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SUMMARY:War is Not Justified by Party Politics
DESCRIPTION:Register to attend. \n \nWhy have our movements for peace\, justice and the environment let party politics lead us into a pro-war position? Why does party politics lead us to support wars\, or at least not oppose them\, purely on the basis of which party is conducting them? This growing polarization is leading us to support or oppose other critical policies as well\, purely on the basis of what party those policies are identifies with — rather than a rational and moral assessment of the issue at hand.  \nThis webinar looks at the contrast between the bi-partisan militarism of the United States\, on the one hand\, and the starkly different governing philosophies of the two parties\, on the other.  A critique of the Labor Movement’s relationship to this problem offers a long-term case-study\, but one also increasingly relevant to the environmental movement\, and even the peace movement.  The current setback for the Democrats offers us a chance to reflect on what our core values are and how we navigate our relations with party politics going forward. \nDon’t miss it. \nRegister to attend. \n \nHarris Gruman is the Executive Director of the Service Employees International Union Massachusetts State Council.  In that role he has helped lead campaigns to win union rights for child care providers and rideshare drivers.  In 2013\, he founded and has since helped lead the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition of labor\, community and faith organizations\, which has nearly doubled the minimum wage to $15-per-hour\, created the most extensive paid family and medical leave program in the United States\, and won a constitutional amendment to raise tax rates on the top One Percent. In 2024 Harris joined the board of directors of Mass. Peace Action. \nThis webinar is cosponsored by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 509.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/war-is-not-justified-by-party-politics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Fund the People, Not the Pentagon
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SUMMARY:Courage and Resistance – Day of Action in Solidarity with Immigrant Communities
DESCRIPTION:There’s been a lot of “bad news” since January 20th. \nIn better news this week: Chelsea and Somerville filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to coerce them into participating in mass deportation efforts. Represented by Lawyers for Civil Rights\, the Cities assert that the Administration’s heavy-handed tactics—threatening to strip sanctuary cities of federal funding and prosecute them for failing to bend to the President’s will—violate their Constitutional rights. Read more \nAlso in better news\, a federal judge blocked immigration enforcement at some houses of worship. The preliminary injunction only applies to the plaintiffs’ houses of worship: Quaker\, Baptist\, and Sikh. \nThese examples highlight how important it is right now for faith-based organizations\, non-profits\, local government and individuals to remain steadfast and not hesitate to challenge the attacks on our communities and our rights that just keep on coming from the new administration. Rather than allowing ourselves to feel overwhelmed\, or letting the absolutely ridiculous and obviously unconstitutional nature of these attacks lull us into a false sense of security (“they can’t really do that\, can they?”) we must ALL rise to the occasion. RIGHT NOW. \nThey also demonstrate that not only do we have the power to fight – WE CAN WIN. Bravo to these municipalities and faith groups\, for recognizing their responsibility to the people they represent\, for refusing to capitulate the way so many corporations have been doing\, seemingly at the slightest encouragement. \nAnother example of bravery and commitment to the values we hold dear is Boston’s own Mayor Wu. As a result of her progressive track record and public refusal to sacrifice her responsibility as a steward of the city of Boston and a representative of the people of Boston\, Mayor Wu has been targeted\, insulted and threatened by the Trump administration\, most notably by the “border czar” Tom Homan. \nMayor Wu has been called before Congress to testify on Boston’s Trust Act and the moves the city has made to separate itself from the enforcement of federal civil laws. The Mayor has agreed to testify and she has responded publicly by saying in part\, “From the beginning\, it’s clear that Boston’s progress may seem threatening to some. We are a community here that prioritizes investing in every generation\, being welcoming\, inclusive\, and then having the receipts and the results to show that that is a way of serving everyone even better.” \nAs Mayor Wu gets prepared to testify and provide a strong defense of the way we do things here in Boston\, MIRA is asking members of our community to thank Mayor Wu for standing up for our shared values.  \nJoin us March 5 11am to 1pm in front of City Hall to demonstrate our support for Mayor Wu\, and to show that Boston and all of MA is indeed a community of people who have the courage to welcome.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/courage-and-resistance-day-of-action-in-solidarity-with-immigrant-communities/
LOCATION:Boston City Hall Plaza\, Government Center\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Latin America,Legislation and Policy
