Dear Mr. President, Strongly do I support your careful weighing of options for continuation of United States engagement in Afghanistan. I am, of course, appalled by the civilian deaths resulting from our ground and air military action. It is noted that Defense Secretary Robert Gates has himself acknowledged the counter-productive effects of civilian deaths resulting … Continue reading Open letter to President Barak Obama Urging Cessation of U.S. Military Action in Afghanistan
The GPB at the Social Justice Society of Stern College for Women
On Tuesday October 20, a group of Granny Peace Brigade members gave a presentation to the Social Justice Society of Stern College for Women organized by Tamara Freieden a board member of the Social Justice Society. The students were a very lively group of about 14 women and one man. Many of them were from … Continue reading The GPB at the Social Justice Society of Stern College for Women
College Career Fair at Murry Bergtraum
Friday, March 27th, Barbara Walker (Granny Peace Brigade) and I went to Murry Bergtraum HS at noon to participate in the College Career Fair event. Since this was our first invite, I didn't know what to expect, but knew that we needed something different to attract students to our table. Students were coming to the … Continue reading College Career Fair at Murry Bergtraum
STOP SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE MILITARY
The Granny Peace Brigade takes the message to the March 6 Social Change at Fair Hunter College. Did you know: • Since 2002, over 66,000 women in the military have been victims of sexual abuse or rape. • Incidents of rape and sexual assault in the military increased 73% between 2004 and 2006. • In … Continue reading STOP SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE MILITARY
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY:
A GRANNY ATTENDS A CODE PINK SPONSORED SCREENING OF A FILM ABOUT THE WOMEN OF AFGHANISTAN Fahima Vorgetts put on a blue scarf. She said, "I felt warm earlier, so I took it off, but I"m putting it back on because it was given to me by the women of Afghanistan and I wear it … Continue reading INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY:
Security Without Empire
National Organizing Conference on Foreign Military Bases - American University in Washington, DC - Friday, February 27 to Monday, March 2, 2009. Coordinator was Joseph Gerson of AFSC. Seven Grannies attended - Barbara H, Bev, Carol, Caroline, Nydia, Pat and Phyllis. A total of 200 participated with 24 representatives from overseas - Czech Republic, Ecuador, … Continue reading Security Without Empire
The Possible, Desirable, and Necessary in Gaza
My comment regarding the Israeli - Palestinian Conflict sent to President-elect Obama's website. I grew up during the Second World War and I remember the warm feeling I had when Israel was formed in 1948, and how at Hunter College I empathized with Jewish students celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the founding of Israel. I … Continue reading The Possible, Desirable, and Necessary in Gaza
Say NO to US Militarization of Latin America and the Caribbean
A large and lively crowd gathered in the lower level of the Church of the Ascension on Sunday November 9, 2008 for a Teach-In entitled: Say 'No' to U.S. Militarization of Latin America and the Caribbean Nydia Leaf, a member of the Granny Peace Brigade which sponsored the Teach-In, welcomed those present and introduced the … Continue reading Say NO to US Militarization of Latin America and the Caribbean
Let the Parents Know
Spreading the word about the Opt-Out option An extra bonus from the Oct. 23rd Parent Teacher Night Opt-Out Action, was an invite to speak at a Norman Thomas HS PTA meeting. Last night, representing the Granny Peace Brigade, I went with 2 teens from the YaYa Network to talk about the Opt-Out option, military recruiters … Continue reading Let the Parents Know
SPREADING THE WORD
Granny Peace Brigade guest lecture on media outreach at JASA. Thursday, October 30th, Phyllis - with back-up from Molly, Edith, Caroline and Eva-Lee - was invited to guest lecture at a leadership and advocacy training course given by the Institute for Senior Action (IFSA) in concert with the Joint Public Affairs Committee (JPAC) and the … Continue reading SPREADING THE WORD
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