On October 18, 2020, Bolivia went to the polls and it was a landslide for the MAS party! After a US-backed coup, workers – many indigenous – protested and resisted intimidation to make this election their victory. By L. Reeves.
Updates
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“I look at myself in the mirror, forehead angry and tight, shoulders sagging under the weight of two public health emergencies…. I long to be out protesting, rail at the health vulnerabilities holding me captive at home.” By D. Van Soest.
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Many WILPF US branches celebrated the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2020, which marked the conclusion of the “CEASEFIRE/75th Solidarity Season.” Read about their creative displays and events! By C. Spencer & Margaret Pecoraro.
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We’ve changed our name to the Middle East Peace and Justice Action Committee to better reflect what we do. Please engage with us on our three campaigns! By B. Taft
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Greater Philadelphia Branch members celebrated the International Day of Peace by making a public clothesline exhibit with the Granny Peace Brigade; the next Jane Addams Branch meeting for at-large members is November 18 – join us!
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It’s time for the WILPF US monthly electronic newsletter to get a new name! Send us your creative, catchy, meaningful suggestions by November 20 – the Board will choose at their next meeting. By D. De Lu.
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What if President Trump carried out his threats and refused to accept a loss in the Nov. 3 election? What are you — what are we — prepared to do to mobilize against a possible post-election coup d’état and a move toward fascism?
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Upcoming Disarm/End War events include Keep Space for Peace Week and an October 22 webinar with Ray Acheson; AHR remembrances of Ella Baker and Fannie Lou Hamer can inspire our work today; W$D asks members to advocate for the THRIVE Agenda & public banking.
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Triangle (NC) Branch cosponsors virtual events and focuses on GOTV work and contested election trainings; Maine WILPF commemorated the 75th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with two days of events; Jane Addams Branch for at-large members will hear about issue committee work on October 21.
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All WILPF members are welcome to attend three free virtual presentations with women’s suffrage historian Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner October 21-22, 2020! By M. Adelman.