Palestine/Israel

Dear Northeastern University

I can no longer wear your name across my chest with pride.  I am ashamed that you promote student empowerment and leadership, then handcuff those students for peacefully raising their voices for justice and accountability. I am ashamed that you are to blame for the […]

Palestine/Israel

We Will Never Stop Raising Our Voices for Gaza!

On Thursday April 11th, Massachusetts Peace Action held statewide “Stand with Gaza” rallies in seven out of nine Massachusetts congressional districts. Our demands, elaborated upon in a letter hand-delivered to Congressional district offices, continue to include supporting a permanent ceasefire and reinstatement of funding to […]

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 […]