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Cape Cod Concerned Citizens Standout
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hyannis Airport Rotary, Hyannis, United States
Cape Cod Concerned Citizens will hold a Trump & Local Candidates Standout on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Hyannis Airport rotary.
All candidates and their supporters are welcome.
We will have some candidate signs, but feel free to bring your own. Trump signs will be for sale for $5 each.

The MA Stop The Shock Coalition is organizing a Huge Protest @ Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC)
2024-10-05 13:00 - 16:00
Decades of attempts to stop Painful Skin Shocks to Control the Behavior of Autistic and Disabled People at the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) in Canton, MA have hit walls by our legislature, state & federal agencies.
The MA Stop The Shock Coalition is organizing a Huge Protest @ Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC)
Date: October 5, 2024
Time: 1-4 PM
Place: Judge Rotenberg Educational Center
250 Turnpike St
Canton, MA 02021
For more info go to https://stoptheshock.info
In Feb of 2024, Massachusetts House Bill H.180 an act regarding the use of aversive “therapy”, that would have made this practice and all institutional abuse illegal, was sent to study by the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons With Disabilities effectively killing the bill.
JRC spent $500,000 in lobbying last year which included money paid specifically to lobby against this bill, some of which was paid directly to committee members who made the decision to send the bill to study.
JRC, which stands as the sole facility in the country to use electric skin shock on the developmentally disabled, currently operates under the protection of a thirty-six year old consent decree. That decree was entered, and has remained in place, after State agencies resorted to pretextual and bad faith regulatory practices to disrupt JRC’s operations in the 1980s and 1990s. Those State agencies that remain bound by the decree have since moved for its termination without success.
In 2013 the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture concluded that the GED violates the UN Convention Against Torture. The Association For Behavior Analyst International (ABAI) stated “we strongly oppose the use of contingent electric skin shock (CESS) under any condition”.
State records obtained by 25 Investigates reveal years of documented abuse. In September 2023 Investigates found Judge Rotenberg Center has had 325 license non-compliances since 2016.
February 2022: EEC found a staffer physically assaulted a resident “8 different times” during an overnight shift when the resident was “non-compliant and refused to stay in bed and go to sleep.”
February 2021: EEC found a staffer abused a disabled adult resident by putting pepper and hot sauce on the resident’s hands. The resident flinched in pain when placed in a shower. And an abuse report wasn’t filed with the state for ten days.
December 2020: EEC said a staffer failed to supervise a child who made a serious suicide attempt.
February 2020: Video footage showed staff pushing a resident into a washing machine, pulling the resident into a room by the arms. While staff tried to restrain the resident, a male staffer appeared to punch the resident’s head, leaving a bruise.
While the JRC contends that they only use the shock device for dangerous behaviors their own literature states they can predict a dangerous behavior and will shock for things as simple as raising a hand. Examples of the abuse inflicted by their General Electronic Decelerator (GED) skin shock device include.
After the center received a hoax phone call alleging that two residents had misbehaved earlier that evening, staff woke them from their beds, restrained them, and repeatedly gave them electric shocks. One of the residents received 77 shocks and the other received 29. After the incident, one of the residents had to be treated for burns.
Andre McCollins, a New York City autistic teenager, was restrained on a four-point board and shocked 31 times over the course of seven hours. The first shock was given after he did not take off his coat when asked and the subsequent thirty shocks were given as punishments for screaming and tensing up while being shocked. In the video, McCollins can be heard shouting “Someone, help me, please!” The JRC staff listed not taking off his coat as a “major disruptive behavior”, for which he was administered a GED shock.
In March 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally banned the use of Electric Shock Devices (ESD) in particular contexts, saying the devices provide an “unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury.” The FDA’s ban only extended to the use of ESDs for treating self-injurious or aggressive behavior, still allowing their use for the treatment of smoking addiction, among other purposes.
On July 6, 2021, In a 2-1 decision the Washington D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the ban stating the FDA’s ban violated federal law by interfering with the authority of healthcare practitioners to practice medicine, paving the way for the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) in Canton, Massachusetts, to continue its electric shock therapy.
In December 2022 the FDA was legally granted the right to ban the device in an end of year omnibus bill. As of now they have taken no action.
On September 7, 2023 the Supreme Judicial Court Judge ruled in favor of the JRC in regards to the most recent appeal to the consent decree stating “If the department seeks to get out from under the decree, it must wait for a legislative solution”.
And most recently on February 7, 2024, the legislative solution we have been working on, Massachusetts House Bill H.180, was killed by politicians who sat in the hearing and listened to 40 people testify in favor of the bill including many professionals in the field of treatment who have been successful with positive treatment on similar individuals to those at the JRC, survivors of the shock treatment who were told they would be dead without the treatment but are now in positive environments and are flourishing, autistic individuals who have received negative ABA “therapy” , State agency officials, disability organizations etc..
Most horrifically, despite the state agencies battling to ban the practice, DCF began sending kids taken from abusive conditions to this abusive facility in September of 2020. JRC is a non-profit organization paying no taxes to our state. It costs $291,414 per year to keep ONE resident at
the JRC, paid for in tax dollars. For the fiscal year 2021 the center got $89 million or 98% of its total public support and revenue from state government agencies. By the fiscal year end, DCFS had spent $2.8 million and government grants totaled $4,651,447.
53 intellectually disabled people are currently being shocked to control their behaviors! Some for over 20 years! We must finally end this barbaric practice!
The MA Stop The Shock Coalition is organizing a Huge Protest @ Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC)
Date: October 5, 2024
Time: 1-4 PM
Place: Judge Rotenberg Educational Center
250 Turnpike St
Canton, MA 02021
Free Shirts, Snacks & Waters will be available!
For more info go to https://stoptheshock.info
Sincerely,
Elisa Hunt
Lead Organizer
MA Stop The Shock Coalition
StopTheShockAtJRC@gmail.com
With Official Partners: OccupyJRC, Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint, ICAPA ,ICARS -Int. Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion (ICARS), Autistic Self Advocacy Network, The Autistic OT, 11:11 Media Impact, Autism National Committee, Humans Make Art, apexart, Baystate Learning Center, Justice For Our Angels, Autism Career Pathways, New Haven RTC Voices, Lives in The Balance, Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism, The Autistic People of Color Fund, National Youth Rights Association, NAMI Massachusetts, Neurodivergent Liberation Coalition, Massachusetts Assoc. For Mental Health, Restraint Free World , TASH New England, Progressive MA, Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Therapist Neurodiversity Collective, Inc, Wildflower Alliance. Kiva Centers. Law Project for Psychiatric Rights, Neurodivergent Academy, IdeaBlizzard Productions, Disability Policy Consortium, Workers World Party Disability Justice and Rights Caucus, National ADAPT (List in Progress). Disclosure

