen
BOSTON, MA: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Mass 50501, the cross-partisan civil rights activist group, today launched its statewide Protect Our Vote campaign. It asks Massachusetts residents, nonprofits, faith organizations, labor groups, and businesses to make written pledges about how they will respond to specific actions that may threaten the integrity of this fall's elections.
Unlike traditional election-monitoring efforts which kick in after problems surface, Protect Our Vote asks participants to commit in advance to a defined set of responses should clearly identified lines be crossed — such as interference with mail-in voting, obstruction at polling places, or refusal to certify results.
The campaign is explicitly nonpartisan: it does not ask anyone to support a party or candidate, only to be informed, to volunteer and to take action should free and fair elections be jeopardized, regardless of who benefits.
"The threats to this election aren't hypothetical, and neither is our response,” said Rebecca Winter, Executive Director, Mass 50501. “Massachusetts is done reacting; we're organizing."
Four Calls to Action
The Protect Our Vote website features the following ways to participate:
Action 1: Sign the pledge. Residents, businesses, and organizations can choose from four pledge tiers matched to their comfort level and role: promoting free and democratic elections, taking strategic and nonviolent action, training and preparing, and standing in solidarity.
Action 2: Support the polls. Volunteers and paid workers are needed as poll workers, poll observers, and poll drivers to ensure Election Day runs smoothly for every voter. Find ways to get trained and involved.
Action 3: Get ready to vote. The campaign offers tools to check registration status, confirm polling locations, and arrange rides to the polls.
Action 4: Share the information. Mass 50501 asks everyone to help their neighbors understand how the election process works and how to participate.
With the midterms months away, organizers say the goal is coordination, not alarm.
“This isn't about fear, it's about readiness,” continued Mass 50501’s Winter. “When thousands of people commit to the action they'll take if a polling place is threatened, that's strategic and powerful, not alarmist."
Massachusetts residents can sign the pledge and find volunteer opportunities at www.mass50501.org/protectourvote.
About Mass 50501
Mass 50501 is a cross-partisan civil rights activist group. We believe beating authoritarianism takes disciplined, creative, nonviolent resistance. We strive to unite the people of Massachusetts to defend our rights, liberties, and democracy, to uphold the constitutional rule of law, and to stand against tyranny in all its forms.
Media contact:
Mass 50501
Samantha McGarry
samantha@mass50501.org
508.395.3401
March 28th: No Kings III
News round up for No Kings III on March 28, 2026.
Boston.com: ‘No Kings’ protest movement announces March rally on Boston Common
The Boston Globe: 'No Kings' rally planned for March 28 on Boston Common
Boston.com: Dropkick Murphys to play at ‘No Kings’ rally on Boston Common
105.7 The Point: Dropkick Murphys to perform at No Kings Boston rally – 105.7 The Point
WCVB NewsCenter 5: Dropkick Murphys to headline 'No Kings' rally in Boston on March 28
Patriot Ledger: Dropkick Murphys to perform at Boston 'No Kings' rally on March 28
Ghost Cult Magazine: Dropkick Murphys Booked for No Kings Boston Rally
Boston.com: Where ‘No Kings’ protests are happening around Massachusetts this Saturday
Boston.com: Speakers, performers announced for 'No Kings' Boston rally Saturday
Boston.com – The B-Side (Newsletter): ⚾😉 This spring will be *pitch* perfect
WBUR: Ahead of No Kings Rally, Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey on resistance as celebration | WBUR News
NBC Boston (NBC10): ‘No Kings’ rallies near me: Events scheduled in Boston & other towns
Boston Herald: Healey, Driscoll to attend No Kings rallies in Boston and Concord in latest campaign push
WCVB NewsCenter 5: 'No Kings' rallies against Trump administration held across Massachusetts
Kiss 108: What To Expect At The 'No Kings' Rally On Saturday | Kiss 108
Boston 25 News: Healey, Campbell among elected officials slated to speak at ‘No Kings’ protest in Boston on Saturday
Boston.com: Tens of thousands rally at Boston Common for third 'No Kings' protest
Boston.com: ‘No Kings’ protest: What protesters said and why they showed up
Boston.com: Photo scroll: 'No Kings' protest in Boston on March 28
The Boston Globe: ‘No Kings’ protests draw thousands against the Trump administration who are ‘fed up, pissed off, and also hopeful’
The Boston Globe: Demonstrators rally across Greater Boston in ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump administration. Here’s how it unfolded.
