End US complicity in Saudi War. Take action: Call Sen. Schumer Washington (202) 224-6542, NYC (212) 486-4430, Syracuse (315) 423-5471 It's often hard to get through to Washington offices, but Syracuse staffers will take messages and send them to Washington offices. Sen. Gillibrand Washinton (202) 224-4451 NYC (212) 688-6262 Syracuse (315) 448-0470 Ask them to … Continue reading Demo to Stop the Human Crisis in Yemen – Jan 26, 2018
Blocking the entrance to the US Mission to the UN, 15 peace activists from the Catholic Worker Movement, Granny Peace Brigade, Raging Grannies, among others, called for ending the blockade of Yemen, together with ending the intensive bombing of homes, water and sanitation infrastructure being assisted by the USA, and resulting in a million cases … Continue reading 15 Peace Activists Arrested calling out: LET YEMEN LIVE!
Last month, the Granny Peace Brigade walked up 5th Avenue with Vets for Peace in the Veterans Day commemorations. As usual, we were virtually at the end, followed by high schoolers, both boys and girls, proudly marching in proper soldier form, from various J-ROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training) groups In the city. Teens marching as … Continue reading STUDENTS NOT SOLDIERS – Grannies Hit the Streets
On Saturday, Nov 11 members of the Granny Peace Brigade were honored to join Veterans For Peace in the parade up Fifth Avenue in NYC... "...to increase public awareness of the Costs of War, restrain our government from intervening in the internal affairs of other nations, End the arms race, Eliminate Nuclear Weapons, seek justice … Continue reading Veterans for Peace – The Peace Contingent in the Vets Day Parade
Volunteer activists and parents attending Parent Teacher Conference night met briefly in front of 12 NYC public high schools. Parents were at the school for a scheduled conference with their child's teacher, and volunteers were distributing 2 flyers providing anti-military educational information. Parents accepted the flyers with much appreciation. Questions to Ask - Points to … Continue reading Students not Soldiers – Parent Teacher Conference Night Action 11-09-2017
Dear Friends, A meeting last week with NYC Council-member Barron went very well. We met for about 1 1/2 hours. Also in attendance: CM Barron's Legislative Aide, Jan Atwell, CM Dromm's Legislative Aide, Betty Davis, from CM Barron's district. CM Barron was a HS Principal for 20 years. She was not aware of the details … Continue reading An update on GPB JROTC campaign activities
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE NIGHT – at NYC PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS Call for Volunteers – Thursday, November 9, 2017 Resist Military Recruitment * Reject Militarism President Trump has been quite outspoken about ensuring a strong military “the most tremendous”. To realize his mission, $92 billion has been added to the military budget in support of Department of … Continue reading PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE NIGHT – at NYC PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS 2017
A letter dated April 27, 2017, prepared by Senator Mario Rubio and Senator Christopher A. Coons and signed by 100 U.S. Senators, was addressed to Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary General. Two of the concerns stated were 'the U.N.'s anti-Israel bias' and 'the anti-Israel boycott, sanctions, and divestment (BDS) movement' (reference: 'Washington Post' - 100 … Continue reading Regarding a US Senators’ Letter to the UN about Israel and Palestine
The Granny Peace Brigade congratulates our sister, Vinie Burrows on her receiving the Clara Lemlich Award, together with five other honorees on May 1st, 2017. The Lemlich Awards is a celebration of the achievements of older women, and if anyone fits the description of someone who qualifies for this award it's Vinie, though it was … Continue reading Honoring Vinie Burrows with the Clara Lemlich Award
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