2024-10-06 15:00 - 17:00
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the impact of October 7th on the State of Israel and the Jewish People.
2024-10-06 19:30 - 20:30
https://www.lappinfoundation.org/2024/08/10/commemorating-october-7-2023/

Sunday, October 6, 2024
7:30 p.m. ET on Zoom

As we gather to remember the victims of October 7th and commemorate the day, Ido Aharoni Aronoff, Israeli diplomat, writer, lecturer, and consultant, will share his insights about the impact of October 7th on the State of Israel and the Jewish People. The program is free, and everyone is welcome.

Register Here

For more information, contact Sharon Wyner at 978-565-4450 or email swyner@lappinfoundation.org.

❤️ TRUMP STANDOUTS ❤️
2024-10-12 12:00 - 14:00
❤️ TRUMP STANDOUTS ❤️

Saturday Oct 12th @ the corner of Main & Moody St…Waltham 12pm – 2pm

TRUMP STANDOUTS
2024-10-14 08:00 - 2024-11-05 17:00
Listings update constantly at:
Events

2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00
Celebrating America: A Tribute to the Greatest Nation in the World

Fall Reception in support of State Senator Patrick O'Connor
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00
Fall Reception in support of
State Senator Patrick O’Connor

Hello Lonnie,

You are invited to a Fall Reception in support of State Senator Patrick O’Connor!

Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Grille 151, 151 Main Street Weymouth, MA

This will be Senator O’Connor and his campaign’s only fundraiser of 2024.
Please come, show your support and enjoy a nice evening with lots of appetizers and a cash bar. All donations are greatly appreciated, but not required to attend the party.

Thank you for your support and see you on October 16th!

