Arise, then, women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts, Whether our baptism be of water or of tears! Say firmly: "We will not have great questions decided by irrelevant agencies, Our husbands will not come to us, reeking with carnage, for caresses and applause. Our sons shall not be taken from us … Continue reading Mother’s Day Proclamation
Parent Teacher Conference Night Action – March 18, 2010
Being out on the streets, leafleting and providing information to passersby is never so pertinent and effective than on parent teacher conference night. The focus of the action on March 18, 2010, was to ensure that parents and students were aware of the need to sign and return Opt-Out forms to their high schools and … Continue reading Parent Teacher Conference Night Action – March 18, 2010
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
Calling Congress To Stop The War In Afghanistan
This past week members of the Granny Peace Brigade along with many others called Congressional Representatives asking them to vote in favor of Kucinich’s resolution, H. Con Res. 248, requiring the House of Representatives to debate whether to continue the war in Afghanistan. We are pleased that although few of our NY Representatives signed on … Continue reading Calling Congress To Stop The War In Afghanistan
Turn Any Phone Into A Smart Phone – Use It To Call Congress
Dial 202-224-3121 and ask for your Senator or Representative by name. The Washington phone lines of the NY senators are often busy so we leave messages at local offices. Dialing locally should work for other Senators too. Get the numbers from their web sites. Senator Schumer: New York City 212-486-4430; Albany 518-431-4070; Long Island 631-753-0978 … Continue reading Turn Any Phone Into A Smart Phone – Use It To Call Congress
Dear Sister Comrades!
I have been intending to thank you for the celebration of my launching into the 72nd year of my life. I have been without internet access for several days due supposedly, to the great storm of last week. My access was regained late yesterday afternoon. I was without continuous land-line phone service but, it was … Continue reading Dear Sister Comrades!
Name that War – Operation New Dawn
Hold on to your hats! According to the BBC: US rebrands military campaign in Iraq “The US military operation in Iraq is to be renamed Operation New Dawn later this year, according to a defence department memo…. A copy of the memo signed by US defence chief Robert Gates was obtained by ABC news on … Continue reading Name that War – Operation New Dawn
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
Toy Fair Request – Retire G.I. Joe
On February 13th the Toy Industry Association revealed their 2010 toy picks at their 10th annual "Toy of the Year Awards" ceremony. Because kids don't get loving care from these folks, we decided to take our message to them at the Chelsea Piers. Not one single taxi, limo or stretch limo could pass without reading … Continue reading Toy Fair Request – Retire G.I. Joe
The YES WE CAN Phone-A-Thon
Thursday, February 4th - Port Authority Bus Terminal NYC Nydia encouraged this young man to call. I was honored when he used my phone to leave a message asking Senator Schumer to vote no on future war funding. The twinkle in his eye as he completed the call was special too. In the background Caroline … Continue reading The YES WE CAN Phone-A-Thon
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