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Lift the Sanctions Now – Stop Coronavirus

March 23, 2020 Cole Harrison

Lift the Sanctions Now – Stop Coronavirus As the world reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, all nations must work together in the struggle to contain the outbreak. That’s why Massachusetts Peace Action is working with organizations across the state to demand an end to sanctions that hinder […]

Bernie Sanders on Boston Common, Feb. 29. Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe photo

The Bernie Sanders Campaign is Forging the Way

March 22, 2020 Cole Harrison

by Cole Harrison Whoever eventually wins the Democratic nomination for president, one thing is clear: The towering achievement of the Bernie Sanders campaign is the tectonic shift it has brought about in the political debate in the United States, the vision it has given millions […]

U.S. retaliates against Iraqi militia – Media Ignores Context

March 13, 2020 Cole Harrison

Last night the U.S. conducted air strikes in Iraq in response to a rocket attack on Camp Taji, a U.S. base in Iraq. The New York Times covered the story, but although the reports mentioned “malign efforts from Iran and its proxies” without apparent irony, […]

House Sends Bipartisan Bill to Trump Rebuking Iran War

March 11, 2020 Cole Harrison

The House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan bill, S.J.Res.68, which had already passed the Senate, that would thwart President Trump from going to war with Iran and end any current hostilities. All nine Massachusetts representatives voted Yes. President Trump promised to get us out […]

How MAPA is Responding to Coronavirus

March 10, 2020 Cole Harrison

Massachusetts Peace Action is watching the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and following guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as local and state public health authorities. The safety of our members, volunteers, presenters, and event attendees, as well as community […]

Board Election Process 2020

February 12, 2020 Cole Harrison

Mass. Peace Action’s 2020 board election will be held during our Annual Meeting, which was originally scheduled for March 28, but due to COVID-19, will be held as an online meeting on April 18. The Board is responsible for directing MAPA’s work between Annual Meetings. […]

2020-2022 Board Nominees

February 12, 2020 Cole Harrison

Massachusetts Peace Action directors serve for a 2-year term. The following candidates have been nominated by the Executive Committee for election in March 2020. Elections will take place on March 28, 2020 at the MAPA annual meeting. Any member may nominate him or herself or […]