WILPF US e-newsletter. A monthly publication of the US Section of the
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
April 2019
Reflections on the 63rd CSW, stop plans to strengthen the Cuba blockade, Pat Elder's "Million Parts per Trillion Tour," a new series of articles in Ms. featuring WILPF, register for DC Days, calls/resources to plan and strategize together as ONE WILPF, branch reports of marches and events in Palo Alto, Burlington, Maine, and Pittsburgh, and MORE, in this month's eNews.
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Mary Ann Koch reflects on the 63rd CSW and how it inspired an even deeper appreciation for "the unique and significant contribution the feminist approach makes in our world."
WILPF's Cuba and the Bolivarian Alliance Issues Committee condemns the Trump administration's latest escalation against Cuba. Call your representatives!
Billed as our "Million Parts per Trillion Tour," I drove across the country with my daughter to draw attention to the reckless behavior of the military as it continues to poison America's drinking water.
A series of articles featuring WILPF will be appearing in Ms. Magazine thanks to our partnership with author Rickey Gard Diamond. Plan now to start a "Women Unscrewing Screwnomics" group in your community!
It's time to register for the ANA's 31st annual DC Days, to be held May 19-22. Join activists and leaders from across the country for advocacy, networking, education, and fun.
Protest and Divest! Roberta Ahlquist helped organize a 3-day march from Palo Alto to San Francisco to protest Wells Fargo Bank's fossil fuel investments.
Are we moving toward realizing the promise of Earth Day? A handout is available describing the history of Earth Day and encouraging everyone to "ask the candidates" if they support a "revolution of values."
The imminent approach of F-35 bombers at the Burlington, VT, municipal airport is revving up resistance among WILPF and other area peace and justice groups.
On the April 11th ONE WILPF Call, Howie Hawkins will speak about ways to support the Green New Deal and Darien De Lu will report on her recent fact-finding trip to Venezuela.
Check out a PowerPoint about better strategic planning and promotion of your events/actions, and learn about more resources to help keep WILPF visible!
Two Pittsburgh WILPF members gave a PowerPoint presentation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on "Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence."
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