If you would like to make a contribution online, please visit: https://www.oconnorforsenate.com/donate

TACTICAL CIVICS
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:30
Calling All Patriots
Gather with “We the People” to
learn about Tactical Civics Solutions and Tools

Baptist Temple Church
700 N Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA 02720
Wednesday , Oct 16th 7:00 PM

North Baptist Church
899 N Main St, Brockton, MA 02301
Thursday, Oct 17th 7:00 PM

Healthy Vibes Nutrition
44 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth MA 02360
Wednesday, Oct 23 7:00 PM

Norwell Executive Center
167 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061
Saturday, Oct 26th 10:00 AM

Rev. Steven Craft – House Church
177 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
Monday, Oct 28 7:00 PM

2024-10-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-28 19:00 - 20:30
Calling All Patriots
Gather with “We the People” to
learn about Tactical Civics Solutions and Tools

Baptist Temple Church
700 N Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA 02720
Wednesday , Oct 16th 7:00 PM

North Baptist Church
899 N Main St, Brockton, MA 02301
Thursday, Oct 17th 7:00 PM

Healthy Vibes Nutrition
44 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth MA 02360
Wednesday, Oct 23 7:00 PM

Norwell Executive Center
167 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061
Saturday, Oct 26th 10:00 AM

Rev. Steven Craft – House Church
177 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
Monday, Oct 28 7:00 PM

2024-10-17 19:00 - 20:30
Fundraiser for Ken Sweezey, Candidate for State Rep, 6th Plymouth
Hello Lonnie,

You are invited to a Fundraiser in support of Ken Sweezey, Candidate for State Rep, 6th Plymouth.

Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cask N’Flagon, 804 Plain Street, Marshfield, MA

Please join the Committee to Elect Ken Sweezey, Senator Pat O’Connor, Sheriff Joe McDonald, and DA Tim Cruz for a fundraiser and joint endorsement announcement event. Please enjoy some great apps and drinks for the final fundraiser to put Ken over the top in November. See you there!

If you would like to make a contribution online, please visit: https://sweezeyforstaterep.com/

❤️ TRUMP STANDOUTS ❤️
2024-10-19 12:00 - 14:00
Saturday Oct 19th @ Watertown Square in Watertown 12pm – 2pm

Upcoming MAHA MAGA Unity Sign Waves
2024-10-19 12:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-24 16:00 - 18:00
Upcoming MAHA MAGA Unity Sign Waves
Please join us if you can for one of these upcoming Unity events:

Duxbury Elm Street X Rte 3 Overpass:
– Thursday 10/24/24 4-6PM

Trump MAGAPALOOZA
Hanson Rte 14 X Rte 58 at the Shaws
– Sunday 10/20/24 10A-1P
– We need a volunteer to hand out signs and put up banners at this event. Please email or call me!
– See article below about the Hanson resident that projected Trump onto the Hanson water tower like a bat signal!
Link: https://whdh.com/news/town-of-hanson-to-fine-resident-projecting-trump-2024-sign-onto-water-tower/

Bourne Rotary
– Every Saturday 12:30-2:30P until election day
– Alicia is the onsite coordinator.

Weymouth Front St X Rte 3
– Every Saturday 10-1P until election day
– Ann is the onsite coordinator. Bring a flag and stand next to the Kennedy MAHA Banner!

Please continue to check mahanow.org for future events!

19 days to the election! Let’s go!

Jacqueline Creed & Iain Fraser
Tri-County Coordinators Plymouth, Bristol and Norfolk
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. MAHA UNITY Campaign

2024-10-19 13:00 - 15:00
United Cape Patriots will be standing out for favorite president, President Donald J. Trump at the Bourne rotary on Saturday Oct. 19th from 1:00 – 3:00. Come early for set up and friendship. Bring your flags and signs and have a wonderful time.
On Sunday Oct 20th UCP will join together with an event by Mass4Trump2024.com in Hanson, at Shaws supermarket, 476 Liberty St.. This is in response to the ongoing Water Tower-Gate. UCP and MA$Trump are calling all organizations to be on board and show support.
MA4Trump are calling this MAGAchusetts and/or MAGAPOLOOZA
Falmouth now has its own Trump Standout at the Stop & Shop corner / CVS Saturdays fro 10 am to 1 pm. Bring your signs and American flags.
On Saturday, October 19th, the Barnstable Republican Town Committee is hosting a standout outside the Barnstable Transfer Station (Dump) exit on Osterville-West Barnstable Road, Marstons Mills. This will be a morning standout, 8 AM to 10 AM. Please attend and support our strong slate of Barnstable candidates.
On the upper Cape, candidates can use your support to greet voters at the town meeting in Bourne on Oct. 21st at the Bourne High School 6-7 pm and at the Mashpee Town meeting at the Mashpee High School on Barnstable Rd. on Oct 21st. from 6 pm to 7 pm.

Don’t forget to visit our web page. unitedcapepatriots.com where you will find our new candidate guides for the November 5th election.

