Massachusetts Peace Action currently has 7 volunteer-led working groups and one standing committee, reflecting our priorities and the energy of our volunteers. (Plus 7 campus clubs and a faith communities network) Join a working group today! We coordinate our work with national Peace Action and its national […]
The Walk for a New Spring has collected signatures on a Safe Communities Act Petition that will be brought to the Massachusetts State House in support of the legislation. Join us at Noon at the State House Steps and then come inside to meet with decision […]
This article appeared in our Spring 2017 Newsletter MAPA’s board member, leader, cheer-leader, strategist, and inspirer, John Maher, passed away November 3 after a tough battle with cancer. He was a life-long activist for peace, justice, the environment and the working class at home and […]
This article appeared in our Spring 2017 Newsletter By Thomas Horn, UMass Boston I encountered MAPA for the first time when I attended the conference “Reviving Federal Investment in Public Tran-sit: Build Sub-ways, Not Sub-marines”, in December 2016. I was impressed by the energy and […]
This article appeared in our Spring 2017 Newsletter. By Caitlin Forbes, Student Outreach Coordinator Compassion. Equality. Social Justice. These are just some of the answers given when Micaela Fraccalossi, previous President of Emmanuel Peace Action, asked a group of demonstrators to describe what peace meant […]
This article appeared in our Spring 2017 Newsletter. Carol Coakley, Millis The Walpole Peace and Justice Group continues to hold vigils – most recently against the President’s executive orders on illegal immigrants, with the next one scheduled for March 3. Dr. Ambarish Karmalkar will address […]
This article appeared in our Spring 2017 Newsletter. More than ineffective, U.S. policy in the Middle East has been counter-productive and destructive. The policy has been ineffective because the U.S. has not been able to show true leadership, play the role of honest broker, and […]
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