Check out what’s going on with WILPF US committees this February and join in on community events. Don’t forget to dive into January recaps in this eNews issue.

I am happy to join Rev. Rowan Fairgrove as we prepare you in our national organization to participate in a momentous opportunity to carry the mantle for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr forward. Our WILPF branches have voted to support and participate in the June 18 rally in DC, one of two solidarity actions for 2022. By Emily Keel

"Racial Reckoning," a program of three short plays, two by WILPF member Candace Perry, was presented recently by Wellfleet Preservation Hall. The virtual program was sponsored in part by a grant from the Joan Patchen Fund, established in memory of a long-time WILPF Cape Cod member and artist. The fund supports the work of WILPF branches in the use of the arts to promote social change and create a more peaceable world. By Elenita Muniz

On January 29, the Women, Money & Democracy held its second Committee Planning Retreat. The members have committed to doing their economic justice work through gender equity and racial justice lenses. What does that mean? Read on! By Marybeth Gardam

We hope you will take the time to read The Many Humanitarian Impact of Drones, a rare, comprehensive book produced by Reaching Critical Will and Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, to introduce us all to the complexity of drones warfare. By Eileen Kurkoski

Branches and members of WILPF US voted in support of two different Solidarity Actions to take together in 2022. Read how the votes stacked up, what the final decisions were, and how YOU can participate in the planning. By Marybeth Gardam

You can be a citizen scientist. Take water samples to document high levels of carcinogenic PFAS “forever chemicals” where you live. It’s fun to be outdoors. The water test kit is easy to use and mail. Here are stories of two WILPF projects in Maine and Vermont to inspire you! Read more. By N. Price