Month: July 2026

Massachusetts Commemorates July 26, start of the Cuban Revolution

July 30, 2026 Merri Ansara

In Cuba and around the world, July 26 is considered the start of the Cuban Revolution. That day a group of young men and women attacked the Moncada Garrison of Santiago, the 2nd largest military base in Cuba, in protest and rebellion against the dictatorship […]

“Paz for the People” in CD5

July 30, 2026 Jeannie Connerney

On July 23, 2026, I sat down with Jonathan Paz, candidate for US Congress in Massachusetts District 5, to ask him questions about his campaign and his vision for the future. Jonathan Paz (“Paz for the People!”) is challenging the incumbent, Katherine Clark. Jonathan was […]

The PROTECT Act Passed Because People Organized. Now the Work Continues.

July 30, 2026 Brian Garvey

by Brian Garvey The Massachusetts Legislature has passed the PROTECT Act, sending Governor Maura Healey some of the strongest statewide protections our immigrant neighbors have won in years. This is a real victory. The bill places meaningful limits on the role Massachusetts institutions can play […]

Hiroshima / Nagasaki Week 2026 in Massachusetts

July 29, 2026 Coleman Harrison

The danger of nuclear war is ever present and growing daily, and without a powerful grassroots movement dedicated to abolition of nuclear weapons, the unthinkable – another Hiroshima or Nagasaki – is possible. The new START treaty expired in February. The Senate NDAA would authorize the development […]

Elect Jason Poulos to Congress!

July 28, 2026 Maryellen Kurkulos

Massachusetts Peace Action endorses Jason Poulos for Congress in Congressional District 4. Poulos, an AI researcher and Sherborn resident who is challenging incumbent Jake Auchincloss, has an uncompromisingly progressive and pro-peace platform. He supports many wide-ranging social and economic justice issues. He focuses on the […]

Elect Alison Leary as State Representative!

July 27, 2026 Susan Mirsky

Massachusetts Peace Action endorses Alison Leary for State Representative in the 10th Middlesex District. Alison Leary resides in Newton with her husband, son, and cat in Newton’s Nonantum village. She is a five-term Newton City Councilor-at-large, first elected in 2013. She is currently the vice […]

Elect Tom Melville as State Representative!

July 24, 2026 Sravani Ganji

Massachusetts Peace Action endorses Tom Melville for State Representative in the 9th Norfolk District, representing Wrentham, Norfolk, Plainville, Medfield, Walpole, and Millis. Tom is a former journalist and returned United States Peace Corps volunteer who is running to make Massachusetts more affordable for working families […]