Everyone can play a role in resistance—whether you show up, speak out, bear witness, or donate. Learn how at our free Rapid Response Training on March 23, cohosted by JusticeAid and presented by experts from National Immigration Project. Register here: buff.ly/Q4Ow6WL

Your voice matters. Your presence matters. Discover how to take meaningful action—whether witnessing, documenting, rallying, or donating. March 23 | 7:00–8:30 PM Sign up: buff.ly/QkrSmLu

Take action. Stand up. Resist. Our Rapid Response Training led by experts from @nipnlg.bsky.social on March 23 will help you understand your rights and learn how to support others during ICE activity. Join us: buff.ly/QkrSmLu

Want to support immigrant communities but not sure where to start? 🕊️ Join our Resist! Rapid Response Training on March 23 to learn your rights and real-world tactics from the experts. Presented by @nipnlg.bsky.social Register today:

When volatile immigration enforcement happens, what should you do? Get trained by experts from the @nipnlg.bsky.social on March 23 7:00 PM ET This free session will equip you with rights, strategies, and tools for real-world situations. Register:

What are your rights when interacting with ICE? How can you help? This free training, facilitated by the @nipnlg.bsky.social will discuss the ever-evolving immigration landscape and provide practical and effective response tactics for those who encounter ICE actions. Register:

Get involved! This free training, facilitated by the National Immigration Project, will discuss the ever-evolving immigration landscape and provide practical and effective response tactics. Register now: buff.ly/QkrSmLu

You're invited to a conversation intended to trace the history of the Anthropocene and environmental protection and articulate actions that need to be taken for the protection of our environments as democracy continues to erode Monday, March 30 7:00 PM ET. All are welcome! Register: buff.ly/DYGf4oJ

A recent op-ed from Anthony J. Mohr, Senior Managing Editor, Harvard ALI Social Impact Review is a good example of the principles set forth in "How to Write and Submit an Op-Ed" by James Engell's Learn at Lunch. #ALISocialImpactReview Read it here:

With reporters under siege everywhere from the streets of Minneapolis to their homes in northern Virginia, ClassACT HR73 will present the second forum in its Freedom of the Press series on May 6 at 7:00 pm ET. Learn more and register:

ClassACT HR73 has chosen an overall focus for the year’s activities: Democracy @250. At the link, read the words of our classmate Benazir Bhutto and other leaders who throughout history have recognized the power of democracy.

Save the date! Classmates: Join us in New York City for the Culture Counts kick-off weekend celebration April 16-18th. If you are interested, please fill out the form so we can begin to plan in earnest.

The ClassACT HR73 Environment and Climate Change Working Group is acting to warn our classmates and others about the impact of explosive growth of data centers across the United States.

Update from our Bridge Project Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) The recipients of the fourth-cycle (2025–2026) of the EFA Ruth Mullen Memorial Scholarship program have been announced. Learn more and make a donation: bit.ly/468S0ET

Wings of Hope will be offering the second annual Maasai & Safari Adventure in Kenya from June 17-30, 2026. Contact David Weeks at [email protected] if interested in donating items or participating.

As part of our Democracy @ 250 theme, we are featuring classmates who are promoting democratic values, ideas and actions during these challenging times. Here, Henrietta Wigglesworth Lodge '73 shares her thoughts on public education as a foundation for democratic values and action.

On March 30th, join us for a conversation intended to trace the development of environmental protection in the US and articulate actions that need to be taken for the protection of our environments as democracy continues to erode in the United States. Register now: buff.ly/VTstD7C

Today! Join us at noon for an illuminating "Learn at Lunch" led by Jim Engell AB '73. Jim will present pointers on writing and submitting an op-ed and a letter to the editor on any issue that is important to you! Register now:

Through food recovery, our Bridge Project White Pony Express transforms surplus, high-quality food into reliable nourishment for neighbors facing food insecurity. Last year, they prevented 8,035 metric tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions. Learn more:

ClassACT HR73 is built on classmate participation and we are interested in having every classmate as a member of our ClassACT community. If you are interested in learning more about ClassACT HR73 and how you can be involved, please visit our website or send us an email. buff.ly/sKb5YJL

On February 23rd, Jim Engell will present pointers on writing and submitting an op-ed and a letter to the editor. These pointers are not specific to a particular issue, they are applicable to almost all issues. Register: buff.ly/Gny0T2u

Wings of Hope will establish a vision office and a pharmaceutical lab in the same building as last year's dentist office. See the Kenya section of www.supportwingsofhope.org for specific requests for in-kind vision equipment donations.

Last fall, 4 of our classmates gave an in-depth discussion on how the current administration is rapidly dismantling our national and state systems of environmental protection at Green Mountain Green Mountain Academy. The full program is now available to watch:

While encouraging the sharing of time and willingness to work together, ClassACT HR73 also welcomes financial support. To support our work in this way, you can donate at the link

Given the heartbreak and turmoil of the past few weeks, ClassACT HR73 urges you to return to the original reasons for President's Day and contemplate some of the words of Lincoln and Washington. Our February newsletter is out now!

