Oh Carol, Old Pricey, I have known for several years now Carol from the Granny Peace Brigade and Peace Action. For me, she was like a tree,strong protective,seemingly eternal- but a tree with a great sense of humor. When the Grannies made a trek from New York to DC in 2006, we created actions and … Continue reading Carol Husten Presente
U.S. Must Act to Resolve Israel/Palestine Conflict
The June 6, 2016, Granny Peace Brigade 'Letter to Senator Schumer re U.S. Involvement In Israel/Palestine,' mailed to the Senator, was posted as a blog, June l7th, 2016. We sent a copy of the letter to U.S. government offices and to presidential candidates shown in the transmittal note, July 25, 2016 (below). July 25, 2016 … Continue reading U.S. Must Act to Resolve Israel/Palestine Conflict
Standing for Whistle-blowers
June 19, 2016 marked the 4th year that Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks has been living in asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. And so, we, the Granny Peace Brigade together with the Raging Grannies, Vets for Peace and other friends stood in vigil on the steps of the NYC library to support whistle-blowers/truth-tellers … Continue reading Standing for Whistle-blowers
Letter to Schumer re U.S. Involvement In Israel/Palestine
June 6, 2016 The Honorable Charles E. Schumer United States Senator 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-3203 Dear Senator Schumer: On May 26, 2016, we, Marty Rajandran and Barbara Walker, Granny Peace Brigade--Israel-Palestine Conflict Committee, were pleased to meet with Alex Katz, Special Assistant, and (by telephone) Lane Bodian, Legislative Correspondent, of your … Continue reading Letter to Schumer re U.S. Involvement In Israel/Palestine
Bring Wind Power to New York State – Now
New York State Clean Energy Standard Hearing May 31, 2016 Administrative Law Judge Kevin Casutto Dear Judge Casutto, As a resident of New York City, I urge the Department of Public Service to inaugurate the plan to implement a clean energy offshore wind power initiative. New York City needs a new approach to energy alternatives, … Continue reading Bring Wind Power to New York State – Now
Let’s Plug the School-to-Military Pipeline
These Grannies Are Helping to Plug the School-to-Military Pipeline at Its Source When teachers are underpaid and schools are underserved, why do we pay veterans to encourage young students to join the military? By Joyce Chu May 11, 2016 On a Wednesday afternoon last month, a group of gray-haired women with canes and Styrofoam guns … Continue reading Let’s Plug the School-to-Military Pipeline
$1.5 million for JROTC – A Misuse Of Our Tax Dollars
The Granny Peace Brigade, with support from the Peace Action, was at City Hall for the third time this year (2016) demanding that funding for the Junior Reserve Officers training Corps (JROTC) program, in 18 NYC high schools, not be approved. The Mayor’s Education Expense Budget, 2016-2017, includes an estimated $1.5 million for JROTC – … Continue reading $1.5 million for JROTC – A Misuse Of Our Tax Dollars
“Get JROTC out of Schools” – Demo at 65 Court St
Corinne, Joan, Nydia, Betty, Eva-Lee, Barbara H, Carol and Ryoko outside the NYC Board of Education offices at 65 Court Street in Brooklyn. Our message — tell City Council to get the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps out of NYC high schools. Read more about JROTC: A Recruitment Tool In 18 New York City High … Continue reading “Get JROTC out of Schools” – Demo at 65 Court St
Parent Teacher Conference Night at NYC High Schools, March 10, 2016 – Countering Military Recruitment
In our ongoing effort to protect students from the influence of military recruiters in high schools, volunteers were at 10 schools to greet parents as they arrived and provide them with 2 flyers addressing Non-Military Options for Students after HS and Questions to Ask Recruiters who may be talking to their child. This direct action … Continue reading Parent Teacher Conference Night at NYC High Schools, March 10, 2016 – Countering Military Recruitment
No Military Rifles in NYC schools!
The Granny Peace Brigade, joined by Kevin Augustine of Clarion Call, protested at 250 Broadway, the offices of the NYC City Council, on the planned city budget allocation of around $1.5 million for the US government's military program of JROTC classes in 18 New York City High Schools. Funds are also provided under the federal … Continue reading No Military Rifles in NYC schools!
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