by Grace Cowell MAPA’s 2025-26 Commonwealth Peace and Justice Agenda is a set of five bills that we filed in the state legislature, many in partnership with other progressive organizations. They address pressing issues facing our nation today, including immigration rights, genocide, weapons of mass […]
The Defend the Guard Bill (S.2471/H.3829), or “An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress,” is sponsored by Sen. Jehlen and presented in the House by Rep. Barber. The bill in both […]
The Israel Divestment Bill (H.2984), or “An Act relative to pension divestment from companies providing military equipment to the State of Israel,” is sponsored by Rep. Uyterhoeven. The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service. As some of the top weapons manufacturers […]
The Travel Conflict of Interest Bill (S.2109), or “An Act to close travel loophole in the state conflict of interest law, and to provide for greater transparency and accountability regarding travel gifts,” is sponsored by Sen. Collins. The bill has been referred to the Joint […]
The Responsible Investment Bill (S.767/H.1264), or “An Act Promoting Responsible Investment,” is sponsored by Sen. Jehlen, as well as Reps. Montaño and Sabadosa. The bill in both the Senate and House has been referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services. This bill aims to […]
The Safe Communities Act (S.1681/H. 2580), or “An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents,” is sponsored by Sens. Eldridge and Miranda, as well as Reps. Cruz and Sousa. The bill in both the Senate and House has been referred […]
by Joseph Gerson Originally published in Common Dreams, with updates On November 6, many of us woke to the reality that our nation is even more corrupt and dangerous than we had realized as a majority of U.S. voters embraced and voted for a fascist, racist, […]
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