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We have been a leading force for progressive social change in Westchester County, New York, since 1974.  We have been educating, agitating and organizing for a more just and peaceful world, an end to militarism and racism and a more fair economy that works for all.

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WESPAC STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF TWO ISRAELI DIPLOMATS

WESPAC STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF TWO ISRAELI DIPLOMATSTwo Israeli diplomats were killed on Wednesday in DC. The suspect shouted “FreePalestine” when he was apprehended after the crime.  WESPAC’s guiding principle is nonviolent resistance to oppression...

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The Prison System Killed my Son

Dear Communities Not Cages coalition,   Today, the father of Robert Brooks who was murdered by a swarm of prison guards at Marcy Correctional Facility published an op-ed in the Times Union calling for the passage of the Second Look Act, Earned Time Act, and Marvin...

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Help Save the Bee Lab!

Action Alert! A Vital Bee Research Lab is Facing Imminent Closure Due to Federal Budget Cuts Here's a Quick and Easy Way You Can Help Today The US Geological Survey Bee Lab, led by eminent wildlife biologist Sam Droege, is facing imminent closure due to federal budget...

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Building Community at the Lower Hudson Valley Social Forum

A wonderful short documentary film from Wilder Nicholson that captures the essence of the 2025 Lower Hudson Valley Social Forum. This footage gives us hope and joy in these dark and challenging times. We need to continue building community as we navigate our way to...

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Tribute to WESPAC

Hello everyone!   Here is Andrew's fabulous tribute to WESPAC with a couple of graphic tweaks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrEb3fBmniY   Thank you so much, and we look forward to celebrating with you at Red Hat on the River on June 10th!  All details can be...

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The Water Act

https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/05/13/water-act-reintroduction-trump/ Thank you again for your support of the WATER Act!  Sen. Sanders and Reps. Watson Coleman and Khanna have just reintroduced the legislation to fully fund our water infrastructure.  Please...

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Zero Waste Task Force – Virtual Field Trip

We took a virtual field trip through different ways we can gather and compost food scraps. We heard presentations from Westchester Legislator Emiljana Ulaj, who is working to get compostable bags in grocery stores, Greystone Apartments in Yonkers, which collects food...

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Andrew Courtney: Lifetime Achievement Award

Reminder that WESPAC will be honoring Andrew along with Proyecto Faro and the NY Caring Majority on Tuesday, June 10th!  You can find all details here:   ANDREW COURTNEY WESPAC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT By Doris Bittar Andrew's accomplishments in the...

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Veterans Fast for Gaza

This event starts on May 22, 2025: Name: "Veterans & Allies Fast for Gaza"             Organized by Veterans For PeaceDuration: Core fasters will fast for 40 days. 250 calories/day to approximate what people in Gaza have.   Who: Anyone who agrees with the two...

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@followers A wonderful short documentary film from Wilder Nicholson that captures the essence of the 2025 Lower Hudson Valley Social Forum. This footage gives us hope and joy in these dark and challenging times. We need to continue building community as we navigate our way to brighter days. A huge thank you to the planning team and to all who participated: ... See MoreSee Less
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It makes me sick to my stomach to see Israel’s cruelty and brutality in Gaza. I am heartbroken seeing thousands of starving children, demolished schools and hospitals, blocked humanitarian aid and displaced families.

Our collective humanity calls for global and immediate action.…

Just spoke with a friend of mine from Gaza.

His family was forcefully displaced from one campground to the next, with no food or supplies.

Last night, his sister’s tent was bombed while she and her family were sleeping.

She woke up to her children’s body parts scattered…

How can anyone listen to what Smotrich says here and not conclude he sounds like a genocidal maniac? Israel’s govt has been taken over by headbangers like him and Netanyahu is just letting them do what they want. Who will stop them?

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