Friends, Our children and grandchildren are special and their playthings should be special too - stuff that helps them blossom into smart, happy, positive kids. That's why we pick out gifts with loving care. On February 13th the Toy Industry Association will reveal the 2010 toy picks at their 10th annual "Toy of the Year … Continue reading RETIRE G.I. JOE – ALL WAR TOYS MUST GO!
H.J.RES.74 – Donna Edwards Thank You for This
Worried about our Supreme Court's recent decision overturning campaign spending limits on corporations? Help is on the way from Donna Edwards who has introduced H.J.RES.74: John Conyers has co-sponsored. It's a great resolution but they can't do this alone. Call them and thank them. Then call your Representative and ask her/him to sign on. Congressional … Continue reading H.J.RES.74 – Donna Edwards Thank You for This
CUT THE CRAP, CUT THE FUNDING phone-a-thon
On Thursday, January 28 we took ourselves to the 42nd Street Port Authority Bus Terminal for our first phone-a-thon of 2010. Encouraging someone to take the plunge and call when he's never done it before... - Nydia Leaf Running to a business meeting, this gentleman thought it important to call Senator Lautenberg (NJ) and speak … Continue reading CUT THE CRAP, CUT THE FUNDING phone-a-thon
Smart Toys for Smart Kids
Our children and grandchildren are special, and it’s our job to keep them that way. That is why we are asking you to join with us in the “Smart Toys for Smart Kids” initiative. Does that video game promote violence? That ‘onesie’ may be adorable, but do you really want to see your grandbaby dressed … Continue reading Smart Toys for Smart Kids
Raging Grannies And Friends Sing Carols Of Peace
December 21 in Grand Central Station New York City It is possible to live a full, rich life even if you have never gone caroling with the Raging Grannies, however hanging out with the Ragings is one way to live intensely. If you missed this year, all is not lost. Pencil or tap a note … Continue reading Raging Grannies And Friends Sing Carols Of Peace
TARGET: NO MORE WAR TOYS
A HOLIDAY REMINDER FROM THE GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE NO MORE WAR TOYS, NO MORE WARS An action-based reminder that our wonderful smart kids and grandkids need smart, not war-mongering, toys. After our first wildly successful endeavor in Times Square on December 4th, we decided to take our message to a Target in Brooklyn. Molly Klopot … Continue reading TARGET: NO MORE WAR TOYS
No War Toys Action at Toys”R”Us
On December 4th the Granny Peace Brigade returned to the Times Square to say loud and clear, NO WAR TOYS!" Part of our group gathered outside the recruiting station in Times Square. As soon as the police realized we were demonstrating they asked us to "move along." So we marched with our signs to Toys"R"Us. … Continue reading No War Toys Action at Toys”R”Us
SOS: KEEP THOSE IDEAS COMING!
If you need any further persuasion to get busy with peaceful, constructive and entertaining holiday gift ideas for the youngsters on your lists, this report from our New York press should get you started. The ecstatic press reports regarding the Union Square launch of this hunk of garbage are thru the roof. Our own Joan … Continue reading SOS: KEEP THOSE IDEAS COMING!
ALL POINTS BULLETIN: IDEAS NEEDED
Terrible things are happening in our universe. Walking over to Union Square from the Legislative Committee meeting this afternoon, I spied a formidable tent city set up at the southern apron of the park. Hollywood lighting, a phalanx of self-important young men in black suits with blue-tooth head sets -- something is going on. When … Continue reading ALL POINTS BULLETIN: IDEAS NEEDED
Counter-Recruitment-Parent Teacher Conference Night Opt Out Action
"Leave my kid alone." This phrase echoed throughout the City on October 29th. Counter recruitment volunteer teams organized by the Granny Peace Brigade and CodePink NY traveled to 10 NYC high schools to distribute Opt Out forms to parents who were attending meetings with their children's teachers. Volunteers found that few parents were familiar with … Continue reading Counter-Recruitment-Parent Teacher Conference Night Opt Out Action
Granny Peace Brigade 