A CARING WAGE:  OUR TIME IS NOW is a webinar on Saturday, September 18^th that’s been in the works for nearly a year, but the guest speakers that WILPF’s own Mary Bricker-Jenkins has assembled were worth waiting for. Read on to learn more and how to register.  By M. Gardam and Women, Money, & Democracy Committee

The UN Food Systems Summit (UN-FSS) event scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 23rd has been in the works for over a year, and presents itself (falsely) as ‘the peoples food summit’.  It’s anything but.  Read on to see how you can support our allies and oppose this corporate takeover at the UN.  By the Women, Money & Democracy Committee and the Earth Democracy Committee.    

On Friday, August 13, hear the keynote address by the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, followed by a session on “Women of the PPC.” Rev. Theoharis and WILPFer Mary Bricker-Jenkins were both arrested at a July 19 women’s march for voting rights in Washington, D.C. By D. Van Soest.
 

Curious about how public banking can save the planet, advance racial and gender equality, and protect your community from economic turmoil? Join us for a six-session public banking learning circle for women beginning August 27. By M. Gardam.

On Saturday, August 21, three panelists will discuss their advocacy efforts on transgender rights and issues and provide information on Assembly Bill 2218 (AB2218): Transgender Wellness and Equity Fund. By N. Abeleda

Join the Vermont Military Poisons/PFAS Coalition, WILPF Burlington and the Earth Democracy Committee for a Zoom webinar on PFAS Disposal and Remediation on Monday, August 9. By M. Adelman.

In weekday Zoom presentations at the upcoming WILPF US Congress, branch members and initiatives will share their knowledge and experience on a wide range of topics. Register now! By M. Hanson Harrison.

Join the All-WILPF Members Program Committee Meeting on Tuesday, July 6, to learn about the Biden administration’s Cuba policy, Cuba’s success in developing a vaccine, and the syringe shortage hampering vaccination efforts. By L. Villagomez Reeves.

After a harrowing few days, the Golden Rule anti-nuclear sailboat arrived safely into San Francisco Bay on June 1. Come see the boat this summer in Berkeley. Next up: The “Great Loop”! By G. Condon and H. Jaccard.

The desperate humanitarian crisis in Yemen continues. Please contact your representatives now to ask for ending US arms sales that have fueled this war, and opening ports and airports so food and aid can reach civilians. By O. Hugonot Haber.