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- One more push to be sure we defeat the TPP Leading the Stop the TPP contingent of the March for a Clean Energy Revolution in Philadelphia. Credit: Ellen Davidson. © 2016 Flush the TPP! By Nancy Price, Earth Democracy Because the Democrats failed in the Democratic platform to reject the TPP and to agree to keep fossil fuels in the ground, Po… Updates
- WILPF president to speak at World Beyond War conference Still of Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire speaking about the “No War 2016” conference. Credit: WorldBeyondWar.org, Youtube. By Leah Bolger, Chair, Corvallis, OR WILPF Branch World Beyond War is planning a big event in Washington, D.C., to be held at American University, September 23-25, just af… Updates
- Looking ahead to a nuclear-free future and a world without war Poster title for the February 2016 Nuclear Free Future event in Ashland, Oregon. By Carol Urner, for the Disarm/End Wars Issue Committee “One Sunny Day” by Hideko Snider is recommended reading as we work for nuclear weapons abolition during the Chain Reaction Campaign between now and October 2. Thi… Updates
- Calling on all members against Monsanto Portion of the Monsanto Tribunal flyer. Credit: www.monsanto-tribunal.org. By Marybeth Gardam, Development Chair, and Nancy Price, Earth Democracy It’s time to plan events and actions around the International Monsanto Tribunal and People’s Assembly that will take place October 14-16, 2016, in The H… Updates
- Stretch your leadership wings! Run for WILPF US Board! Newly enfranchised women voting in the recall election of Hiram Gill as mayor of Seattle, Washington, February 1911. Credit: “McClure’s,” October 1911, p. 655, photographed at Seattle Public Library. Wikimedia Commons. by WILPF US National Nominating Committee Do you want to take your WILPF members… Updates
- Interactive map of WILPF US branchesWILPF US now has an interactive map of branches on the website, in addition to the alphabetical directory. To view the map, go to the Branch Directory page on the WILPF US website. If you notice any errors or discrepancies in your branch listing, please email them to ablondin@wilpfus.org. We would l… Updates
- Fresno Branch films California fracking sites Still from “Crude Beyond Belief,” with Tom Frantz, far left, and tour participants. Credit: CMAC, Fresno. By Jean Hays, WILPF Fresno Earth Democracy On July 19, the Fresno Branch of WILPF US held its DVD premiere of “Crude Beyond Belief.” This video was the outcome of a fracking tour led by Kern Co… Updates
- Greater Philadelphia’s Peace and Justice Dove Award, community actions Carol Seeley, left, and Sylvia Metzler, in costume. Credit: Judy Elson. By Tina Shelton, Greater Philadelphia Branch Co-Chair The Greater Philadelphia Branch members are proud of our actions and outreach this spring and early summer. In April, we joined with the local Granny group for an annual T… Updates
- California primary election irregularities Peggy Olsen, on left, and Sue Hubbard, right, carry the Monterey County Branch WILPF US banner during the July 4 parade. Credit: Sylvia Shih, WILPF US Monterey Branch member. By Peggy Olsen, Co-Chair, WILPF Monterey County Branch The Monterey County Branch was delighted to have a visit with WIL… Updates
- Pittsburgh Branch activities The Pittsburgh Branch marching in the bicentennial parade, with Alice Bell, left, and Nancy Bernstein, right, carrying the banner. Credit: Mary King. By Edith Bell, Pittsburgh Branch Coordinator The Pittsburgh Branch led a women’s contingent in the Pittsburgh bicentennial parade on July 9, 2016. … Updates
- Climate justice, feisty women, and peace Strong and feisty Sherry Hutchison with members of the Des Moines Branch. Credit Erica McCroskey. By Jan Corderman, Leadership Team Member, Des Moines Branch The Des Moines Branch held their annual Strong Feisty Woman Award ceremony on May 13, 2016. Keeping to the theme of climate justice, women, a… Updates
- MA member arrested in Spectra Energy pipeline protest By Hattie Nestel and Nancy Price, Earth Democracy On June 29, Hattie Nestel was one of 23 arrested in a nonviolent action to stop work on Spectra Energy’s fracked gas pipeline, West Roxbury, MA. In the morning, because they were stopped at barricades and not arrested, the group went to a local chur… Updates
- The People vs. MonsantoBy Marybeth Gardam, Development Chair, and Nancy Price, Earth DemocracyAn international list of scientists and advocates to end corporate agriculture’s assault on people and nature, a People’s Tribunal vs. Monsanto, will take place October 14-16, 2016, in The Hague to hold Monsanto accountable for “… Updates
- Swap the art Representatives from the Tucson Branch and other organizations at the press conference outside Tucson City Hall. Courtesy Deborah Livingston. By Deborah Livingston, Co-Chair, Tucson WILPF Tucson WILPF members and representatives from several other organizations held a press conference outside Tucso… Updates
- Legacies that empower activism Photos l to r: Helga Herz; Credit Mary Grace Long. Joy Marks staffing a table; Courtesy Laura Dewey. By Marybeth Gardam, Development Chair The Detroit Branch of WILPF recently contributed $500 to support our Spring Appeal and the Craigslist “Pop Up Donation Challenge.” This means their gift could e… Updates
- Sacramento speaks out against anti-BDS bill By Ellen Schwartz, Sacramento/Sierra Foothills Branch Laurie Jones, Don Knutson, and Ellen Schwartz of the Sacramento Branch WILPF spoke on Tuesday, June 28, before the California state senate judiciary committee in opposition to the anti-BDS Act of 2016 (AB 2844), a bill that is anti-free speech, … Updates
- WILPF is updating our database. Keep an eye out for email.WILPF will be sending out an email soon to all WILPF US members requesting that you help us update our records. This email will allow you to review the information that we have in our database and then give you the opportunity to update this information. This is particularly important for branch aff… Updates
- “ONE WILPF”all member call By Marybeth Gardam, Development Chair The first “ONE WILPF” call was held Thursday, June 23. Every current member was invited to participate: 68 WILPF members preregistered for the call, and about 40 of those members called in. The second “ONE WILPF” call is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, at 6 p… Updates
- Remembering Hiroshima and NagasakiBy Robin Lloyd, N. Vermont/Burlington BranchTwo members of Burlington WILPF met with the mayor of Burlington, Vermont, Miro Weinberger, on May 25 during his morning coffee hour with citizens and proposed that he join us in strategizing on a press conference and/or other events around Hiroshima Day. … Updates
- Exciting leadership opportunities! WILPF-US Board elections this fall! Do you want to take your WILPF membership to another level? Consider running for any of the five board positions that will be open in January 2017. We need enthusiastic, active members to serve on the board and help lead our organization. Elections will take place this fall, with nominating and app… Updates