The Boston Globe: See the signs from ‘No Kings’ protests across the US
The Boston Globe: Over 100,000 people showed up to the No Kings protest in Boston Commons
WBUR: Boston joins third national 'No Kings' protest | WBUR News
WGBH: Over 180,000 attendees at No Kings Boston, organizers say | GBH
WGBH: Here are some of the signs at No Kings rallies around Boston | GBH
NBC Boston (NBC10): No Kings protest Boston March 28: Massive crowd expected
NBC Boston (NBC10): Recap: Tens of thousands gather for ‘No Kings' rally on Boston Common
NBC Boston (NBC10): PHOTOS: ‘No Kings' rally on Boston Common draws massive crowd
The Wall Street Journal: Crowds Gather Across U.S. for ‘No Kings’ Rallies to Oppose Trump - WSJ
Boston.com: After ‘No Kings’ rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What’s next?
No Kings Boston Announces Speakers, Performers and Art at Boston Common Protest Rally on March 28
Organizers of the No Kings Boston rally, expected to draw more than 100,000 people to Boston Common this Saturday from 2-4 p.m., announced their inspiring lineup of speakers and performers.
Organizers of the No Kings Boston rally, expected to draw more than 100,000 people to Boston Common this Saturday from 2-4 p.m., announced their inspiring lineup of speakers and performers. The Boston rally will be the Commonwealth’s biggest display of people power yet, as “We the Powerful” mobilize en masse in nonviolent protest against the authoritarian takeover of the United States and for a democracy that works for everyone. RSVP for No Kings Boston here.
Emcee:
Rahsaan Hall, President and CEO, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Speakers - Elected Officials:
Speakers - Civic leaders:
Hessann Farooqi, Executive Director of the Boston Climate Action Network
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, Milford student leader
Jessica Tang, President, American Federation of Teachers of Massachusetts
And others addressing issues including attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community, and U.S. aggression at home and abroad
Performers:
Art as Resistance:
Because art is a form of resistance, there will be two impressive installations on the Common during the rally.
Chainsaw artist Kat Dressler will be carving a 24-foot-long by 5-foot-high “END ICE” ice sculpture.
Rallygoers are invited to paint their personal commitment to pro-democracy actions on a 45-foot-long by 6-foot-high interactive “We the Powerful” mural.
Sponsors:
No Kings Boston is grateful to the following sponsors whose support has helped make the rally possible:
No Kings Boston is part of the third “No Kings Day,” during which millions of people nationwide and abroad will mobilize in nonviolent protest against the escalating corruption and abuses of the Trump administration. More than 3,000 No Kings rallies and marches are happening worldwide on March 28, including nearly 160 in cities and towns across Massachusetts.
No Kings Boston is organized by a coalition of the ACLU of Massachusetts, Indivisible Mass Coalition, and Mass 50501 (“fifty-fifty-one”), plus partners from across the pro-democracy and pro-worker movement.
Donations to No Kings Boston are welcome: https://givebutter.com/NoKingsBoston
All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.
Media contact:
Mass 50501
Samantha McGarry
samantha@mass50501.org
508.395.3401
Dropkick Murphys to Perform at No Kings Boston Rally on March 28
Hot off their “For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour,” Boston’s iconic punk rock band Dropkick Murphys will perform at the No Kings Boston rally.
Hot off their “For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour,” Boston’s iconic punk rock band Dropkick Murphys will perform at the No Kings Boston rally, which runs from 2-4 pm on Boston Common on March 28, 2026.
No Kings Boston is expected to be the Commonwealth’s biggest display of people power yet, as constituents mobilize en masse in nonviolent, peaceful protest against the authoritarian takeover of the United States and for a democracy that works for everyone. Other speakers and performers will be announced soon.
For 30 years, through their music and charity work, Dropkick Murphys have advocated for workers' rights and human rights. The band’s most recent album, For The People, rises to its moment: an expression of humanity at a time of relentless dehumanization, a promise of hope in an era fueled by fearmongering, a declaration of solidarity in an age of disunion, a defiant rebuttal to the charlatans and demagogues who seek to divide us for their own power and profit.
