Month: January 2026

National, Massachusetts Organizations Condemn Death Threats Over Cambridge Iran Event

January 29, 2026 Cole Harrison

Community organizations speak up for peace and freedom of speech, against coordinated smear campaign and threats of violence aimed at silencing upcoming Iran event. Cambridge, MA — The National Iranian American Council (NIAC ), Peace Action Education Fund, Just Foreign Policy and Massachusetts Peace Action Education […]

New State Law would Curb Israel Propaganda Trips for Legislators

January 28, 2026 Jeff Klein

By Jeff Klein Israel and its US supporters deploy enormous resources to influence public opinion and government policy in our country. Lately, the Israeli government has allocated hundreds of millions of dollars – much of it recycled from US-sourced tax-free donations – for what they call “public […]

Mass. Activists Say: Hands Off Venezuela!

January 22, 2026 Adrian & Laura

Coordinated “Hands Off Venezuela” rallies took place across the state of Massachusetts on January 17, 2026. Western Massachusetts On Saturday, January 17th, a crowd of 75 residents of Western Massachusetts braved the cold and wintery conditions that day to attend a rally in Greenfield, MA […]

Boston rallies against Trump's military strikes on Iran, June 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Lauren Shear

Iran’s Crackdown: Why Military Intervention Would Deepen, Not End, the Violence

January 21, 2026 Abigail Greenblatt

by Abigail Greenblatt On December 28th, 2025, Iran’s currency hit a record low, sending thousands into the streets to protest an economy spiraling into crisis. The demonstrations spread nationwide, evolving into a broader movement against the perceived corruption and repression of the Islamic Republic. Communications […]

As Hunger Strikers Face Death, Pressure on UK Government Increases

January 14, 2026 Jeannie Connerney

By Jeannie Connerney This is an update to an article which appeared in the Peace Advocate on January 7. At least two Palestine Action hunger strikers have come face to face with death as open support for their demands surges. On her 73rd day without […]

No War on Venezuela: Remarks from the Rally

January 7, 2026 Brian Garvey

These were the remarks made by Brian Garvey at the Boston Stop Regime-Change War on Venezuela Rally. First I want to thank everyone for being here today on such short notice. Tyranny must be opposed every day. That is what people are doing by showing […]

Palestine Action Hunger Strikers at Imminent Risk of Death in UK Prisons

January 7, 2026 Jeannie Connerney

By Jeannie Connerney As of January 7, British prisoner Heba Muraisi is on day 66 of a hunger strike. She is struggling to speak, has trouble breathing, and is experiencing muscle spasms, indicative of neurological damage. “My body shakes, I get dizzy to the point […]