New York City hasn’t earned a reputation as being the most environmentally-friendly. And despite a thriving farmer’s market system citywide, many wonder where to find any “green” activism like that in Portland, OR or other cities.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Here in New York City, a substantial movement has evolved around ending military recruitment in public high schools. Many organizations, including CODEPINK NYC and the Ya-Ya Network (a citywide anti-racist, anti-sexist organization and allies with the LGBTQ community, staffed by young activists ages 15 to 19) have been spent much time for the past four [...]
Monday, January 12, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 12, 2008 New Yorkers host vigil TOMORROW outside U.N. Demand ceasefire to Gaza attacks, end to U.S. support for illegal Israel assault with U.S. weapons WHAT: Candlelight vigil demanding ceasefire in Gaza WHEN: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13 WHERE: Outside the Permanent Mission of the United States to the United Nations (140 East 45th St. [...]
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Iraq War is SO over!!!! Time to celebrate!!!! We got the “news” this morning along with the rest of New York City (and Los Angeles, D.C., Chicago…) in a special edition of The New York Times today!!! Hundreds of people distributed them in New York Times black smocks in subways and on street corners [...]
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The New York Times ran a story today about Barbara Harris, 71, of CODEPINK NYC, “a retired teacher and longtime peace advocate … on a personal crusade to block recruiters for the United States military from contacting New York City high school students.” She’ll be out at a New York City high school tonight — other [...]
Monday, August 17, 2009
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