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SUMMARY:Seeking Women's Health Justice: Activating Our Resources in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:The series\, Seeking Women’s Health Justice\, examines women’s health from the perspective of justice – with the awareness that peace is a fundamental component of health. \n“Accelerated Action” is the theme of International Women’s Day 2025 – gender equity\, reproductive rights and the reduction of violence against women and girls are highlighted. \nIn the spirit of supporting these aims\, Massachusetts Peace Action features the webinar\, Seeking Women’s Health Justice: Activating our Resources in Challenging Times. \n \nPanelists will discuss a broad perspective of ways to address the anti-woman\, anti-minority\, anti-immigrant\, and anti-LGBTQ policy regulations. \nThis will include a national appraisal of efforts to combat restrictive laws and executive orders; analyses and viewpoints to counter economic challenges; and the public health response to inhumane dictates. \nCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) is an activist\, a legislator\, a survivor\, and the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Throughout her career as a public servant\, Congresswoman Pressley has been a champion for justice and healing: reproductive justice\, justice for immigrants\, consumer justice\, justice for seniors\, justice for workers\, justice for survivors of sexual violence\, justice for the formerly and currently incarcerated individuals\, and healing for those who have experienced trauma. \nSteffie Woolhandler\, M.D.\, MPH is currently a Distinguished Professor at Hunter College\, after serving as a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  In addition to her duties at Hunter she continues to collaborate with research colleagues at Harvard\, where she is a Lecturer in Medicine.  She is a leading advocate for health care justice and national health insurance for the United States. \nChris Chanyasulkit\, PhD\, MPH is a public health practitioner\, advocate\, keynote speaker\, and master connector who speaks both nationally and internationally about public health; literacy; civic engagement; and racial\, gender\, and health equity. She is the Past President of the American Public Health Association (APHA)\, a mom of three\, a dog mom of two pups\, and an avid reader. \nRegister to Attend:\n \n  \nCo-sponsors:\n \nPeace Caucus in affiliation with APHA\, Women’s Health Institute\, Women’s Caucus in affiliation with APHA\, Advocacy and Research on Reproductive Wellness of Incarcerated People\, National Nurses United\, CodePink\, UMass Amherst School of Public Health & Health Sciences\, MA Public Health Association\, MassCare\, Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights\, Suffolk University Center for Women’s Health and Human Rights
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/seeking-womens-health-justice-activating-our-resources/
CATEGORIES:Fund Healthcare Not Warfare
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SUMMARY:Protest Israeli former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett
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URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/protest-israeli-former-prime-minister-naftali-bennett/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Memorial Park\, John F. Kennedy St. and Memorial Drive\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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SUMMARY:Let This Radicalize You: MAPA Winter Common Read
DESCRIPTION:The Common Read is a great fit for MAPA members and our interns\, past and present. It is especially valuable to young organizers and instructive for all of us.  \nAuthors Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba each have decades of organizing experience and they maintain that ORGANIZING IS THE ANTIDOTE TO DESPAIR. Historian Robin D. G. Kelley says about the book- “Hayes and Kaba have turned decades of collective wisdom and experience into the text we desperately need right now.”  \nEach of the book’s ten chapters shares examples of the nuts and bolts of grassroots organizing\, where “finding common ground with a broad spectrum of people” is the goal. Chapter eight is titled “Hope and Grief can Co-exist”.  The authors’ discussion of the importance of listening skills and patience (along with Paulo Freire’s approach to political education) will resonate with many of us who have been in meetings where we find ourselves working hard to maintain relationships while navigating differences. Here are Hayes and Kaba on BUILDING A MOVEMENT THE SIZE OF THE ONE WE NEED: “it’s not as simple as handing newcomers a new set of politics and telling them\, “Yours are bad\, use these instead.” \nThe first of five 90 minute sessions will be held on Thursday\, January 23\, 7 to 8:30 PM\, covering the book through chapter two Remaining meetings will continue on Thursday evenings- February 6 and 20 and March 6 and 20\, and all will be on Zoom. Completing the book on the first day of Spring\, we’ll move forward with new knowledge and tools to resist the abandonment of our communities by corporations and government and to oppose the U.S. war machine at every turn.  \nYou can get the book in paperback\, ebook or hardcover for 40% off from Haymarket Books – copy this link in your browser to see the options: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1922-let-this-radicalize-you . FYI\, there’s a workbook which we have saved as a PDF to be printed or viewed digitally\, and other resources to access.  \nSponsored by Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund.  Register to attend.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/let-this-radicalize-you-mapa-winter-common-read/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice and Indigenous Solidarity
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SUMMARY:Needham for Palestine Standout
DESCRIPTION:Join Needham for Palestine at noon on Saturday\, March 8\, for a standout outside of Needham Town Hall.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/needham-for-palestine-standout/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave\, Needham\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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SUMMARY:Israelism
DESCRIPTION:This documentary film focuses on the portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in American Jewish institutions. \nCosponsored by MAPA
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/israelism/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472
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