The rain clouds passed and the sky cleared just as the De-Fund JROTC Rally on the steps of City Hall began. NY1, FOX News and WBAI were on hand to record our message and 25 peace activists from several organizations held signs and banners. The message was as clear as the sky No taxpayer funding … Continue reading De-Fund JROTC Rally at City Hall
The GPB, The NYPD, The US Armed Forces Career Center and Beach Chairs?
We arrived at Times Square to find the NYPD all lined up as our welcoming committee, so it appears the word was out that the Granny Peace Brigade was back at the Times Square Recruitment Center. For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to check this out yet, there is something supremely surreal … Continue reading The GPB, The NYPD, The US Armed Forces Career Center and Beach Chairs?
GPB AND CODE PINK “GET ROTC OUT OF HIGH SCHOOLS” PHONE-A-THONS
May 14 in Borough Hall Park, Brooklyn and May 21 at City Hall Park, Manhattan It was noon and people in the street were taking our flyers and many were seeking-out their NYC City Council member's name (if uncertain) and phone number. Many made calls while others, requested the appropriate phone number saying they would … Continue reading GPB AND CODE PINK “GET ROTC OUT OF HIGH SCHOOLS” PHONE-A-THONS
Mothers Day Peace March
It started with people from the Granny Peace Brigade, CodePink NYC and the Raging Grannies along with their family members and friends gathering at Columbus Circle. Photo: Bud Korotzer Raging Grannies sang their songs and gave out their song sheets so people could sing along with them. Photo: Bud Korotzer Then we walked from the … Continue reading Mothers Day Peace March
Army Experience Center – Countering Military Recruitment
I know that many of you have received one or more reports about last Saturday's demonstration at the Army Experience Center, (AEC), Franklin Mills Mall, PA. Many peace activists groups supported the action, as we did, and were present to have their voices heard and keep the focus on countering military recruitment and the militarization … Continue reading Army Experience Center – Countering Military Recruitment
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
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