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Lift the Sanctions Now – Stop Coronavirus

March 23, 2020 Cole Harrison

Lift the Sanctions Now – Stop Coronavirus As the world reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, all nations must work together in the struggle to contain the outbreak. That’s why Massachusetts Peace Action is working with organizations across the state to demand an end to sanctions that hinder […]

Congress votes to limit Trump’s war-making power against Iran, but stronger action is needed

March 20, 2020 Brian Garvey

by Brian Garvey On Wednesday March 11, the US House of Representatives passed a War Powers Resolution (S.J.Res. 68) to block Trump from unilaterally starting a war with Iran, a measure passed by the Senate last month. The vote is a response to the brinkmanship […]

Protester’s sign decries sanctions, “a silent war”. Photo: Campaign for Peace and Democracy, 2013

Stop Tightening the Thumb Screws, A Humanitarian Message

March 18, 2020 Kathy Kelly

by Kathy Kelly U.S. sanctions against Iran, cruelly strengthened in March of 2018, continue a collective punishment of extremely vulnerable people. Presently, the U.S. “maximum pressure” policy severely undermines Iranian efforts to cope with the ravages of COVID-19, causing hardship and tragedy while contributing to […]

U.S. retaliates against Iraqi militia – Media Ignores Context

March 13, 2020 Cole Harrison

Last night the U.S. conducted air strikes in Iraq in response to a rocket attack on Camp Taji, a U.S. base in Iraq. The New York Times covered the story, but although the reports mentioned “malign efforts from Iran and its proxies” without apparent irony, […]

House Sends Bipartisan Bill to Trump Rebuking Iran War

March 11, 2020 Cole Harrison

The House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan bill, S.J.Res.68, which had already passed the Senate, that would thwart President Trump from going to war with Iran and end any current hostilities. All nine Massachusetts representatives voted Yes. President Trump promised to get us out […]

Call Congress No War w Iran, Repeal 2002 AUMF

Call Congress: No war with Iran! Repeal 2002 AUMF!

January 27, 2020 Cole Harrison

The U.S. House of Representatives will be voting this Thursday on whether to block funding for an unauthorized war with Iran AND repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). ! These VOTES are HUGE! We have the opportunity to block Trump’s march […]