Initially my plan in interviewing Penny Rosenwasser, a founding board member of Jewish Voice for Peace, was to highlight the work...
Talking to Penny Rosenwasser, Jewish Voice for Peace Activist
Initially my plan in interviewing Penny Rosenwasser, a founding board member of Jewish Voice for Peace, was to highlight the work of JVP. But I got more than I bargained for. Not only did I end up with a detailed understanding [...]
Pat Taub
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The New Anti-War Elder Activists
Protests against the genocide in Gaza have become intergenerational on an unprecedented scale. When I marched against the war in Vietnam, a grey-haired protester was a rare sighting. Many elders at the time shared the view of my then 70-something neighbor who commented, “I’ve done my part. It’s up to the younger generation now.” [...]
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Cynthia Nixon, A French Chocolate Shop, Occupying My Cottage & More!
Cynthia Nixon’s Admirable Campaign While I’m not a New Yorker I gave money to Cynthia Nixon’s campaign, admiring her bold progressive platform, challenging Cuomo’s corrupt administration. While she lost, her campaign offers hope for progressive woman running for office. Courtesy of Wall Street donors Cuomo raised $25 million [...]
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