NEW HAMPSHIRE! RevCon 2024 - DO NOT MISS! MANCHESTER, NH
2024-10-20 08:00 - 17:00
RevCon 2024 Update: Speakers Added, Accommodations, Get Tickets Today

RevCon is shaping up to be even bigger and better than the one in 2021. Like the first, it will be a daylong convention followed by a separate dinner with a keynote speaker.
Daytime events and speakers will present and share skills gained from real-world experience that individuals and groups can apply on the ground every day to further the mission of restoring Constitutional principles at all levels of our government.
Some of Our Speakers Include…

Nick Adams, founder of FLAG (Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness)
Author Trevor Loudon (The Enemy Within, White House Reds, Burn This Book)
Shari Rendall Federation for American Immigration Reform
Author John Klar – Small Farm Republic
Many more to come
Keynote speakers will be announced soon.

The Lunchtime Event will include a dedication and a special keynote speaker. The Evening event is a dinner with a keynote speaker.
The Evening event is a dinner with a keynote speaker.
Seating for every event is limited.
Click to Get Ticket for…

Day event only (includes lunch) – $85.00
Lunch Event Only – $60.00
Dinner only (with Keynote) – $125.00
Full Day (Daytime, Lunch, and Dinner event) – $200.00

RevCon Sold Out in 2021, So Please Get Your Tickets Now!
Details
When: Sunday October 20th, 2024
Where: Double Tree Hotel, Elm S., Manchester
700 Elm Street, Manchester NH
Daytime Event CHECK-IN at 8:30 a.m. at the hotel
Parking in the garage – discount validation for parking
The daytime program begins at 9:00 sharp!
Lunch Event: 12:30 to 2:00 with a Keynote speaker, Commemorative Service, and comments from Augusta Petrone.
This lunch is included for all daytime event ticket holders.
The evening event begins at 5:30 – check-in at the reception area (bar available). At 6:00 p.m., the Armory is open to ticketed dinner guests. Keynote Speaker following dinner service. The Evening event ends at 9:00 p.m.
If You Need Hotel Accommodations
Check-in: Saturday, October 19, 2024 3:00 PM
Check-out: Monday, October 21, 2024 11:00 AM Overnight stays are subject to an 8.5% NH state tax.
Single room rate $164 Double occupancy $164 Triple $174 Quad $184
Reservations: Please Book by Oct 11th – Reserve soon to secure a room.
Call (603) 625-1000 (or online) and indicate you are with The 603 Alliance. (The hotel reserves the right to change the email address or reservation method.)
You are responsible for providing any deposit and all Guest Room Charges.
Early Departure Fee: Guests must confirm their departure date at check-in. There is a 75$ fee for Checking out earlier than agreed.
Don’t Forget Your RevCon Tickets

Our Mission

The 603 ALLIANCE exists to restore Constitutional principles at all levels of our government by championing the principles of free people and free markets, uniting like-minded citizens in support of candidates who will further these principles.

Upcoming MAHA MAGA Unity Sign Waves
2024-10-20 10:00 - 13:00
Upcoming MAHA MAGA Unity Sign Waves
Please join us if you can for one of these upcoming Unity events:
Trump MAGAPALOOZA
Hanson Rte 14 X Rte 58 at the Shaws
– Sunday 10/20/24 10A-1P
– We need a volunteer to hand out signs and put up banners at this event. Please email or call me!
– See article below about the Hanson resident that projected Trump onto the Hanson water tower like a bat signal!
Link: https://whdh.com/news/town-of-hanson-to-fine-resident-projecting-trump-2024-sign-onto-water-tower/

Bourne Rotary
– Every Saturday 12:30-2:30P until election day
– Alicia is the onsite coordinator.

Weymouth Front St X Rte 3
– Every Saturday 10-1P until election day
– Ann is the onsite coordinator. Bring a flag and stand next to the Kennedy MAHA Banner!

Please continue to check mahanow.org for future events!

19 days to the election! Let’s go!

Jacqueline Creed & Iain Fraser
Tri-County Coordinators Plymouth, Bristol and Norfolk
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. MAHA UNITY Campaign

KEATING vs. SULLIVAN - RADIO DEBATE FOR MASS. CONGRESS
2024-10-29 19:00 - 20:00
Another debate I hope you can listen to. Congressman Bill Keating and Nurse Dan Sullivan will discuss local and national issues on WATD 95.9FM on Tuesday, October 29 at 7PM.

Ian
—
John F (Ian) Dargin III
