Carnage in Gaza. Iraq. Afghanistan. A tanking economy with all the misery that brings. These dark days of winter weigh heavy on us grannies. It would be tempting to take a small break and indulge ourselves in a little Obama-phoria, but this is not time to take our hands off the wheel and this is … Continue reading TEST-DRIVE: A REPORT FROM PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL
The Possible, Desirable, and Necessary in Gaza
My comment regarding the Israeli - Palestinian Conflict sent to President-elect Obama's website. I grew up during the Second World War and I remember the warm feeling I had when Israel was formed in 1948, and how at Hunter College I empathized with Jewish students celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the founding of Israel. I … Continue reading The Possible, Desirable, and Necessary in Gaza
Letter to Governor Paterson on His Choice for Senator
Dear Governor Paterson, The New York State budget for 2009 calls for deep cuts in services and programs that will have a devastating impact on many New Yorkers. In your presentation, you remarked that we New Yorkers had been "living beyond our means" and that these tough economic times necessitated even tougher decision making. Clearly, … Continue reading Letter to Governor Paterson on His Choice for Senator
Caroling and Raging in Grand Central Station
A few days ago the Raging Grannies NYC Metro invited the Granny Peace Brigade to join them in Grand Central Station, to sing their special Granny Carols (song sheets provided). Bev and I grabbed the opportunity, joining Sunny, Mercy, Nora, Susan K and Pam. photo: helpful passerby Here's a taste of what was on those … Continue reading Caroling and Raging in Grand Central Station
NO PERMANENT/”ENDURING” U.S. MILITARY BASES IN IRAQ
CALL FOR COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL OF U.S. MILITARY FORCES FROM IRAQ The Bush Administration told us Iraq had Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs); they didn't wait for the UN inspectors to finish their work; and they lied to the United Nations, which authorized the U.S. and an international coalition to attack Iraq, a country that had … Continue reading NO PERMANENT/”ENDURING” U.S. MILITARY BASES IN IRAQ
DON’T HEED-A THE MED-IA
The media they feedya sensation not sense you, public, so dense, allow them to leadya They milk the inane until we're insane They fixate on Palin day out and day in until we're in pain They're hung up on Hill obsessed about Bill They force feed us Brittney Expose ev'ry titty until we feel ill … Continue reading DON’T HEED-A THE MED-IA
Say NO to US Militarization of Latin America and the Caribbean
A large and lively crowd gathered in the lower level of the Church of the Ascension on Sunday November 9, 2008 for a Teach-In entitled: Say 'No' to U.S. Militarization of Latin America and the Caribbean Nydia Leaf, a member of the Granny Peace Brigade which sponsored the Teach-In, welcomed those present and introduced the … Continue reading Say NO to US Militarization of Latin America and the Caribbean
Let the Parents Know
Spreading the word about the Opt-Out option An extra bonus from the Oct. 23rd Parent Teacher Night Opt-Out Action, was an invite to speak at a Norman Thomas HS PTA meeting. Last night, representing the Granny Peace Brigade, I went with 2 teens from the YaYa Network to talk about the Opt-Out option, military recruiters … Continue reading Let the Parents Know
Health Care for Everybody
Times Square, November 13, 2008 In the darkening and damp evening Granny Peace Brigade members joined members of HealthCare NOW and other advocates in a lively rally for single payer health care. Eva-Lee demonstrated how to call Congress to support House Resolution 676 while people punched the Congressional switchboard number (202)224-3121 into their phones. We … Continue reading Health Care for Everybody
SPREADING THE WORD
Granny Peace Brigade guest lecture on media outreach at JASA. Thursday, October 30th, Phyllis - with back-up from Molly, Edith, Caroline and Eva-Lee - was invited to guest lecture at a leadership and advocacy training course given by the Institute for Senior Action (IFSA) in concert with the Joint Public Affairs Committee (JPAC) and the … Continue reading SPREADING THE WORD
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