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Bowen wins 6th Essex primary

At-Large City Councilor Hannah Bowen won the Democratic primary Tuesday night in the race to replace 6th Essex State Rep. Jerry Parisella.

Bowen garnered 2,733 votes, beating Beverly Ward 1 City Councilor Todd Rotondo who received 2,054 votes, according to unofficial election results.

Bowen will now face Republican Medley Long III in the general election on May 13. 

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100,000 in Boston Hands Off Rally

Students and teachers, union leaders and laborers, first-time protesters and veteran marchers. Everyday people from all over Massachusetts came to Boston on a cold, and rainy day to protest the Musk-Trump agenda. They brought their youngsters in backpacks and strollers. Some brought their pets.

All had the same goal: to stop Trump/Musk and MAGA from stealing our democracy, betraying our allies, halting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, erring minority history, crashing our economy for huge tax breaks for the rich, attacking Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, slashing government workers without cause, attacking our colleges, masked ICE agents taking people and sending them to Louisiana or Ecuador without due process …

Between 25,000 and 30,000 people flowed from Boston Common to City Hall Plaza, according to estimates from the Boston Police Department. The sound of drums echoed through the air and people waved American, Ukrainian, and trans pride flags. Despite chilly April temperatures, many came from places outside the city. They flocked from Framingham, Franklin, Gloucester, Danvers, Beverly, Plymouth, and beyond, with homemade signs and umbrellas, prepared for a rainy afternoon.

Estimates are of 100,000 at City Hall Plaza and Boston Common. There were local Hands Off demonstrations in Salem, Ipswich, Wakefield, Gloucester that I am aware of. Julie Curtis was in Salem where she said there were 500+ demonstrators. I went to Ipswich where it appeared to be at least 500 but appeared to be significantly more to me. The response from the streets in Ipswich was overwhelmingly supportive.

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Rally for Democracy – Ipswich & Gloucester – April 5

Undeterred by the “rival” Hands Off! event in Boston, the Ipswich Dems are rallying again in their own town! If you can’t make the Boston event, join the Ipswich crew and their many neighbor town Democrats and Unenrolleds from noon to 1 p.m. 

Also an event in Gloucester at Grant’s Circle from 2:00 – 4:00

Heard their are ones in Salem and Wakefield but I don’t have info on these.

Make a (preferably legible) sign and just show up! Bonus points for wit. Please don’t block the entrances of any of the local businesses

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Tesla Takedown – Global Day of Action – March 29

It’s time to take our nonviolent protest movement to a whole new level. On March 29, we’re coming together around the world to reject fascism, to reject the broligarchy and to defend democracy. We’ve set a huge goal: 500 protests across the world in one day, with one at every single showroom in the United States.  Will you step up to host an action in your community on March 29?
Graphic announcing the day of action with an image of a cybertruck falling down a tumbling stock ticker
Most of the people who have hosted a #TeslaTakedown action so far had never organized before. We know hosting your first action can be scary. That’s OK! But if you have the courage to step up, your community will show up.  All you need to do is create an event and invite your friends. If there’s not a showroom where you live, you can set up an event at a local Supercharger stop. Or just pick the busiest corner in your town.  Sign up to host an action in your community on March 29. We have real momentum. They are terrified because Tesla’s brand and Elon’s wealth are falling apart faster than a Cybertruck.  They’re trying to bully and scare us because they know we’re powerful. We won’t be silenced. Let’s make sure they hear us loud and clear on March 29. In solidarity,-The #TeslaTakedown Team
P.S. If you missed our mass mobilizing call, you can still watch it on our YouTube channel. There are some incredible speakers—check it out here!

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett – March 19

We’ve got some BIG NEWS to announce, and you’re the first to hear it!

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is joining our mass mobilizing call!

RSVP now to join Rep. Crockett and special guests Wednesday, March 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET

Image of US Rep. Jasmine Crockett on a black and yellow background with the text TESLATAKEDOWN MASS CALL

Our campaign is making real waves in the United States and around the world. On the call, you’ll learn from experts, leaders and everyday people who have stepped up to fight back against Musk’s unconstitutional coup—and be the first to hear about our next big action!

RSVP now to join our Mass Mobilizing Call on Wednesday, March 19!

Rep. Crockett isn’t our only special guest whose name you know. We aren’t supposed to Say Anything just yet, but this call is going to be an Excellent Adventure that you won’t want to miss.

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