The Granny Peace Brigade continued its annual "Don't Buy War Toys" campaign in one of the best known shopping areas in the USA: Herald Square...the home of Macy's among others. In the blustery cold wind, our songs were a bit muted, but even then we were joined by a Raging Grannie from Rochester, who just … Continue reading Don’t Buy War Toys/Gifting that promotes life, learning and peace!
Granny Peace Brigade Awarded 2016 Pathmakers To Peace By Brooklyn For Peace
Brooklyn for Peace, a non-sectarian, non-partisan active peace and justice organization had its annual fund raising dinner on November 17, 2016. It was held at the historic Plymouth Church, which has a history of abolitionism and resistance to oppression, in Brooklyn Heights. For the fourth year, individuals who have played leadership roles in forging new … Continue reading Granny Peace Brigade Awarded 2016 Pathmakers To Peace By Brooklyn For Peace
November 17, 2016 – Granny Peace Brigade Counter-Recruitment Action
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE NIGHT at NYC PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS On Parent-Teacher Conference night volunteers went to high schools throughout the 5 boroughs. Distributing flyers in front of a high school building for more than an hour to parents and students who are rushing into the school to meet with teachers may not seem like an upbeat … Continue reading November 17, 2016 – Granny Peace Brigade Counter-Recruitment Action
Ask Charlie Rangel to Vote Against the TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is the trade deal negotiated in secret during the past 7 years among 12 Pacific Rim countries including US, Canada, Japan, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Australia, New Zealand. The TPP was signed by ALL countries in 2015. BUT its not a done deal until it is agreed by national … Continue reading Ask Charlie Rangel to Vote Against the TPP
Ms Gizmo Takes A Break
"How would you spend your own tax dollars?" is the question we asked on the sidewalks of New York. Ms. Gizmo has had a good run and now will wait indoors until the weather gets warmer. The chart below depicts results of our Penny Poll -- Voters' Preferences -- at various locations around the city … Continue reading Ms Gizmo Takes A Break
Asking Senator Schumer to work for a just and peaceful resolution of the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis
Granny Peace Brigade letter of September 9, 2016, to Senator Charles E. Schumer, regarding U.S. position on Israeli/Palestinian conflict matters September 9, 2016 The Honorable Charles E. Schumer United States Senator 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-3203 Dear Senator Schumer, On behalf of the Granny Peace Brigade, thank you for your letter of … Continue reading Asking Senator Schumer to work for a just and peaceful resolution of the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis
Ms Gizmo at the East Harlem Youth Fair
Thursday, July 21st the granny Peace Brigade brought our Fund School Educational Programs message to the East Harlem Youth Fair. Our table attracted 74 gamers, mostly students, to participate in the Ms. Gizmo Penny Poll. They were asked to considered the programs they would like to see in their schools, by distributing the 20 pennies … Continue reading Ms Gizmo at the East Harlem Youth Fair
Carol Husten Presente
Oh Carol, Old Pricey, I have known for several years now Carol from the Granny Peace Brigade and Peace Action. For me, she was like a tree,strong protective,seemingly eternal- but a tree with a great sense of humor. When the Grannies made a trek from New York to DC in 2006, we created actions and … Continue reading Carol Husten Presente
Standing for Whistle-blowers
June 19, 2016 marked the 4th year that Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks has been living in asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. And so, we, the Granny Peace Brigade together with the Raging Grannies, Vets for Peace and other friends stood in vigil on the steps of the NYC library to support whistle-blowers/truth-tellers … Continue reading Standing for Whistle-blowers
Bring Wind Power to New York State – Now
New York State Clean Energy Standard Hearing May 31, 2016 Administrative Law Judge Kevin Casutto Dear Judge Casutto, As a resident of New York City, I urge the Department of Public Service to inaugurate the plan to implement a clean energy offshore wind power initiative. New York City needs a new approach to energy alternatives, … Continue reading Bring Wind Power to New York State – Now
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