The Fannie Lou Hamer Branch in Columbus, Georgia, started with 8 (eight) gift memberships from the Southern Anti-Racism Network. Roy Bourgeois, Founder of SOA Watch, joined at the invitation of Fannie Lou Hamer Branch Organizer, Theresa El-Amin. Theresa has been a WILPF member for many years. By Theresa El-Amin
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"Racial Reckoning," a program of three short plays, two by WILPF member Candace Perry, was presented recently by Wellfleet Preservation Hall. The virtual program was sponsored in part by a grant from the Joan Patchen Fund, established in memory of a long-time WILPF Cape Cod member and artist. The fund supports the work of WILPF branches in the use of the arts to promote social change and create a more peaceable world. By Elenita Muniz
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 07:18
On January 29, the Women, Money & Democracy held its second Committee Planning Retreat. The members have committed to doing their economic justice work through gender equity and racial justice lenses. What does that mean? Read on! By Marybeth Gardam
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 06:57
Branches and members of WILPF US voted in support of two different Solidarity Actions to take together in 2022. Read how the votes stacked up, what the final decisions were, and how YOU can participate in the planning. By Marybeth Gardam
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 06:46
You can be a citizen scientist. Take water samples to document high levels of carcinogenic PFAS “forever chemicals” where you live. It’s fun to be outdoors. The water test kit is easy to use and mail. Here are stories of two WILPF projects in Maine and Vermont to inspire you! Read more. By N. Price
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 05:49
Within the US, vaccination rates vary widely, and so do deaths from COVID-19. Mississippi has the highest death rate at 359 per 100,000 people. Mississippi is essentially tied for the lowest rate of vaccinations with Idaho, Alabama, Wyoming, and Louisiana, all with vaccination rates around 50%. Learn about COVID-19 and vaccination truths in this article. By Leni Villagomez Reeves
Friday, February 4, 2022 - 12:17
Contact Congress and take other nonviolent action to promote peace, disarmament, and diplomacy as solutions to the Ukraine crisis.
Our WILPF US statement reaffirms our opposition to war and militarism to accomplish political goals.
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 10:30
Check out what’s going with WILPF US committees this December and join in on community events.
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 08:44
Collaborate with community collectives to make a change. We are calling WIPLF Representatives for Moral March Monday. Our nation is at a critical crossroads when, now more than ever, we must put WILPF’s partnership with the Poor People’s Campaign. Instead of letting the love of money be our nation's guiding principle, we should battle for the soul of the nation and democracy. By: D. Van Soest
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 08:36
In part 3, I focus on about 1996 to 2013 – my early years as a national board and/or committee member. Throughout that time, WILPF hosted racial justice events across the country and worked with branches and the national board to increase information and understanding about racism in the US. By: D. De Lu.