Dropkick Murphys’ founder and vocalist Ken Casey said, “We’re happy to take part in anything that offers resistance to the horrible things that are happening in America today.”
“We the people are we the powerful, and we show up for each other as the Trump regime continues its abuses and cruelty,” said Deb Paul, chair of Indivisible Mass Coalition, one of the organizers of No Kings Boston. “Dropkick Murphys at No Kings Boston is more than just a musical performance — though we certainly expect these artists to spice up the vibe of the rally. It’s also a rally cry to us all, to use our power, build our power, and pledge to power a democracy that advances freedom, equality, justice, and dignity for all.”
No Kings Boston is part of the broader, third “No Kings Day,” during which millions of people nationwide and abroad will mobilize in nonviolent protest against the escalating corruption and abuses of the Trump administration. More than 3,000 No Kings rallies and marches are happening worldwide on March 28, including nearly 150 in cities and towns across Massachusetts.
No Kings Boston is organized by a coalition of the ACLU of Massachusetts, Indivisible Mass Coalition, and Mass 50501 (“fifty-fifty-one”), plus partners from across the pro-democracy and pro-worker movement.
RSVP for No Kings Boston at https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/901135/
Donations to No Kings Boston: https://givebutter.com/NoKingsBoston
All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.
Media contact:
Dropkick Murphys
Kristine Ashton-Magnuson & Selena Fragassi /Ashton-Magnuson Media
kristine@am-media.net
selena@fr-pr.net
Mass 50501
Samantha McGarry
samantha@mass50501.org
508.395.3401
No Kings Boston Rally on March 28 Will take People Power to the Next Level
Organizers of No Kings Boston expect the biggest display of people power yet on March 28, 2026, as residents of the Commonwealth mobilize again to fight for a democracy that works for everyone—and against the authoritarian takeover of the United States.
We the People are We the Powerful
What:
Organizers of No Kings Boston expect the biggest display of people power yet on March 28, 2026, as residents of the Commonwealth mobilize again to fight for a democracy that works for everyone—and against the authoritarian takeover of the United States.
The Boston event is part of the broader “No Kings Day,” during which millions of people nationwide and abroad will mobilize in nonviolent protest against the escalating corruption and abuses of the Trump administration. RSVP for No Kings Boston at https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/901135/.
Where and when:
1:00-2:00 pm: Pathways to Power
Organizers are inviting the public to fill the sidewalks en route to Boston Common with signs and flags, creating an unforgettable image of resistance rising. Participants are encouraged to use public transportation and exit the T or bus a few stops early.
2:00-4:00 pm: Rally on Boston Common
The rally will feature a program of inspiring speakers and performances. Details to be announced in the coming weeks.
1:00 to 4:00 pm: Take Action
Dozens of local advocacy groups will be tabling on the Common, sharing opportunities to engage in pro-democracy actions across the Commonwealth. No Kings participants will be encouraged to take the “We the Powerful Pledge” and commit to taking at least one action each week to strengthen our democracy.
Why:
History has shown that mass mobilization is vital to block authoritarianism from taking hold. The Trump administration is trying to shred the Constitution; the No Kings movement is an unequivocal statement that we, the people, will not let that happen. This will be the third global No Kings Day, and it’s not just about protesting what’s wrong—it’s about building something better. We intend to show our power, build our power, and power a democracy that advances freedom, equality, justice, and dignity for all.
All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.
Who:
No Kings Boston is organized by a coalition of the ACLU of Massachusetts, Indivisible Mass Coalition, and Mass 50501 (“fifty-fifty-one”), plus partners from across the pro-democracy and pro-worker movement.
Media contact:
Mass 50501
Samantha McGarry
samantha@mass50501.org
508.395.3401
December 16th: Boston ICE Tea Party
News round up for Boston ICE Tea Party on December 16, 2025.
