To their shame our Congress has passed the 106 billion dollar war funding bill. The Senate voted 91 to 5 and the House voted 226 to 202 to fund further slaying of innocents. The Granny Peace Brigade is hitting the streets. Friday, we were back on Military Island in front of the Times Square recruiting … Continue reading More Money For War, More Grannies in the Street
A FEW FACTS ABOUT THE COST OF WAR
"How many? we chanted today in front of the so-called Armed Forces Career Center at Times Square. Some of the signs we carried said: HOW MANY? U.S. TROOPS DEAD? IRAQI CIVILIANS KILLED? TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES? SOLDIER SUICIDES? STARVING IRAQI CHILDREN? IRAQI REFUGEES? In turns we stepped forward to compose a single question. Our flyers provided … Continue reading A FEW FACTS ABOUT THE COST OF WAR
De-Fund JROTC Rally at City Hall
The rain clouds passed and the sky cleared just as the De-Fund JROTC Rally on the steps of City Hall began. NY1, FOX News and WBAI were on hand to record our message and 25 peace activists from several organizations held signs and banners. The message was as clear as the sky No taxpayer funding … Continue reading De-Fund JROTC Rally at City Hall
The GPB, The NYPD, The US Armed Forces Career Center and Beach Chairs?
We arrived at Times Square to find the NYPD all lined up as our welcoming committee, so it appears the word was out that the Granny Peace Brigade was back at the Times Square Recruitment Center. For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to check this out yet, there is something supremely surreal … Continue reading The GPB, The NYPD, The US Armed Forces Career Center and Beach Chairs?
GPB AND CODE PINK “GET ROTC OUT OF HIGH SCHOOLS” PHONE-A-THONS
May 14 in Borough Hall Park, Brooklyn and May 21 at City Hall Park, Manhattan It was noon and people in the street were taking our flyers and many were seeking-out their NYC City Council member's name (if uncertain) and phone number. Many made calls while others, requested the appropriate phone number saying they would … Continue reading GPB AND CODE PINK “GET ROTC OUT OF HIGH SCHOOLS” PHONE-A-THONS
Mothers Day Peace March
It started with people from the Granny Peace Brigade, CodePink NYC and the Raging Grannies along with their family members and friends gathering at Columbus Circle. Photo: Bud Korotzer Raging Grannies sang their songs and gave out their song sheets so people could sing along with them. Photo: Bud Korotzer Then we walked from the … Continue reading Mothers Day Peace March
Army Experience Center – Countering Military Recruitment
I know that many of you have received one or more reports about last Saturday's demonstration at the Army Experience Center, (AEC), Franklin Mills Mall, PA. Many peace activists groups supported the action, as we did, and were present to have their voices heard and keep the focus on countering military recruitment and the militarization … Continue reading Army Experience Center – Countering Military Recruitment
GRANNIES RUN ALL OVER ALBANY
Barbara Walker and I learned in a thorough way the meaning of the term "whirlwind tour" during our non-stop visit to Albany NY on Monday and Tuesday (April 27-28). We were invited by Maud Easter, one of the leaders of the Capital Cities area group, Grannies for Peace, who organized a number of speeches, interviews … Continue reading GRANNIES RUN ALL OVER ALBANY
NY City Council – Don’t Fund the JROTC Program
As the NY City Council reviews the 2010 Education Budget, our counter-recruitment group is out in parks and plazas speaking to passersby about the unconscionable cost of the JROTC program to NYC taxpayers. During the Phone-A-Thon, a quick line, 'We're spending $2.4 million on a military based program, and the Mayor's budget office will be … Continue reading NY City Council – Don’t Fund the JROTC Program
GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE and CODE PINK PHONE-A-THON FRIDAY APRIL 17
CITY HALL PARK: 8 Grannies tabling and flyering, a nice sunny day. Our signs say, CALL YOUR CITY COUNCILPERSON ! NO TAX LEVY $ FOR MILITARY TRAINING NO TO $2.4 MILLION TAX DOLLARS FOR JROTC IN NYC HIGH SCHOOLS People are into conversation! We listen and learn. Just moved to town? Register to vote..here's a … Continue reading GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE and CODE PINK PHONE-A-THON FRIDAY APRIL 17
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