Cambridge, July 22, 2016 — Massachusetts Peace Action leaders wrote to Governor Charlie Baker today, urging him to support free speech and refrain from signing a “Governors Against BDS” letter being circulated by the American Jewish Committee.
TELL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE: DON’T UNDERMINE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO SERVE THE INTERESTS OF ANOTHER COUNTRY! On June 28 the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee introduced and passed a brand new version of the federal Israel Anti-Boycott Act, HR 1697. This new bill (sometimes referred to […]
Massachusetts Peace Action recognizes the efficacy of, and the justification for, campaigns of boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) when directed conscientiously against companies, institutions and other organizations that profit from or help to perpetuate Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory. Peace Action, our national organization, is […]
Earlier this year, “Combating BDS Act of 2016” (S.2531 and H.R.4515) bills were introduced to Congress in order to undermine the right of people to participate in non-violent advocacy for Palestinian rights. The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement is a direct product of the Palestinian […]