Iraq

Tell President Obama: Troops, Mercenaries, and War Dollars Home Now!

When: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Hynes Convention Center • 900 Boylston St • Hynes T - Green Line • Boston
2010 Oct 16 - 11:30am
2010 Oct 16 - 1:00pm

President Obama will be holding a rally this Saturday to campaign for candidates of the Democratic Party.  This will be an important opportunity to campaign against the endless wars and occupations and in defense of human rights for all and an end to the Raids.

Gather out in front of the rally with signs and posters.

Supporters of the Stop the Wars Coalition will be marching over to the Hynes from a protest down the street at the the Old South Church in opposition to an appearance by Alan Dershowitz and his campaign in support of the subjugation of the Palestinian people.

See you there. 

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Military Spending vs. Jobs, Health, Education & Environment

When: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Where: First Baptist Church • 848 Beacon St (corner of Centre) • Newton Centre T (Green Line "D") • Newton
2012 Jan 28 - 1:00pm
2012 Jan 28 - 5:00pm

Massachusetts Peace Action Annual Meeting

Neta Crawford
Neta Crawford
Judith LeBlanc
Judith LeBlanc

Together we've accomplished a lot this year: U.S. troops out of Iraq, the military budget on the table for real, new alliances. But we have much to do in 2012, with Afghanistan, Korea, Iran, Senate and House elections, and the urgent need to move the money from military to domestic spending.

Each and all of us, together, can make a difference. Join two inspiring women, a scholar and an activist, to learn how.

Neta Crawford, co-director of Brown University’s Cost of War Project, will talk about the tragedy of American militarism and the cost in lives and dollars of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Judith LeBlanc, National Organizer for Peace Action, will update us on Peace Action’s national campaign to Move the Money from the military to human needs and discuss building coalitions with human service, labor, and community groups.

Join Massachusetts Peace Action as we review our progress in 2011 and chart the path for our work in 2012. We’ll elect new board members, discuss plans for work towards a nuclear-free world, and learn organizing skills in workshops. See the detailed agenda.

Workshop topics  (more details):

• Bringing Peace issues into the 2012 Elections and Bird Dog Training
• Organizing Your Community to Move the Money
• What’s Behind the US-Iran War Scare?
• Making the Media Work for You

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Memorial Day for Peace

When: Monday, May 30, 2011, 1:00 pm
Where: Christopher Columbus Park • Atlantic Ave. at Long Wharf • Aquarium T • Boston
2011 May 30 - 1:00pm

Veterans for PeacePlease join Veterans For Peace, Military Families Speak Out, United for Justice with Peace, Gold Star Families for Peace and the American Friends Service Committee for a ceremony for Peace on Memorial Day.

Speakers to include:

John Schuchardt – House of Peace, Ipswich, MA

Ross Caputi – Marine veteran of the Iraq War (2003 – 2006)
President of Boston University Anti-War Coalition

Kevin & Joyce Lucey, parents of Corporal Jeffrey Lucey, U.S. M.C.

Melida & Carlos Arredondo, Gold Star Families for Peace, parents of Marine Lance Corporal Alex Arredondo U.S,M.C.

Oday Mahmood & Ayfer AbedAljibar– Iraqi Refugees – Will speak on behalf of the new Iraqi community here in Massachusetts.

James Vanloy – Poet

John Olivere – Singer Songwriter

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