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WHAT: Emergency protest and vigil to save net neutrality, the principle that protects free speech on the Internet.

WHEN: Thursday, November 6th, 6pm

WHERE: Gather in front of the MA State House near Boston Common.

BRING: A cell phone, flashlight, glowstick, or candle, to shine light on the corruption unfolding in our government.

WHY NOW? Read on.

National call to action: https://cms.fightforthefuture.org/emergency

The Wall Street Journal just reported on a leaked proposal that confirms our worst fears despite receiving nearly 4 million public comments calling for strong net neutrality, the FCC is still hurtling toward a FAKE proposal that leaves the door wide open for Cable company censorship and abuse of the Internet.

We need a massive response RIGHT NOW to show President Obama, the FCC, and the world that the Internet will accept nothing less than lasting net neutrality through Title II reclassification.

On November 6th, we will gather at the White House and government buildings nationwide and hold our cell phones, candles, and flashlights up to shine light on the corruption that is unfolding in Washington, DC, and demand a free and uncensored Internet for all.

Sponsored by Fight For The Future and the Massachusetts Pirate Party

Contact info@masspirates.org with questions.

(from Michael B)

When: Saturday, November 15, 2014, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Park Street MBTA Station * Park St & Tremont St * Boston

Rally and march to Downtown Crossing with a mock drone and die-in.

• No more military intervention in Iraq and Syria
• Bring the troops home now
• Stop sending weapons into the region which are leading to so much bloodshed
• Support humanitarian aid, through neutral institutions, for victims of the conflict
• Support self-determination and the demilitarization of the area

Our leaders promise us that these new wars will last for years. But over the past 13 years, this country has spent one trillion, five hundred billion dollars for wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and other parts of the Middle East and South Asia. These military actions have brought hundreds of thousands of deaths, but neither peace nor security. Meanwhile, these hundreds of billions of dollars could have been used instead to provide for jobs and human needs.

The current campaign to sell this war has everything to do with securing the control of the area by repressive governments and sectarian militias allied with Washington. The current bombing campaign is a violation of the U.N. Charter and the U.S. constitution. In its sweep through Syria and Iraq, ISIS is using modern U.S. weapons that were sent into the region during previous military actions in order to stabilize a corrupt and brutal regime in Baghdad and to overthrow Syria’s government.

Is bombing an answer to these sectarian conflicts? Do these actions reflect the interests of most people in the U.S. or the peoples of the Middle East? We should not get further involved militarily in this campaign in support of a sectarian conflict in the Middle East that the war in Iraq set off. Rather, we should be supporting a policy of non-intervention and self-determination. Any real and lasting solution to the problems in the region must come from the peoples of that region themselves, not from the Pentagon.

Call Congress at (202) 224-3121 and say: “I want Congress to reconvene immediately to fully debate a new “Authorization for Use of Military Force” (AUMF) that deals with Syria, Iraq, and ISIS. And when the vote comes, I want you to vote no.”

For more info or to help organize: United for Justice with Peace, 617-383-4857, info@justicewithpeace.org

(from act-ma)

As part of a beautiful group of folks who worked together at the Flood Wall Street event in NYC the day following the People’s Climate March, we are trying to facilitate a climate direct action network around boston. We have two events planned, with the aim is to bring together some of the different folks who have participated in past actions (XL Dissent, KXL pledge, Brayton Point, Salem, transcanada, pipelines) and who might want to participate in more. We are also trying to reach folks who may not have participated in direct action but who would like to (and there are many many non-arrestable roles and non-civil disobedience actions we could take). We all know we have tremendous power in Boston. We hope to work with others to create a culture of empowerment, where folks are empowered to step up, plan, and carry out empowering, effective, and principled actions. We believe in the power of decentralized but coordinated actions, so here’s to getting that going locally, and to seeing you all!

Sunday Oct. 19th, 1:00-3:30PM, MIT building 56 room 154. facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/510626222406808

Wed. Oct. 22 6:30-9:00 PM, Lucy Parsons Center, 358A Centre St., Boston. facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1554563841440012

What’s October 31st? Halloween, of course! More specifically, it’s the third Halloween since a group of activists occupied Dewey Square, insisting that “Another World is Possible”.

Let’s have a Halloween party. Federal Reserve Plaza/Dewey Square, Friday Oct 31st, 3-5pm, or until otherwise evicted. Costumes and coordinated die-ins optional, willingness to stand up for the 99% required.

(Source: act-ma)

Fast Food Day of Action

Thursday, September 4, 2014 – 11:15am

Fast-food workers in Boston are escalating their fight for better pay and better conditions at the workplace.

In July, Boston-area fast-food workers attended a convention where they vowed to do whatever it takes to win $15 and the right to form a union. Please join us for a fast-food worker rally on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 11:15 am. (facebook link is external) https://www.facebook.com/events/573002842822852 We will be meeting downtown at the Irish Famine Memorial located at the intersection of Washington and Milk Streets.

http://www.massjwj.net/events/fast-food-day-action

Homecare Workers Speak Out for $15/hour!

Thursday, September 4, 2014 – 10:00am

Across Massachusetts and the nation, more homecare workers like you are joining the Fight for $15 everyday! That means we want $15 per hour so we can survive and support our families while providing quality care!

Are you ready to speakout for $15/hr for homecare workers? How would $15/hr improve your life? To RSVP or share your story, email Natacha.Perez(AT)SEIU.org.

FACT: Did you know the state recently boosted homecare funding for private agencies by $6 million dollars? We want to make sure that money is used to help improve homecare wages and access for seniors and people with disabilities! If you agree, join us at the speakout!

Homecare workers: We are uniting for higher wages to recognize the important care we provide! Seniors and people with disabilities count on us to live independently, but we can’t live on low wages that don’t pay the bills. If you are a homecare worker… JOIN US!

Together, we will speak out about the importance of homecare — and the workers who make homecare possible.

This event is supported by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, Jobs with Justice, the #WageAction Coalition, MassUniting, Chinese Progressive Association, and more!

RSVP here https://www.facebook.com/events/753603501364871.

http://www.massjwj.net/events/homecare-workers-speak-out-15hour