GRAN Central Station once again was the scene with 15 NYC Metro Raging Grannies: Judith, Mercy, Lillian, Corinne, Rachel, Susan L., Sally, Alice, Nora, Pam, Adele, Maxine and Susan K. and Granny Peace Brigaders: Eva-Lee and Bev, caroling for peace. We gathered at the information kiosk and sang for over an hour, thanks to Bev … Continue reading GRAN Central Caroling 2010!
Bud’s Photos of End-War-in-Afghanistan Demo
Read more and watch video in a blog post by David Wallace, "131 ARRESTED IN WHITE HOUSE PROTEST, 11 MORE ARRESTED IN NYC'S TIMES SQUARE ." The Granny Peace Brigade gives a big thank you to Bud and Fran Korotzer for yet again being out in the streets for peace, for taking wonderful photographs and … Continue reading Bud’s Photos of End-War-in-Afghanistan Demo
Peace Toys, Not War Toys
Why did Lillian P at the age of 94 step into a car at the Ferris Wheel in Toys R Us? And her companions Barbara W, Teddy and Carol -- what could have been on their minds as they slipped in beside Lillian? On the Ferris wheel in another car was Molly (she's 92) with … Continue reading Peace Toys, Not War Toys
Veterans Day Parade – Thank You!
Veterans for Peace NYC Chapter 34 wishes to extend to the Granny Peace Brigade and to all those who participated with you a sincere thank you on a job well done. There is great need for our organizations to work together to make the case for ending the insanity of war. Veterans For Peace has … Continue reading Veterans Day Parade – Thank You!
Anti Nuke Trial Statement – Trial 11/18/10
In 1945 the United States exploded an atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. I was eight years old and couldn't believe that we, Americans, the good guys killed thousands upon thousands of civilian people. We are the only country that has ever used a nuclear weapon. Sixty five years later, relentlessly posing again as … Continue reading Anti Nuke Trial Statement – Trial 11/18/10
Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space
On October 7th, in tandem with the Tax Gizmo at Bryant Park, other Grannies were working to support the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space (GN). The U.S. government has spent $75 Billion per year since 2001 to militarize outer space. GN leads the campaign against this and works to inform the … Continue reading Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space
CORDOBA CENTER WELCOME HERE
GRANNIES AND PALS PROTEST THE PROTEST A protest against the Islamic Center had been planned for 10:00AM Sunday. We were asked to show up at Church and Warren Streets with signs of welcome. The protesters gathered, some on motorcycles. The police kept the two groups separated - out of sight of each other. Caroline wore … Continue reading CORDOBA CENTER WELCOME HERE
Demo to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
Sunday, May 2nd 2010 The Granny Peace Brigade calls for the abolition of nuclear weapons as we march from Times Square to the United Nations just before the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference convenes. We want the delegates to hear this message: No Nukes, No Wars, Fund Human Needs, Protect the Planet. Photo: Bud … Continue reading Demo to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
The 7th Year Since The U.S. Invasion And Occupation Of Iraq
March 20, Saturday. I woke up at 8 to thunderous crashing noise, echoing in the canyons of buildings around our apartment in Manhattan. My first thought was, “has someone already called the Police to complain that this is too early for construction noise on a Saturday??” My second thought was, “What if I were in Iraq … Continue reading The 7th Year Since The U.S. Invasion And Occupation Of Iraq
RETIRE G.I. JOE – ALL WAR TOYS MUST GO
Toys should be fun for children and foster the development of life skills, including problem solving. There are many toys that can satisfy our children and grandchildren’s desire for excitement and adventure other than war toys that provoke fighting and winning by means of violence. We are in favor of fantasy and delight and against … Continue reading RETIRE G.I. JOE – ALL WAR TOYS MUST GO
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