Year: 2026 - Page 7 - Massachusetts Peace Action

Murder in Minneapolis: Authoritarianism and Violence Under the Trump Administration

February 4, 2026 Cambel Shim

by Cambel Shim The shootings of Renée Good on January 7, 2026, and Alex Pretti on January 24, 2026, in Minneapolis represent more than isolated tragedies. They show a systematic deployment of authoritarian tactics by the Trump administration to justify state violence and the suppression […]

Do Iranians Want Us to Bomb Their Country?

February 4, 2026 Jeff Klein

By Jeff Klein Everyone is telling us what “The Iranian People” want. We read it in wall-to-wall media coverage. We hear it trumpeted daily by opinion leaders, establishment commentators and politicians from both parties. They all agree that “The Iranian People” are asking for our help – […]

Regime Change in Cuba is Not an Option

February 4, 2026 Merri Ansara

by Merri Ansara US-Cuba policy has come to what might be the ultimate crossroads; in fact it may better be described as a T intersection. This is what I believe to be before us, based in part on my own 55 year experience in studying […]

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 […]