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SUMMARY:Building for the 80th Commemoration of Hiroshima/Nagasaki
DESCRIPTION:The Boston-Hiroshima 80th Anniversary Coalition and others across the country are organizing to commemorate the catastrophic A-bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to build from the Hibakusha wise warning that “Human beings and nuclear weapons cannot coexist.” \nJoin us as Dr. Ira Helfand and Mari Inoue help us understand the importance of this anniversary and actions you can take to eliminate these omnicidal weapons. \nIra Helfand\, MD is a member of the International Steering Group of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapon\, ICAN\, the recipient of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize\, and Past President of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War\, which was the recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. He is also co-Founder and Past President of Physicians for Social Responsibility. \nMari Inoue\, Esq. was born and raised in Tokyo\, Japan. While working as an immigration attorney in New York since 2001\, she has been active in grassroots movements to educate policy makers and elected officials of the costs\, risks\, and humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy. She is a co-founder of the Manhattan Project for a Nuclear-Free World\, board member of Peace Action NYS\, and an active member of Affected Communities and Allies Working Group.
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/why-were-building-for-the-80th-year-hiroshima-nagasaki-commemoration-and-beyond-webinar-with-dr-ira-helfand-and-mari-inoue/
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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-2/2025-07-30/
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:MIT At the Center of the War on Gaza: A Report from MIT Activists
DESCRIPTION:Activists in the MIT Coalition for Palestine expose the direct relationships between their university\, the Israeli military\, and American companies who service it. They discuss the remarkable work the MIT community is doing for Gaza under intense duress. \nMila Halgren is a postdoctoral associate in MIT’s Brain & Cognitive Sciences Department and organizer with the MIT Coalition for Palestine. She’s one of many scientists working to end MIT’s military research for the Israeli Occupation Forces. \nRichard Solomon is a Ph.D. student at MIT where he studies political economy and Middle East politics. He’s a member of the MIT Coalition for Palestine\, Boston DSA and a union steward for United Electric Local 256. \nRegister to attend:
URL:https://masspeaceaction.org/event/mit-at-the-center-of-the-war-on-gaza-a-report-from-mit-activists/
CATEGORIES:Palestine/Israel
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