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SUMMARY:Disappeared in America - Centering Our Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, June 26th\, we’re showing up at courthouses and town squares across the country to say: “In America\, we don’t let the government disappear people. That’s not who we are.” \nNo registration link at this times
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/disappeared-in-america-centering-our-neighbors/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest/Rally/March,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T020750
CREATED:20250526T181600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T202748Z
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SUMMARY:Congressman Hakeem Jeffries at Memorial Church in Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Congressman Hakeem Jeffries―Minority Leader of the U.S House of Representatives―for a discussion of his book The ABCs of Democracy. \n\n\nLearn More & Buy a Ticket HERE
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/congressman-hakeem-jeffries-at-memorial-church-in-cambridge/
LOCATION:Memorial Church\, 1 Harvard Yard\, Cambridge
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
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CREATED:20250510T231055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T133732Z
UID:2111-1748424600-1748437200@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Progressive Mass Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be lobbying in support of our 2025-2026 Legislative Agenda. \nRegister here
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/progressive-mass-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T020750
CREATED:20250412T142111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T031014Z
UID:1401-1745953200-1745958600@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Project 2025: The Implications for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:With Special Guest Andrea J. Cabral \n  \nRegistration HERE \n  \n\n 
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/project-2025-the-implications-for-democracy/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church Boston\, 633 Centre St\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000
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CREATED:20250428T120801Z
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UID:1725-1745928000-1745931600@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:100 Days of Harm - Press Event
DESCRIPTION:As the federal administration approaches its first 100 days in office\, organizations are coming together to call out the relentless stream of threats and actions that are impacting our communities. \nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/100-days-of-harm-press-event/
LOCATION:JFK Federal Building\, 15 Sudbury St\, Boston\, MA\, 02203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T183000
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CREATED:20250418T104326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T131010Z
UID:1620-1745605800-1745605800@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Democracy Noir: A Documentary Screening w/ Producer Connie Field
DESCRIPTION:Academy Award–nominated and Emmy-winning director/producer Connie Field will present the film and answer questions. \nDemocracy Noir is an award winning and extremely timely film which serves as a mirror of what we face now in the US. \nIt delves into the rise of autocratic politicians around the world and an increasingly emboldened and dangerous far right and paints an incisive portrait of how Viktor Orbán used a free and democratic election to install authoritarian rule in Hungary. \nThe film has won several awards including; Best Documentary and impact award & the Boston Film Festival; Jury Award. \nRegister HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/democracy-noir-a-documentary-screening-w-producer-connie-field/
LOCATION:MA College of Arts – Exact Location w/ RSVP
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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CREATED:20250418T102451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T130516Z
UID:1615-1745575200-1745582400@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:State Bridges Project – Walk across the Charles River for in support of Local Activism
DESCRIPTION:Support Sister District’s State Bridges Partners Pr0gram! \nThe State Bridges program connects Sister District volunteers across the country with community-based organizations to provide an extra fundraising boost. Through this initiative\, teams and affiliates are empowered to raise funds for select partner organizations that work in our 2025 and 2026 target states. \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA walk over two bridges across the Charles River near Harvard University \nHere’s how to join us: \n\nStep 1–Make your donation (suggested $20.25 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sd045-bridges-mari\nStep: 2. RSVP HERE and receive confirmation info\n\nWalk details:  \n\nThe main walk will begin at Winthrop Square near Harvard Square.\nThere are short (1.9 miles) and longer (3.7 miles) versions of the walk\nBoth walks cross two bridges: The John Weeks pedestrian bridge and the Anderson Memorial bridge\nRain date April 27 in event of a heavy rain\n\n 
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/cambridge-a-walk-across-the-charles-for-state-bridges-in-support-of-local-activism/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, MA Over the Charles River
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T190000
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CREATED:20250416T025232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T123938Z
UID:1571-1745002800-1745002800@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Old North Church 250 Year Commemoration w/ Heather Cox Richardson
DESCRIPTION:Lantern Service w/keynote speaker Heather Cox Richardson in celebration of the 250th anniversary of The Old North Church (1775 – 2025). \nLearn More and Catch the Live Stream HERE \n 
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/old-north-church-250-year-commemoration-w-heather-cox-richardson/
LOCATION:Livestream
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T181500
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CREATED:20250415T225530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T124407Z
UID:1540-1744998300-1745000100@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Let Freedom Ring - Wellesley
