On January 29, the Women, Money & Democracy held its second Committee Planning Retreat. The members have committed to doing their economic justice work through gender equity and racial justice lenses. What does that mean? Read on! By Marybeth Gardam
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Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 07:18
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 06:57
Branches and members of WILPF US voted in support of two different Solidarity Actions to take together in 2022. Read how the votes stacked up, what the final decisions were, and how YOU can participate in the planning. By Marybeth Gardam
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 06:46
You can be a citizen scientist. Take water samples to document high levels of carcinogenic PFAS “forever chemicals” where you live. It’s fun to be outdoors. The water test kit is easy to use and mail. Here are stories of two WILPF projects in Maine and Vermont to inspire you! Read more. By N. Price
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 05:49
Within the US, vaccination rates vary widely, and so do deaths from COVID-19. Mississippi has the highest death rate at 359 per 100,000 people. Mississippi is essentially tied for the lowest rate of vaccinations with Idaho, Alabama, Wyoming, and Louisiana, all with vaccination rates around 50%. Learn about COVID-19 and vaccination truths in this article. By Leni Villagomez Reeves
Friday, February 4, 2022 - 12:17
Contact Congress and take other nonviolent action to promote peace, disarmament, and diplomacy as solutions to the Ukraine crisis.
Our WILPF US statement reaffirms our opposition to war and militarism to accomplish political goals.
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 10:30
Check out what’s going with WILPF US committees this December and join in on community events.
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 08:44
Collaborate with community collectives to make a change. We are calling WIPLF Representatives for Moral March Monday. Our nation is at a critical crossroads when, now more than ever, we must put WILPF’s partnership with the Poor People’s Campaign. Instead of letting the love of money be our nation's guiding principle, we should battle for the soul of the nation and democracy. By: D. Van Soest
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 08:36
In part 3, I focus on about 1996 to 2013 – my early years as a national board and/or committee member. Throughout that time, WILPF hosted racial justice events across the country and worked with branches and the national board to increase information and understanding about racism in the US. By: D. De Lu.
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 08:23
Here’s your opportunity to hear the inspiring first-hand reports from WILPF International and CODEPINK women who attended the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP26) - Climate Summit, Glasgow, Scotland, October 30 - November 12. By: N. Price
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 07:55
Saturday, January 22, 2022, is the first anniversary of the Entry Into Force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) A number of groups are working together to plan events all over the country. An eAlert will be sent out with details as soon as we have them. We need YOUR details to add to the list!
