Could your branch benefit from a meeting with other branches in your state and/or the states surrounding you? Holding an in-person or online gathering of branches in your ‘region’ would be a great way to connect, share common concerns and recommendations to those concerns, as well as to hold discussions as a preliminary to future Triennial Congresses.
Updates
These are exciting times for WILPF! Thanks to the generosity of Robin Lloyd, “platinum donor” and long-time loyal WILPF member, WILPF has a tremendous opportunity to gain more strategic leadership, increased momentum, and greater identity visibility. The Lloyd Family Legacy Campaign (LFLC), launched in Robin’s honor, will bring much-needed funds to help move our organization forward — just in time for our 110th anniversary.
Rev. Rowan Fairgrove takes a look at poverty, which is considered the fourth leading cause of death in the US after heart disease, cancer and smoking. She examines the minimum wage and the need for accurate poverty measurements.
Celebrate with us our WILPF mothers and our collective herstory! Our May 16th Zoom call “Everyday Activist” will focus on long-time WILPFer, mother and activist Libby Frank, and will celebrate the dedication and commitment of all our members as we prepare for WILPF’s upcoming 110th anniversary.
This spring, Xcel Energy is expected to issue its environmental impact statement regarding its application for a 20-year operating license extension to the operating life of the reactor. This begins a 30-day public comment wherein anyone concerned with the continued operation of the leaking, accident-plagued, 54-year-old reactor can send comments to the NRC in Washington, DC.
On Tuesday, April 16th, the Women, Money & Democracy Committee of WILPF US will examine the phenomenon of financialization and its role in widening the wealth gap while threatening democracy and human rights. Join the conversation at 8pm EST/ 7pm CST/ 6pm MT/ 5pm PST.
Unlike many who believe that nuclear weapons and NATO are a deterrence to war, WILPF believes that the use and even the threat of weapons results in a vicious cycle of more and more weapons. WILPF's peace efforts must continue in the face of the on-going cycle of increasing arms and wars! Although we might be a small number, we remember that Jane Addams was one of a small minority seeking peace in WWI - she serves as a model for us in our peace efforts.
The Tent of Nations is an example of positive action in response to what’s happening in Gaza. The educational and environmental farm, listed as an international peace center, is looking for international volunteers to serve as witnesses and help the farm continue to exist.
We remember and look back at the life of Barbara Drageaux, who was a ‘tireless’ long time member of the Portland WILPF branch.
WILPF International is celebrating its 109th anniversary on April 28, and are asking for contributions of art, photos, quotes and messages..