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution against tyranny. Houses of worship and others across the country will be ringing their bells at 6pm to celebrate liberty and justice for all.  Bring your bells and encourage your house of worship to join the chorus! \nWe will read the 27 grievances in the Declaration of Independence\, followed by the joyful sound of our tower bell tolling 27 times! \nLearn more here: https://www.letfreedomring.live/
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-american-revolution-against-tyranny/
LOCATION:UU Wellesley Hills\, 309 Washington Street\, Wellesley Hills\, MA\, 02481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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CREATED:20240506T235218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T002840Z
UID:1182-1715286600-1715290200@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Force Multiplier-Learn More Do More in 24-FREE Event
DESCRIPTION:Force Multiplier has a strategy to win in November! \nMeet Co-chairs of the Political Research Committee\nDale Smith and Esther Kaplan \nLearn about Force Multiplier’s political research methods\, \nas well as who made their slate of candidates and list of voter empowerment groups. \nThis event is FREE \nClick Here to Register \nCLICK ON EVENT TITLE TO ACCESS THE REGISTRATION LINK
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/force-multiplier-learn-more-do-more-in-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T020750
CREATED:20240507T000142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T001047Z
UID:1186-1715112000-1715115600@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Focus For Democracy Event
DESCRIPTION:Learn where Focus for Democracy dollars have made a difference to date and the next important milestones. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\nPlease note:  After you register\, keep an eye out for an email from Zoom (not from Focus for Democracy) with your event login link.\n\nCLICK ON EVENT TITLE TO ACCESS THE REGISTRATION LINK
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/focus-for-democracy-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T020750
CREATED:20240210T202521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T213942Z
UID:1135-1709710200-1709758800@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:All In for North Carolina with Guest Speaker Deval Patrick
DESCRIPTION:Join “Metro West Blue & Beyond” and “All in for North Carolina” on March 6th at 7:30pm for their First Zoom Fundraising Event of the 2024 Election Cycle. This Zoom will be featuring former MA Governor Deval Patrick as the keynote speaker. \nWhy North Carolina and Why Mecklenburg County?\n​\nDid you know there is a 17-point gap in voter registration between white voters and voters of color in NC?\n​\nClosing this gap will help NC elect more representative leaders despite gerrymandering and voter suppression tactics. And the people best equipped to close that gap are the established organizations active in the Black\, Latinx\, AAPI\, Indigenous and youth communities. \nUse the following link to register for this event: https://www.mwblueandbeyond.com/register-2024-03-06
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/all-in-for-north-carolina-with-guest-speaker-deval-patrick/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T020750
CREATED:20240207T224538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T060955Z
UID:1106-1709580600-1709586000@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:March 4th DTC Meeting and Caucus for June 1st MA Convention
DESCRIPTION:2024 MassDems state convention will be held on Saturday\, June 1st.\nMORE DETAILS TO COME SOON ABOUT THE CONVENTION AND THE CAUCUS.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/meeting-and-caucus/
LOCATION:Needham History Center & Museum\, 1147 Central Avenue \, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T020750
CREATED:20240209T224347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T225032Z
UID:1119-1708628400-1708632000@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Force Multiplier - America Votes\, Battleground NY and UNITE
DESCRIPTION:Join America Votes\, Battleground NY and UNITE Here to Win Back the House!\nFeb 22\, 2024\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM on ZOOM \nPartners in Force Multiplier’s Flip the Districts Fund: NY\, share plans to organize in five key NY House districts currently represented by Republicans (NY 03\, 04\, 17\, 19 and 22).  \nWe can use the months before the June 25th primaries to lay the groundwork to pick up 5 House seats in November. \nRSVP HERE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/forcemultiplier2024flipthedistrictsevent?refcode=Web_event
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/force-multiplier-america-votes-battleground-ny-and-unite/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T020750
CREATED:20240207T230138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T225140Z
UID:1113-1707764400-1707768000@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:State Rep. Denise Garlick's Reports to the Community
DESCRIPTION:Rep. Garlick will be holding her annual meetings with her represented communities in February. The Needham date is MONDAY\, FEB. 12\, 7-8 PM\, at Powers Hall\, Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave. \nTo register for Zoom\, or for info about the Feb. 8 event in Medfield in case you want to see Denise but can’t make the Feb. 12 date\, see https://repgarlick.com/report24/.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/state-rep-denise-garlicks-reports-to-the-community/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T020750
CREATED:20170105T181659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T203515Z
UID:287-1484679600-1484686800@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:January 17th -- Mass Democratic Priorities
DESCRIPTION:Meet with State Rep. Joe Kennedy and Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party Gus Bickford to learn about local and state priorities for our party.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/january-17th-meeting/
LOCATION:Newton South High School Cafeteria\, 140 Brandeis Rd\, Newton Center\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150920
DTSTAMP:20260509T020750
CREATED:20150907T052401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150907T052858Z
UID:58-1442620800-1442707199@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts State Democratic Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/upcoming-meetings-events/
LOCATION:MassMutual Center\, 1277 Main Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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