Boston.com: Boston Tea Party recreation to throw ice into Harbor in protest
The Boston Globe: Progressive groups to hold ‘ICE Tea Party’ protesting Trump immigration crackdown
New Boston Post: Activist Groups Plan ‘Boston ICE Tea Party’ Protest
BizPac Review: Leftists to stage ‘ICE tea’ party in Boston Harbor
WCVB NewsCenter 5: Protesters dump ice into Boston Harbor to protest immigration authorities, Trump administration
Boston 25 News: Demonstrators dump ice into Boston Harbor to recreate historic protest
Axios Boston: Progressive groups stage 'ICE Tea Party' protest for Boston Harbor
The Boston Globe: Boston rebels against Trump immigration policies with an ‘ICE Tea Party’
Universal Hub: On the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, protesters dumped ice into the harbor
Yahoo! News: Protesters dump ice into Boston Harbor to protest immigration authorities
Boston Indivisible and Mass 50501 Host “Boston ICE Tea Party” on December 16
On the anniversary of the American Revolution’s 1773 Boston Tea Party protest, Boston Indivisible and Mass 50501 will hold the Boston ICE Tea Party, a modern-day civic action against political tyranny and unwarranted ICE attacks on our community. Meet on December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM at the Irish Famine Memorial.
A Modern Re-Creation of Boston’s Original Anti-Tyranny Protest
WHAT: On the anniversary of the American Revolution’s 1773 Boston Tea Party protest, Boston Indivisible and Mass 50501 (“fifty-fifty-one”) will hold the Boston ICE Tea Party, a modern-day civic action against political tyranny and unwarranted ICE attacks on our community.
Today’s American patriots will hurl blocks of ice into the Boston Harbor, at the spot where angry revolutionaries threw tea leaves into the water 252 years ago, to protest the Trump Administration’s terror campaign by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) goons against our neighbors. The protesters also will spotlight the Trump Administration’s corruption, authoritarianism, and destruction of our democratic norms. Timed to follow Revolutionary Spaces’ reenactment of the original Tea Party meeting at the Old South Meeting House, this event will highlight parallels between past and present — including abuses of power, unjust tariffs, political retribution, and armed government intimidation. The action culminates at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, where the symbolic ICE tea party will connect Boston’s revolutionary legacy to today’s struggle for democracy and justice.
This is a nonviolent action. We expect all participants to remain peaceful and to try to de-escalate any potential confrontations.
WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
7:15 PM: Rally begins at the Irish Famine Memorial Plaza (across from Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St, Boston)
7:20–7:50 PM: March along Milk St. and Congress St. to the Waterfront Plaza (Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St, Boston)
7:50-8:00 PM: Harbor action at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (306 Congress St, Boston) — dumping of clean ice only (per MassDEP and Boston Conservation Commission guidance)
WHY: We aim to reinforce that opposing tyranny is foundationally American, to elevate the voices of our immigrant communities, and call upon the public to support vital policies, including the Safe Communities Act.
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/855449/
WHO:
Boston Indivisible, the local chapter of the national Indivisible movement is a powerful community of more than 1,000 dedicated volunteers. We are committed to defending democracy and resisting authoritarianism—locally and across the nation. Guided by the principle “Don’t be afraid. Be organized.”, we build collective power through community, strategic organization, and steadfast nonviolent action.
Mass 50501 is the kind of organized resistance 2025 needs. We believe beating authoritarianism takes disciplined, creative, nonviolent resistance.
Media contact:
Mass 50501
Samantha McGarry
samantha@mass50501.org
508.395.3401
Boston Indivisible
Martha Laposata
mlaposata1@gmail.com
617.970.6805
October 18th: No Kings!
News round up for No Kings II on October 18, 2025.
Boston.com: ‘No Kings’ Boston protest: What protesters said and why they showed up.
Boston.com: Here are the most creative signs from the ‘No Kings’ rally in Boston.
The Boston Globe: Amid tension around protests, ‘No Kings’ demonstration draws big crowd but little trouble.
WBUR: ‘No Kings’ rally fills Boston Common, as thousands of other protests take place across the country.
WGBH: Boston's 'No Kings' signs, costumes send a message to Washington, D.C.
Boston 25 News: Drone video shows an estimated 125K people on Boston Common for ‘No Kings’ protest
NBC Boston (NBC10): No arrests as thousands turn out for Boston ‘No Kings’ rally on the Common.
The Justice (Brandeis):More than 100,000 take to the Boston streets in 'No Kings Day' protest.
Boston Herald: Boston Common Hosts No Kings Rally Protesting President Trump
WCVB: ‘No Kings’ rally draws thousands in Boston, nationwide, against Trump policies
WFXT: Thousands attend 'No Kings' rally in Boston
CBS News: Organizers say 100,000 people gather at Boston 'No Kings' rally, no arrests reported.
