Massachusetts Peace Action

Joan A. Ecklein
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Tribute to Joan Ecklein

May 3, 2022 Mark Solomon
by Mark Solomon After retiring from a distinguished academic career that included co-authorship of a foundational book on community organizing, Joan Ecklein committed to full-time activism to advance peace and social justice. That activism was boundless; with combined determination and self-effacement, Joan rarely if ever […]
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MAPA 2022 Program Summary

May 2, 2022 Cole Harrison
This summary of MAPA’s 2022 program work was approved by the members at the annual meeting on April 26, 2022. We campaign in 11 issue areas, most of which are led by volunteer-led working groups. Nuclear Disarmament – We aim to abolish nuclear weapons within […]
Joan A. Ecklein
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Joan A. Ecklein (1935-2022)

April 12, 2022 Cole Harrison
Joan A. (Levin) Ecklein, a longtime member and leader of Massachusetts Peace Action, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the age of 86.  She was a Professor of Sociology, University of Massachusetts and author.  She was an expert on community organization. She co-founded Women’s Strike […]
L to R: Merri Ansara, Hayat Imam, Avery J, Alec Neilly, Calla Walsh
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2022-2024 Board Nominees

April 12, 2022 Cole Harrison
Most Massachusetts Peace Action directors serve for a 2-year term.  The following candidates have been nominated by the Executive Committee for election.  The election will take place on April 26, 2022 at the MAPA annual meeting. New members running for election Merri Ansara – Easthampton […]