Granny Peace Brigade Holds Teach-In To Oppose Militarization By U.S. Of Latin America And The Caribbean The legendary grannies of the New York Granny Peace Brigade, who were arrested, jailed and put on trial for six days in 2005 when we attempted to enlist in the military at the Times Square recruiting station, are still … Continue reading PEACE GRANNIES CONTINUE THE GOOD FIGHT
Teach-In AFRICOM
On March 30th, 2008 the Granny Peace Brigade held the second in its series of Teach-Ins offering a careful look at the ever expanding empire of foreign military bases that the Pentagon maintains in 130 countries. Entitled Say "No" to AFRICOM the event was held in observance of the 40th anniversary of the assassination of … Continue reading Teach-In AFRICOM
The Granny Peace Brigade Goes to College
It’s often asked by peace activist organizations – "Where are the young people? Why aren’t they speaking out for peace and justice?" Responding to an invitation from Adelphi University Professor Deborah Little, five members of the Granny Peace Brigade traveled to the University and met with students from the Women, Peace and Justice Project seminar. … Continue reading The Granny Peace Brigade Goes to College
Teach-In to Close Guantanamo and All U.S. Bases on Foreign Soil
The Granny Peace Brigade Teach-In had an overflow crowd at St. Mark’s Church on Veterans Day November 11, 2007. Organized by the No Bases Committee and moderated by Vinie Burrows, the event was dedicated to the memory of Dave Cline, co-founder of Veterans for Peace, and was held on November 11th – a day designated … Continue reading Teach-In to Close Guantanamo and All U.S. Bases on Foreign Soil