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SUMMARY:Disrupting Genocide: Louisville's 'Raytheon 5' (a WIRN webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025 8:00 PM –  9:30 PM ET \n\nAt 5:30am on February 2\, 2024\, fifteen protesters blocked all entrances to Raytheon Corporation and BAE Systems in south Louisville\, successfully shutting down daily operations for the day. LMPD arrested the protestors and they spent half a day in jail. Ten of the protestors plead guilty and accepted a deal while five remained and decided to take the case to trial. This webinar welcomes three members of the Raytheon 5 to discuss their journey from arrest to spectacle of their gag-ordered trial\, where all five were found guilty of trespassing on key infrastructure assets. \n \nThis webinar welcomes three members of the Raytheon 5 to discuss their journey from arrest to spectacle of their gag-ordered trial\, where all five were found guilty of trespassing on key infrastructure assets. \nPresenters: \nScott Rosario Mottola is a writer\, organizer\, and service industry worker. They are an original founding board member of Locals for Liberation and currently live in Louisville\, KY. \nSonja Wilde-de Vries is a lifelong queer anti-racist and social justice organizer. She/they is a daughter of holocaust survivors. Wilde-de Vries is also a documentary film filmmaker (Out: The Making of a Revolutionary\, Gay Cuba ) has published several books of poetry\, including “ Planting A Garden In Baghdad “ and co-founded “Queers for Cuba” Wilde-de Vries considers Palestine to be the epi-center of Liberation for all and in her free time communes with trees and wild critters. Wilde-de Vries has been to occupied Palestine several times. \nAsh Eisenmenger\, is an artist who’s been involved in the movement for collective liberation in various capacities since awakening to systemic oppression through an AORTA Cooperative workshop in 2014. She dreams of living to see a world in which we’re all free.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/disrupting-genocide-louisvilles-raytheon-5-a-wirn-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Raytheon Antiwar Campaign
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SUMMARY:From Qatar to Iran: Regional Implications of Israel's Genocide in Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Two years into the genocide in Gaza and amid Israel’s unprecedented strikes on Qatar and Iran\, how has this wave of aggression eroded prospects for Palestinian liberation\, reshaped Gulf alliances\, and impacted the Middle East’s delicate power balance? Join us for a timely discussion on regional shifts and President Trump’s Gaza plan with two preeminent Middle East experts\, Trita Parsi and John Mearsheimer. \nPlease register here to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u8-yOIZaRZCishwUbvYNcg
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/from-qatar-to-iran-regional-implications-of-israels-genocide-in-gaza/
LOCATION:Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle East Wars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T143000
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DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Sound - Music from Turkey and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Musicians:\nVolkan Efe – oud\, kanun\, tanbur\, voice\nTheresa Thompson – violin\, bendir\nJoolz – piano\, voice\, bendir\nMichael K. Harrist – yayli tanbur\, bendir\, voice \nAt the convergence of cultures and melodies\, where traditions intertwine and harmonies flourish\, we invite you to join us for an extraordinary musical experience – “Crossroads of Sound.” This unique concert transcends borders and genres\, showcasing the shared makam tradition that binds Turkey\, Azerbaijan\, and the Balkans in a tapestry of sound. \nExperience the diversity of musical forms as we journey through classical compositions\, spirited folk rhythms\, ethereal Sufi chants\, and daring improvisations. Witness the fusion of traditional and contemporary as ancient Middle Eastern instruments such as the oud and tanbur merge seamlessly with Western counterparts like the piano and violin. The musical dialogue between these instruments creates a captivating symphony\, echoing the harmonious coexistence of diverse worlds and musical forms. \nOriginally from Turkey\, musician Volkan Efe regularly performs in Boston and is the founder of Boston Meshk  Ensemble\, a Turkish music chorus studying classical music from Turkey\, and co-created the Makam Healing Project. He is a winner of the 2019 Passim Iguana Music Fund. \nTheresa Thomspon is a multi-instrumentalist who performs joyfully and extensively throughout genres\, including Ottoman/Turkish music\, Western Classical\, American roots\, and indie music. She co-founded Crossroads of Sound along with Volkan Efe as well Tunefoolery Music\, a non-profit organization for musicians in mental health recovery. \nMusic-educator and multi-instrumentalist Michael Harrist works across a wide range of traditions\, including Ottoman/Turkish music\, Hindustani\, Jazz\, Western Classical\, and American roots music and has perfomed with various ensembles. He is founding director of Halcyon Arts New England\, faculty at Kean University\, and founder/director at Harrist Music Studios. \nJoolz is a transdisciplinary artist whose music transcends her Taiwanese-American roots\, classical training\, multicultural and wildlife explorations. A founding musician at Crossroads Makam\, Trespassers\, Global Voices Live\, she engages with diverse communities and environments to unearth new insights to our planet. She is a graduate of Stanford\, Juilliard\, ENMP Alfred Cortot\, and The New School. \nRepertoire: \n1)    Hicaz Mandira – Turkish instrumental dance tune \n2)    Monahogios O Konstantis – Anonymous traditional Greek song \n3)    Free Improvisation – Spontaneous collective creation \n4)    Al sazini sevdicegim – Turkish song\, composed by Bimen Sen (Armenian heritage) \n5)    Nihavend Saz Semai – Neyzen Tevfik\, Turkish classical instrumental form \n6)    Rast Curcuna – Pendik – Original composition by Michael K. Harrist \n7)    Perde Kaldirma – Meditative improvisation \n8)    Ben yürürüm yane yane – Turkish Sufi devotional song \n9)    Degdi saçlarima bahar yeli – Traditional Azerbaijani song \n10)   Naili ahla Zahra – Traditional Arabic song \nSample video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SIELvAQEwxqWiwNVAj5pil0vaNjAtq1M/view?usp=drive_link
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/crossroads-of-sound-music-from-turkey-and-beyond/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church Parish Hall\, 1991 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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SUMMARY:Two Years of Genocide: Rise Up for Gaza
DESCRIPTION:On October 5th\, we will take the streets in the masses to show that the people of Boston stand with Gaza. From wherever we are\, we will make it clear: we demand a total arms embargo and sanctions against Israel. \nAs we mark two years of genocide\, we recall our responsibility to the people of Gaza\, who have resisted an all-out war on their lives for over 700 days. In confronting those who continue to make this genocide possible\, we affirm that the United States\, Canada\, Europe\, and Arab states bear full complicity in Zionism’s crimes. The time is now to link arms\, reenergize ourselves and our people\, and stop the world for Gaza. Join us on October 5th for an international day of action. \nWe will not rest until the genocide is brought to an end\, until those who bear responsibility are made to answer for their crimes and until Palestine is free\, from the river to the sea.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/two-years-of-genocide-rise-up-for-gaza/
