This forum will discuss U.S. prescription drug prices specifically and pharmaceutical industry reform more broadly. Americans pay more than twice the price for the same prescription drugs from the same transnational companies as do the other rich democracies around the world. We are subsidizing the excess profits of the pharmaceutical industry, which has twice the […]
WESPAC members are invited to a Support Ukraine Rally at 4 PM at the Russian Diplomatic Compound located at 255th St. and Mosholu Ave in Riverdale, via the Riverdale Ave Exit Southbound on the Henry Hudson Pkwy at 4 PM-5 PM. WCAI has invited the Muslim Communities of Westchester to support Ukraine at this time […]
Nada will lead a Westchester County Park clean up at Silver Lake Park Preserve in White Plains. We will be removing invasive vines and picking up trash from the lake. Please sign up to help here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-squad-at-silver-lake-preserve-tickets-301578347957?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
From the Westchester County Human Rights Commission: Did you know that studies show that 80% of women have experienced street harassment and 76% of people have witnessed it? One survey of 93,000 LGBTQ individuals revealed that more than half avoid public spaces because they fear street harassment. Learn how to fight back against hate and how to […]
This April 1st Don't be fooled by TIAA! Join us on April 1st as we deliver over over 23,000 petition signatures to TIAA’s CEO. We demand that TIAA immediately stop investing in fossil fuels, divest from their current holdings and stop illegal land grabs. This Friday we'll be gathering at TIAA Headquarters in New York as well […]
Holding Our Ground: Resisting Colonialism and Environmental Destruction Sunday, April 3 at 12 noon ET Colonization exists to exploit land and natural resources for the profit of the colonizers. The history, culture and needs of the indigenous people are not relevant considerations to the colonizers. Palestinians and indigenous American people have both faced […]
Phil Ciganer of the Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon has kindly offered to present a memorial concert to Connie’s friends and fans at 6 pm on Sunday, April 3rd. It will be free of charge, though attendees can pay for dinner if they wish. The number of the Towne Crier, if you have any questions, […]
The New York City stop of the Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls Mobilization Tour is coming up soon. The information for the event is below. Please share with your networks and encourage people to join us in-person or online. This is an exciting time […]