The trial of the four people who stayed in the Venezuelan Embassy for 37 days begins on February 11, 2020. But will it be a fair trial? By L. Reeves.
Updates
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WILPF members were among the hundreds who marched in San Francisco on December 11, 2019, as part of the Poor People’s Campaign nine-month “We Must Do M.O.R.E.” national tour. By J. Adams.
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With the help of a WILPF US mini-grant, six members of Greater Philadelphia WILPF will be going to Brownsville, Texas, on February 6 to serve meals to over 1,000 asylum seekers. By J. Elson.
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On January 17, 2020, a divided Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals “reluctantly” concluded that the federal courts cannot provide the youth with a remedy for their climate injuries, but the 21 plaintiffs will continue to fight for justice. By N. Price.
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More than 50 community members and UNC students rallied at Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill at a “No War with Iran!” community vigil on January 8, 2020. By L. Lewis.
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Tucson Branch members took part in a “No War with Iran” demonstration on the first Saturday in January, and WILPFer Leah Bolger spoke at the press conference. By D. Livingston.
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Since arriving in Hawai’I, the peace boat has garnered important press coverage, and our message is resonating strongly in schools, Buddhist temples, Friends meetings, community centers, Rotary Clubs, and peace & justice groups.
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In the pivotal election year of 2020, WILPF US will be embracing opportunities. Your energy and ideas are welcome on one of our ad hoc or issue committees!
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We’re making a final push to obtain 10,000 US signatures on the petition supporting TPNW. Let us know if you want to attend the World Conference Against A & H Bombs in April 2020.
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This year’s California Cluster featured segments on counter-recruitment, the Our Children’s Trust lawsuit, Venezuela & Bolivia, Public Banking, October Treaties actions, and the spring tour on military contamination.