LOCATION:Israeli Consulate\, 1 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000
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SUMMARY:Justice 4 All Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Via Turn Purple 2 Blue:\n\nGreater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Regardless of any other political views\, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently. \nOur friends at Bearing Witness have been hosting gatherings at this location for many weeks. We are an unaffiliated group\, but very much aligned with their values and mission. Our goal is to add to the total number of hours that citizens stand in non-violent opposition to the deplorable detainment conditions at this location. If you have been to Bearing Witness on Wednesdays\, we would love to have you at Justice 4 All Thursdays. \nSchedule (Starting Thursday\, September 4 – more dates to follow) \n11:00-11:30 Welcome; music; announcements\n11:30-12:30 Stand with signs along District Ave\n12:30-1:00 Optional short march down to Mall Rd. \nWhat happens at this ICE office? \nICE personnel depart from District Ave. in unmarked vans with tinted windows on missions to abduct immigrants across New England. Immigrants may also show up at the office for appointments. The facility on District Ave was never intended to be a detention center\, yet immigration lawyers and media interviews reveal that people are now being housed here in conditions that have been called “abysmal” and “unsanitary.” \nWhat to expect at Justice 4 All? \nWe are committed to nonviolence\, and we stand peacefully with signs outside the facility. We do not block the entrance\, we do not physically approach ICE agents as they walk to/from the parking lot\, and we do not block traffic on District Ave. \nSigns \nThis is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility\, so it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues\, while outside ICE we must remain focused on immigration.  \nParking and other tips \nFor parking\, please use the Macy’s overflow lot (75 Burlington Mall Road\, follow signs for Macy’s\, see map). For those with mobility challenges\, please keep in mind that the lots closest to ICE — the FAA lot beside ICE and the BAE Systems lot directly across the street from ICE — have both been blocked off. There are restaurants nearby (Clover\, Pressed Cafe\, Chipotle) to get food and use the bathroom. Before arriving\, please consider your own self-preservation (citizenship status) and self-care (sunscreen\, hydration\, etc.)
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/justice-4-all-thursdays/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:1000 District Avenue Burlington\, MA 01803 United States\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latin America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T123000
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SUMMARY:People's Hunger Strike Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:Resistance to the Gaza genocide is rising from civil society worldwide\, and in Boston\, the Peoples Hunger Strike\, launched Sept. 4\, has demanded Congress\, and specifically Rep. Katherine Clark\, Sen. Elizabeth Warren\, and Sen. Ed Markey\, block the bombs the U.S. is sending to Israel.   We are proud of MAPA members Jeannine Connerney and Zarina Memon who are among the hunger strikers. \nJoin us at a press conference! Hunger strikers will share their experiences and deliver 1\,000+ letters to Senators Warren and Markey demanding an end to the US-Israeli perpetrated genocide in Gaza. \nCONGRESS\, BLOCK THE BOMBS!
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/peoples-hunger-strike-press-conf/
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20250922T194828Z
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SUMMARY:Projections of Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Harvard Square as we project images and sounds from Gaza to raise awareness of the ongoing starvation of Palestinians. We will be flyering and asking passersby to sign postcards to send to their representatives.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/projections-of-gaza/
LOCATION:Harvard Square\, Harvard Square Station\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000
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SUMMARY:Tabling for the UN International Day for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, 09/26\, join our tabling at Park St Station from 12-1pm. In the midst of all that is happening in the U.S. and in the world\, it’s important to reach out beyond our NDWG circle and remind people of the nuclear threat and also what we can do to eliminate nuclear weapons.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/the-un-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-nuclear-weapons/
LOCATION:Park St Station\, Park & Tremont Streets\, Boston
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
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SUMMARY:Justice 4 All Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Via Turn Purple 2 Blue:\n\nGreater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Regardless of any other political views\, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently. \nOur friends at Bearing Witness have been hosting gatherings at this location for many weeks. We are an unaffiliated group\, but very much aligned with their values and mission. Our goal is to add to the total number of hours that citizens stand in non-violent opposition to the deplorable detainment conditions at this location. If you have been to Bearing Witness on Wednesdays\, we would love to have you at Justice 4 All Thursdays. \nSchedule (Starting Thursday\, September 4 – more dates to follow) \n11:00-11:30 Welcome; music; announcements\n11:30-12:30 Stand with signs along District Ave\n12:30-1:00 Optional short march down to Mall Rd. \nWhat happens at this ICE office? \nICE personnel depart from District Ave. in unmarked vans with tinted windows on missions to abduct immigrants across New England. Immigrants may also show up at the office for appointments. The facility on District Ave was never intended to be a detention center\, yet immigration lawyers and media interviews reveal that people are now being housed here in conditions that have been called “abysmal” and “unsanitary.” \nWhat to expect at Justice 4 All? \nWe are committed to nonviolence\, and we stand peacefully with signs outside the facility. We do not block the entrance\, we do not physically approach ICE agents as they walk to/from the parking lot\, and we do not block traffic on District Ave. \nSigns \nThis is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility\, so it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues\, while outside ICE we must remain focused on immigration.  \nParking and other tips \nFor parking\, please use the Macy’s overflow lot (75 Burlington Mall Road\, follow signs for Macy’s\, see map). For those with mobility challenges\, please keep in mind that the lots closest to ICE — the FAA lot beside ICE and the BAE Systems lot directly across the street from ICE — have both been blocked off. There are restaurants nearby (Clover\, Pressed Cafe\, Chipotle) to get food and use the bathroom. Before arriving\, please consider your own self-preservation (citizenship status) and self-care (sunscreen\, hydration\, etc.)
