“Why are they making you grandmothers do this?” A young man after taking and reading our leaflet, raised the question to members of the Granny Peace Brigade recently. We were in front of 250 Broadway (home to NYC Council offices) in New York City passing out information about the need for the Council to introduce … Continue reading Keeping New York City Free of Weaponized and Surveillance Drones!
Keep New York Free of Weaponized and Surveillance Drones — Resolution to City Council
CALLING ALL NEW YORKERS You’ve heard of U.S. military drones spying on and killing people overseas. That could happen here in our hometown, so let’s stop it before it starts. There is precedent. On March 18, 2013, in Seattle, Washington, Mayor Mike McGinn ordered the city police department to scrap plans it had to roll … Continue reading Keep New York Free of Weaponized and Surveillance Drones — Resolution to City Council
War Is Not Entertainment
(Click on photos for larger images.) This deeply disturbing and oh so powerful photo of a veteran holding a sign on his lap that says "war is not entertainment" was taped to this disgusting ad that is on almost every corner these days promoting the Imax GI Joe RETALIATION movie. Ann and I saw it … Continue reading War Is Not Entertainment
Granny Peace Brigade brings Drone info to Hunter College
Seven Granny Peace Brigade members accepted the invitation of Hunter College’s Democracy Fair organizers and prepared an educational exhibit about drones, which are unmanned airborne vehicles. Drones can be peaceful, or they can be deadly. They can also invade privacy and contribute to severe stress when they hover over homes. In Pakistan, Yemen and Afghanistan, … Continue reading Granny Peace Brigade brings Drone info to Hunter College
When Is It Okay For Kids To Play With Guns?
Once a year U pick a toy One that's good For a little boy So what do they think of your little son? He oughta get a blaster gun? When is it okay for kids to play with guns? Is it ever okay for kids to play with guns? And what do kids mean when … Continue reading When Is It Okay For Kids To Play With Guns?
12/21/12 Back at Toys R Us
Cold and wintry wind did not keep The Granny Peace Brigade and the Raging Grannies from their Smart Toys not War Toys campaign! Eva- Lee, Alice, Mercy and Connie sang outside (Click on the photos for larger images.) while Barbara H. passed out info on toys to pasersby. Joan P., Bev Rice and Edith went … Continue reading 12/21/12 Back at Toys R Us
Smart Toys Not War Toys Campaign
Fourteen Grannies gathered and sang in Harlem: Eva-Lee, Nydia, Joan P., Edith, Susan G., Mercy, Barbara H., Bev, Jenny, Connie, Judith, Ann and Ahmad (filming), Laura and Peg. We moved to the recruiting station because Lazarus, the toy store nearby was not featuring military or violence-provoking toys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyuwXCsCC4Y&feature=youtu.be We were well received there by the … Continue reading Smart Toys Not War Toys Campaign
Books not Bombs, Students not Soldiers
Parent Teacher Conference Night, October 25, 2012 – Volunteer Action The military continues to seek out high school students for enlistment potential. The threats of endless wars require a prepared and full battery of troops, and one of the best scouting places is at the high schools. To counter this military outreach, volunteers were at … Continue reading Books not Bombs, Students not Soldiers
Ms. Gizmo on the Last Day for Voter Registration
Friday, October 12, 2012 Ms. Gizmo had another good day in Harlem, a little different this time. Well, every day is different. (Click on the photos for larger images.) However, Friday Ms. Gizmo shared her table with Voter Registration. After all, this was the last day to register for voting. As many as 24 people … Continue reading Ms. Gizmo on the Last Day for Voter Registration
Spend Tax Dollars on Education, Jobs, Housing!
On Friday, September 14, 2012 Ms. Gizmo went to 125th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem, and a good time was had by all. (Click on the photos for larger images.) The people of the neighborhood were sympathetic to our survey, and those who participated did so with enthusiasm. One woman thought so highly of … Continue reading Spend Tax Dollars on Education, Jobs, Housing!
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