Dear Friends, Just to share the almost perfect day in Central Park for the reading of the Constitution. It was really cool in more ways than one......towards the end, light rain.....and then heavier. But spirits were high, even though this year, due to our location on the grass near Colombus Circle, we didn't have much … Continue reading Reading the Constitution on the 4th of July
Anti-Drone Action in Harlem elicits a surprisingly strong police presence!
We were back at our usual spot in front of the Recruiting Station on Lennox Ave/125th St. sharing information on the latest drone news that can affect NYC residents: the recent statements by Police Commissioner Bill Bratton who said "I'm supportive of the concept of drones, not only for the police but for public safety … Continue reading Anti-Drone Action in Harlem elicits a surprisingly strong police presence!
Eighth Annual Mother’s Day Peace Stroll
What a wonderful day: warm, sunny, good spirits all around. Maybe we totaled 40, which included Raging Grannies who sang many songs at Columbus Circle, 82nd St stop and at the Met.... the wonderful Rude Mechanical Orchestra that added so much to the stroll, families: Joan's and Nydia's and supporters from Brooklyn for Peace … Continue reading Eighth Annual Mother’s Day Peace Stroll
Parent Teacher Conference Night, March 27, 2014 – Volunteer Action Report
Military recruiters are ever ready to engage high school students. They visit schools, participate in high school career fairs, hang out in playgrounds and parks getting to know the neighborhood and the students. Dressed in camouflage fatigues or full military uniform, recruiters form a relationship, discuss enlistment and glorify their mission. It's enticing to youth … Continue reading Parent Teacher Conference Night, March 27, 2014 – Volunteer Action Report
2014 Grassroots Community Fair at Hunter College
Tuesday, March 18 at the Hunter Grassroots Community Fair: The Granny Peace Brigade came to the fair to ask Hunter students for help. We would like the New York City Council to pass a resolution banning weaponized and surveillance drones in NYC. How will that happen? If many, many voters call their City Council representatives … Continue reading 2014 Grassroots Community Fair at Hunter College
Junior Reserve Officer Training in 18 NYC High Schools
New York City's budget will come up for a vote this spring, and buried in its pages will be $2 million to fund the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) military programs at 18 NYC high schools, listed below. JROTC is a program developed by the Department of Defense under the banner of citizenship and … Continue reading Junior Reserve Officer Training in 18 NYC High Schools
WAR IS NOT A GAME – DON’T BUY WAR TOYS
In the midst of NYC's recent holiday shopping frenzy the Granny Peace Brigade and Raging Grannies got together at FAO Schwarz on Fifth Ave. Ever since 2009 we've hit the streets each December to remind holiday shoppers that "War Is Not A Game." We also give people tips on how to select gifts for children … Continue reading WAR IS NOT A GAME – DON’T BUY WAR TOYS
Shock and Awe at Grand Central Terminal
Rising from the escalator at Grand Central Terminal on Monday (16 Dec), I was shocked to see a lifelike soldier model with a rifle, in charging position, a grenade in his pocket, a ferocious look on his face. The display was for Supporting Our Troops. I first walked by, but then thought otherwise. I approached … Continue reading Shock and Awe at Grand Central Terminal
We’re Seeking a Meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon
A follow up action to our Drone activity in late September will be, we hope, a meeting with the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. We have written the letter below to him and hope that it will result in a meeting where we will press our case against weaponized and surveillance drones and present the … Continue reading We’re Seeking a Meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon
ATL and GPB – Hint: it’s not a Tweet
As the United Nations Conference on Climate Change meets in Warsaw, the Granny Peace Brigade (GPB) has joined an Amicus Brief (Friend of the Court) in support of five Youth Plaintiffs and their federal lawsuit of Atmospheric Trust Litigation (ATL). Together with other organizations - Global Kids, Earth Guardians, 350.org, Boston Latin School Youth Climate … Continue reading ATL and GPB – Hint: it’s not a Tweet
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