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/justice-4-all-thursdays/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:1000 District Avenue Burlington\, MA 01803 United States\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latin America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
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SUMMARY:The Hard Work of Hope
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/the-hard-work-of-hope/
LOCATION:Broadside Bookshop\, 247 Main St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20250912T144746Z
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SUMMARY:Meltdown of Democracy: Bringing Nukes Back Despite Statewide Vote Against Them
DESCRIPTION:The Energy Affordability\, Independence\, and Innovation Act (H.4144) has lots of good things in it. There is at least one big problem with it\, though: the bill’s Section 45 would repeal a citizen-initiated ballot measure – without going back to the voters first. It is in the Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities\, and Energy and is being fast-tracked for passage in the fall. \nSection 45 calls for the repeal of a 1982 Act that created democratic control of dangerous nuclear technology. It contains two key things: Before any new nuclear power facilities are built in Massachusetts\, a majority of voters must approve\, AND the vote cannot even be held unless there is an operating\, permanent repository for the radioactive waste that would be generated. There is no permanent repository! The dangerous high-level waste is sitting out in the open at six reactor sites ringing Massachusetts\, including in Plymouth\, Rowe\, and nearby Seabrook and VT Yankee. \nGovernor Healey has chosen to just get rid of the law\, silencing our voices (and the democratic process) She wants to build Small Modular Reactors (SMRS) even though it would be many years before these are practical—and they will be extremely expensive\, still produce toxic nuclear waste\, and include safety and security concerns.  Far better to invest NOW in conservation and sustainable and safer forms of energy! \nPanelists for the webinar are long-time environmental activists who have decades of experience fighting the nuclear industry and the pro-nuclear lobby. They will discuss the history of nuclear power in and around Massachusetts and its toxic impact on our communities\, the Governor’s proposal for bringing in new nuclear\, and will also offer a more democratic and carbon-free\, nuclear-free path forward.  Join us and find out what you can do for a safer environment for all. \nDeborah Katz\, CSW is executive director of Citizens Awareness Network\, a non -profit\, grassroots New England organization fighting for clean air\, democracy\, and environmental justice. She coordinates environmental justice tours including tours to Utah\, Nevada\, Washington\, DC and South Carolina\, three Action Camps\, and  national People’s Summits on Nuclear Waste.  Katz is an author who published Valley of the Shadow\, a picture book on the grief process for the left behind. \nDiane Turco is Executive Director of Cape Downwinders\, a Cape Cod volunteer community grassroots organization with the mission to investigate\, educate\, and agitate for  protection of the people and environment from ongoing threats to communities from Holtec-Pilgrim’s decommissioning plans and nuclear waste dump at the site in Plymouth. After meeting Dr. Helen Caldicott in 1981\, Diane began working then to end nuclear weapons and nuclear power and continues today. She is a retired teacher of children with intensive special needs and a grandmother of three sweet boys. \nChris Nord is the co-founder and Board member of the C-10 Research and Education Foundation – whose mission includes real-time radiological monitoring near the Seabrook atomic reactor\, as well as education the public about safe and sustainable energy a alternatives.  He is Vice-President of the Citizens Awareness Network and founding member and non-violence trainer of the Clamshell Alliance.  He is the creator of the presentation “Nuclear Spent Fuel and Homeland Security: The Case forHardened Storage.” and also co-producer of “Circles Around the Fire”\, a 30-minute slide/video program on nuclear power in New England. \nOrganized by MAPA’s Nuclear Disarmament WG and Indigenous Solidarity WG. Cosponsored by the  Commonwealth Coalition For Democracy and Safe Energy
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/meltdown-of-democracy-bringing-nukes-back-despite-statewide-vote-against-them/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Disarmament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
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SUMMARY:Rally to Divest MA from Genocide
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 19\, in front of the Massachusetts State House to raise our voices against Israel’s decision to erase the very idea of a Palestine and to “put another nail in the coffin” of this hope. It’s time for Massachusetts to end its investments in the merchants of death who are profiting from this mass murder and starvation being carried on in front of the world. \nTime to get the word out that our divestment bill is about to be voted on by the\nLegislature \n\nWe will thank the legislators on the Public Service Committee for meeting with us over\nthe past 3 months and for engaging with us in serious conversation about the horror in\nGaza and why our bill could play a role in the effort to prevent the annihilation of\nPalestinians.\nWe will point out that our bill provides the Legislature to with an opportunity to make a\ncourageous statement on the moral issue of our time.\nA positive vote means that our bill moves on to the next stage in the legislative process.\nWithout a positive vote our bill dies.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/rally-to-divest-ma-from-genocide/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
