Author: Addelyne Lilley

A Day of Remembrance- The Commemoration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

August 13, 2025 Addelyne Lilley

On Wednesday, August 6th, MAPA, the American Friends Service Committee, The Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Security, and other local and national peace organizations hosted a commemoration on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The commemoration opened at noon with […]

None of Us Are Free Until All of Us Are Free: The Larger Message at Thursday’s No War in Iran Rally

July 1, 2025 Addelyne Lilley

By Addey Lilley On June 26th, protestors gathered outside the JFK Federal Building for a “No War in Iran” rally, hosted by MAPA, National Iranian American Council (NIAC), as well as over twenty other local Boston organizations. Over 100 people came to hear a wide […]

Standout at MIT Conference: No Genocide in Healthcare

June 18, 2025 Addelyne Lilley

By Addey Lilley Yesterday, June 17th, while the MIT CEO conference was being held inside of the Koch Institute, the voices and chants of protestors outside could be heard from blocks away. The “not-to-be missed” networking event at the Koch Institute was co-hosted by MIT […]

The Unanswered Pleas for Mining Regulations in Southeastern MA

June 11, 2025 Addelyne Lilley

By Addey Lilley The residents of Southeastern Massachusetts did not agree to live in a sacrifice zone— but due to unregulated sand and gravel mining throughout the area they’ve been forced to carry significant health and environmental burdens. On Tuesday, June 4th, the Massachusetts state […]