To: Mr. Bob Wright, Vice Chairman and Executive Officer GE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer NBC Universal Headquarters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 I have lived and worked in areas of military conflict. Why, why is NBC producing "Stars Earn Stripes"? War is not a game. Does corporate America think it is? Here … Continue reading War Should Not Be Treated As A Game
Commemorating the US bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On August 6, 2012, against a backdrop of the Times Square Recruiting Center’s neon American flag, approximately 30 grannies and friends assembled to commemorate the only time the atomic bomb has been used against a country: the US bombing of the civilian population of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and three days later, the bombing … Continue reading Commemorating the US bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Ms. Gizmo in Verdi Square
We were in the shade in Verdi Square, but barely a leaf was moving. In spite of the temperature and the sultry day, folks stopped to register their opinions and discuss the needs of we the people. (Click on the photos for larger images.) Big sister telling little sister (hidden by the tubes), with grandmother … Continue reading Ms. Gizmo in Verdi Square
How Would We Spend Our Tax Dollars?
(Click on the photos for larger images.) The weather forecast predicted rain, wind and a possible tornado on Thursday, July 26th but the sky cleared long enough for the latest visit by Mz Gizmo to City Hall Park. In this election year when domestic issues are forefront in most people's minds, Mz Gizmo was the … Continue reading How Would We Spend Our Tax Dollars?
How I learned about Iran through NoRuz
About 4 years ago, I was found in Union Square Park by the Granny Peace Brigade. This changed my life. Its members have tons of energy and passion for Peace, and accomplish so much. They are fun to be with and I love them. First, I took part in their Phone-a-thons, then got involved with … Continue reading How I learned about Iran through NoRuz
Back to Union Square in the Sunshine!
We were happy that the wind did not blow over Ms. Gizmo, our device for gathering opinions on tax preferences of passersby. Some voters took a lot of time because it is a serious matter. (Click for larger images.) Everyone gets 20 pennies to distribute among the eight categories. When we tally the pennies we … Continue reading Back to Union Square in the Sunshine!
Parent Teacher Conference Night at NYC High Schools – March 29, 2012
The Dept. of Defense has begun its $5 million summer advertising campaign to entice youth to enlist. Social media, YouTube, Facebook, and video games will carry promotions for enlistment. To counter the military recruitment message, volunteers were at 12 high schools in 4 boroughs armed with flyers and a commitment to promote an alternative message. … Continue reading Parent Teacher Conference Night at NYC High Schools – March 29, 2012
Best Use of Tax Dollars – Education? War?
A week of grim news. The terrible carnage wrought by a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan. Syria in shambles. And here at home, conservative wing-nuts are waging war on us women. How do we combat this onslaught of negativity? Maybe getting ourselves out in the public arena will help, and what better location than Union Square. … Continue reading Best Use of Tax Dollars – Education? War?
Letter to the OWS Peace Committee
Hi Geoff, Although we haven't been to an Anti-War meeting since the first one, we feel the need to weigh in on the Iran issue. We have been somewhat involved with OWS since the beginning, and support every aspect of its mission. So it is distressing to read the emails regarding the stance that OWS … Continue reading Letter to the OWS Peace Committee
Reopen Shuhada Street in Hebron
For 17 years by order of Israeli authorities, Shuhada Street in Hebron, West Bank, has been closed to Palestinians. Below is my letter in this regard mailed to the Embassy of Israel to the United States. February 22, 2012 The Honorable Michael Oren Ambassador of Israel Embassy of Israel 3514 International Drive N.W. Washington, D.C.20008-3021 … Continue reading Reopen Shuhada Street in Hebron
Granny Peace Brigade 