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We have been a leading force for progressive social change in Westchester County, New York, since 1974.  We have been educating, agitating and organizing for a more just and peaceful world, an end to militarism and racism and a more fair economy that works for all.

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NY Power Authority Community Info Sessions

On behalf of The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York Transco, we want to make you aware of the upcoming Propel NY Energy Community Information Sessions in Westchester County. These events will allow community members to speak directly with project team...

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CFOW Newsletter!

From Frank Brodhead: Hello All - In less than a month, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have grabbed power and created chaos. We call this a “coup,” meaning an unconstitutional overturn of our government. They must be stopped. But how? Tens of thousands of people have lost...

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The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow goes to Haiti

Filmmaker Alain Martin frames the forgotten history of his country’s brutal occupation at the hands of the United States as an epistolary that finds him penning a letter to his deceased grandfather about the subject. He confesses to Brunel Martin, the grandfather in...

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Feb. 19th is Day of Remembrance for Japanese American Community

From UMass Office of the President:  February 19th is a significant date for the Japanese American community. On this day in 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which gave the U.S. Army the authority to remove civilians from the military...

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NOON Newsletter 2025

Welcome to the NOON e-newsletter for February 2025. Enjoy, and please share widely!   This poem was written for the candlelight vigil preceding the Onondaga Nation’s Land Rights hearing in Federal District Court, October 18, 2007.   For Onondaga By Robin Wall Kimmerer...

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Toolkit for the Movement

Toolkit for the Movement: Guides for community defense  Recent years have seen our community and movement partners on the frontlines wracked by COVID-19, ongoing systemic anti-Black racism, accelerating climate disasters, and growing authoritarian repression, which...

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Puppet making for the Social Forum Opening March!

The LHV Social Forum planning team is delighted to be working with the @boxcutter_collective to make large puppets for the social forum scheduled for Sunday, April 27th in White Plains!   Boxcutter Collective is a New York City based puppet troupe made up of 6...

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Statement from the NYS Community Equity Agenda

The 50+ member organizations of the NYS Community Equity Agenda, representing hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers statewide, made the following statement responding to the Trump Administration’s assault on the Consumer and Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—and...

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Plastic Waste Trade Watch

  Plastic Waste Trade Watch January 2025     Plastic Waste Trade Watch is a monthly review of information on the international trade in plastic waste. It is produced by Basel Action Network's (BAN) Plastic Waste Transparency Project, which undertakes campaigns,...

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It is with pain in my heart that I announce the passing of Baba Surya. He passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday at the age of 91 years. He was a fixture at the WESPAC office for many years when we were located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. location in downtown White Plains. Below you will find some information about his life. I will share additional photos on our website and s ... See MoreSee Less
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@followers A wonderful short documentary film from Wilder Nicholson that captures the essence of the 2025 Lower Hudson Valley Social Forum. This footage gives us hope and joy in these dark and challenging times. We need to continue building community as we navigate our way to brighter days. A huge thank you to the planning team and to all who participated: ... See MoreSee Less
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. @dutchmfa The Dutch government has a responsibility to protect their citizen, Marco Van Rennes, from Israeli or NATO interception of any kind while he sails to Gaza aboard the Madleen.

.  @MFATurkiye The Turkish government has a responsibility to protect their citizen, Suayb Ordu, from Israeli or NATO interception of any kind while he sails to gaze aboard the Madleen.

The @GazaFFlotilla vessel carries unarmed civilians and humanitarian cargo, including baby formula and other life-saving aid for Palestinians in Gaza. It poses no threat and is operating in full accordance with international maritime, humanitarian, and human rights law.

This is just next level. Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham reveals he is going to “break the siege in Gaza” with Greta Thunberg and 10 other activists.

Israel going crazy right now

A fabulous event organized by Lorna who so skillfully led the children's breakout session at the recent social forum!  Please contact Lorna for any additional information at
lornagonsal@gmail.com

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