The 31 students in Deborah Van Doren’s fifth grade class at P.S.10 in Brooklyn knew that Joan Pleune was coming to talk to them and to answer their questions -- because she had been a Freedom Rider in 1961 and had spent six weeks in jail for her participation. They’d been studying the Civil Rights … Continue reading Ms. Van Doren’s Fifth Grade Class Meets An Activist
Palestine — 65 Years Later
Briefly, as is known, historic Palestine was the home of adherents of the three major Abrahamic religions -- Jews, Christians, Muslims. In 20th century Palestine, prior to and during the British Mandate, and prior to and after Israel's Declaration of Independence in May 1948 (following the drawing up of the UN plan for partition of … Continue reading Palestine — 65 Years Later
Keeping New York City Free of Weaponized and Surveillance Drones!
“Why are they making you grandmothers do this?” A young man after taking and reading our leaflet, raised the question to members of the Granny Peace Brigade recently. We were in front of 250 Broadway (home to NYC Council offices) in New York City passing out information about the need for the Council to introduce … Continue reading Keeping New York City Free of Weaponized and Surveillance Drones!
Keep New York Free of Weaponized and Surveillance Drones — Resolution to City Council
CALLING ALL NEW YORKERS You’ve heard of U.S. military drones spying on and killing people overseas. That could happen here in our hometown, so let’s stop it before it starts. There is precedent. On March 18, 2013, in Seattle, Washington, Mayor Mike McGinn ordered the city police department to scrap plans it had to roll … Continue reading Keep New York Free of Weaponized and Surveillance Drones — Resolution to City Council
War Is Not Entertainment
(Click on photos for larger images.) This deeply disturbing and oh so powerful photo of a veteran holding a sign on his lap that says "war is not entertainment" was taped to this disgusting ad that is on almost every corner these days promoting the Imax GI Joe RETALIATION movie. Ann and I saw it … Continue reading War Is Not Entertainment
Granny Peace Brigade brings Drone info to Hunter College
Seven Granny Peace Brigade members accepted the invitation of Hunter College’s Democracy Fair organizers and prepared an educational exhibit about drones, which are unmanned airborne vehicles. Drones can be peaceful, or they can be deadly. They can also invade privacy and contribute to severe stress when they hover over homes. In Pakistan, Yemen and Afghanistan, … Continue reading Granny Peace Brigade brings Drone info to Hunter College
Parent Teacher Conference Night at NYC High Schools – Countering Military Recruitment
Thursday evening, March 14th was very cold and windy. With intent and warm clothing, volunteers were at High Schools in Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx & Staten Island to meet parents and students on their way to parent teacher conferences. (Click on photo for a larger image.) Once again, with flyers in hand and a quick … Continue reading Parent Teacher Conference Night at NYC High Schools – Countering Military Recruitment
When Is It Okay For Kids To Play With Guns?
Once a year U pick a toy One that's good For a little boy So what do they think of your little son? He oughta get a blaster gun? When is it okay for kids to play with guns? Is it ever okay for kids to play with guns? And what do kids mean when … Continue reading When Is It Okay For Kids To Play With Guns?
Our Friend and Comrade Pat DeAngelis
The Granny Peace Brigade has been going strong for so long-since October 2006 – that despite our collective advancing age, we have not thought about losing one of our members. Many grannies would agree that age is just a number, and our ages span approximately 30 years, from the late 60s to the late 90s. … Continue reading Our Friend and Comrade Pat DeAngelis
Guns In The U.S.A. – They Must Not Speak For Us
A significant aspect of who we are as U.S. Americans seems often to be expressed as --- "Don't let the government take our guns from us; I need a gun to protect what is mine; this gun speaks for me." Is this seemingly ingrained attitude and its expression part of an ethos which harkens back … Continue reading Guns In The U.S.A. – They Must Not Speak For Us
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