by Nada Khader | May 19, 2025 | Blogs, Director's Blog
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...
by Nada Khader | May 15, 2025 | Blogs, Director's Blog, Friends of Turtle Island, Frontpage, Immigration, Militarism and Foreign Policy, Movement Building, Racial Justice
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...
by Nada Khader | May 14, 2025 | Blogs, Director's Blog, Movement Building
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...
by Nada Khader | May 14, 2025 | Blogs, Director's Blog, Environmental and Food Justice
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...
by Nada Khader | May 14, 2025 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Environmental and Food Justice, Friends of Turtle Island, Movement Building
The WATER Act: How We Protect Our Water from Trump’s Agenda 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 share your support...
by Nada Khader | May 12, 2025 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Economic and Human Rights, Militarism and Foreign Policy, Movement Building, Racial Justice
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...