Resources

Things you need to make good trouble

Most people want to speak up for their rights, stand up for their freedoms, and support their fellow Americans. Unfortunately, most people also don't know where to start.

We've put together the following resources to help you coordinate with your fellow Americans, learn your rights, and how to make good trouble.

Have a suggestion? Reach out to us at info@truenorthboston.org

Call to Action:
Things you can do today

Protestors with signs about voting rights

Sign ACLU's defend our voting rights petition

VOTE MASSACHUSETTS

Make some Good Trouble by
showing up to vote

Consider the following:

  • Are you registered to vote?
    You must register prior to election day! The deadline to register to vote in the Massachusetts primaries is August 22nd.
  • Do you know your polling location?
    Consider carpooling or attending with friends or neighbors.
  • Do you know who/what is on your ballot?
    Your district may have ballot questions as well as candidates.
  • Do you know your election days?
    Massachusetts primaries are September 1st. Local races may fall on different days
  • Do you have a voting day plan?
    Most polling locations are open 7am-8pm. Plan ahead!
If you've answered “no” to any of these questions or want to learn more, DOWNLOAD OUR VOTER TOOLKIT OR dive into the Election resources compiled below:

Voter Toolkit

Find Your Voter Registration Status

Register to Vote

Staff Your Local Polling Location (Boston)

Staff You Local Polling Location (Mass)

How to Run a Voter Registration Drive

All Election Resources Provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

See Something? Say Something.
Election Protection Hotline: 866-687-8683

Important Dates for Voters

Primary Elections

2026 Primary Registration Deadline: 08/22/26

Mail in Request Deadline: 08/25/2026 @ 5PM

Early Voting Period: 08/22-08/28/2026

Last Day to Vote: 09/01/26

General Elections

2026 General Registration Deadline: 10/24/26

2026 General Election: 11/03/26

Vote By Mail

Main in request deadline: 10/27/2026 @ 5PM

Early voting period: 10/17-10/30/2026

Last Day to Vote: 11/03/2026

Event Toolkits

All event toolkits in one place

Voter Toolkit

Note!

The Voter Toolkit is included in all other toolkits.

What's Included:

Important dates for MA Voters, Voter Pledge, Voter Rights, and more
Download

Icon of a globe with a graduation hat Teach Toolkit

What's included:

  • Organizing and Hosting FAQ
  • Discussion questions for your group
  • Post-event email template
  • Voter Pledge
Download

Reach Toolkit Reach Toolkit

What's Included:

  • Organizing Events and Teams FAQ
  • Street Team Materials
  • Social Media Package
  • Voter Pledge
Download

ipad Preach Toolkit

What's Included:

  • Civil Rights topics suggestions for faith leaders
  • Pledge to Preach Kit
  • Voter Pledge
Download

The Black Book

The Black Book

This booklet will help anyone who carries it to become familiar with their rights, to recognize when their rights are being violated, and to have the information they need to act to protect themselves and others.

This summer, Dunk the Vote is responding to attacks on voting rights by getting this vital information into the hands of as many people as possible.

Check it out by visiting DunkTheVote4Ever.org for The Black Book in English & Spanish or to purchase physical copies.

The Black Book

Good Trouble is inherently...
Good. So be good out there!

A core principle behind Good Trouble Lives On mass-ively 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.