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SUMMARY:The Wrong Way to Combat Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:MAPA will present a teach-in on the right and wrong ways to address antisemitism.  The workshop will include viewing a 40-minute film\,  “Exploring an Antiracist\, Solidarity Approach to Antisemitism”\, which is based on a conversation among seven well-informed people held in June of this year.  View the film trailer. \nThe meeting will include small-group discussions. This teach-in will encourage participants to think critically about the issues raised by the work of the MA Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism and its role in shaping state policy\, and motivate participants to get involved in expressing their views to their legislators about the work of the Commission and introduce mechanisms and tools for doing so. \nThe film and teach-in materials were developed by Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts (TIM)\, a diverse alliance of Jewish\, Muslim\, Arab\, labor\, education\, civil rights and other organizations\, including MAPA\, advocating for justice and equity in Massachusetts. \nThe event is in-person only. Attendance is open and free to MAPA members and supporters\, but to allow us to organize the discussions\, you must sign up to attend. Do not show up for the event without signing up. If you would like to organize a similar event in your location\, contact us at info@masspeaceaction.org. \nClick below to register \n \n 
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/unity-in-action-supporting-palestinian-rights-and-addressing-antisemitism/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church Parish Hall\, 1991 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Peace Action":MAILTO:info@masspeaceaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20251002T175946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T231151Z
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SUMMARY:Justice 4 All Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Via Turn Purple 2 Blue:\n\nGreater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Regardless of any other political views\, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently. \nOur friends at Bearing Witness have been hosting gatherings at this location for many weeks. We are an unaffiliated group\, but very much aligned with their values and mission. Our goal is to add to the total number of hours that citizens stand in non-violent opposition to the deplorable detainment conditions at this location. If you have been to Bearing Witness on Wednesdays\, we would love to have you at Justice 4 All Thursdays. \nSchedule (Starting Thursday\, September 4 – more dates to follow) \n11:00-11:30 Welcome; music; announcements\n11:30-12:30 Stand with signs along District Ave\n12:30-1:00 Optional short march down to Mall Rd. \nWhat happens at this ICE office? \nICE personnel depart from District Ave. in unmarked vans with tinted windows on missions to abduct immigrants across New England. Immigrants may also show up at the office for appointments. The facility on District Ave was never intended to be a detention center\, yet immigration lawyers and media interviews reveal that people are now being housed here in conditions that have been called “abysmal” and “unsanitary.” \nWhat to expect at Justice 4 All? \nWe are committed to nonviolence\, and we stand peacefully with signs outside the facility. We do not block the entrance\, we do not physically approach ICE agents as they walk to/from the parking lot\, and we do not block traffic on District Ave. \nSigns \nThis is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility\, so it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues\, while outside ICE we must remain focused on immigration.  \nParking and other tips \nFor parking\, please use the Macy’s overflow lot (75 Burlington Mall Road\, follow signs for Macy’s\, see map). For those with mobility challenges\, please keep in mind that the lots closest to ICE — the FAA lot beside ICE and the BAE Systems lot directly across the street from ICE — have both been blocked off. There are restaurants nearby (Clover\, Pressed Cafe\, Chipotle) to get food and use the bathroom. Before arriving\, please consider your own self-preservation (citizenship status) and self-care (sunscreen\, hydration\, etc.)
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/justice-4-all-thursdays/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:1000 District Avenue Burlington\, MA 01803 United States\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latin America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20250904T161300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T210455Z
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SUMMARY:What in the World is Happening with Ukraine?
DESCRIPTION:A look at the immediate and big picture developments that combine to bring us to the present situation in Ukraine which clarifies the issues that need to be resolved to end the war. \nAn eye-opening analysis of the underlying causes of the war which\, if not addressed\, stand in the way of a stable diplomatic settlement: NATO expansion\, Kyiv’s repression of Russian speaking Ukrainians\, dismissal of Russia’s core security interests\, European and U.S. exclusion of Russia from the European security architecture. And on the other hand\, Ukraine’s legitimate security concerns and need to protect its territorial integrity. Interestingly\, George Beebe does not see the acquisition of Ukrainian territories as a Russia’s goal in fighting the war. Rather\, he claims\, the focus for Russia all along has been its security concerns as it understands them. \nThe presentation then turns to the issue of how to resolve these underlying causes in a way that leads to a diplomatic resolution of the war. Here the presentation opens us up to stretch our thinking about what compromises might be possible. Given the actual causes of the war\, Russia’s real goals in conducting it\, and Russia’s advances on the battlefield\, Mr. Beebe sees certain elements of a solution as essential while others might be susceptible to compromise. Essential ones would be no NATO membership for Ukraine\, an end to the exclusion of Russia from Europe\, guarantees for Ukraine’s Russian speakers to their culture and religion\, and negotiation of a new security architecture for Europe that includes Russia’s security concerns. This new security architecture based on the principle of common security would then open up the possibility of negotiations for nuclear and conventional arms control (which Putin brought up at the press conference after his Alaska meeting with Trump). \nAreas of possible compromise that benefit Ukraine might be Russian approval of Ukraine joining the European Union\, firm security guarantees from the countries of the U.N. security council (not NATO countries)\, which weapons and military training Ukraine could acquire\, and long term compromises over territories now controlled or annexed by Russia. \nIn the midst of this