By Joseph Gerson This article was originally published in Common Dreams.  Between Biden’s withdrawal and election day, there has been little time for either the Democratic Party or former President Donald Trump to define the current vice president. We are weeks away from the seminal U.S. election which will determine … Read More

by Brian Garvey Leaders of the Free World, Policy Makers, Political Players Stackers of Cash, Bundlers of Donations; Plodding, triangulating, setting norms, Party of the Big Tent: They tell me you are ineffective and I believe them, for I have seen your broken promises and platform planks tossed aside. They … Read More

by Cole Harrison In this period of difficult times but also of growth in the peace movement, we’re responding and moving forward. I am very pleased to share the news of some exciting staff transitions at MAPA. Assistant Director Brian M. Garvey will take on the role of Executive Director … Read More

by Silas Nahan On August 1, 2024, in a bid to lessen the strain on the emergency shelter network, major changes were implemented in how homeless families access the state Emergency Assistance (EA) shelter system. Four overflow sites in Chelsea, Lexington, Cambridge and Norfolk, referred to as “temporary respite centers” … Read More

by Brian Garvey All people have a breaking point. We may like to think that the source of human patience, resilience, and resistance, are infinite. But it isn’t. In Chicago the thousands of antiwar activists who have traveled to the Democratic National Convention are quickly moving toward that point. The … Read More

by Hoffmann the Organizer This week, the Democratic Party said goodbye to Joe Biden.  As he once again delivered a laundry list of his accomplishments – many good things we can ponder as we scrub away at history’s washboard – we still need to remember his signature achievement: bringing us … Read More