Solidarity Lowell

Our meeting with Senator Ed Kennedy for Mass Power Forward’s Lobby Day went very well. There were three bills on the Progressive Mass legislative agenda that he hadn't cosponsored yet, and he agreed to cosponsor all of them! Thanks to all who were able to attend, and for Mass Power Forward for arranging the meeting!

We’re here at tonight’s City Council meeting and a certain member is conspicuously not present! Tonight we encourage the City Council to establish a means to censure and possibly expel any CC members who are dangerous or commit serious crimes. We ask that Corey Robinson step aside until the legal proceedings against him have concluded.

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IN THIS WEEK'S SOLIDARITY LOWELL RRT ACTION LIST: Contact your State Legislators about supplemental shelter funding, Lowell emergency winter housing summit Dec 10, volunteer opportunities at Lowell Transitional Living Center, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/0e8e06119a72/rrt-29nov2023

Great meeting today with State Representative Vanna Howard!

Lowell community! Here's a list of local organizations offering Thanksgiving meals this week starting Wednesday, November 22, and continuing through the weekend.

As we gather to express gratitude, please share and help spread the word:

1. Life Connections, 192 Appleton Street
Live music, food, and fellowship
🗓️ Wednesday, November 22
⏰ 11:30AM

2. Eliot Presbyterian Church, 273 Summer Street
Thanksgiving Feast
🗓️ Thursday, November 23
⏰ doors at 11:00AM, dinner served 11:30AM - 1:00 PM
*limited delivery available - contact Bernie at (978) 985-1574 or [email protected]
🗓️ Friday, November 24
⏰ 8:00AM - 12:00PM, and 5:30PM

3. 491 Lawrence Street
Thanksgiving Feast
🗓️ Thursday, November 23
⏰ 11:00AM - 2:00PM

4. Living Waters Center of Hope, 10 Kirk Street
🗓️ Thursday, November 23
⏰ 6:00PM
🗓️ Saturday, November 25
⏰ 8:00AM breakfast

5. Salvation Army, 150 Appleton Street
Community Meals
🗓️ Saturday, November 25
⏰ 1:00PM
🗓️ Sunday, November 26
⏰ 4:30PM

IN THIS WEEK'S SOLIDARITY LOWELL RRT ACTION LIST: Meet with Representative Vanna Howard Friday, RSVP to our Annual Holiday Party, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/2d717ca08bfb/rrt-20nov2023

Great discussion about elections and increasing voter turnout at tonight’s Solidarity Lowell meeting!

A bunch of us attended the City Council meeting tonight to advocate for the unhoused population and an elected mayor!

Solidarity Lowell general meeting this Sunday! Also in THIS WEEK'S RRT ACTION LIST: State House hearing on bill prohibiting Native American mascots, 350MA celebrates Lowell's progress, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/e7954696152e/rrt-13nov2023

The polls are open until 8pm and we’re still out here! Please vote!!!

Vote for our endorsed candidates, Susie Chhoun, Vesna Nuon, Wayne Jenness, and Stacey Thompson! The polls are open until 8pm!

IN THIS WEEK'S SOLIDARITY LOWELL RRT ACTION LIST: Today is Election Day, remember to vote and support the SL endorsed candidates! Plus important state house committee meetings and other items. - https://mailchi.mp/b2bb0413f8ba/rrt-07nov2023

Demonstrate, Dine, and Discuss! We stood out in support of our endorsed candidates first, where we were joined by Vesna Nuon and Wayne Jenness! For the Dine portion, we had delicious food at Viet Thai. A fabulous evening!

IN THIS WEEK'S SOLIDARITY LOWELL ACTION LIST: Demonstrate, Dine, and Discuss in support of our endorsed candidates this Friday ... early voting is going on now ... and more. - https://mailchi.mp/98a60220c171/rrt-31oct2023

IN THIS WEEK'S SOLIDARITY LOWELL ACTION LIST: Early voting starts tomorrow in Lowell, candidate forums, items of interest from tonight's City Council meeting, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/33b05a34903f/rrt-24oct2023

We are proud to announce our endorsements for 2023!