analysis George Beebe will provide a critique of Trump’s policies and goals.We all have a lot to learn from this webinar which will help us get a better understanding of a Ukrainian crisis which remains the most likely trigger for terminal nuclear war if not resolved. \n\nGeorge Beebe is Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute. He spent more than two decades in government as an intelligence analyst\, diplomat\, and policy advisor\, including as director of the CIA’s Russia analysis\, director of the CIA’s Open Source Center\, and as a staff advisor on Russia matters to Vice President Cheney. His book\, The Russia Trap: How Our Shadow War with Russia Could Spiral into Nuclear Catastrophe (St. Martin’s Press\, 2019)\, warned how the United States and Russia could stumble into a dangerous military confrontation. Prior to joining QI\, George was Vice President and Director of Studies at the Center for the National Interest and before that he served as president of a technology company that measured the impact of events\, issues\, and advertising campaigns on audience views. He speaks Russian and German. \nRegister for this event: \n \nSponsored by the Ukraine Campaign of Massachusetts Peace Action and the Campaign for Peace\, Disarmament\, and Common Security.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/the-key-factors-shaping-present-developments-in-ukraine/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Ukraine/Russia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20250811T033442Z
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SUMMARY:Dire Healthcare Situation in Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Perlmutter\, Dr. Syed and Dr. Sidhwa will talk about their most recent experiences working in the remaining hospitals in Gaza where they witnessed severe injuries and the impact of starvation and displacement on the Palestinians struggling to survive. \nDr. Mark Perlmutter is a hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon in North Carolina. During his second trip to Gaza\, he worked in Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah and the Nasser Medical Complex in the south of the territory in March 2025 as part of a WHO program. Perlmutter was working at Nasser hospital when the second floor of the building was targeted in an airstrike. The president of the World Surgical Foundation\, he has worked in dozens of disaster zones worldwide for decades\, including the 9/11 attack in Manhattan\, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Shreveport\, Louisiana\, and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. \nDr. Mimi Syed DO\, MBA\, FACEP\, a board-certified emergency medicine physician\, is an assistant clinical professor at University of Washington and Washington State University. She is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Syed served in Gaza from August 8 to September 5\, 2024\, and December 3 to December 31\, 2024\, at both al-Aqsa Hospital and Nasser Hospital. \nDr. Feroze Sidhwa is a general\, trauma\, and critical care surgeon in Stockton\, California who has worked in conflict zones worldwide. He has had extensive experience working with patients in Gaza in March-April 2024 and again from March 3-April 1\, 2025 with the American NGO MedGlobal. In collaboration with other healthcare professionals\, Dr. Sidhwa published the New York Times October 9\, 2024 review “65 Doctors\, Nurses and Paramedics: What We Saw in Gaza“. \nRegister to attend:
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/dire-healthcare-situation-in-gaza/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
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SUMMARY:Defend the Guard
DESCRIPTION:S.2471/H.3829 upholds the framework of the U.S. Constitution by ensuring that the Massachusetts National Guard is only called upon for active federal military service when there has been an official declaration of war by Congress\, as required by Article I\, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. Its purpose is to require a shift in American foreign policy and curtail the federal government’s ability to wage endless war without congressional oversight or accountability. Defend the Guard would have no effect on either deployments to other states in the union or overseas training missions.  \nThe hearing for this bill will take place on Tuesday\, September 16th in front of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. The hearing will be at the Massachusetts State House in room A-1 from 1-5pm. Please join us in testifying in favor of this bill to uphold the U.S. Constitution. \nRegister below by 12pm on Monday September\, 15. You may testify in person or virtually.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/defend-the-guard/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Legislation and Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
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SUMMARY:Backyard Cookout\, Social and MAPA Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Paul Shannon and Vickie Rothbaum\, and their Somerville neighbors\, Harris Gruman and Giuliana Minghelli\, invite you to a cookout/social and fundraising event to benefit Mass Peace Action (MAPA). \nJoin us on Sunday\, September 14\, from 4pm to 6pm for our backyard cookout in Somerville! \n(A seven minute walk from the Porter Square red line station. And there will be plenty of on-street parking on a Sunday) \nThere will be lots of hamburgers\, hot dogs and veggie burgers in addition to vegetarian and vegan options\, simple desserts\, beer\, wine and soft drinks \nHear about Mass Peace Action’s work to end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Under these dire cirumstances in which we live\, discuss how we can unite our efforts for peace with ecology and social and economic justice. Harris will explain efforts to promote a “Caring Society” by prioritizing government support for health and human services over weapons and militarism. \nMeet our current group of young organizers and hear why they decided to connect with MAPA. And our Executive Director\, Brian Garvey\, will inform us about MAPA’s work in helping to organize “big\, beautiful”  weekly protests against I.C.E. and lay out MAPA’s exciting program for the Fall. \nAnd just have a good time connecting with your activist friends and colleagues. \nPlease use this link to let us know you are coming and we will get back to you with our address. https://masspeace.us/somerville-cookout-2025 \nOr call Paul at 617-623-5288 (landline\, no texting. Just leave a message). \nAnd\, of course\, at the event you can make a donation of any amount to keep our work for peace strong! \nHope you can join us on the 14th \n(A rain date will be decided on if necessary\, but the peace gods have promised lovely early fall weather) \n \n  \n  \nPaul Shannon and Vicki Rothbaum\nHarris Gruman and Giuliana Minghelli
