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Biden Out, Harris In. What are the Implications for Peace?

July 23, 2024 Brian Garvey

by Brian Garvey On Sunday July 21st President Biden announced that he would not seek reelection in the 2024 campaign and, shortly thereafter, endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Since then potential rivals for the nomination like California […]

MAPA Seeks Development and Fundraising Specialist

July 1, 2024 Brian Garvey

Development and Fundraising Specialist (Half-Time) Organization: Massachusetts Peace Action and Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund Location: 1991 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140 Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and passionate Development and Fundraising Associate to join our team on a half-time basis. This position […]

Para-doxing: Publicity and Privacy for activists in the Digital Age

June 26, 2024 Brian Garvey

by Brian Garvey The use of social media has revolutionized the way activism is done. The smartphone gives the ability to every person who owns one, and has an internet connection, to become a journalist. This can have serious benefits. For instance, images of the […]

Why Biden’s Red Line On Rafah is Too Little Too Late… and Not Enough

May 23, 2024 Brian Garvey

President Joe Biden’s decision to suspend some munitions to Israel has sparked controversy. This decision arises amidst Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued unwillingness to pause the long planned invasion of Rafah. Due to the timing of Biden’s decision, it raises questions about its significance. Does […]

Massachusetts Peace Action Condemns Unlawful U.S. Attacks On Yemen By Biden Administration

January 12, 2024 Brian Garvey

Media Release: Massachusetts Peace Action Condemns Unlawful U.S. Attacks On Yemen By Biden Administration (CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts) January 12th, 2024 – Last night, President Joe Biden bombed several locations in Yemen without Congressional authorization and in clear violation of the U.S. Constitution. Massachusetts Peace Action (MAPA) […]

Supplemental Woes: US Congress unable to pass Biden’s military aid package

December 19, 2023 Brian Garvey

by Brian Garvey Two months ago, in the wake of the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, President Biden made a primetime speech to the nation. He asked for the US Congress, and the American people to approve over 105 billion dollars in supplemental spending […]

Gaza war causing slip in Support for Biden

November 29, 2023 Brian Garvey

by Brian Garvey President Joe Biden is not doing well in the polls. Alarm bells went off for supporters of the president when a New York Times/Siena poll conducted between Oct. 22 to Nov. 3 showed the president is losing to former President Donald Trump […]