Massachusetts Peace Action

James A. Babson
Our People

Tribute to James A. Babson

May 3, 2022 Shirley Wang
by Shelagh Foreman and Yeva Khranovska Jamie Babson was an important member of Massachusetts Peace Action since the 1970s and a member of our Board of Directors since its inception.   He was committed to building Massachusetts Peace Action and made a lasting impact on the […]
Joan A. Ecklein
Our People

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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Massachusetts Peace Action

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
Massachusetts Peace Action

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 […]