New Roundtable Publication – Palestinian Women Leading Protests: Lessons from Organizers in Exile
On March 19 and 20 of 2022, we held three roundtables with 10 Palestinian organizers from North America and Europe. We discussed their experiences leading local protests during the Unity Intifada in May and June of 2021. The conversations centered on the triumphs...Statement from Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Inc.
From the VVAW National OfficeMarch 25, 2022In our 55 years as an organization, Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) has witnessed way too many wars. We know firsthand the consequences and devastation of imperial wars.We are saddened and angered at the unnecessary...Thomas Palley on Ukraine
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Please see relevant documents attached including an open letter to Westchester Reform Temple: PRESS RELEASE Jewish Educator Fired Over Blog Critical of Israel Sues January 25, 2022 New York – Jessie Sander today filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State...The Alarming Rise of Lawfare to Suppress Civil Society: The Case of Palestine & Israel
Howard Horowitz represents the WESPAC Community really well as part of a discussion of C&SN’s report—The Alarming Rise of Lawfare to Suppress Civil Society: The Case of Palestine & Israel—spotlighting the report’s recommendations, & discussing...WESPAC on Facebook
Annual 'Rethinking Thanksgiving' webinar![]()
"Dismantling Colonial Myths, Uplifting Indigenous Rights, and Honoring Mother Earth"![]()
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Time: 4:30-6:30pm ET / 1:30-3:30pm PT![]()
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ASL, Spanish Interpretation & live captions in English.![]()
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#RethinkingThanksgiving #IndigenousRights #ClimateJustice #RightsofMotherEarth #FreePalestine #OriginalPeoples #RepensarelDíadeAccióndeGracias #DerechosIndígenas #JusticiaClimática #DerechosdelaMadreTierra #PalestinaLibre
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On Nov. 14, Con Edison, the City of Mt. Vernon, and NY League of Conservation Voters will give an introductory presentation at the Doles Recreation Center at 6:30 pm for a utility thermal network proposal. Please see the attached flyer in jpg and pdf. ![]()
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A Utility Thermal Network is the most efficient and cost-effective way of heating and cooling buildings. With the help of Con Edison and the City of Mt. Vernon, some residents of the city may have an opportunity to enroll in a pilot project that will upgrade the participating residents' heating, cooling, and hot water systems to a thermal network at no cost to them. These residents would enjoy lower utility bills and safer, more comfortable, and pollution-free heating and cooling. Scaling up such networks will eventually pay a huge role in cutting greenhouse has and co-pollutant emissions from New York's building sector, which is currently the largest source of such emissions in the state.![]()
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The WESPAC Food Justice committee is launching its 2025 priorities. We are meeting with Ruby Olisemeka on Tuesday, October 29th at noon via Zoom. You must pre-register to participate here us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lf-ysqT8rHd1A8eaz63YvbGM7d8oxsNf9![]()
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We will share updates regarding the Free People's Market in Mount Vernon as well as explore our collective role in guaranteeing access to fresh, local and high quality produce to all Westchester residents.![]()
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About Ruby:![]()
Ruby Olisemeka is an independent educator/consultant focusing on socially transformative education; food justice and incorporating African and indigenous spiritual practices into farming and food & farming education.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WESPAC Food Justice with Ruby Olisemeka. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WESPAC Food Justice with Ruby Olisemeka. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.