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/backyard-cookout-social-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Somerville\, MA (exact location given upon registration)
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Peace Action":MAILTO:info@masspeaceaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T213954Z
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SUMMARY:Castle in the Sky Showing and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Film showing of Castle in the Sky at West Newton Cinema followed by a discussion of the film with Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility and The Ikeda Center for Peace\, Learning\, and Dialogue. \nFrom the legendary Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki comes a rollicking adventure about a a young girl with a mysterious crystal pendant who falls out of the sky and into the arms and life of young Pazu. Together they search for a floating island\, the site of a long-dead civilization promising enormous wealth and power to those who can unlock its secrets. But greedy pirates\, spies\, and the army are also all in hot pursuit! As one of Studio Ghibli’s earliest films\, and the first to be released officially under the studio’s banner\, “Castle in the Sky” quickly established the studio’s reputation for strong heroines\, unforgettable storytelling and beautiful artwork. \nDirected by Hayao Miyazaki \nStarring Mayumi Tanaka\, Keiko Yokozawa\, Kotoe Hatsui\, Minori Terada\, Fujio Tokita \n 
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/castle-in-the-sky-showing-and-discussion/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Disarmament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20250829T161046Z
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SUMMARY:Voices from Palestine and the Region
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/voices-from-palestine-and-the-region/
LOCATION:First Parish of Watertown\, 35 Church St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watertown Citizens for Peace%2C Justice & Environment":MAILTO:watertowncitizens@gmail.com
GEO:42.3671481;-71.1843511
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20250905T161912Z
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SUMMARY:Democrats Must Stop Gaza Genocide
DESCRIPTION:The Democratic State Convention will be held in Springfield on Saturday\, Sept 13.  The party leadership has refused to address the Gaza starvation and genocide at the convention and has watered down the party platform to the point where it is almost meaningless. \nMAPA members and allied Palestine activists will pass flyers to convention delegates calling on Congress to support the Block the Bombs Act\, which would cut off offensive weapons shipments to Israel. \nJoin us as we reach out to the thousands of delegates.  We need volunteers to pass out flyers starting at 8am\, with the peak hours being from 9:30am – 11:00 am.   Additional people will hold up banners\, signs and Palestine flags.  For those who are delegates\, we’ll also have a literature table inside. Please sign up to help.  Bring banners\, signs and flags. \nEnter on the corner of Main Street and Bruce Landon Way.  The Convention Center carpark is at 41 Harrison Ave\, $20 a day. \nSee the flyer we’ll be handing out to delegates.    Sign up to be there and help out.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/democrats-must-stop-gaza-genocide/
LOCATION:MassMutual Center\, 1277 Main St\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Peace Action":MAILTO:info@masspeaceaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20251002T175946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T231151Z
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SUMMARY:Justice 4 All Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Via Turn Purple 2 Blue:\n\nGreater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Regardless of any other political views\, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently. \nOur friends at Bearing Witness have been hosting gatherings at this location for many weeks. We are an unaffiliated group\, but very much aligned with their values and mission. Our goal is to add to the total number of hours that citizens stand in non-violent opposition to the deplorable detainment conditions at this location. If you have been to Bearing Witness on Wednesdays\, we would love to have you at Justice 4 All Thursdays. \nSchedule (Starting Thursday\, September 4 – more dates to follow) \n11:00-11:30 Welcome; music; announcements\n11:30-12:30 Stand with signs along District Ave\n12:30-1:00 Optional short march down to Mall Rd. \nWhat happens at this ICE office? \nICE personnel depart from District Ave. in unmarked vans with tinted windows on missions to abduct immigrants across New England. Immigrants may also show up at the office for appointments. The facility on District Ave was never intended to be a detention center\, yet immigration lawyers and media interviews reveal that people are now being housed here in conditions that have been called “abysmal” and “unsanitary.” \nWhat to expect at Justice 4 All? \nWe are committed to nonviolence\, and we stand peacefully with signs outside the facility. We do not block the entrance\, we do not physically approach ICE agents as they walk to/from the parking lot\, and we do not block traffic on District Ave. \nSigns \nThis is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility\, so it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues\, while outside ICE we must remain focused on immigration.  \nParking and other tips \nFor parking\, please use the Macy’s overflow lot (75 Burlington Mall Road\, follow signs for Macy’s\, see map). For those with mobility challenges\, please keep in mind that the lots closest to ICE — the FAA lot beside ICE and the BAE Systems lot directly across the street from ICE — have both been blocked off. There are restaurants nearby (Clover\, Pressed Cafe\, Chipotle) to get food and use the bathroom. Before arriving\, please consider your own self-preservation (citizenship status) and self-care (sunscreen\, hydration\, etc.)
