Take the 'We are Powerful Pledge'

Commit to taking at least one action a week to strengthen our democracy.

No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. And all those somethings add up. People power makes an enormous difference; with it, we can shift public policy, help vulnerable neighbors, defend our democracy, and expand freedom and justice for all.

Your weekly action can take as little as 60 seconds. Scroll down to explore the websites of the dozens of organizations participating in the March 28th No Kings rally to get connected with local activists.

Some additional ideas to get you started on your ‘We the Powerful’ pledge:

March 30 |

After NK3 event by Swing Blue Alliance & Activist Evenings in Brookline.

March 31st |

Indivisible Mass Coalition (IMC) Statewide Call Tue. 3/31, 7pm. Welcoming Newcomers, Debriefing, Next Action Steps! RSVP HERE.

April 7th |

No Kings (Massachusetts-wide) follow-up movement building event (virtual).

April 19th & 21st |

Learn skills for more effective resistance work: attend an Activism That Works workshop in April (one virtual, one in Arlington)

May 1st |

Rallies, demonstrations, and protests to come together for worker power against billionares and ICE

Movement Building

Check your voter registration
Sign up as a poll worker
Read (or re-read!) the Bill of Rights
Run for your school board or town council
Support independent journalism on issues you care about
Volunteer to get out the vote for the Sept. 1 primary or Nov. 4 midterms (ask your favorite local candidates how you can help)

Civic Engagement

Donate to a local food pantry
Start a Community Response Team
Take the No Kings “Eyes on ICE” training
Volunteer with the LUCE Immigrant Justice Network hotline
Drop off supplies at a local diaper bank (or start your own!)
Bring a “Know Your Rights” workshop to your community
Volunteer with a local organization

Mutual Aid

Join a vigil outside the ICE facility in Burlington
Call your elected officials in D.C. (It’s easy! You can even do it after hours and leave a message if you want to avoid a conversation)
Hold protest signs on a freeway overpass
Email your state representatives to urge their help building firewalls for freedom in the Commonwealth
Create and display art that makes a statement
Donate to an organization you respect
Amplify pro-democracy voices on social media (start by following and engaging with these organizations)

Advocacy

Start a book club (and pick some titles about authoritarianism or resistance!)
Host a potluck and invite two neighbors you don’t know well
Volunteer at your local library
Create opportunities for beauty, joy, and hope in your neighborhood and workplace