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Colonialism & Money in Today’s World

Colonialism & Money in Today’s World

Sat Feb 8 10:00 am EST
Boston
Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) Boston Join us for an engaging discussion on how the U.S. benefits ...
Reporting from the Frontlines of the Massacre

Reporting from the Frontlines of the Massacre

Sat Feb 8 2:00 pm EST
Haggai will talk with us about the latest events in the Israeli onslaught in Gaza, the chances for a ceasefire, ...
Challenge Anti-Palestinian Racism at Commission Hearing

Challenge Anti-Palestinian Racism at Commission Hearing

Mon Feb 10 1:00 pm EST
Boston
Are you concerned about anti-Palestinian racism promulgated under the umbrella of the Mass Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism? The commission ...
Peace & Justice Conversations: Dynamic Community Resistance in West Africa

Peace & Justice Conversations: Dynamic Community Resistance in West Africa

Mon Feb 10 7:00 pm EST
Register to attend. In West African cities, urban poor families and communities must struggle every day to survive -- not ...
The True Superheroes of Gaza Standout

The True Superheroes of Gaza Standout

Sat Feb 15 5:00 pm EST
Boston
Following the February 14th release of Marvel's, Captain America: Brave New World, join us outside of the AMC Boston Common ...
Music for Peace: Love Letters from Around the World

Music for Peace: Love Letters from Around the World

Sat Feb 15 7:30 pm EST
Cambridge
Join us this Valentines season for an enchanting program to celebrate love in all its forms. The program features Smetana’s ...
Trump's Second Term: NATO, War, and the Economy

Trump’s Second Term: NATO, War, and the Economy

Tue Feb 18 1:00 pm EST
Register to attend. Donald Trump has returned to the presidency demanding that NATO nations increase their military spending to 3%, ...
The Urgency of Peace Negotiations to End the Ukraine War With Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Davis

The Urgency of Peace Negotiations to End the Ukraine War

Tue Feb 18 7:00 pm EST
This webinar on the Ukraine/Russia war takes place only days before the war's third anniversary. Retired Army Lt. Colonel Daniel ...
U.S.-China Nuclear Rivalry and the Taiwan Question

U.S.-China Nuclear Rivalry and the Taiwan Question

Wed Feb 19 7:00 pm EST
Register to attend. In the last five years, nuclear tensions between the U.S. and China have accelerated dramatically driven by ...
Eradication Gaza: How to Remember and Forget Genocide

Eradication Gaza: How to Remember and Forget Genocide

Mon Feb 24 6:00 pm EST
Register to attend. A discussion with Prof. Omer Bartov. As we've been witnessing a genocide in Gaza for the past ...
The Destruction of Healthcare in Gaza: Realities, Ramifications & ACTIONS

The Destruction of Healthcare in Gaza: Realities, Ramifications & ACTIONS

Sat Mar 1 1:00 pm EST
Boston
Register to attend. Join us for a panelist event to discuss on-the-ground realities in Gaza and the short & long-term ...
War is Not Justified by Party Politics

War is Not Justified by Party Politics

Tue Mar 4 7:00 pm EST
Register to attend. Why have our movements for peace, justice and the environment let party politics lead us into a ...

What’s New

Defend the Guard Bill

Defend the Guard Bill

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The Defend the Guard Bill (SD.1117), or “An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress,” is sponsored by Sen. Jehlen. The federal government is currently able to call upon the state National Guard to serve in active … Read More
Israel Divestment Bill

Israel Divestment Bill

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The Israel Divestment Bill (HD.3630), or “An Act relative to pension divestment from companies providing military equipment to the State of Israel,” is sponsored by Rep. Uyterhoeven.  As some of the top weapons manufacturers that deal weapons to Israel have facilities here in Massachusetts and are linked to the Pension Reserves … Read More
Travel Conflict of Interest Bill

Travel Conflict of Interest Bill

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The Travel Conflict of Interest Bill (SD.1945), or “An Act to close travel loophole in the state conflict of interest law, and to provide for greater transparency and accountability regarding travel gifts,” is sponsored by Sen. Collins. Massachusetts law currently allows legislators to work around strict ethics rules by declaring … Read More
Responsible Investment Bill

Responsible Investment Bill

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The Responsible Investment Bill (SD.1399/HD.3001), or “An Act Promoting Responsible Investment,” is sponsored by Sen. Jehlen, as well as Reps. Montaño and Sabadosa. This bill aims to require the state Public Fund and the Board of the Public Fund – the state agencies responsible for overseeing the pension investment portfolio … Read More
Safe Communities Act

Safe Communities Act

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The Safe Communities Act (SD.1670/HD. 3816), or “An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents,” is sponsored by Sens. Eldridge and Miranda, as well as Reps. Cruz and Sousa. In light of harsh federal actions toward immigrants, it is vital that Massachusetts ensures the safety … Read More
Palestinians return to northern Gaza following ceasefire deal. Source: @ahmed_darabi

Reconstruction, Reparations, or Expulsion: the Future of the Gaza Strip

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by Lila Li At a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 4, Donald Trump proposed that the U.S. expel Gaza Palestinians and assume long-term ownership of the Gaza Strip.   Trump’s bid—loosely presented as a suggestion to “clean out [the] whole thing”—has been was condemned by Palestinians, … Read More