AMERICAN LEFT HISTORY

This space is dedicated to the proposition that we need to know the history of the struggles on the left and of earlier progressive movements here and world-wide. If we can learn from the mistakes made in the past (as well as what went right) we can move forward in the future to create a more just and equitable society. We will be reviewing books, CDs, and movies we believe everyone needs to read, hear and look at as well as making commentary from time to time. Greg Green, site manager

Saturday, February 20, 2016

In Cambridge-Peace Action-March 20th

Massachusetts Peace Action 2016 Annual Meeting

When: Saturday, March 12, 2016, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Where: First Church in Cambridge - Jewett Auditorium • 11 Garden St • Harvard T • Cambridge

Keynote Speakers
Phyllis Bennis: The Syrian War, ISIS, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the US
Bennis is author of Understanding ISIS and the New Global War on Terror: A Primer
Rep. Jim McGovern: Amidst Today’s Turmoil, We Must Rebuild the Peace Movement
McGovern represents Massachusetts’ 2^nd Congressional District. Rep. McGovern will be awarded the 2016 Peacebuilders Prize for his leadership in Congress on peace and justice issues
Workshop Topics (Preliminary):

Building Peace in the Middle East: Diplomacy Wins, War Fails

Building America’s Strength the Right Way: Peoples Budget

Stopping the $1 trillion modernization of US nuclear weapons: First Step towards Nuclear Disarmament

Climate and Peace

Palestine and Israel

Agenda
                10:00     Registration and Literature Tables Open
                11:00     Welcome
                                Phyllis Bennis – Remarks & Discussion
                12:00     Jim McGovern – Remarks & Discussion
                1:00        Lunch
                1:45        Workshops Start
                3:00        Business Meeting
                                Board of Directors Election
                                Finance Report
                                Program Report, Discussion & Approval
                4:00        Adjourn

General admission $20; members, students, and low income $10 (includes lunch). Register online here or mail a check to Massachusetts Peace Action, 11 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Write "Annual Meeting" on the memo line.

Upcoming Events:

Music for Peace: All-Schubert Program	Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 7:30pm	Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church	Cambridge
Middle Eastern Refugee Solidarity Dinner	Sunday, February 28, 2016 - 5:30pm	First Parish Church	Dorchester
Massachusetts Peace Action 2016 Annual Meeting	Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 11:00am	First Church in Cambridge - Jewett Auditorium	Cambridge
Reducing the Dangers of Nuclear War	Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 9:00am	MIT Room 34-101	Cambridge
Music for Peace: The Three Brahms Violin Sonatas	Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 7:30pm	Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church	Cambridge