Barbara Walker and I learned in a thorough way the meaning of the term "whirlwind tour" during our non-stop visit to Albany NY on Monday and Tuesday (April 27-28). We were invited by Maud Easter, one of the leaders of the Capital Cities area group, Grannies for Peace, who organized a number of speeches, interviews … Continue reading GRANNIES RUN ALL OVER ALBANY
NY City Council – Don’t Fund the JROTC Program
As the NY City Council reviews the 2010 Education Budget, our counter-recruitment group is out in parks and plazas speaking to passersby about the unconscionable cost of the JROTC program to NYC taxpayers. During the Phone-A-Thon, a quick line, 'We're spending $2.4 million on a military based program, and the Mayor's budget office will be … Continue reading NY City Council – Don’t Fund the JROTC Program
GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE and CODE PINK PHONE-A-THON FRIDAY APRIL 17
CITY HALL PARK: 8 Grannies tabling and flyering, a nice sunny day. Our signs say, CALL YOUR CITY COUNCILPERSON ! NO TAX LEVY $ FOR MILITARY TRAINING NO TO $2.4 MILLION TAX DOLLARS FOR JROTC IN NYC HIGH SCHOOLS People are into conversation! We listen and learn. Just moved to town? Register to vote..here's a … Continue reading GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE and CODE PINK PHONE-A-THON FRIDAY APRIL 17
GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE HONORED BY BROADWAY DEMOCRATS
Marie Runyon, Lillian Rydell and Joan Wile were honored today, April 19, on behalf of the Granny Peace Brigade by the Broadway Democrats. They were presented with a beautiful framed certificate with the words: "Broadway Democrats present the Ida & Jesse Frankel Community Award to the Granny Peace Brigade in recognition of their bravery, steadfastness … Continue reading GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE HONORED BY BROADWAY DEMOCRATS
THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED, BUT THE GRANNIES ARE STILL ON THE CASE.
The wars must end. The Times Square military recruitment center must close. Just in case you missed yesterday's print edition of METRO, page two is headed with a blue NEWS banner, a picture and the following quote from the mayor: "I've never made a decision in my life based on politics." Immediately to the right, … Continue reading THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED, BUT THE GRANNIES ARE STILL ON THE CASE.
Statement Concerning Action on March 18, 2009
For six years The United States military has been fighting an illegal war in Iraq with no realistic exit strategy in sight. The American people have voted to elect President Obama hoping he will, among other goals, keep his promise to withdraw our troops from Iraq. He has since said troops will remain in Iraq … Continue reading Statement Concerning Action on March 18, 2009
We Better Keep On Marching
IMPRESSIONS of the April 4 March on Wall Street Warm energy -- high hopes - wistful enthusiasm - reminders of promises already forgotten - "Obama don't keep up the war - Get Out of Iraq - Afghanistan"- mild questions "Where is the CHANGE? Photo: Noah Baird like party balloons wave in the sharp breeze - … Continue reading We Better Keep On Marching
NO MORE MONEY FOR WARS OR WALL STREET
MARCH ON WALL STREET, April 4, 2009 Women's gathering place at Franklin and Lafayette. Wish we had more streets named after women, even though Franklin and Lafayette had good points. We were cordoned off before we had a chance to say hello, police everywhere and lots of metal bars keeping us in pens. Photo: Caroline … Continue reading NO MORE MONEY FOR WARS OR WALL STREET
Parent Teacher Conference Night
Opt-Out Action on March 26, 2009 It was dreary, really dreary and the rain didn't stop. The wind added insult to injury, but 32 stoic volunteers, with flyers in hand, in messenger bag, or in plastic bags traveled to 11 NYC high schools to bring Opt-Out forms and Options for Life After High School information … Continue reading Parent Teacher Conference Night
BAN CLUSTER BOMBS
Cluster bombs release many small bomblets over a wide area, killing many people immediately. Unexploded bomblets can kill or maim long after a conflict has ended. While all weapons are potentially dangerous to civilians, cluster bombs pose a particular threat for two reasons: they have a wide area of effect, and they consistently leave behind … Continue reading BAN CLUSTER BOMBS
Granny Peace Brigade 