Archive for February, 2011
Rally to Support Workers’ Rights
Georgia WAND added our voices to those across the country demanding a halt to the attacks against the rights of working people Wednesday, February 23 along with about 700 other protesters and union members. The fight continues as do the demonstrations. Join us Saturday, February 26 again on the steps of the State Capitol at noon [...]
Congratulating GA Congressman John Lewis, Medal of Freedom recipient
Georgia WAND staff and board gathered with other Atlantans at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Monday, February 21 to welcome home Congressman John Lewis, recent recipient of the 2011 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The award is “presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, [...]
February 2011: Calendar of Events
February 4, 11, 18, 25 Stand for Peace Join us at Colony Square to stand for peace and show our commitment to end the war. Meet dedicated WAND members at Stand for Peace and stick around for lunch afterward. We will continue to stand every Friday until the war ends in Iraq and the troops [...]
2011 REAL State of the Union!
Did you miss the 2011 REAL State of the Union? Watch the address below!
The REAL State of the Union
Don’t miss this year’s Real State of the Union, themed “Unveiled: The Great Liberal Conspiracy to Destroy America.” Hear AJC author and columnist Jay Bookman’s 9th annual take on the state of American politics. Local writer Andisheh Nouraee will respond before Bookman opens the floor to the audience for a Q & A. Political satirist and [...]
Obama Signs New START
President Obama signed New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty Wednesday, February 2, pushing the treaty one step closer to completion. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed New START last week, after it cleared Russia’s parliament. The treaty will be officially ratified when the United States and Russia exchange the signed document. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton [...]
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