Many of us are aware of the “global” Jane Addams, but what do we know of the “local” Addams, and why do Addams’s two Chicagos matter to us today? Learn more at a February 18 webinar. By D. De Lu & G. McMillan.
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Time to organize for World Water Day March 22 on the theme “valuing water.” Join the global conversation about what water means to you. By N. Price.
The East Bay (California) WILPF Branch has been working on a high school counter-recruiting project that might inspire actions across the country. Join the ONE WILPF Call on February 11 to learn more.
The Women, Money & Democracy Committee’s new Public Banking Toolkit is available now and a series of public banking “deep dives” is coming soon! Public banking initiatives can “Move the Money” from a war to a peace economy. By M. Gardam.
On January 20, a small dedicated crew of Cape Cod Branch members donned ball gowns and elbow-length white gloves in downtown Hyannis for an “Inaugural Ball Stand-out.” By E. Muñiz.
Together with other local groups, the Peninsula/Palo Alto Branch ended up planning a “time-coordinated” calendar of five vigils and one virtual event on January 22-23 to celebrate the TPNW’s entry into force. By J. Adams.
To celebrate the TPNW’s entry into force on January 22, the Des Moines Branch held a car caravan and rally downtown; the Pittsburgh Branch co-sponsored a Stop Banking the Bomb event and held a watch party.
WILPF US Statement on 1/6 DC events
In October, Burlington held virtual suffrage programs for Vermont high schools and universities; Greater Philadelphia Branch connects with Put People First PA and attends Poor People’s Hearing on Democracy; Maine WILPFers will caravan their banner on January 22 to celebrate the TPNW’s entry-into-force.
WILPF US stands for a lot! Learn about some of our sign-ons, endorsements, and co-sponsorships in 2019 and 2020. By E. Kurkoski and D. De Lu.