ABC News: Streets filled across the country for 'No Kings' peaceful rallies protesting Trump
NBC News: Recap: Massive ‘No Kings' protest held in Boston, among over 100 in Mass.
Reuters: 'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in US cities to decry Trump
Reuters: Fact Check: MSNBC did not use 2017 footage to depict Boston’s ‘No Kings’ protest
Associated Press (AP): ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
The New York Times: ‘No More Trump!’: Protesters Denouncing the President Unite Across the Country
The Washington Post: No Kings Protests
CNN: No Kings Protests
Fox News Digital: Anti‑Trump 'No Kings' rallies held in cities across US, Europe
NPR: Scenes from the No Kings Protests
PBS NewsHour: ‘We Intend to Defend Our Democracy’ says No Kings Protest Organizer
USA Today: No Kings Protest
Bloomberg: Protestors Oppose Trump Policies in No Kings Events Across US
Politico: No Kings Protests Nationwide
The Guardian (US): Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
MSNBC: National cable segments and online posts that included Boston footage or cited Boston
BBC News: Millions Turned out for Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests Across US
HuffPost: See Photos of Anti-Trump “No Kings” Protests Across the United States
Yahoo News: No Kings Protests Full Coverage
MAYOR WU TO HEADLINE BOSTON’S NO KINGS! PROTEST ON OCTOBER 18
On October 18, the people of Boston will assemble to say with one wicked loud voice, “America has No Kings!” This is part of a national day of action against the Trump regime’s authoritarian abuses, cruelty, and corruption. The No Kings! Boston protest will feature Mayor Michelle Wu and other leading voices of resistance and will include powerful speeches, music, and performances, plus hands-on opportunities to strengthen your activism.
What: On October 18, the people of Boston will peacefully assemble to say with one wicked loud voice, “America has No Kings!” This is part of a national day of peaceful action against the Trump regime’s authoritarian abuses, cruelty, and corruption. The No Kings! Boston protest will feature Mayor Michelle Wu and other leading voices of resistance and will include powerful speeches, music, and performances, plus hands-on opportunities to strengthen your activism.
In Boston, one of 10 anchor protest cities and the birthplace of the American Revolution, the message is clear: we will not stand by, and we will never back down. We'll be peaceful, yes. But passive? Never. RSVP here.
OUR CALLS TO ACTION:
Protect our immigrant neighbors
Fight for our freedoms
Fight with our dollars
Hold our Reps accountable
When: Saturday, October 18, from 12-3 pm ET
Where: Parade Grounds, Boston Common (Charles and Beacon Streets)
Speakers:
Performers:
Chadwick Stokes (of Dispatch)
Rosie and The Resisters
Plus: 30 resistance and activist groups ready to turn your outrage into peaceful, organized action (full list here).
Why: We’re wicked pissed, but we’re wicked united. And we’re going to be wicked loud. This fight is bigger than partisan politics. Boston is rising up to protect democracy, freedom, and dignity because the Trump regime is:
Sending ICE’s masked “secret police” into our neighborhoods—profiling, threatening, and disappearing people.
Defying courts, cutting jobs, gutting health care and education, and eliminating food and housing assistance.
Silencing voters through gerrymandering and voter suppression.
Ignoring mass shootings
All while handing out giveaways to their billionaire allies.
Who: Organized by a coalition including ACLU of Massachusetts, Indivisible Mass Coalition, and Mass 50501 (“fifty-fifty-one”), and partners across the pro-democracy and pro-worker movement.
All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.
RSVP: Mobilize.us/NoKings
Media contact:
Samantha McGarry
mcgarry.samantha@gmail.com
508.395.3401
August 2nd: Rage Against the Regime
News round up for Rage Against the Regime on August 2, 2025.
USA Today: 'Rage Against the Regime' protests planned against Trump admin
Boston.com – The B-Side (Newsletter): A local festival with music and a message
The Scope: Rage Against the Regime: where joy is protest and knowledge is power
MASS 50501 TO “RAGE AGAINST THE REGIME” ON AUG 2
ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL OF NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE
We’ve marched. We’ve rallied. We’ve protested. Now we are stepping up our game. As a fascist regime attempts to crush our freedoms, we are mobilizing in disciplined rage to resist. On August 2, Mass 50501 is staging a festival of nonviolent resistance—with art, live music, education (and ice cream).
ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL OF NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE
What: We’ve marched. We’ve rallied. We’ve protested. Now we are stepping up our game. As a fascist regime attempts to crush our freedoms, we are mobilizing in disciplined rage to resist. On August 2, Mass 50501 is staging a festival of nonviolent resistance—with art, live music, education (and ice cream). The goal is to build and strengthen the community networks we will all need to channel our rage at the lawless rule of the Trump regime into nonviolent action. Attendees will connect with local groups doing vital community work—from organizing mutual aid to fighting for immigrants’ rights—and learn about the power of boycotts and other tactics of economic noncooperation. This is one of dozens of Rage Against the Regime actions planned across all 50 states, organized by chapters of the 50501 movement.
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 12-4 pm
Where: Cambridge Common, Harvard Square, MA
Performers:
Ghosts & Shadows (music)
Evan Greer (music)
Kayla Isaac (music)
Sad Brad Smith (music)
Grace Danqing Yang (dance/poetry)
Kylie Ariel Bemis (poetry)
Good Trouble Brass Band (music)
Topher (poetry)
Educational Groups
Jeff Keller, Thomas Michel
Tim the Sign Guy
MuckRock
Mutual Aid & Community Groups
Why: The White House is occupied by a would-be king while Congress and the Courts have abdicated their duty. The regime has fired hundreds of thousands of federal workers; it has taken vital healthcare and food assistance programs from millions of poor and working Americans; it has sent swarms of ICE agents into our cities to steal our neighbors off our streets.
Yet the spirit of America lives on in its people. We are rising up in a wave of nonviolent resistance to make clear: we will not comply, we will not be silent, and we will not stand down. We are coming together to protect our neighbors from terror, to fight for our constitutional rights, and to resist the lawless rule of the Trump regime.
It’s time to stop giving our money to the oligarchs that support the regime by undertaking a practice of voluntary austerity now to avoid forced austerity forever.
It’s time to channel our rage not only into resistance but also mutual aid to our neighbors who have been abused and forsaken by the regime, and start building our own dream of a better America in our own communities.
It’s time to prepare for the long struggle against the regime now by speaking up, speaking out, and getting in the way. If the regime hurts us, then we must use our voices and our wallets to make sure the regime hurts with us.
Who: The Rage Against the Regime: Festival of Nonviolent Resistance is organized by Mass 50501, a cross-partisan group that strives to unite the people of Massachusetts to defend our rights, liberties, and democracy, to uphold the constitutional rule of law, and to stand against tyranny in all its forms.
Event sign-up: https://www.mobilize.us/mass50501/event/817192/
To stay updated:https://www.mass50501.org/join-us
Media contact:
Samantha McGarry
mcgarry.samantha@gmail.com
508.395.3401
July 22nd: Meowtucket
News round up for Meowtucket on July 22, 2025.
antucket Current: “Meowtucket” – Protests Planned For Vice President JD Vance’s Visit To Nantucket
Nantucket Current: Vice President JD Vance’s Visit To Nantucket Brings Heavy Security, Protests
Boston.com: Photos: JD Vance met by protesters on Nantucket
Newsweek:JD Vance Confronted With Bald Meme While Attending RNC Fundraiser
Cape Cod Times: Protest during JD Vance visit to Nantucket: 'Can't believe what's happening'
July 17th: Good Trouble Lives On
News round up for Good Trouble Lives On on July 17, 2025.
Good Trouble Lives On
Boston “Good Trouble” March & Rally
On the anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon John Lewis, July 17, we will make “good trouble” to protect our civil rights and free and fair elections.
Boston “Good Trouble Lives On” March & Rally on July 17 to Honor the Legacy of Congressman John Lewis and Oppose Trump’s Authoritarianism
What: A march and rally for democracy and freedom to honor the legacy of Civil Rights icon and former Congressman John Lewis, and stand up against the authoritarian excesses of the Trump administration. This event is part of the “Good Trouble Lives On” nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action inspired by John Lewis’ call to make “good trouble, necessary trouble.” Attendees are encouraged to bring signs showing support for workers, voting rights, free and fair elections, the civil rights of our Black, Indigenous, immigrant, LGBTQIA and transgender communities, the end of ICE raids, and opposition to the would-be king!
