INQ Newsletter March 9, 2026

 

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March 10,  2026

No Kings 3 Plans for March 28th Coming Together!

The Stand Out on February 28th was warmer, and over 100 people showed up to not only stand out but to sing with the “Singing Resistance” groups that are forming in the region.  Red hats are also more present as local groups are making hats for themselves and others. The Stand Out on March 7th was the 1st year anniversary of the Stand Outs in Orange as Indivisible No. Quabbin. And now people are planning for No Kings 3. It is exciting to feel that more people are getting involved.

Nonviolence and Safety --A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action.

We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation

with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events.

Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be

brought to events. Help us be respectful and not engage with people who disagree.

Working Groups

The Voting Team now has 15 members with people working on voter registration, voter suppression and postcard mailings.  Mutual Aid under the COSS Team continues its work with the Orange Food Pantry, and the Steering

Ways People Can Help Build the Movement in MA before Mar. 28

Ways to help include:

https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/ -- Go to this link.  It should take you to a list of No Kings 3 events in the region.  You will also see that there are events in Barre, Belchertown, Amherst, Northampton, Gardner, Westminster, Greenfield, Fitchburg, Brattleboro, Keene,  and other places in the region.

"Singing Resistance" -- Are you interested in singing old and new songs?  Let us know we have a small group who participated in a training to learn about this "singing peacekeepers" to help with large groups. 

They will lead songs at Stand Outs and at an indoor singalong on March 28.  Go to  https://tinyurl.com/songbookSR and click on songbook.  Contact indivisiblenorthquabbin@gmail.com, if interested in helping.

"Red Resistance" Hats  -- Are you interested in getting a red knitted hat or working with the Gathering Place?  Check out The Gathering Place in Orange on Facebook.  

Reminder -- If you come to No Kings 3, do not engage with those who disagree.  It is a good time for a chant, song and de-escalation.

See links below about Indivisible Trainings, State Legislation on Immigration, and other items below. 

Important Links for Participants and for People Helping Organize –

Mobilize.us    -- Clink on link and see many activities in the area (Barre, Greenfield, Belchertown, Gardner, Fitchburg, Amherst, Northampton, Brattleboro, Keene, and others).

Indivisible.org Trainings on Zoom and recorded on YouTube https://www.nokings.org/trainings  -  Check out future training sessions and recordings of past sessions.. 

From ACLU in MA -- Act now to protect our communities!  This relates to Bills in the MA State Legislature.  

Orange MA Training Active Bystanders – Sponsored Community Workshop (In Person) – Click on title to  register for training on March 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm   Launch-Space 131 West Main Street, Suite 342, Orange, MA -  TAB Training Presented By Quabbin Mediation.  Training Active Bystanders (TAB) teaches how bystanders can interrupt harmful situations  --and generate positive actions.

 Indivisible Northampton-Swing Left WM Calendar       Franklin County  CPR

North Quabbin Towns – Orange, Athol, Royalston, New Salem, Wendell, Warwick, Petersham, Phillipston, Erving.  Check out our Blog at https://nqindivisible.blogspot.com