CONGRATULATIONS to:

Stacey Thompson, District 1, for School Committee
Wayne Jenness, District 4, for City Council
Susie Chhoun, District 5, for City Council
Vesna Nuon, for City Council At-Large

Thank you to everyone who participated in this process!

Our endorsement process:

- Once candidates’ nominations were final and campaigns were underway, Solidarity Lowell--in conjunction with community members and other organizations--assembled a list of relevant questions for each candidate based on current concerns to the city.

- These questionnaires were sent to each candidate who has (an) opponent(s). A deadline was set for the return of these questionnaires.

- Those running unopposed werenot eligible for endorsement.

- Any candidate who returned their completed questionnaire by the deadline was then invited to participate in the Solidarity Lowell Candidate Forum.

- In this forum, candidates were asked two questions from the Solidarity Lowell Coordinating Committee that pertained to the responses the candidate gave on their questionnaire, and two questions from audience members.

- After the forum, ballots were emailed to each voting member of Solidarity Lowell (those who had attended three or more meetings in the previous year) and a deadline was set for them to be returned.

- After the deadline, those voted for by a simple majority were endorsed and notified, and an announcement was made.

IN THIS WEEK'S SOLIDARITY LOWELL ACTION LIST: Take action to support migrant families, the latest state legislative committee hearings, items of interest from tonight's City Council meeting, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/9d6f4e1a101d/rrt-17oct2023

IN THIS WEEK'S SOLIDARITY LOWELL ACTION LIST: Solidarity Lowell Candidate Forum is this Sunday! Hear from candidates for City Council and School Committee that are seeking our endorsement... Also included in this newsletter is the latest on state committee hearings and more. - https://mailchi.mp/7075cfb80c25/rrt-09oct2023

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On top of not being taken seriously, women scientists sometimes have to contend with unacceptable and preventable work hazards

Scientific fieldwork can be a harassment and assault minefield for women and LGBTQ+ people In recent years, women in the geosciences have developed new trainings, like the FieldSafe program, to make the work more inclusive and equip researchers with strategies to intervene.

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September shattered global heat record — and by a record margin Temperatures around the world last month were at levels closer to normal for July.

In this week's Solidarity Lowell RRT Action List: Indigenous Peoples' Day Now Rally in Boston this Saturday, details on important State House committee hearings, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/ae12fca998be/rrt-03oct2023

In this week's Solidarity Lowell RRT Action List: Demonstrate, Dine, and Discuss is back this Friday, support the Massachusetts State House Employee Union, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/488542b0ec2e/rrt-26sep2023

In this week's Solidarity Lowell RRT Action List: SL General Meeting this Sunday, important House Committee hearings, Progressive Mass Activist Evenings, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/349d00919062/rrt-19sep2023

In this week's Solidarity Lowell RRT Action List: Show your support for the Massachusetts State House Employee Union, join 350MA in NYC this Sunday, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/8693369a7eae/rrt-12sep2023

In this week's Solidarity Lowell RRT Action List: Save the date for the rescheduled Demonstrate, Dine, and Discuss on Friday September 29, join tonight's Progressive Mass Activist Evening, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/364defbcd7ef/rrt-06sep2023

In this week's Solidarity Lowell RRT Action List: Special City Council meeting tonight to cover ADU ordinance, SL Elections Committee meeting Wednesday, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/717e7baed2b0/rrt-28aug2023

We know - it's hard to think about September on a beautiful summer day like today - but we are so excited to be popping up at Tyler Park - we wanted to share the news so you can save the date!
Autum Market at Tyler Park, 9/10, 11am - 3pm

In this week's RRT Action List: Demonstrate, Dine, and Discuss returns this Friday! Join us for the Hybrid SL August General Meeting this Sunday! - https://mailchi.mp/72f878fda7cb/rrt-22aug2023

CORRECTED: Protest Cambodia's Undemocratic Transfer of Power This Sunday - Details Inside - https://mailchi.mp/07aad7cb7af7/rrt-15aug2023-additional

In this week's Solidarity Lowell RRT Action List: Protest the undemocratic transfer of power in Cambodia Sunday at Pailin Park, ways you can help Maui, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/7c554678d6d9/rrt-15aug2023