MNW Action Hub Welcome

Welcome to the MNW Action Hub!

Across the Metrowest-Norfolk-Worcester area, we are standing up, speaking out, and taking action in record numbers. With massive rally crowds and sold-out events, it's clear we have passion and momentum. This group was created to work more efficiently across the many local groups responsible for this surge in activism.

The MNW Action hub has three core functions:

1. To serve as a clearinghouse for best practice in activism. We'll help area organizations share their successful activities through "how to" blog posts and a robust set of digital resources. Want to access our files? Fill out the Best Practice Clearinghouse Share Request. Want to share a practice? Fill out the MNW Best Practice Clearinghouse Submission.

2. To maintain a coordinated calendar of area events and activities so that, at any time, activists can find actions that match their schedules and areas of interest. Want to add an event to our calendar? Fill out the Calendar Input Form. Want to embed our calendar on your website? Request the embed code.

3. To encourage folks to find groups in their area and get more deeply involved in organizing. We have a solid set of generals. We have a lot of foot soldiers. We need some colonels and majors to help things run more smoothly. Ready to level up? Find a local group here. Or, help out the hub by emailing us.

This is where action meets impact. Let’s keep moving forward!

Rage Against Regime Protests

 Hopkinton, Ashland, and Natick are joining Cambridge on August 2 from noon on to protest the unlawful federal regime. Below their motivating flyers. Click images, links or see flyer for details.

Building Power, Together: Join the One Million Rising Movement!

Authoritarian forces are threatening our democracy. We can stop this, but it requires sustained, strategic organizing in our communities, building strong networks of trust and enjoyment.

This summer, we're launching One Million Rising – a national effort to train one million people in non-cooperation, community organizing, and campaign design. This builds undeniable people power, and we invite you to lead!

To kick off this vital initiative, we're hosting One Million Rising Resistance Gatherings at The First Universalist Society in Franklin at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin.These gatherings are a chance to learn, discuss strategies, and forge bonds with like-minded individuals committed to protecting our democracy. People who have taken the One Million Rising trainings will bring you up to speed on the techniques of non-violent non-cooperation. 

At a Gatheing , you can expect

• Engaging discussions on non-cooperation
• Practical insights into community organizing.
• Opportunities to connect and build trust.

Can't make it in person? No problem! There are remote options. 

• FRANKLIN -   8/7 6:30 - 8:30PM Resistance Gathering
• FRANKLIN - 8/13 7:30 - 9:15PM Session 3: What Now? Watch Party
• FRANKLIN - 8/21 6:30 - 8:30PM Resistance Gathering
• VIRTUAL    - Any 90 min  Session 1: The Moment & Your Mission.
• VIRTUAL    - Any 90 min Session 2: How to Make it Happen.
• VIRTUAL   -  Any 6 min  Session 1: The Moment & Your Mission Highlights

Email george@indivisibleacton.org with questions.

Across America, Let's Make Good Trouble

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people. Robert Hubbell's newsletter has wonderful inspiration on why we do this.

On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble.

See the area standouts planned below. Click link for details.

Please follow the guidelines for non-reaction & non-violince. noted in the image above. They want to provoke you and then post your reaction online to be used against all of us. Don't give them that chance.

If they become violent: leave. No good will come from staying. There will be another protest. National: http://goodtroubleliveson.org

Route 109:
Westwood 5:00 - 6:00 pm 
Medfield 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Millis 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Medway 5:00 - 6:00 pm 

Route 27: Natick Center 5:00 - 6:30 pm Sherborn 5:00 - 6:00 pm Medfield 5:00 - 6:30 pm Walpole 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Route 16:
Wellesley 5:00 - 6:30 pm South Natick: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Sherborn 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Mendon 4:00 - 5:30 pm 

Route 135: Hopkinton, 5:00-6:30 pm Natick Center 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Nearby:  Franklin 4:00 - 5:00 pm Franklin 2:00 - 5:00 pm  Sharon 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Town Tour with CPOD Indivisible:
Franklin-Millis-Medfield 4:00 - 6:30 pm

Town standouts bring out lots of people. Each person reading this can be an organizer: just go to the above website and volunteer to be an event host. The people will come.

If you want help, there a resources on this site and/or email us at mnw.dem.alliance@gmail.com. Everyone will stand with you!

Rally for Reproductive Justice!

Area organizations will hold a rally, followed by speakers, June 29 from 6:30-7:30pm to mark the anniversary of the Dobbs decision. This 2022 Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade and took away the constitutional right to abortion, putting millions of women’s health, freedom, and lives at risk. 

The event will take place at the intersection of 109 and 27 in Medfield. Save the date and stay tuned here for details on how to join us in standing up for reproductive rights. The event is co-sponsored by the Democratic Town Committees of Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Holliston, Medfield, Medway, Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham, and by Progressive Mass of Western Norfolk County.

No Kings Next

 Open https://nokings.org/next for what you can do now to support the cause: write a letter to the paper about the injustice of the MAGA Regime. Or write about your towns NoKings event and how it stood for democracy, decency, a peaceful life, and justice. Or call your elected representatives in opposition to the Big Ugly Bill. 

Upcoming No Kings Events

Plan Ahead for No Kings Day!

No Kings Day is fast approaching (6/14/25). The following towns have registered their demonstrations at nokings.org. Plan ahead to join one or more of these events. If you're up for a new challenge, consider getting a team together for a progressive demonstration. Start in Norfolk at 8:45 am, Norwood at 9 AM. Then Ashland or Mendon at 10 AM, hit up Milford or Millis at 11 AM, head to Holliston or Walpole at noon, then to Natick from 1pm - 1:30pm. On to the grand finale in Framingham at 1:30pm.

Bring signs and flags mounted to your sign or in your hand. A sea of flags stump the Trumpers. It makes clear who actually stands for this country's values.

Ashland, 10-11:30am Montenegro Square

Statement from Senator Markey in support of NoKings 6/14:

In April, we gathered more than 50,000 voices on Boston Common, and millions more across our country, to tell Donald Trump and his band of billionaires HANDS OFF our democracy. 

Wannabe King Donald’s formula of chaos and crisis is a daily reminder that the values we hold dear – liberty, opportunity, and access – are under relentless assault.

Emergency Rally to Support LA and Protect MA

 Emergency Hands Off! Demonstrations

Two emergency Hands Off! demonstrations have been scheduled for today (5/9) and Sunday (5/11) to protest ICE unlawful detentions of residents in Framingham and Worcester:

May 9, 6-7:30 PM

Hands Off Daniel Orellana!

Framingham resident Daniel Orellana was abducted by ICE on Monday, while on his way to work. Join us TODAY, Friday, May 9th, at 6 PM at Framingham City Hall to call on our local and state leaders in Massachusetts to protect our community!

May 11, 2-4 PM

Hands Off Worcester Mothers!

Join us for an emergency protest against ICE’s abduction of a Worcester mother and resident with the assistance of Worcester Police, and to demand that our leaders here in Massachusetts protect our community from ICE. The protest will begin at 2 PM on Worcester Common on Sunday, May 11th.