CODEPINK
I was reading some info on the net and looking for some political tee's and stumbled across this group called CODEPINK. They are a "women initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement that seeks positive social change through proactive, creative protest and non-violent direct action. " There site was really interesting and I liked a lot of what they say...
“ We call on women around the world to rise up and oppose the war in Iraq. We call on mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters, on workers, students, teachers, healers, artists, writers, singers, poets and every ordinary outraged woman willing to be outrageous for peace. Women have been the guardians of life—not because we are better or purer or more innately nurturing than men, but because the men have busied themselves making war. Because of our responsibility to the next generation, because of our own love for our families and communities and this country that we are a part of, we understand the love of a mother in Iraq for her children and the driving desire of that child for life” — Starhawk
Alot of their principles are also similar tothose of other orgs that I am a member of...
CODEPINK has expanded its work into the following program areas:
Peacemaking and militarism
Supporting the International Occupation Watch Center in Baghdad
Peace delegations to Israel-Palestine, North & South Korea, Burma, and Iraq
Life-affirming economic priorities
Books not Bombs in support of local libraries
Civil liberties
Education and advocacy of grassroots efforts to prevent passage of Patriot Act II
Environmental sustainability
Advocacy of more fuel efficient cars
Support efforts to close Indian Point nuclear power plant in New York
Responsible Media and Reporting
Preserve diversity, localism, and competition
Work to stop the implementation of the FCC ownership rulings
Elections and Voter Registration
Encourage women and other minorities to register to vote
Not only do they do their thing for what they stand for but they have a boutique where you can go and shop and make a statement through your apparel. Seems like a good organization and they are definately making strides
“ We call on women around the world to rise up and oppose the war in Iraq. We call on mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters, on workers, students, teachers, healers, artists, writers, singers, poets and every ordinary outraged woman willing to be outrageous for peace. Women have been the guardians of life—not because we are better or purer or more innately nurturing than men, but because the men have busied themselves making war. Because of our responsibility to the next generation, because of our own love for our families and communities and this country that we are a part of, we understand the love of a mother in Iraq for her children and the driving desire of that child for life” — Starhawk
Alot of their principles are also similar tothose of other orgs that I am a member of...
CODEPINK has expanded its work into the following program areas:
Peacemaking and militarism
Supporting the International Occupation Watch Center in Baghdad
Peace delegations to Israel-Palestine, North & South Korea, Burma, and Iraq
Life-affirming economic priorities
Books not Bombs in support of local libraries
Civil liberties
Education and advocacy of grassroots efforts to prevent passage of Patriot Act II
Environmental sustainability
Advocacy of more fuel efficient cars
Support efforts to close Indian Point nuclear power plant in New York
Responsible Media and Reporting
Preserve diversity, localism, and competition
Work to stop the implementation of the FCC ownership rulings
Elections and Voter Registration
Encourage women and other minorities to register to vote
Not only do they do their thing for what they stand for but they have a boutique where you can go and shop and make a statement through your apparel. Seems like a good organization and they are definately making strides
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