​Upcoming Events:
FREE AMERICA WALKOUT
Tuesday, January 20
5 - 6 p.m., Middle Green
(49th Rally)
Wednesday, January 21
7 p.m., Ascension Church
MORE DETAILS BELOW
50th RALLY for DEMOCRACY
​Saturday, January 24
Noon - 1 p.m.
Middle Green, South Main Street
MONTHLY IDTC MEETING
Saturday, February 14
9:30 a.m., Ipswich Library.
Starts at 9:30. All are welcomed!
January 17, 2026: 48th consecutive Rally for Democracy
More than 175 resisters were at the weekly Rally for Democracy, honoring the memory of Renee Good, calling for the abolishment of ICE, wondering if whatever’s left of the Republican Party will ever push back against their fascist leader, and continuing to call for the release of all the Epstein Files. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
January 10, 2026: 47th consecutive Rally for Democracy
More than 400 people turned out to honor the memory of Renee Good, who was murdered this week by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The tide seems to finally be turning against the fascist Trump regime, and it's a shame it took the death of a mother to finally get more of the country's attention to what's been going on for a year.
January 3, 2026: #1 this year, 46th consecutive Rally for Democracy
A great turnout on a cold day as more than 115 people braved the elements and rallied on Middle Green to protest the first atrocity of 2026 - the illegal invasion of Venezuela. We thought he was going to be the "peace president." Guess it really means a piece of the action for the Big Oil companies and all the other oligarchs.
No. 45, December 27, 2025: The 45th Rally for Democracy on December 27 was our final one of this terrible 2025. We’d like to thank the thousands of people who showed up beginning in February to support democracy that’s being destroyed by the Trump-GOP-MAGA fascists. We’ll be back out there in 2026 and for as long as it takes to turn the tide and take back our country. We hope you’ll join us as we continue to make Good Trouble. Onward!
No. 44, December 20, 2025: More than 100 people attended our Rally for Democracy, taking time from their holiday activities to protest the ongoing destruction of our country. We'll be back out there two days after Christmas so please join us!
No. 43, December 13, 2025: 104 patriotic citizens turned out at Middle Green for the 43rd consecutive Rally for Democracy. The sign says it all.
No. 42, December 6, 2025: It was a chilly and grey Saturday, but that that didn't deter 107 patriots from attending our 42nd consecutive Rally for Democracy at Middle Green. The MAGAs are flooding the zone with constant nonsense, cruelty, and illegal actions, so it's more important than ever that we continue to stand up for what the Founding Fathers fought for: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all in this era and many more to come.
No. 41, November 29, 2025:
A little cold weather didn't deter more than 100 patriots from working off their Thanksgiving feast and attending the weekly Rally for Democracy. It included a couple of veterans, age 103 and 92, who decades after combatting fascism are still fighting the good fight, only now here in America where the Trump Regime and the techbros are trying to overthrow democracy.
No. 40, November 22, 2025:
At the 40th (!) consecutive Rally for Democracy, more than 135 patriots turned out to demand an America government that actively advocates for liberty and justice for all.
We're also protesting Trump's heinous Ukraine "peace" plan, his misoygny, and his death threats against Member of Congress.
Oh, and we’re still waiting for the Epstein files to be released. Check out more photos from Dan Lovy.
No. 39, November 15, 2025: More than 150 people turned out November 15 at Middle Green for the 39th consecutive Rally for Democracy. The American people demand the release of all the Epstein Files! Check out Irene Van Schyndel's photos (here and here) and video of the Signs of Fascism rally on South Green.
Rally #38, November 8, 2025: While the unconstitutional Trump regime continues to illegally withholding SNAP funds to 42 million Americans, more than 150 patriots turned out for the November 8 IDTC-Ipswich Community Action Rally for Democracy, with many donating food for the Open Door pantry. After Tuesday’s election sweep across the country, the tide is turning so c’mon down next Saturday and join the effort!
Rally #37, November 1, 2025:
A big shout out to everyone who donated the many boxes of food for the Open Door food pantry. The more than 180 attendees showed that they truly care about all residents while the unconstitutional Trump regime continues to force the spineless Republicans in Congress to allow the government shutdown and force tens of millions of families and children to forgo SNAP benefits and go hungry while he throws a Gatsby-style party that costs $3.4 million.
