President Barack Obama continues to implement policies that impact travel and trade between the US and Cuba since his original announcement last December of normalizing relations between our two countries –but it’s up to Congress to end the blockade.
Updates
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 07:04
So many new, serious campaigns! Disarm/End Wars Committee has developed or been asked to help with efforts to stop nuclear weapons deployment in Europe and nuclear waste transportation in the US, and to promote solutions: Check them out and post info about others.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 06:48
Amid growing actions against Monsanto and its toxic Glyphosate herbicides, branches and members are being asked to distribute more of the Infographic Cards on Glyphosate.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 06:42
Judy Adams explains how the Peninsula Branch (founded in 1922) is reaching out to new generations with its WILPF Centennial exhibit in a Palo Alto, CA, library November 14-December 24. Oral histories were the start.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 06:32
Celebrating WILPF’s 100th anniversary, the Boulder (CO) Branch planned and co-hosted with the University of Colorado Friends of the Library, a speaker event in late September that featured long-time WILPF member Robin Lloyd.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 05:58
Here’s the information you need to begin planning to run for the US Section board – or to nominate a candidate. Watch for news of the opportunity to quiz current board members on their duties in a December teleconference.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 05:35
WILPF US Board Meeting by teleconference will take place Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:30 pm (Pacific time) / 8:30 pm (Eastern time). Members are welcome to join along with the board members on the call. Please contact Candace Perry, board secretary, at secretary@wilpfus.org by Nov. 15 to receive board reports, agenda, and call in phone number.
Friday, October 30, 2015 - 19:49
Statement of the Women's International League For Peace and Freedom, United States Section, on the Horrific Bombing Attack by the United States of America Military Air Forces on the Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) Civilian Hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, on October 3, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 11:21
Joining together to stop this next stage of corporate rule by free trade agreement.
Fast Track passed. Now the TPP deal is finalized. Before Pres. Obama signs and sends the TPP to Congress for an up or down vote...it's time mobilize!
We must stop the TPP in Congress.
Friday, October 9, 2015 - 07:09
California WILPF members left the September 19 cluster meeting energized to work on state legislation, national issues and connecting with international ideals. Forty-five women from eight branches brought questions, proposals and experience to the gathering hosted by the San Jose Branch.
