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Newton Upstanders

Welcome!

Newton Upstanders is an action-oriented group in Newton, Massachusetts dedicated to promoting social justice and a sense of belonging in our community. We support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging (DEAIB) initiatives and oppose local or national efforts to undermine these fundamental community values.

Get to know us. We are your neighbors and are just like you.

Learn about the issues that impact us right here in Newton.

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In the News

NEWTON

Right-leaning groups opposed to diversity efforts find unlikely allies in Newton parents

But Newton Upstanders leads the efforts to push back. Read or listen to the story here

GBH | 10.30.23

How Social Media Fuels the Normalization of Extremism

How Social Media Fuels the Normalization of Extremism

The recent GBH investigative report and subsequent deep-dive conversation on Boston Public Radio serve to remind us that even in liberal...

Zoning Reform—The First Step on the Long Road to Housing Equity in Newton

Newton Upstanders

Zoning Reform—The First Step on the Long Road to Housing Equity in Newton

Zoning. This tedious, wonky subject has become the focus of tremendous contentious debate in our city. Newton has long struggled with...

Newton Upstanders Statement on the Violence in Israel and Gaza

Newton Upstanders

Newton Upstanders Statement on the Violence in Israel and Gaza

Newton Upstanders shares in the horror and grief over the recent violence in Israel and Gaza. We grieve the loss of life and the trauma...

So Today, Let’s NOT Teach Health Like it’s 1999

Newton Upstanders

So Today, Let’s NOT Teach Health Like it’s 1999

Your input is vital to ensure that school children in Massachusetts get the information they need to be and remain healthy. Please submit...

Despite Uncontested Elections, Citizens Must Remain Engaged

Newton Upstanders

Despite Uncontested Elections, Citizens Must Remain Engaged

Newton’s election nomination papers are all in and it looks like every single seat on Newton’s School Committee will be uncontested this...

Update on our Meeting with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Newton Upstanders

Update on our Meeting with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

On Monday, representatives from Newton Upstanders and Progressive Newton met with Congressman Jake Auchincloss to discuss our concern...

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