"IPSWICH CONNECTS: IMMIGRANTS - Pursuing the American Dream, Contributing Here for Centuries." More than 125 people packed Boone Hall at Ascension Church on October 16 to hear our panel give a compelling history of the history of immigrants in Ipswich starting in the 1600s with 200+ years of Ipswich experiencing boom and bust times, stories from several families of how their ancestors emigrated here in the early 20th Century to work in the mills, a look at how more recent immigrants have played an important role in town by starting businesses and keeping others operating, and how the legal system is presenting challenges for those immigrants trying to gain citizenship. Representatives from several community service organizations gave heartfelt testimony of their efforts to assist immigrants in the myriad challenges they face. Watch it on ICAM, and check out Dan Lovy's photos.
No Kings Day, Rally #35, October 18, 2025.
At more than 1,900-people strong, it eclipsed the June crowd of 1,200-1,300. The joyous and peaceful crowd that was several people deep in places stretched from the Visitor Center all the way up South Main Street towards South Green, where a contingent of protestors had their now-weekly anti-fascist messaging. The event, which included several costumed characters for the first time, was a powerful reminder that democracy - despite the ever-dangerous unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration - is a flame that continues to shine brightly here in Ipswich and beyond, where tens of thousands turned out in area towns and cities. Check out photos and video by Marilyn Humphries and drone shots by Jay Burnham.
Ipswich Connects: Immigrants - Pursuing the American Dream, Contributing Here for Centuries speakers included (L-R): Stephanie Gaskins, President of the Ipswich Museum; Umesh Bhuju, owner of Zumi's; Miranda Russell, co-owner and manager of Russell Orchards; Doug Smith, Esq., Legal and Educational Programs Director at the Right to Immigration Institute; residents Dorothy Levesque and Sandy Lezon, who talked about the history of their families that emigrated from Poland and Canada; and Gordon Harris, a local historian and publisher of Historic Ipswich. Missing: Connie James.
Rally #36, October 25, 2025:
We had more than 160 patriots at the October 25 Rally for Democracy - a 30% increase over the usual turnout at recent non-No Kings standouts! The momentum is growing to maintain 249 years of a democratic form of government and thwart the unconstitutional Trump Regime’s push to turn America into a dictatorship. Check out this video by Irene Van Schyndel, and let’s get over 200 next week!
Rally #34, October 11:
Another beautiful Saturday, another Rally for Democracy - our 34th consecutive one. More than 125 patriots turned out October 11 to support the US Constitution and the unalienable rights of all citizens that have been a bedrock of our country for almost 250 years.
Rally #33, October 4: These three women have seen many things over the years, and one thing they never thought they'd see is the domestic terrorism of the Trump Regime that is trying to overthrow almost 250 years of American democracy. They were among the more than 135 Constitution-loving and protecting patriots who turned out October 4 for our 33rd consecutive Rally for Democracy. Just two weeks until the big No Kings rally on October 18.
Rally #32, September 27: More than 100 patriots turned out at 9 a.m. on Saturday, during the 32nd consecutive Rally for Democracy, to support veterans’ rights and services. It was held well before the official rededication of Ipswich’s Veterans Memorial and the new walkway at 1 p.m. that honored the 140 Ipswich residents who gave their life in service to our country. Now’s a good time to remember that WWII service men and women were the original anti-fascists, or antifa as they are known today. They fought so the United States would not fall into the hands of authoritarians who, 80 years later, are now trying to take away freedoms from all Americans.
Rally #31, September 20: Eliminating freedom of speech is this week's attack by the Trump Regime, and more than 165 patriots turned out to protest this un-American effort to muzzle our voices. We will not be silenced!
Rally #30, September 13: We've been doing this since March 1, rallying each Saturday rain, snow, or shine, to call attention to the un-democratic actions of the Trump Regime and his MAGA acolytes.
Rally #29, September 6: Over 130 stalwarts assembled to take part in the constitutionally protected right of free speech, beseeching all those who passed by to join them in resisting the rise of tyranny during the Trump regime.
Rally #28, August 30: Close to 180 patriots turned out on Labor Day Saturday to continue pressuring the Trump Regime to back down in its efforts to destroy democracy.