ClassACT HR73 is built on classmate participation and we are interested in having every classmate as a member of our ClassACT community. If you are interested in learning more about ClassACT HR73 and how you can be involved, please visit our website or send us an email. buff.ly/pT6iy4Z

On January 23rd, Jim Engell AB '73 will present pointers on writing and submitting an op-ed and a letter to the editor. These pointers are not specific to a particular issue; they are applicable to almost all issues. There will be ample room for questions. Register now!

During our "Culture Counts" #ClassACTHR73Forum, we asked our panelists to provide us with links pertinent to their talks, and additionally gathered material from our audience in the webinar chat. We have organized these materials by topic and provide links to them all here.

Did you miss out on "Culture Counts: The Arts and Humanities in Our Time" last month? You can watch the entire forum or key highlights on our YouTube channel!

The @washingtonpost.com has reportedly laid off more than 300 newsroom employees. As Ruth Marcus explains in @newyorker.com , Jeff Bezos appears no longer willing to invest in its reinvention. What does this withering mean for journalism and democracy?

Starting now! Join us for a behind-the-scenes preview of the United Nations Association of Greater Boston and their 2025 Annual Report, featuring an inside look at how UNAGB empowers more than 5,000 students each year through Model UN and global education programs. classacthr73.org/event-6318093

What lessons does the fight over phasing out linotype machines hold for news outlets wrestling with AI? Perhaps that clinging to old forms of production and refusing to adapt to innovations can cause the very losses news that outlets hoped to avoid. @dicktofel.bsky.social

A local non-profit journalist recounts how her co-workers learned to protect themselves from physical harm and psychological trauma while covering ICE’s operations in Los Angeles.

"Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done,” Abbe Lowell (Lemon’s lawyer) said in a statement. #FreedomOfThePress buff.ly/gUjyUP2

The FBI recently raided a Washington Post reporter’s house, seizing her devices, despite a 1980 law prohibiting such searches unless the journalist has committed a crime. The raid dramatically escalates the government’s assault on the press.

Starting now! Join us, or follow along at #ClassACTHR73Forum for updates from our panelists!

Tonight! Join us for our #ClassACTHR73Forum "Culture Counts: The Arts and Humanities in Our Time." Register now: buff.ly/lekeb7E

For our "ClassACT HR73 @ 50" series, Richard Golob spoke to us about United Nations Association of Greater Boston, on whose board he serves. On February 4th, join Golob and current executive director Caitlin Moore as they discuss UNAGB’s vision for continued program growth. buff.ly/MNQiRRz

On February 4th, our Bridge Project United Nations Association of Greater Boston will introduce themselves and offer a preview their 2025 Annual Report. Learn more about UNAGB from Richard Golob's ClassACT @ 50 video.

In the coming year, JusticeAid will focus on the critical issues of immigration and deportation and has selected the National Immigration Project as their 2026 grantee-partner. Mark your calendars for their next #JusticeAidConcert: May 19, 2026 in New York City!

Hear from Fred Bartenstein '73 as he describes his involvement and work in Springfield, Ohio, including tutoring Haitian immigrants. buff.ly/VCY6uPP

“Democracy lives as people express it.” Hear from classmate Fred Bartenstein, who discusses how he has expressed democracy throughout his life. buff.ly/7ymyUlK

🎭 Meet the Panelist: Mfoniso Udofia 📅 January 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET Mfoniso Udofia is an award-winning playwright and storyteller whose 9-play Ufot Family Cycle is being produced across Boston. Beyond theater, Mfoniso is a sought-after TV writer and producer. 👉 Register now! buff.ly/sLo3eYq

🎨 Meet the Panelist: Alexis Rockman 📅 January 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET Alexis Rockman is a renowned painter and environmental activist whose work explores biodiversity, climate change, and the future of our planet. 🌍 Join us for an inspiring conversation. 👉 Register now! buff.ly/sLo3eYq

🎤 Meet the Panelist: Hari Kondabolu 📅 January 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET Hari has appeared on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me. He also co-hosts the podcast Health Stuff. 🎭 Join us for this engaging conversation! 👉 Register now! buff.ly/sLo3eYq

Laurie Anderson is one of America’s most renowned and daring creative pioneers. A visionary artist, composer, and storyteller, she’s known for groundbreaking multimedia works that blend music, technology, and visual art. 👉 Register for our 1/26 #ClassACTHR73Forum now! buff.ly/er5Sd82

Join us for a behind-the-scenes preview of the United Nations Association of Greater Boston and their 2025 Annual Report, featuring an inside look at how UNAGB empowers more than 5,000 students each year through Model UN and global education programs. buff.ly/MNQiRRz

Meet the panelists! Our moderator Jerome Harris '73 is a celebrated jazz guitarist and educator who continues to perform and advocate for independent musicians through Music Workers Alliance. 📅 January 26, 2026 | 7:00–8:30 PM 👉 Register now! buff.ly/5u63J4Y

🌍 Join us for a behind-the-scenes preview of the United Nations Association of Greater Boston’s 2025 Annual Report. Discover how UNAGB empowers 5,000+ students each year through Model UN and global education programs. 👉 Register now and be part of the conversation!

January, 2026…Again, a time that challenges the souls of men and women everywhere. Let’s remember “the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph” and continue to work together in communities large and small to help make the nation and the planet happier, healthier and safer for all.