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NSP Action Alert: Protests & Boycotts This Weekend

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Before signing off for a long weekend, I wanted to share some time-sensitive news and resources.

Revised Protest Schedule

Special Rally on Monday

On December 1st from 9 AM to 12 PM, Essex County Community Organization (ECCO) will hold a Canopies of Compassion rally outside of the Burlington ICE field office to support Essau, a Tanzanian immigrant and member of the Zen Center North Shore who has lived in Massachusetts for more than a decade. To learn more about this action, see here and here.

Boycotts

Since 1992, activists have organized an anti-consumerist protest on the day after Thanksgiving. Dubbed "Buy Nothing Day", participants pledge to buy absolutely nothing for 24-hours as a counterpoint to the hyper-consumerism of Black Friday.

This year, there is an organized consumer blackout planned from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. Organizers of the We Ain't Buying It blackout are urging people to not buy anything from Target, Amazon or Home Depot throughout this period.

Graphic with logos from Target, Amazon and The Home Depot. Each logo has an X on top of it.

We encourage you to extend this boycott indefinitely and buy only from small and/or BIPOC owned businesses this holiday season.

Upcoming Trainings

Worcester Indivisible is offering virtual marshal training on December 9th or the 23rd from 7- 8 PM. The Friday De-ICE Hanscom protests need volunteer marshals, so you will have the opportunity to immediately apply the skills you learn in this training. It's also a matter of time before we need marshals here on the North Shore. Sign up for training here.

Worcester Indivisible Marshal Training · Mobilize
🦺 Worcester Indivisible Marshal Training 🦺 📅 Date: Tuesday - Bi-weekly (Tuesdays every other week) 🕕 Time: 7:00 pm ~ 8:30 pm 📍 Location: Zoom Link - Virtual 🎟️ RSVP: Please RSVP to the event via Facebook Description: Want to help keep our actions safe, organized, and powerful? Join us for an official Marshal Training hosted by Worcester Indivisible. Whether you’re brand new to nonviolent direct action or just want to brush up on your skills, this session will cover both NVDA essentials and marshal techniques — open to anyone ready to learn and support actions in any role. We’ll cover: What is NVDA [Non-Violent Direct Action] What a marshal is and why they matter How to cork intersections and control flow Leapfrogging techniques to support mobile protests/marches De-escalation tips and safety awareness Signal App 101 for secure group communication How to support accessibility and inclusion on the ground And most importantly — how to keep each other safe while standing up for justice 📣 This training will be interactive, and discussion based. You’ll leave with real tactics, scripts, and tools you can use right away. We’ll also go over what to do in case of police presence, counter-protesters, or emergencies. No prior experience is required — just bring your curiosity, your questions, and your commitment to keeping our community strong. You are also not required to Marshal at any time by attending this event, we encourage anyone and everyone to attend it simply to grow their skills and feel more comfortable during actions. 🧭 This is a great entry point if you’ve ever thought: “I want to help, but I don’t know where to start.” Please RSVP so we can plan for time. Let’s build the infrastructure we need for bold, safe, and effective action in Central MA! #WorcesterIndivisible #MarshalTraining #ProtestSafety #MutualAid #NonviolentDirectAction #CommunityCare ------------------------------------------------------------------ Worcester Indivisible is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: 🦺 Worcester Indivisible Marshal Training 🦺 Time: Aug 19, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Tue, 108 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0ucOmvqjIqHd3pBBofM7Ki6373eJoN6dy_/ics?icsToken=DEizF3ElheK008xKkwAALAAAAFJYecdHfw6WoZcnmzcZ1M2JeD8qQXt03OKRUmdB9HYUflyKybt4wGhX7qp56q-s-oXmFb37Toi1YNxpUDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=L_nyeAq_QP-Z7wbelDe86Q Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89370749079?pwd=KIjbKoUuwuX22XGNRIdDdLn4H4vjX3.1 Meeting ID: 893 7074 9079 Passcode: 250358 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,89370749079#,,,,*250358# US (Chicago) +16469313860,,89370749079#,,,,*250358# US --- Join by SIP • 89370749079@zoomcrc.com Join instructions: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/89370749079/invitations?signature=hZJe09g2L-g9gCvtxQREbtj7gYGLVtlDgiPL7Dj3I3g *A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.*

If you are considering running for office, apply to Mass Alliance's upcoming Grassroots Campaign Training in Boston. The Google doc says the application deadline has passed, but that isn't true. Mass Alliance's recent newsletter indicated that the application deadline is Friday, November 28th.

Grassroots Campaign Training 2025 Application - December 6 & 7 (Boston)
Mass Alliance’s signature Grassroots Campaign Training, is a comprehensive two-day bootcamp that will teach you all you need to know to run and win a grassroots campaign for public office including mailers, GOTV planning, fundraising, messaging, social media, and more. Deadline to Apply: November 21st Registration Fee $125 Registration Fee + Scholarship Fund Contribution $175 Breakfast & Lunch Provided We will review your application and contact you within a week with payment instructions upon submitting this form. Location will be provided upon registration. Please e-mail contact@massalliance.org for additional information.
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