To all who are within the sound of my voice. Listen up. My name is Vinie Burrows, native New Yorker, an actor by profession, unemployed, a long time member of the Granny Peace Brigade, that coalition which includes the 18 grandmothers arrested in 2005 for protesting the illegal Iraq war. (Click on photos for larger … Continue reading NY TIMES – DISINFORMATION ABOUT IRAN
A Busy Day For The 99%
November 17 was a busy day for the 99%. By 5:00AM Friday November 18 things had quieted down for most of us but not for the driver of the livery cab taking Bev and me home from the Queens Central Booking Unit in Kew Gardens. How did we get there? Via a very short demonstration … Continue reading A Busy Day For The 99%
WE STAND OUR GROUND
We continue to stand our ground! On the 18th of October, the 6th anniversary of our inception, we reiterated and celebrated our commitment to peace and social justice at Lincoln Center. Our vigil was silent but our signs voiced our message. (Click on photos for larger images.) The Lincoln Center plaza was chosen for the … Continue reading WE STAND OUR GROUND
New York City Council’s Lucky 13
On October 13th word went out that the NYPD would move to evict Occupy Wall Street from Zuccotti Park. (6:00 AM - friend Laurie with Ann, Jenny & Joan P of the GPB ) Immediately the 99% swung into action, including three stalwart members of the Granny Peace Brigade, mobilizing a round-the-clock vigil to protect … Continue reading New York City Council’s Lucky 13
Spokes Council Proposal for Occupy Wall Street
The atrium at 60 Wall Street is a meeting place for a number of Occupy Wall Street working groups. Yesterday evening intending to go to a facilitators training I blundered into a meeting which included members of the Structure Working Group discussing a Spokes Council Proposal. A lucky blunder! I got aglimpse of a process … Continue reading Spokes Council Proposal for Occupy Wall Street
Occupy Wall Street Wins A Big Round
Friday, October 14 at 5:50AM, Broadway and Park Place. The streets are quiet, damp and dark. Workers in a deli are setting up for the day. Light from the windows glitters on the street. A few short blocks away people have been working cleaning Zuccotti Park.(Click on photos for larger images.) And on Broadway walking … Continue reading Occupy Wall Street Wins A Big Round
Save the Date! Tuesday, Oct 18th, 7:00 P.M.
Six years ago, 18 women attempted to enlist in the U.S. Military at the Recruitment Center in Times Square. Not only were we not welcomed, we were arrested...and the Granny Peace Brigade was born. Since then, we Grannies have stood our ground in the struggle for peace and social and economic justice -- and for … Continue reading Save the Date! Tuesday, Oct 18th, 7:00 P.M.
Is the Core of U.S. Ethos Militarism?
We know that many young people believe after talking with recruiters that military service might be a very good avenue for expressing patriotism, gaining useful work experience, securing funds for college or for other further education. There are other avenues (see Options for Life After High SchoolEng-Span compiled by: CodePink NYC & the Granny Peace … Continue reading Is the Core of U.S. Ethos Militarism?
Pictures of the Future
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face — forever." George Orwell Over the last decade, it has become impossible to escape the increasing surveillance-cameras everywhere in recording our every move "in the interest of security", and television screens mounted in banks and department stores blaring false … Continue reading Pictures of the Future
Occupy Wall Street, Tuesday September 27
How long have we been doing this? When did we first start protesting? (Click on photos for larger images.) Our young brothers and sisters in the struggle are curious to know what is bringing these old, grey heads to the Zuccatti encampment. How can we explain that one of our members can remember helping to … Continue reading Occupy Wall Street, Tuesday September 27
Granny Peace Brigade 