The Granny Peace Brigade, together with the NY Metro Raging Grannies targeted TARGET, Brooklyn on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 with the annual campaign "Think Before You Buy" encouraging shoppers to consider purchasing gifts that prepare children to be compassionate, responsible adults instead of gifts that glorify violence and foster aggression. The sound of music was … Continue reading GRANNIES target TARGET: Don’t buy war toys!
New Yorkers Are Saying “NO” To Drone Use In The City
The City Council had one of its regular meetings today (13 November) in City Hall. And the Grannies were there with the "new" Ms Gizmo questions on issues of drone use in NYC. As the below table notes, the trend seen from recent actions in Union Square and at City Hall is that a vast … Continue reading New Yorkers Are Saying “NO” To Drone Use In The City
November 7 Drone Use Survey in Union Square
New Gizmo. New Questionnaire. Friday, our day to try them out near Gandhi’s end of Union Square. It’s a new chapter of the Drone-Free NYC campaign. The more you think and engage, the greater the odds of your joining in, we figure. And so…the poll – 8 questions “What Do You Think About Drone Use?” … Continue reading November 7 Drone Use Survey in Union Square
Parent Teacher Conference Night – November 5, 2014
As volunteers handed out flyers to parents and students entering high schools for a meeting with teachers, the White House was deciding to send 1500 more troops to Iraq. The information being shared with parents includes Non-Military Options for Life After High School (link) as well as Questions to Ask and Points to Consider Before … Continue reading Parent Teacher Conference Night – November 5, 2014
Eight Questions About Drone Use
What do New Yorkers think about the use of weaponized and surveillance drones? To find out, on Friday, October 10th, members of the Granny Peace Brigade and Nick Motern of Know Drones went to the plaza at the NY State Office Building on 125th St and asked passersby eight questions about drone use. People were … Continue reading Eight Questions About Drone Use
New Yorkers Speak Out On DRONE Use By NYPD
"Should it be legal for the NYPD to use weaponized drones against individuals or groups?" This was one of several questions posed to New Yorkers last Friday (October 10, 2014) as they walked by Nick Motern's model Reaper drone and a gaggle of the Granny Peace Brigade, who set up a display and survey table … Continue reading New Yorkers Speak Out On DRONE Use By NYPD
HEY SENATORS: TALK TO YOUR CONSTITUENTS ABOUT PALESTINIANS AND ISRAEL!
A short note to share this day of action organized by JEWS SAY NO and JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE outside the offices of our Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, condemning their support for the Israeli government's systematic violations of the Palestinian people's basic human rights AND their refusal to meet with constituents who do not support … Continue reading HEY SENATORS: TALK TO YOUR CONSTITUENTS ABOUT PALESTINIANS AND ISRAEL!
Remembering Gaza’s Youngest Victims
With so much attention on the Climate March, I don't want to forget our action at City Hall, on 10 Sept, the first fall session of the City Council. Why City Council? Well you will recall, Mayor DiBlasio has stated that his job includes "defending Israel." Many members of the City Council likewise supported Israel's … Continue reading Remembering Gaza’s Youngest Victims
Counter Recruitment at the East Harlem Youth Fair
Barbara Walker, Edith, Marty, and I tabled at the East Harlem Youth Fair, Wednesday 8/13. We provided materials and conversation concerning military recruitment, Drone issues, and the September Climate March in NYC. Although there were fewer teens at the fair than usual, our Truth or Myth question board attracted some and several were unsure of … Continue reading Counter Recruitment at the East Harlem Youth Fair
Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Dear Sisters, What a meaningful event....the silent vigil remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6, the 69th anniversary year. (Click on photos for larger images.) Wonderful signs made by Eva-Lee forming a solid line on the steps of the 42nd Street Library. So many passers by did stop to read each sign. And many photos … Continue reading Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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