Ceasefire Now march Nov. 12 protested MIT's penalties against student protesters. Photo: Catherine Hoffman
Palestine/Israel

Students Need Support, Not Punishment

By Grace Sanford Colleges and universities have been melting pots for youth activism since the 1960’s with the outburst of protests against the Vietnam War. This trend has continued with the October 7th attacks in Israel, escalating tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters on college […]

Middle East Wars

Widening War in Middle East

by Cole Harrison  It is an understatement to say that US policy in the Middle East is in disarray. The United States is involved in a geopolitical contest for control of the Middle East, which is still the center of the world’s oil supply. In […]

Bombing of Gaza, drawing by Palestinian artist Maisara Baroud, shared by Majed Bamya, deputy permanent observer of the state of Palestine to the UN, Dec. 22, 2023
Palestine/Israel

Genocide in Gaza — Enabled by the U.S.

This is an updated version of this earlier article. by Jeff Klein In a historic January 26 ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague judged “plausible” that Israel’s assault on Gaza since October constitutes Genocide. This could be a sign that Israel […]

Ceasefire Now rally at offices of Sens. Markey and Warren, JFK Federal Bldg, Boston, Jan 30, 2024. Photo: Cole Harrison/ MAPA
Palestine/Israel

Statewide Rallies Demand Ceasefire

by Rowan Sporte Ehn MAPA organized rallies across Massachusetts on Tuesday January 30.  In light of the International Court of Justice rulings on January 26, we demanded that the U.S. end its complicity in Israel’s genocide, stop sending arms to Israel, and ensure delivery of […]

Palestine/Israel

U.S. Must Adhere to World Court Findings

In Light of the World Court Findings, We Demand the U.S.: End Its Complicity in Israel’s Genocide Stop Sending Arms to Israel Ensure Delivery of Urgently Needed Humanitarian Aid In  a historic, near unanimous decision this morning, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled it is […]