Massachusetts Peace Action is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, grassroots membership organization working to develop the sustained political power to foster a just and peaceful foreign policy
Upcoming Events
Peace & Activism:
>> Grassroots Use
of Technology Conference
Saturday, June 28th
All Day, UMass-Lowell
directions and details
From our friends at the Organizers Collaborative... Connect, communicate and collaborate with activists and organizers from across the northeast! Learn useful skills for using media and technology for social change. Hear from keynote speaker, Nick Jehlen, who recently led Iraq Veterans Against the War's web design and Winter Soldier planning, and who has developed creative, interactive ways of promoting peace with Iran.
>> Hiroshima Speakers and Photo Exhibition
Exhibit Reception and Special Presentation by A-Bomb Survivors:
1 July 2008 – 5:30 p.m.
The Second Floor Atrium,
University Hall,Lesley
University 1815
Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge ,
MA 02138
>> Peace Action National Congress & Student Peace Action Network (SPAN) Convergence!
Early Bird Discount Ends June 6! Register Now!
July 18 - 21, 2008 in Washington, DC - "Make Peace a Priority in 2008 and Beyond" -- with workshops, cultural events, strategy planning, policy advocacy, and great speakers, including Jeremy Scahill, Raed Jarrar, Trita Parsi, Antonia Juhasz, and Max Kampelman.
Register today! Stipends will be available for local students and y
oung
activists who wish to attend. Details available in June. More
info
>> Think Outside the Bomb: National Youth Conference on Nuclear Issues
August 14 - 17 at MIT
Click here to learn more,
and here to apply today!
This one of a kind conference brings together students and young adult activists to explore nuclear weapons, power, and waste, connections between the US nuclear and military industrial complex, and the human, environmental, and security consequences for our communities... and what we can do to create change!
Ongoing Vigils
Mass Peace Action members & friends participate in several weekly and monthly peace vigils, walks, and actions throughout the state. Click here to find one near you. (Please contact the individuals listed to be sure they still follow the same schedule.)
Peace & Activism:
>> Grassroots Use
of Technology Conference
Saturday, June 28th
All Day, UMass-Lowell
directions and details
From our friends at the Organizers Collaborative... Connect, communicate and collaborate with activists and organizers from across the northeast! Learn useful skills for using media and technology for social change. Hear from keynote speaker, Nick Jehlen, who recently led Iraq Veterans Against the War's web design and Winter Soldier planning, and who has developed creative, interactive ways of promoting peace with Iran.
>> Hiroshima Speakers and Photo Exhibition
Exhibit Reception and Special Presentation by A-Bomb Survivors:
1 July 2008 – 5:30 p.m.
The Second Floor Atrium,
University Hall,
>> Peace Action National Congress & Student Peace Action Network (SPAN) Convergence!
Early Bird Discount Ends June 6! Register Now!
July 18 - 21, 2008 in Washington, DC - "Make Peace a Priority in 2008 and Beyond" -- with workshops, cultural events, strategy planning, policy advocacy, and great speakers, including Jeremy Scahill, Raed Jarrar, Trita Parsi, Antonia Juhasz, and Max Kampelman.
Register today! Stipends will be available for local students and y
oung
activists who wish to attend. Details available in June. More
info>> Think Outside the Bomb: National Youth Conference on Nuclear Issues
August 14 - 17 at MIT
Click here to learn more,
and here to apply today!
This one of a kind conference brings together students and young adult activists to explore nuclear weapons, power, and waste, connections between the US nuclear and military industrial complex, and the human, environmental, and security consequences for our communities... and what we can do to create change!
Ongoing Vigils
Mass Peace Action members & friends participate in several weekly and monthly peace vigils, walks, and actions throughout the state. Click here to find one near you. (Please contact the individuals listed to be sure they still follow the same schedule.)
News:
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Press briefing this week: Mass Peace Action is working with allies to launch the release of "Quickly, Carefully & Generously: The Necessary Steps for a Responsible Withdrawal from Iraq" - a series of proposals for non- military solutions to the crisis created by the U.S. invasion and occupation.
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Networks & Allies
Massachusetts Peace Action
is the state-wide affiliate of the Peace
Action national
network.
The Student Peace Action Network (SPAN) is a project of the Peace Action Education Fund, linking youth peace activists across the country.
The Student Peace Action Network (SPAN) is a project of the Peace Action Education Fund, linking youth peace activists across the country.
Mass Peace
Action is proud to
be
a member of the United
for Peace and Justice national
coalition and the Greater-Boston
United for Justice with Peace local coalition.
Locally, we are also a member of the New England United
coalition.Nationally, we are also pleased to be a founding member of the Campaign for a Nuclear Weapons Free World and are currently organizing with the Think Outside the Bomb Youth Network on nuclear issues.