Our children and grandchildren are special, and it’s our job to keep them that way. That is why we are asking you to join with us in the “Smart Toys for Smart Kids” initiative. Does that video game promote violence? That ‘onesie’ may be adorable, but do you really want to see your grandbaby dressed … Continue reading Smart Toys for Smart Kids
Raging Grannies And Friends Sing Carols Of Peace
December 21 in Grand Central Station New York City It is possible to live a full, rich life even if you have never gone caroling with the Raging Grannies, however hanging out with the Ragings is one way to live intensely. If you missed this year, all is not lost. Pencil or tap a note … Continue reading Raging Grannies And Friends Sing Carols Of Peace
TARGET: NO MORE WAR TOYS
A HOLIDAY REMINDER FROM THE GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE NO MORE WAR TOYS, NO MORE WARS An action-based reminder that our wonderful smart kids and grandkids need smart, not war-mongering, toys. After our first wildly successful endeavor in Times Square on December 4th, we decided to take our message to a Target in Brooklyn. Molly Klopot … Continue reading TARGET: NO MORE WAR TOYS
No War Toys Action at Toys”R”Us
On December 4th the Granny Peace Brigade returned to the Times Square to say loud and clear, NO WAR TOYS!" Part of our group gathered outside the recruiting station in Times Square. As soon as the police realized we were demonstrating they asked us to "move along." So we marched with our signs to Toys"R"Us. … Continue reading No War Toys Action at Toys”R”Us
CLOSE U.S. MILITARY BASES IN THE PACIFIC
GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE TEACH-IN at HUNTER COLLEGE/CUNY November 8, 2009 The audience of about 100 people was welcomed by Carmelina Cartei, Women and Gender Studies Department of Hunter College. Vinie Burrows, actress, poet and our moderator, described the background of the teach-ins and the formation of the "No-Bases" committee of the Granny Peace Brigade. The … Continue reading CLOSE U.S. MILITARY BASES IN THE PACIFIC
Open letter to President Barak Obama Urging Cessation of U.S. Military Action in Afghanistan
Dear Mr. President, Strongly do I support your careful weighing of options for continuation of United States engagement in Afghanistan. I am, of course, appalled by the civilian deaths resulting from our ground and air military action. It is noted that Defense Secretary Robert Gates has himself acknowledged the counter-productive effects of civilian deaths resulting … Continue reading Open letter to President Barak Obama Urging Cessation of U.S. Military Action in Afghanistan
SOS: KEEP THOSE IDEAS COMING!
If you need any further persuasion to get busy with peaceful, constructive and entertaining holiday gift ideas for the youngsters on your lists, this report from our New York press should get you started. The ecstatic press reports regarding the Union Square launch of this hunk of garbage are thru the roof. Our own Joan … Continue reading SOS: KEEP THOSE IDEAS COMING!
ALL POINTS BULLETIN: IDEAS NEEDED
Terrible things are happening in our universe. Walking over to Union Square from the Legislative Committee meeting this afternoon, I spied a formidable tent city set up at the southern apron of the park. Hollywood lighting, a phalanx of self-important young men in black suits with blue-tooth head sets -- something is going on. When … Continue reading ALL POINTS BULLETIN: IDEAS NEEDED
Counter-Recruitment-Parent Teacher Conference Night Opt Out Action
"Leave my kid alone." This phrase echoed throughout the City on October 29th. Counter recruitment volunteer teams organized by the Granny Peace Brigade and CodePink NY traveled to 10 NYC high schools to distribute Opt Out forms to parents who were attending meetings with their children's teachers. Volunteers found that few parents were familiar with … Continue reading Counter-Recruitment-Parent Teacher Conference Night Opt Out Action
Thursday October 22, A Beautiful Day For A Phone-A-Thon
Grannies and CodePink set up the peace table and dynamite new signs by the fountain in Borough Hall Park. The Greenmarket is on; school kids are learning about vegetables; smart, powerful voters show up to call representatives and let them know they want an end to spending tax money for wars. Read the signs, or … Continue reading Thursday October 22, A Beautiful Day For A Phone-A-Thon
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