October eNews — Voter Guide, Pressuring Profiteers, Peace Signs, Woman Sufferage, NYC UN Event

Monthly newsletter from the US Section of the

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

October 2024

As the November election approaches, see the dynamic voting guide to share and help inform voters. You will also read and see WILPFers who took direct actions “Pressuring the Profiteers” of war, while the Montague community-culture of peace signs of profiled. We also hear about the New York City event that happened on International Peace Day called, “Home is a Woman,” along with the San Jose branch’s presentation on Women Suffrage which is shared on YouTube to watch. WILPF US regional gatherings are encouraged as well as a new opportunity for branches to shine a national spotlight on local issues. Learn about a potential bylaw change providing another reason to join a WILPF US committee and there is an opening to join the WILPF International Advisory Board to attend the meetings that occur twice-a-year.

Mandate for Leadership: Christian Nationalist Style

As the election approaches, we are learning more and more about the “Mandate for Leadership: Project 2025.” This plan, led by conservative groups including the Heritage Foundation, is provided to the next conservative administration to further their goals, Take a look at the Peace Voter Guide!

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WILPF Members Pressure Nuclear Weapon Manufacturers and Fossil Fuel Companies— Cost of US support for Israel since October 7, 2023

The DISARM Committee asked you to exert pressure on the corporations putting profit ahead of people and the planet in mid-September and we thank those WILPF members who did so in various ways. If you click on the Read More, you will learn about these actions. The Costs of War project released two papers on October 7th on the human and budgetary costs of the US involvement in the Gaza-Israel war since October 7, 2023. Click on the Read More to find out how “we” spent $22.76 Billion in one year to help kill over 41,000 Palestinians in Gaza.

The History of Votes for Women in America

In anticipation of the 2024 election, WILPF San Jose member Rev. Rowan Fairgrove offered a two-part talk about the history of women's suffrage in America. As always, our monthly meeting videos are posted to our YouTube channel and are included here. Also, The PowerPoint presentations for these talks are available to WILPF chapters that may wish to use them as a basis for their own programming.

“Home is a Women” New York City UN Summit of the Future Event

Nurture the seeds planted at the UN! Please print out this postcard on cardstock and mail it to a WILPF friend or prospective member. The UN Summit of the Future was a forward-looking gathering. WILPF members who work directly with the UN had the opportunity to provide feedback as the Pact for the Future was being developed.

Signs... of a Village’s Values

Evelyn Wulfkuhle, owner of Harvey’s restaurant, chose to display a sign because “Violence is never the solution. While it can be an effective tool for gaining control and war, it fundamentally disrupts the grounding necessary for sustaining a peaceful future.”

Actions reduce fears - Effectiveness grows with numbers

In 2025, WILPF will celebrate 110 years of its strong peace and justice work. Let’s celebrate regionally, in person and virtually, and get to know more people with similar values! Let’s make plans to tackle the problems in our regions! Contact branch leaders and Jane Addams at-large members to find organizers to plan a conference on topics of concern in your region.

Three Presidential Announcements

Apply Now: WILPF US opening for U.S. Section WILPF International Advisory Board Member Alternate
Now there’s a new reason to get active with a national WILPF committee!
WILPF Branches – Be part of the new collaboration initiative!

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