No one said fighting Tyranny was going to be easy! - Western Massachusetts

Freedom Writers - Western Massachusetts - 5/17/25

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May 18, 2025

Hello, Freedom Writers!

This post is specifically for Western Mass readers. If you want to see today’s national post, click here:

In Today’s Post:

No one said fighting tyranny was going to be easy!
Western Mass Actions > > >
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No one said fighting tyranny was going to be easy!

Yes, we’re all tired, and yes it would be nice to take a day off, and let’s do that, but then … as soon as we’re rested, let’s get back to it, because we have a democracy to save.

First and foremost, please make your plans now for June 14th, No Kings Day. (See links in the Actions > > > section below.)

If you’re new to participating in protests, welcome! Please consider participating in these peaceful protests because they have been proven by research to be highly effective, especially when at least 3.5% of the population goes to them! We need you to make that 3.5%!

Also, as we’ve discussed in this Substack before, in addition to forming our all important small action groups, we’ll need to do three things simultaneously:

Protest in the streets … If you’re new to participating in protests, welcome! Please read about this powerful research that has proven that countries where 3.5% participate in PEACEFUL demonstrations, they can topple totalitarian governments. So, please make your plans for June 14th first, before you do the other actions below.
Pressure Elected Officials and Other Decision Makers to HOLD the LINE (See today’s Contact your Elected Officials actions below)
Write / Call / Educate Voters (Please share this post wide and far!)

Action really IS the antidote to despair.

And YOU really ARE the antidote to tyranny.

Let’s get to it!

Western Mass Actions > > >

Freedom Writers Postcards to VA 5/25/25 Distribution

All of the 120 packets for 5/25 have been spoken for, so the sign up sheet is now closed for this event. Mark your calendars for our next event on June 29, 2025, and watch these “Freedom Writers - Western Mass” emails for info on how to order.

June 14th is No Kings Day. Be there or be square.

From the IMC (Indivisible Massachusetts Coalition) - June 14 is No Kings Day across the nation, but it's also PRIDE for the People Day in Boston! IMC is supporting and celebrating our LGBTQ+ friends and family by joining PRIDE festivities and the parade as it winds its way through Boston from Copley Square to Boston Common. See Boston PRIDE details HERE.

In Western Mass: Check these out …

And … here’s a great place to order protest signs and t-shirts: Yellow Dove Store - Protest Gear while supporting the good work of the Freedom Writers.

Contact your Elected Officials!

May 28th - Lobby Day in Boston

This month, our allies, Progressive Mass, have organized a lobby day at the State House. Join us to connect with fellow activists from across the state, meet with your legislators and their staff, and advocate for key bills. Sign up HERE.
If you can’t make the lobby day (or you enjoy making phone calls), you can join the Progressive Mass phone bank on Sunday, May 18, from 2 to 4 PM, to encourage voters to ask their legislators to sponsor pending legislation, including the Location Shield Act and Corporate Fair Share legislation. Sign up to join the phone bank HERE.

New from YellowDoveStore.com - Postcards to Elected Officials designs

Any time you have a call script or email script to contact your elected official, you can always write them a postcard instead.

Here are 3 of the new “postcards to elected officials” designs that were added this week to YellowDoveStore.com. Just click on a CARD to go to the store:

INFO SHEETS - For Your Information

If you’re new to the Freedom Writers, WELCOME! Check out these INFO SHEETS with lots of great background information:

INFO SHEET: Get Started - Taking Action with Indivisible - Get the most up-to-date information about what is happening in your area through a local Indivisible group!

INFO SHEET: Keeping Your Cool Under the Trump Regime - Access reliable, free news when it counts the most!

INFO SHEET: How to Contact Your Elected Officials - Find out why we act the way we act.

Three AOC Videos About the Importance of Phone Calls Now - Don’t let the MAGAts win the calling our elected officials game.

5 Calls App - Set Up Instructions - This beautiful instruction sheet was written by 3 people who are all over 70 years old. If they can do it, you can do it.