STANDOUTS / PROTESTS
Join us as we demand justice,
equity, and bold progressive change.
Lexington and Arlington Visibility Brigades
Tuesday, Nov 11
Lexington: 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm. Rt. 95 Overpass
Arlington: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Scituate Street/Frontage Road **
Join fellow citizens at both locations for a nationwide Visibility Brigade to honor Veterans Day and show support for justice and democracy. Veterans who would like to participate are encouraged to let us know here.
**Note: Arlington's usual Wednesday standout on November 12 will be moved to Tuesday, November 11 for the Veterans Day Visibility Brigade action.
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Weekly Standouts
Alewife Brook Parkway Standout
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm -5:00 pm
Fresh Pond Mall, 200 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge
Gather on the Whole Foods side of the Parkway, just before the entrance to the parking lot. Standouts build community, raise awareness, and inspire action. Join us as we bring people together and show that many voices stand united for democracy.
Minutewomen for Democracy
Wednesdays, 11:30 am -12:00 pm
Minuteman Statue, 1 Bedford St. Lexington
Stand Up! Stand Out! Join us every Wednesday to defend the values that define our democracy and oppose policies that threaten our rights and freedoms. Bring a sign and stand with fellow activists as a visible show of resistance.
Everyone welcome, no RSVP required.
Bearing Witness - Stand up for Immigrants
Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1000 District Ave., Burlington
Join Bearing Witness @ ICE, a group committed to peaceful, nonviolent standouts in front of the ICE Field Office. They bring people together across political differences to show broad collective support for immigrants rights. To this end, signs focus only on the topic of ICE and immigrants.
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Arlington Visibility Brigade
Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Scituate Street/Frontage Road, Arlington
Join fellow citizens to protest Trump and the Republican-led Congress’s unconstitutional power grab. Wave banners, signs, and flags to passing motorists and share messages of justice with hundreds of commuters each week.
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RSVP for details and updates if the event is rescheduled or cancelled due to weather. Meeting times are shifting earlier as daylight hours decrease. (Bring a mask to protect from car exhaust.)
Justice 4 All Thursdays
Thursdays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1000 District Ave., Burlington
Our fellow Indivisibles from the Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) are holding weekly Justice 4 All Thursdays at the Burlington ICE facility. Please scan the QR code in the graphic or click the learn more button to be added to their mailing list which will be used to confirm/cancel each coming week depending on their ability to host.
Concord Center Standout
Thursdays, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Monument Square, Concord
Join our friends at Concord Indivisible at their weekly standout in Monument Square.
Stand out and send the message that what's going on is not normal and not acceptable. Courage is contagious!
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Bring a sign and/or flag! All are welcome — from Concord and beyond. These standouts aren't just important signals to everyone who sees them. They're also fun and invigorating social events. Whether you've been demonstrating since the 60s or this would be your first time, we're sure you'll feel better after standing out with us than before!
DE-ICE Hanscom Standout
Fridays, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Hanscom Rotary* Lincoln, MA
De-ICE Hanscom is a coalition organizing these peaceful standouts with the goal of eliminating ICE transport flights from Hanscom Field. ICE is using these flights to swiftly move immigrants out of New England in order to hinder effective legal representation.
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Sign up to get information and updates about these weekly standouts including goals and progress and any need to reschedule or cancel for weather or other considerations.
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*The Hanscom Rotary is at the intersection of Hanscom Drive and Old Bedford Road. Please park along Old Bedford Road or Hanscom Drive without impeding traffic or blocking bike lanes.
Choose Democracy Bedford
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
75 Great Rd. Bedford
Join Choose Democracy Bedford for their weekly action on the Bedford Common, standing for a vision of a community rooted in love and justice. Participants hold positive, powerful signs defending democracy, due process, the Constitution, and migrant rights. Dozens of signs are provided — just bring your voice and commitment.
Watertown Tesla Takedown
Saturdays, 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Watertown Tesla Service Center, 457 Pleasant St., Watertown
Join fellow activists who have been standing out weekly for over 6 months to protest Tesla, Elon and Trump, as well as all of the billionaire oligarchs that are trying to be the boss of us. Like many other Tesla protests, the focus of this non-violent protest has broadened. Bring your own signs, banners, and good energy, but they also have extra signs to share if you need one. Please note that there will not be a standout on October 18 to allow people to attend the No Kings protests
“No Fear Street Theater”
Saturdays, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Mall Road and District Ave, Burlington
A new, peaceful protest group named “No Fear Street Theater” will be hosting ICE protests near the Burlington ICE Office on Saturdays at the intersection of Mall Road and District Avenue. Everyone is welcome!