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.
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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.
As we prepare for the January 22nd ENTRY INTO FORCE of the UN TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS, please help us to get cosponsors for “Warheads to Windmills” before it’s introduced into the 2021 Congress. By E. Thomas.
The war in Yemen has entered its sixth, devastating year, with more than 100,000 people dead and millions on the brink of famine. We must act now! Please join the International Day of Action on Yemen on January 25, 2021. By O. Hugonot Haber.
WILPF US calls for the Cuban International Medical Brigades to be nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Henry Reeve medical team has worked in 29 countries to cure the sick and help prevent spread of the virus. By L. Reeves.