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/justice-4-all-thursdays/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:1000 District Avenue Burlington\, MA 01803 United States\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latin America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20250829T143511Z
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SUMMARY:Tell Gov. Healey: No Tax $$$ for Sheba ARC
DESCRIPTION:Learn About the Campaign: tinyurl.com/webinar-sep7 \nJoin the Letter Delivery: tinyurl.com/rsvp-sep9 \nGather on the front steps of the State House\, on Beacon St. in front of the golden dome.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/tell-gov-healey-no-tax-for-sheba-arc/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Voice for Peace - Boston":MAILTO: jvpboston@gmail.com
GEO:42.3576617;-71.0636163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174844
CREATED:20250825T220923Z
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SUMMARY:The US and El Salvador: Parallels on Political Persecution and Mass Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 8th\, 7pm EST\n \nPresidents Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele are running parallel authoritarian projects that use national security to justify human rights abuses via mass incarceration. Platforms like MAGA and Bukele’s Nuevas Ideas party cloak their abuses of power as concern for public safety\, scapegoating immigrants or weaponizing fears of gang violence to further their agendas. The truth is\, facilities like Alligator Alcatraz in Florida and CECOT in El Salvador don’t exist to protect the public — they seek to terrorize marginalized communities and set a precedent for indefinite detention with no hope of due process. \nJoin Lourdes Palacios\, a popular movement leader and former senior government official in El Salvador\, in discussing her work to free political prisoners and support their families. \nHear from Mneesha Gellman\, associate professor and director of the Emerson Prison Initiative\, who recently visited El Salvador and spent time interviewing families of prisoners at CECOT and other Salvadorian facilities. \nWe will also learn from our cosponsor CISPES (The Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) who will share details about their upcoming week of action\, beginning September 15th\, providing us with specific ways that the audience can get involved! \nWe won’t stand by as civilians permanently disappear into state-sanctioned prison camps. Learn about the connections between U.S. and Salvadoran carceral regimes\, and how you can take action. Live interpretation will be provided in both English and Spanish. \n \nImage credits: \nhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Entrance_of_CECOT.png \nhttps://www.heute.at/i/wie-im-huehnerstall-italiener-klagen-ueber-zustaende-120120945/doc-1j0rglmlh4 \n  \n \nLunes\, 8 de septiembre\, de 7:00 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. EDT\nInscríbase aquí \nLos presidentes Donald Trump y Nayib Bukele están ejecutando proyectos autoritarios paralelos que utilizan la seguridad nacional para justificar los abusos contra los derechos humanos mediante el encarcelamiento masivo. Plataformas como MAGA y el partido Nuevas Ideas de Bukele disfrazan sus abusos de poder como preocupaciones por la seguridad pública\, utilizando a las personas inmigrantes como chivos expiatorios o aprovechando el miedo a la violencia de las pandillas para promover sus agendas. La verdad es que instalaciones como Alligator Alcatraz en Florida y CECOT en El Salvador no existen para proteger a la gente\, sino que buscan aterrorizar a las comunidades marginalizadas y sentar un precedente para la detención indefinida sin esperanza de un proceso justo. \nÚnase a Lourdes Palacios\, líder de un movimiento popular y ex alta funcionaria del gobierno de El Salvador\, para conocer su trabajo para liberar a los presos políticos y apoyar a sus familias. \nEscuche a Mneesha Gellman\, profesora asociada y directora de la Iniciativa Penitenciaria de Emerson [Emerson Prison Initiative]\, que recientemente visitó El Salvador y pasó un tiempo entrevistando a presos en CECOT y otras cárceles salvadoreñas. \nTambién aprenderemos de nuestro copatrocinador CISPES (Comité en Solidaridad con el Pueblo de El Salvador)\, que compartirá detalles sobre su próxima semana de acción\, que comenzará el 15 de septiembre\, y nos proporcionará formas específicas en las que el público puede participar. \nNo nos quedaremos de brazos cruzados mientras las personas siguen desapareciendo de forma permanente en campos de prisioneros sancionados por el Estado. Conozca las conexiones entre los regímenes carcelarios de Estados Unidos y El Salvador\, y cómo puede tomar acción. Tendremos interpretación en vivo tanto en inglés como en español. \nInscríbase aquí \nCréditos de las imágenes: \nhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Entrance_of_CECOT.png \nhttps://www.heute.at/i/wie-im-huehnerstall-italiener-klagen-ueber-zustaende-120120945/doc-1j0rglmlh4
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/the-us-and-el-salvador-parallels-in-rising-fascism/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Latin America
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SUMMARY:Tell Rep. Auchincloss: STOP THE ECOCIDE! STOP THE GENOCIDE! BLOCK THE BOMBS!
DESCRIPTION:This Friday morning\, September 5th\, Jake Auchincloss will give the keynote address at a private event inside One Beacon St. about toxic “forever chemicals” and the danger they present to our communities.\nJoin us at the corner of Beacon and Tremont Streets as we greet attendees\, pass out flyers\, and hold signs that call out Rep. Auchincloss\, an intractable supporter of Israel’s ecocide\, genocide and industrial scale bombardment of Palestinians in Gaza!\nRepresentative Auchincloss:\n– Has voted for every bill of US weapons shipments to Israel \n– Rejects the Block the Bombs Act to stop U.S. weapons to Israel despite 92% of Democrats supporting this measure (Gallup poll\, July 2025)\n– Finally signed – after months of public pressure – H.Res.473 for urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza\, a measure too-little\, too late.\n– Has received $694\,041 from AIPAC and other lobbying groups on behalf of the Israeli state\, over 5x more than the next highest recipient in the MA delegation. (https://www.trackaipac.com/states/massachusetts) \nYes\, I’ll be there!
