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Finding Joy and Self-Care in Climate Organizing

March 30, 2022 Catherine Henning

by Cate Henning When I was 15 I started my first “real” job restoring urban wilds in Boston. Beyond building trails, removing invasive species, and planting trees, the job incorporated environmental education. I learned that preserving Hyde Park’s tree canopy is critical for reducing urban […]

Plague of War, Fog of War

March 28, 2022 Robert Cable

By Robert Cable For the Smedley Butler Brigade, Chapter Nine of Veterans for Peace, Greater Boston, Massachusetts, USA War is a plague, mass sickness of mankind, A Black Death born of fear-infected mind, Greed-sickened soul or hate-invaded heart. Such moral pathogens cause wars to start. […]

No Fly Zone #2

March 17, 2022 Coleman Harrison

For Immediate Release Contacts: Cole Harrison, cole@masspeaceaction.org, 617-466-9274 & Louise Coleman, 617-817-6706 When: Thursday, March 17, 12 noon Where: Park Street Station, Boston Boston — Massachusetts Peace Action calls on all peace-loving people to rally in opposition to a “No Fly Zone” over Ukraine. Instead of […]

Victory Day march, St. Petersburg. Photo: St. Petersburg Guided Tours

We must make a moral about face, our only hope

March 1, 2022 John Schuchardt

by John Schuchardt History, context, and geography are essential for understanding. I recommend the perspectives of leading Veterans for Peace members Bruce Gagnon (Keep Space for Peace) and Regis Tremblay films (living now for 2 years in Yalta, Crimea) both available on Web and […]

Marty Nathan. Photo: Debby Pastrich-Klemer

Marty Nathan, ¡Presente!

December 5, 2021 Cole Harrison

Massachusetts Peace Action remembers our dear sister, Martha (Marty) Nathan. She died November 29 of cancer and congestive heart failure at the age of 70. She co-led Western Massachusetts work on 2012’s Budget for All Referendum and follow-on efforts to cut the Pentagon budget. She […]

Boston Common rally to welcome the entry into force of the Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, January 2021

A Year-End Update from Mass. Peace Action – and Appeal for Your Help

December 1, 2021 Frances Jeffries

by Frances Jeffries What a year! Much has been said about the pandemic and the adjustments that were required of all of us. One huge missing piece has been the opportunities to exchange ideas and to plan actions with you in face-to-face meetings. Despite the […]

Sliding Scale Guidance Page

October 29, 2021 Cole Harrison

The Sliding Scale payment model is our way of offering a more equitable payment that allows for the most people to have access. We understand that costs can present a barrier to attendance and participation. We aim to eliminate this barrier so wether you pay […]