On The Academic Front Against American War Policy

What's next for the Foreign Policy for All?

From : Cole Harrison, Massachusetts Peace Action <info@masspeaceaction.org> Sender : info=masspeaceaction org <info=masspeaceaction.org@mail.salsalabs.net> Subject : What's next for the Foreign Policy for All? To : Alfredjohnson34@comcast.net Reply To : info@masspeaceaction.org Wed, Dec 10, 2014 01:00 PM Dear All, Some 300 peace activists, students and others came together at MIT November 8 for “Foreign Policy for All: Re-Thinking U.S. Foreign Policy for the 21st Century”, a one-day conference organized by Massachusetts Peace Action and several cosponsoring groups.  Attendees debated the fundamental issues of U.S. foreign policy and considered a policy framework developed by a working group.  Foreign Policy for All was our second annual thematic conference, following up on the successful Autumn Convergence of 2013. Foreign Policy for All Quick Links Overview Presentation Foreign Policy for All at a Glance Working Paper Winter 2015 Discussion Workshops Conference Report Videos of the Presentations Conference Announcement Foreign Policy for All project overview Feedback Form You can view the presentations and Q&A by Noam Chomsky, Bill Fletcher Jr., Phyllis Bennis, and Stephen Kinzer on video. Cambridge residents can view the talks on CCTV channel 9 through December 24; see the schedule. You can also read Prof. Jonathan King's welcome to MIT and my remarks outlining the main points of the Foreign Policy for All. Read a report on the conference highlights here. Whether you were there on Nov. 8 or not, join us at a Foreign Policy for All workshop this winter! Massachusetts Peace Action is asking its members and allies to discuss the Foreign Policy for All and give input.  Local discussion meetings are scheduled in several locations; see the calendar for details and to sign up, or help organize a meeting in your town or campus. The feedback we received at the conference, at the local meetings, and via the online response form will be collated by the working group and used to write an improved draft. On February 7, the Foreign Policy for All will be debated by our membership at our 2015 annual meeting and proposed for adoption as an organizational framework.  Join the process, and give us your opinion! Please pay membership dues to Massachusetts Peace Action or make a tax-deductible donation to Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund today so we can continue this essential work for peace and justice! For peace and justice, Cole Harrison Executive Director Join Massachusetts Peace Action - or renew your membership today! Dues are $40/year for an individual, $65 for a family, or $10 for student/unemployed/low income. Members vote for leadership and endorsements and receive newsletters and discounts on event admissions.  Donate now and you will be a member in good standing through December 2015!   Your financial support makes this work possible! Massachusetts Peace Action, 11 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-354-2169  • info@masspeaceaction.org • Follow us on Facebook or Twitter Click here to unsubscribe