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/tell-rep-auchincloss-stop-the-ecocide-stop-the-genocide-block-the-bombs/
LOCATION:One Beacon St.\, Boston\, MA\, Beacon & Tremont Sts.\, Boston\, 021088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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ORGANIZER;CN="CD4 for Palestine":MAILTO:MA-4forPalestine@proton.me
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SUMMARY:Justice 4 All Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Via Turn Purple 2 Blue:\n\nGreater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Regardless of any other political views\, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently. \nOur friends at Bearing Witness have been hosting gatherings at this location for many weeks. We are an unaffiliated group\, but very much aligned with their values and mission. Our goal is to add to the total number of hours that citizens stand in non-violent opposition to the deplorable detainment conditions at this location. If you have been to Bearing Witness on Wednesdays\, we would love to have you at Justice 4 All Thursdays. \nSchedule (Starting Thursday\, September 4 – more dates to follow) \n11:00-11:30 Welcome; music; announcements\n11:30-12:30 Stand with signs along District Ave\n12:30-1:00 Optional short march down to Mall Rd. \nWhat happens at this ICE office? \nICE personnel depart from District Ave. in unmarked vans with tinted windows on missions to abduct immigrants across New England. Immigrants may also show up at the office for appointments. The facility on District Ave was never intended to be a detention center\, yet immigration lawyers and media interviews reveal that people are now being housed here in conditions that have been called “abysmal” and “unsanitary.” \nWhat to expect at Justice 4 All? \nWe are committed to nonviolence\, and we stand peacefully with signs outside the facility. We do not block the entrance\, we do not physically approach ICE agents as they walk to/from the parking lot\, and we do not block traffic on District Ave. \nSigns \nThis is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility\, so it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues\, while outside ICE we must remain focused on immigration.  \nParking and other tips \nFor parking\, please use the Macy’s overflow lot (75 Burlington Mall Road\, follow signs for Macy’s\, see map). For those with mobility challenges\, please keep in mind that the lots closest to ICE — the FAA lot beside ICE and the BAE Systems lot directly across the street from ICE — have both been blocked off. There are restaurants nearby (Clover\, Pressed Cafe\, Chipotle) to get food and use the bathroom. Before arriving\, please consider your own self-preservation (citizenship status) and self-care (sunscreen\, hydration\, etc.)
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/justice-4-all-thursdays/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:1000 District Avenue Burlington\, MA 01803 United States\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latin America
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SUMMARY:People's Hunger Strike
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare workers\, healthcare organizations and community groups based in Boston are launching a Hunger Strike in Boston beginning on Thursday\, September 4th. Palestinians are being starved to death and are calling for an international hunger strike in solidarity. We must act NOW and escalate the political pressure to put an end to the genocide that is taking place before our very eyes. \nWe Demand \n\nSenators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey to introduce a Senate version of the Block the Bombs Act (H.R. 3565) to block the Trump administration from delivering major US weapons to Israel – bombs\, tank rounds\, and artillery shells – which it has used in its mass killing of Palestinians in Gaza.\nRepresentative Katherine Clark\, Democratic Party Whip\, to co-sponsor the Block the Bombs Act\n\nSuccessive cohorts of strikers will engage in 7-day fasts\, to create a continuous collective hunger strike. The strikers will be offered practical support and medical monitoring. There will be press conferences\, art activities\, and poetry readings\, all in order to highlight our action and the atrocities that are happening every day in Gaza. \nJoin us for our launch outside the JFK Federal Building starting September 4th at 11am. Following the launch on the 4th\, there will be daily standouts Monday through Friday from 3-5pm. \nClick below to find more information on how to join and support the strike. \n \nRefer to this website for up to date information on the strike\, and click here to see schedule details as well as weekend events.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/peoples-hunger-strike/
LOCATION:JFK Federal Building\, Cambridge St at Sudbury St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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SUMMARY:Ethnic Cleansing in the West Bank (a WIRN webinar)
DESCRIPTION:On September 3\, 8 pm EDT\, the War Industry Resisters Network\, co-sponsored by MAPA\, is holding a webinar with journalist Jasper Nathaniel on what is happening in the West Bank of Palestine. Gaza being destroyed before our eyes through the inhumane and illegal settlement and occupation of Gaza. Homes\, hospitals\, and schools are bombed daily\, and Palestinians are forcibly removed from their homes and land. In this webinar Ken Jones will discuss with journalist Jasper Nathaniel about Israel’s continued and accelerating ethnic cleansing specifically in the West Bank. Both the big picture and specific incidents will be discussed\, highlighting the urgency of the humanitarian crisis. \nJasper Nathaniel\nPlease register for the webinar here. \n \nTop photo: Israeli soldiers blockade a road in Hebron.  Photo by a member of the Community Peacemaker Teams.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/ethnic-cleansing-in-the-west-bank-a-wirn-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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SUMMARY:Bear Witness: Protest Wednesdays at ICE
DESCRIPTION:“We invite you to stand in solidarity outside the ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office in Burlington every Wednesday from 11am-1pm. We’re grateful to those who have previously joined us at this facility\, and we hope that more will consider attending. Together\, we can show love & support for immigrants\, express our shame at ICE\, and bear witness to the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government.” \nSchedule\n11:00-11:30\, Welcome chat; orientation for new folks; sign-making for those who need them\n11:30-12:30\, Stand (or sit) with signs\n12:30-1:00\, Short walk along the sidewalk on District Ave \nThe ICE building in Burlington is the detention and enforcement office for New England. Immigrants must come here for appointments. The standouts are peaceful and offer support for those who must show up here. Signs expressing support for immigrants are welcome. \nClick here for more info and email updates. 
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/bear-witness-protest-wednesdays-at-ice-2/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:1000 District Avenue Burlington\, MA 01803 United States\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, 01803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislation and Policy,Massachusetts Peace Action
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SUMMARY:Boston's First Labor Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Via AFL-CIO: \nThe Greater Boston Labor Council is making history with Boston’s first-ever Labor Day parade! YOU’RE invited to march with us! \nWe’ll follow a powerful route that honors the victories of the past and energizes the movement we’re building today. This isn’t just a parade\, it’s a statement\, a celebration\, and a call to action. \nWant to march? Have questions? Reach out to Liz Eng at leng@gblc.us \nMore exciting details to come! Mark your calendar and get ready to make some noise for labor! Sign up now.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/bostons-first-labor-day-parade/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Peace and Working Class
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