I've been lucky. Every time I've been in a cage by myself, I've known that people are watching out for me, people on the outside and on the inside. I also know that my time in solitary won't last very long. Now, I need to convince my AUTONOMIC nervous system of that--you know, the part … Continue reading Thoughts on being alone in a cage
The Golden Girls Go To Jail
Press Release - 19 July, 2015 - The Upstate NY Coalition to Ground the Drones & End the Wars Four anti-drone resisters were sentenced on July 29 in Judge Joseph J. Zavaglia’s DeWitt (NY) Town Court for alleged trespass at a “die-in” on April 28, 2013 at Hancock Air Base, home to the 174th Attack … Continue reading The Golden Girls Go To Jail
Still waiting for Justice for Eric Garner
Last Friday, 17 July 2015 was the one year anniversary of the murder of Eric Garner for the crime of selling "loosies", individual cigarettes in front of Bay Beauty Supply on Staten Island. While the coroner declared this a homicide, to date, no one has faced an arrest, in particular Daniel Pantelano, the NYPD Officer … Continue reading Still waiting for Justice for Eric Garner
One Year Since Israel’s Massacre in Gaza
Jenny and I got off the train at 40th Street, armed with posters a, children and a little black box to lay them down. What a shock as we rounded the corner and saw that the plaza we and Jonothan had meticulously choreographed around, was gone! Three days ago, the Golda Meir Square was intact … Continue reading One Year Since Israel’s Massacre in Gaza
Privacy is a Myth: In Support of Whistle-blowers
On 18 June, 2015, commemorating Julian Assange's third full year in asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, Grannies and friends (Matt, Mel, and Fran, with Bud taking photos) gathered on the steps of the NYC main library, 5th Avenue, with posters highlighting the importance of whistle-blowers to the democratic process, as well as noting … Continue reading Privacy is a Myth: In Support of Whistle-blowers
A Gala Night at the Museum with Lillian Lifflander
On May 4, 2015, the elegant Museum of the City of New York on Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street hosted the Fifth Annual Clara Lemlich Awards. One of this year's seven recipients was our very own Lillian Lifflander, United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers employee, World War 2 WAC, anti-war activist, fair housing and education … Continue reading A Gala Night at the Museum with Lillian Lifflander
Frequently Asked Questions About Drones
What are drones? Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are aircraft without pilots. Some are operated by computers on board; others by a human being in another location. The human operator can be thousands of miles away. Are drones useful? Remote sensing drones can gather information using visible light cameras, infra red cameras, radar systems, … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Drones
ARREST the WARMONGERS NOT the PEACEMAKERS
April 28, 2015, all UN Member States are in the UN today "discussing" the mandated every 5-year review of the NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty). Calling for action to Ban Nuclear Weapons and demilitarization, the War Resisters League together with many other groups including Peace Action, some of our Japanese sisters/peace activists, and GPB were across … Continue reading ARREST the WARMONGERS NOT the PEACEMAKERS
Community Day at Hunter College
The Granny Peace Brigade was one of around 25 local groups participating in Hunter College's annual Community Day. Among these groups were several working with women in the community, those working with immigrants and especially the "dreamers," safe sex. Amnesty International/New York and League of Women Voters were also there. The GPB display highlighted our … Continue reading Community Day at Hunter College
#FIGHTFOR15 – Let’s Begin With A $15 Minimum Wage
Barbara H, Bev, Corinne, Edith, Jenny, Joan, Marty, Alice Sutter, Tibby and I joined the #FIGHTFOR15 rally on Wednesday, April 15. We were heartened to see so many people ready to struggle for decent pay. The rally was long and we did spend some time resting our bones on a nearby bench. In our defense, … Continue reading #FIGHTFOR15 – Let’s Begin With A $15 Minimum Wage
Granny Peace Brigade 