GERMANS TAKE HISTORIC STANCE AGAINST ARMING DRONES
GERMANS TAKE HISTORIC STANCE AGAINST ARMING DRONES For the first time in history, a national legislative body has taken a position against installing weapons on drones. As reported in the linked Reuters article, German SPD party members have blocked the...Why has the Israeli occupation lasted so long? It’s good for business.
Michael Friedman reviews Jeff Halper’s book “War Against the People,” where Halper argues Israel has no intention of “winning” the conflict with the Palestinians. It’s protracted state is far too valuable for its international...Killer Drones and the Militarization of US Foreign Policy
In the eyes of many around the world, diplomacy has taken a back seat to military operations in US foreign policy. The drone program is a prime example.Source: Killer Drones and the Militarization of US Foreign PolicyThe Real Reason Behind Qatar’s Gulf State Freeze Out | The American Conservative
Officially, the narrative on the split among Gulf Arab nations, between Saudi Arabia and the tiny nation of Qatar, has centered around support for terrorism. The reality of the situation is far more nSource: The Real Reason Behind Qatar’s Gulf State Freeze Out | The...Sara Roy · If Israel were smart: In Gaza · LRB 15 June 2017
Person after person told me that growing support for extremist factions in Gaza does not emanate from political or ideological belief – as these factions may claim – but from people’s need to feed their families.Source: Sara Roy · If Israel were smart: In Gaza · LRB...WESPAC on Facebook
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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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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.