Articles by Mark Stern

Peace Voter

Erika Uyterhoeven for State Senate

June 30, 2026 Mark Stern
MAPA endorses Erika Uyterhoeven for State Senate in the 2nd Middlesex district, which covers Cambridge (Wards 9-11), Medford, Somerville, and Winchester (Precincts 4-7). Erika is a current State Representative who has consistently supported MAPA’s priorities in the State House. She has been a lone voice […]
No War with China

Keeping Up with China’s Military

August 20, 2025 Mark Stern
by Mark Stern The U.S. argues it has to expand its military to keep up with China, which has increased its military spending almost ten-fold. According to this archived report, not withstanding that growth, China’s military still comes nowhere close to that of the USA. […]
Chinese made BYD bus in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil, 2022. Marcelo.mg.photos / Shutterstock
No War with China

Let’s Alter the Image of China

May 14, 2025 Mark Stern
by Mark Stern It is my belief that it is critical to alter the image of China presented by the Democratic and Republican parties in order to minimize war.  To that end I make the following points, not intending to glorify China or suggest it […]