While... We have bombed them killing civilians and children. We helped Saudi Arabia kill over 10, 000 (still counting) with the sale of weapons and refueling of the bombers we sold them. And now FAMINE threatens this country, one of the poorest in the world! Millions! The GPB joined a week long action across from … Continue reading Why Yemen? What have Yemenis done to the USA?
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NYC Parent Teacher Conference Night – Spring 2017
NYC Parent Teacher Conference Night provides an opportunity to bring non-military alternatives and educational opportunities to families. On the evening of March 23, 2017, volunteers were at 11 high schools handing out 2 flyers to parents as they arrived to meet with their child’s teachers. Flyer information includes websites for colleges, training programs, community service, … Continue reading NYC Parent Teacher Conference Night – Spring 2017
Signs & Slogans – Not My President’s Day, NYC
We've got a lot of work to do and these rallies are part of it. We all belong here. We will defend each other. Eva-Lee Baird for the Granny Peace Brigade
Asking NYC to Divest From Fossil Fuels
In January several retired teachers and a student at P.S. 41 testified at an NYC Teachers Retirement System pension board meeting. Our ask -- divest the Teachers Retirement System from fossil fuels. Ten-year-old Ajani reminded the board that, "The world looks up to America and we should be the lead example of renewable energy…. Ninety-seven … Continue reading Asking NYC to Divest From Fossil Fuels
Letter to President Donald J. Trump re Palestine/Israel
The U.S. approving, almost 70 years ago - 29 November 1947 - the United Nations General Assembly adopted the plan for partition of British Mandatory Palestine, which recommended the creation of independent Arab and Jewish States. Almost 50 years ago, a result of the Six Day War was that the West Bank, Gaza, and East … Continue reading Letter to President Donald J. Trump re Palestine/Israel
The Women’s March – A Special Power
A special power was generated in the throngs of people that "marched" in midtown New York, though the word "inched" would be more accurate. The energy was colorful and mostly young - and their creative juices were in their signs and pussyhats. I was with a friend and we were penned in at the SE … Continue reading The Women’s March – A Special Power
Pre-Inauguration Rally January 19, 2017
At a pre-inauguration rally in New York City, the Granny Peace Brigade joined thousands of New Yorkers to speak out against Trump's agenda for America. Our message, 'Trump, you're not our president.' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8OlZyNCkrA&t=3s We stand for peace, justice, tolerance and inclusion for all. Our voices were loud and clear. We're here to stay; we'll be … Continue reading Pre-Inauguration Rally January 19, 2017
United We Stand Rally – New York City
Some Granny Peace Brigade sisters went to the UNITED WE STAND rally in NYC Thursday, while others were already on their way to Washington. (Click on the photos for larger images.) We have to turn this country around, and from the size of the crowd in New York it looks like that might be possible. … Continue reading United We Stand Rally – New York City
JROTC prelude
We don't know exactly how long our children have been learning military protocol as part of their high school curriculum, but JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp) has been in NYC schools for a long time. Established in 1916 as part of the National Defense Act, our research tells us that there has been a … Continue reading JROTC prelude
Exchange of Letters Between the Granny Peace Brigade and Chancellor Fariña’s Office re JROTC
In early December the Granny Peace Brigade sent the following letter via snail mail to Chancellor Carmen Fariña and also to members of New York City Council. December 2016 Dear Chancellor Fariña, One and one half million dollars of New York City taxpayer money is spent to fund Junior Reserve Officers Training programs in eighteen … Continue reading Exchange of Letters Between the Granny Peace Brigade and Chancellor Fariña’s Office re JROTC
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