When and where: The July 17 march departs Copley Square at 5pm; the rally starts at 6pm at the Liberty Mall on Boston Common (across from the State House).
Speakers will include:
MC: Andrea Lyman, Local President, SAG-AFTRA New England
Rev. Kevin C. Peterson, founder and executive director of The New Democracy Coalition
Darlene Lombos, President and Principal Officer, Greater Boston Labor Council
John Gibbons, Community Minister of Good Trouble, Arlington Street Church
Traci Griffith, Director, Racial Justice Program, ACLU-MA
And, as in the Civil Rights Movement, music will play a role: B-VOCAL and the Good Trouble Brass Band will be featured to entertain, engage and inspire our fight for freedom, equality, and justice for all.
Why: 60 years ago, in the wake of the brutal violence of “Bloody Sunday,” President Johnson federalized the National Guard to protect the first amendment rights of thousands of activists marching from Selma to Montgomery for the right to vote. Now, a President who sees himself as America’s “king” is federalizing the National Guard to prevent peaceful protestors from exercising their first amendment rights. Our rights and democracy are under attack. On July 17th, the anniversary of John Lewis’ passing, we will honor his legacy by making “Good Trouble” to protect our civil rights and free and fair elections once again.
We demand:
That Congress protects the right to vote and free and fair elections by passing the John Lewis Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, and the Native American Voting Rights Act.
An end to the attacks on Black, Brown, and Indigenous Americans, immigrants, transgender people, and other vulnerable communities, including—but not limited to—the immediate withdrawal of masked ICE agents and federal troops from American cities and towns.
An end to the defunding of federal programs that poor and working people rely on, including—but not limited to—Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security.
The restoration of funding and rebuilding of federal agencies that have been unlawfully defunded or dismantled without Congressional approval. Stand with workers - stop the firing of federal employees.
An end to the lawless and unconstitutional behavior of the current President of the United States, who has previously attempted to illegally and violently overturn the results of a free and fair election, and must be prevented from doing so again.
Event RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/808583/
Who: The Boston “Good Trouble Lives On” march and rally is organized by a coalition including ACLU-MA, Boston Indivisible, Embrace Boston, Good Trouble Brass Band, Indivisible Mass Coalition, Indivisible Somerville, Mass 50501, Mass AFL-CIO, Swing Blue Alliance, The New Democracy Coalition, and UU Mass Action.
Media contact:
Samantha McGarry
mcgarry.samantha@gmail.com
508.395.3401
June 14th: No Kings, But Yaaas Queens!
News round up for No Kings, But Yaaas Queens! on June 14, 2025.
Boston.com: Boston Pride and ‘No Kings’ Protest: Must-see moments
WCVB: Large crowds expected at upcoming Boston Pride, ‘No Kings Day’ parades
WBZ NewsRadio: Boston Pride Parade, ‘No Kings’ Protest Are Both On Saturday: What To Know
GBH News: ‘Pride is political’: ‘No Kings’ protesters join Pride event for celebratory rally in Boston
B‑Side newsletter: B‑Side’s guide to Boston Pride (“The gays are coming!”)
Mobilization in Solidarity with Union Leaders
Mass 50501 vigorously condemns the violent actions of ICE and the Trump administration against peaceful protestors in Los Angeles and is mobilizing in solidarity with local union leaders here in Massachusetts.
A rally is scheduled for Monday June 9, 2-3pm at Boston City Hall, Circle Plaza (aka Neighborhood Circle Plaza), Boston.
Mass 50501 Calls for Mobilization in Solidarity with Union Leaders in Response to ICE Raids and National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
BOSTON, MA, June 8, 2025 — Mass 50501 vigorously condemns the violent actions of ICE and the Trump administration against peaceful protestors in Los Angeles and is mobilizing in solidarity with local union leaders here in Massachusetts.
A rally is scheduled for Monday June 9, 2-3pm at Boston City Hall, Circle Plaza (aka Neighborhood Circle Plaza), Boston.
On June 6, aggressive ICE raids swept through Los Angeles, detaining at least 44 people—many with deep ties to their neighborhoods, schools, and places of work. Protests erupted across the city, as outraged residents took to the streets. At a protest outside the LA ICE detention center, SEIU-USWW President David Huerta, who was observing and documenting ICE activities, was attacked and injured by federal agents who then arrested him.
