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
Climate Deniers, Torturers — We Say No
Today in NYC two members of the Granny Peace Brigade joined hundreds of climate activists in a rally at the NYC offices of Senators Schumer and Gillibrand. Four climate deniers have been nominated for key environmental positions in Donald Trump’s cabinet. Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon, for Secretary of State Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator … Continue reading Climate Deniers, Torturers — We Say No
A Wall That Speaks For Us – Union Square Station, NYC
Our vigil to recognize International Human Rights Day came complete with a serendipitous discovery. After 35 minutes in the cold, six ferocious women in golden szmatas (that would be us) beat it down the subway steps by Food Emporium, just east of Broadway, and there we found a paradise with much pedestrian traffic. We didn't … Continue reading A Wall That Speaks For Us – Union Square Station, NYC
Don’t Buy War Toys/Gifting that promotes life, learning and peace!
The Granny Peace Brigade continued its annual "Don't Buy War Toys" campaign in one of the best known shopping areas in the USA: Herald Square...the home of Macy's among others. In the blustery cold wind, our songs were a bit muted, but even then we were joined by a Raging Grannie from Rochester, who just … Continue reading Don’t Buy War Toys/Gifting that promotes life, learning and peace!
November 17, 2016 – Granny Peace Brigade Counter-Recruitment Action
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE NIGHT at NYC PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS On Parent-Teacher Conference night volunteers went to high schools throughout the 5 boroughs. Distributing flyers in front of a high school building for more than an hour to parents and students who are rushing into the school to meet with teachers may not seem like an upbeat … Continue reading November 17, 2016 – Granny Peace Brigade Counter-Recruitment Action
Ask Charlie Rangel to Vote Against the TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is the trade deal negotiated in secret during the past 7 years among 12 Pacific Rim countries including US, Canada, Japan, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Australia, New Zealand. The TPP was signed by ALL countries in 2015. BUT its not a done deal until it is agreed by national … Continue reading Ask Charlie Rangel to Vote Against the TPP
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
The TPP: What’s In It For Us?
What happened on February 4? And why did these women hit the streets? The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade agreement among twelve Pacific Rim countries was signed on 4 February 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. To go into effect the TPP will have to be ratified in each of the twelve countries involved. What would … Continue reading The TPP: What’s In It For Us?
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