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What is the Way Forward for the Russia-Ukraine War? Understanding our Differences and Potential Common Ground

What is the Way Forward for the Russia-Ukraine War? Understanding our Differences and Potential Common Ground

By Anicca Juraschka Sullivan “Negotiation is never a surrender,” Pope Francis stated in an interview on Saturday, March 9, calling on both Russia and Ukraine to “have the courage of raising the white flag” and to find a diplomatic solution to end the war in Ukraine. While he was applauded … Read More
The Biden Doctrine

The Biden Doctrine

by Hoffmann the Organizer In a recent lead editorial in the New York Times, Thomas Friedman boldly labels the governing philosophy of the era we’re living in: “The Biden Doctrine.”  In that piece he limits the scope of this doctrine to the Middle East, hailing a grand alliance among the … Read More
Poor People’s Campaign Marches on State Houses Across the Nation, Demanding an End to Poverty

Poor People’s Campaign Marches on State Houses Across the Nation, Demanding an End to Poverty

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by Jonathan King On March 2, hundreds of low-income residents, religious leaders and social justice advocates marched from the site of the Boston Massacre at the old State House to the 54th Regiment monument in front of the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill.  The march, ending in a rally, … Read More
CANDU/Twin Threats Campaign Report

CANDU/Twin Threats Campaign Report

by Rowan Sporte Ehn and Grace Sanford The fundamental goal of the “Twin Threats/CANDU” campaign is to unite the climate and nuclear disarmament movements within Massachusetts on behalf of a shared goal: saving life on the planet. Another goal of the CANDU campaign is to engage youth within our movement … Read More
Self-immolation is the most extreme form of nonviolent protest

Self-immolation is the most extreme form of nonviolent protest

By Rowan Sporte Ehn and Amna Saeed-Kothe Varying forms of political mass protest–including marches, strikes, rallies, walk-outs and sit-ins–have been used for centuries to express opposition to abhorrent ideologies and policies. However, a notable and extreme form of individual, nonviolent protest emerged more recently (for the Western world), due in … Read More
The Time for Peace in Ukraine is Now!

The Time for Peace in Ukraine is Now!

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by John Berkowitz At winter’s end, we’d like to offer an update on Paul Shannon’s article in the Peace Advocate (Winter ’24) titled: “2024: The Big Year in Ukraine”; and reiterate his urgent call for a ceasefire and negotiations to end the Ukraine War before it escalates into a much … Read More