“This is an attack on American liberty,” said Mass 50501 Council member Kylie Bemis. “The right to freedom of speech and due process of the law must be protected above all else, and the response by the Trump administration is tantamount to a declaration of war against the American people. Make no mistake—we will be peaceful, but we will not be quiet. They will hear us from Los Angeles. They will hear us from Washington, DC. Mass 50501 will stand in solidarity with SEIU.”
Mass 50501 is calling for the release of all Los Angeles protestors, including SEIU President David Huerta.
Representing hundreds of thousands of workers across the state, SEIU issued a statement condemning the federal government’s actions as “a coordinated attack on democracy, labor, and immigrant justice.” Later that day SEIU, CHIRLA, 50501 SoCal, Union del Barrio and more gathered together to protest not only the ICE raids but also the brutalization of a union leader.
Federal agents have responded with massively disproportionate force and violence, including the use of tear gas, pepper spray, flash-bang grenades, and rubber bullets against legal observers and journalists in addition to protestors. President Trump has now deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles against Governor Gavin Newsom’s objections. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has furthermore threatened to mobilize active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton in response to continued protests.
About Mass 50501
Mass 50501 is a cross-partisan group that strives to unite the people of Massachusetts to defend our rights, liberties, and democracy, to uphold the constitutional rule of law, and to stand against tyranny in all its forms. To stay updated, visit https://www.mass50501.org/join-us
No Kings on D-Day
Mass 50501 to host “No Kings on D-Day” event on June 6th in Boston to honor veterans, protest the tyranny of a would-be king, and to honor the sacrifice of the brave soldiers who fought and died for the democracy we must continue to protect.
Mass 50501 to host “No Kings on D-Day” Event on June 6 in Boston to Honor Veterans
What: An event to recognize our heroes in uniform, past and present. All patriotic people of Massachusetts are invited to assemble on Boston Common with veterans to protest the tyranny of a would-be king and to honor the sacrifice of the brave soldiers who fought and died for the democracy we must continue to protect. This will be both a protest and a solemn event of remembrance, including veteran speakers, a wreath laying ceremony and patriotic music. Flags are welcome, but please leave protest signs at home. This event is one of many D-Day Anniversary events being held nationwide, organized by 50501 Veterans.
When: June 6th, 2025—the Anniversary of D-Day—from 5pm to 7pm.
Where: Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common.
Current confirmed speakers:
Brigadier General Shawn Harris, U.S. Army (Ret.), Congressional Candidate, Georgia
Brigadier General Paul G. Smith, Massachusetts National Guard (Ret.), Professor, Nichols College
Lieutenant Colonel John Paradis, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), Vote Vets; Common Defense
Sergeant Henry DeLima (Ret.), Political Coordinator, 1199SEIU Massachusetts
Sergeant First Class John Moses, U.S. Army (Ret.), Massachusetts Afghan Alliance; Hoover Fellow
Tom Krpata, U.S. Navy Veteran, IT Professional, Entrepreneur
Riki Flagg, U.S. Air Force Veteran, Historic Worcester military family
Neil Gordon, U.S. Navy (Vietnam Vet), Small Business Owner, Brookline City Councilmen
Sergeant Bryan C. Winter, U.S. Army (Ret.), Program Director, 50501; Veterans Representative
Why: Throughout American history, the patriots of our armed services have risen to defend democracy and freedom during extraordinary crises. American patriots now face the crisis of our time: a traitor in the White House. The current President of the United States has brought dishonor to America, has disrespected and abused the veterans who swore an oath to defend the Constitution, has violated his own oath of office, has allied himself with cruel dictators, has acted at every opportunity as an undemocratic tyrant, and is therefore unfit to be the president of a free people. It’s time to reaffirm our support for our allies, and recommit ourselves to the principles that have governed the nation and its military for centuries. We will remind the people that veterans and active duty military personnel are sworn to protect the nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. This administration does not honor veterans but we will.
Who: The “No Kings on D-Day” event is organized by Mass 50501, a cross-partisan group that strives to unite the people of Massachusetts to defend our rights, liberties, and democracy, to uphold the constitutional rule of law, and to stand against tyranny in all its forms. To stay updated, visit https://www.mass50501.org/join-us
Media contact:
Samantha McGarry
mcgarry.samantha@gmail.com
508.395.3401
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