Too Weak, Too Strong

Patrick Cockburn London Review of Books November 5, 2015 The military balance of power in Syria and Iraq is changing. The Russian air strikes that have been taking place since the end of September are strengthening and raising the morale of the Syrian army, which...

Free Speech/Hate Speech: Where Do We Draw the Line?

The Westchester Coalition Against Islamophobia invites you to this important conversation: Thursday, November 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. Ethical Culture Society of Westchester 7 Saxon Wood Rd. White Plains, NY 10605   (Ample, free parking available – bus #60 stops on ...

Watch the Sea-Change, My Friends; Witness the Sea-Change

Reflections on the Community Forum at Greenburgh Town Hall The immediate observations    Not a single member of the organizing committee lost their cool; all of us were frustrated and offended, but not a single person acted out of order. It is admirable.     As the...

WESPAC Community Forum on Challenging Militarism

WESPAC Community Forum on Challenging Militarism  Wednesday, November 11th at 6pm 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, 4th floor White Plains, NY 10601 How do you think WESPAC should be challenging militarism today?  What are ways that you are willing to participate in this...

Article in NYT about Doug’s work

Beautiful article in NY Times about Doug's work: Westchester Food Bank Looks to Local Gardens to Fill Bags for Hungry Westchester is among one of the wealthiest counties in the country, but with 200,000 residents at risk of hunger, a food bank is seeking local...

Fair and Affordable Housing Community Meeting

The Past, Present, and Future of Community Planning For Fair and Affordable Housing in Westchester  A WESPAC Foundation / CSEA Roundtable / Planners Network Forum Saturday, October 24, 1pm CSEA Local 860 595 W. Hartsdale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607   Affordable...

An Evening with Gideon Levy and Suheil Khalilieh

On Monday evening, October 19th, WESPAC and JVP Westchester held a community forum at the Greenburgh Town Hall to explore how we can serve as agents of change in supporting human rights in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.  We would like to thank the Greenburgh...

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Join us online October 12, at 8:00 PM for a teach-in on the Beacon Pipeline and to learn what we can do to stop it coming to Westchester. Register for the meeting link: bit.ly/4ddjc9 ...
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Dear Friends and Members of WESPAC,If concrete steps toward a peace deal aren’t taken before the midterm election, we risk the war against Iran spiraling into a permanent, multi-trillion-dollar quagmire.The administration has burned an estimated $2 billion a week on this conflict. These are funds that could build 4,000 new homes every single week or fix our failing roads and hospitals. Instead, our taxpayer dollars are being wasted on a war that a growing number of Americans do not want.We need decisive congressional action before the election.On Tuesday, October 20th, two weeks before the election, join a nationwide coalition to gather at U.S. House and Senate district offices, arriving 30 minutes before doors open to speak directly with lawmakers and their staff as they arrive for the day.Will you join our nationwide call to Congress outside your lawmaker’s office on October 20th to end the war against Iran?WESPAC will be outside of Congressmember George Latimer’s office located at 222 Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains.👉 RSVP and let us know if you’ll be outside your local congressional office.Check out the Action Kit with resources including social media posts, a customizable flyer, and a rally check list to make it easier to organize a rally! Comment endMore information about the nationwide Day of Action can be found here, including a growing list of rallies that are being planned around the country.In solidarity,Nada ...
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Dear WESPAC Members, Friends, and Supporters,In these extraordinarily challenging times, strong and independent community organizations are more important than ever. We invite you to renew your WESPAC membership—or to become a member for the first time—and help sustain our shared work for justice, peace, and meaningful social change.As we celebrate WESPAC’s 52nd anniversary, we remain inspired by our rich history and deeply grateful for the community that has sustained us. WESPAC continues to serve a unique and essential role as a hub for progressive organizing in Westchester County and throughout the Lower Hudson Valley. You can donate at wespac.org/donate ...
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