Archive for February, 2012
March 11 – Day of Remembrance and Warning
On March 11, 2011 the world’s eyes were on Japan as the largest nuclear disaster in history began to unfold. Now, less then a year later, the world’s eyes are on Georgia. On February 9, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, without reviewing new safety concerns resulting from the Fukushima disaster, approved plans for the first two [...]
Stand up for Solar Power in Georgia!
Senate Bill 41, sponsored by Senator Buddy Carter and others, is a bi-partisan backed bill that would allow third party suppliers to install, own, and maintain solar panels something currently allowed in 45 other states. The bill encourages renewable energy expansion in Georgia and would give consumers more choice about who they purchase energy from [...]
March 2012 Calendar of Events
March 3 A Woman’s Place: In Peace and Politics On Saturday, March 3, 2012 at AFSC Georgia Peace Center, surrounded by historic photographs documenting demonstrations and protest for social change, four women will discuss the roles they have played in politics and in building movements for peace. Join us for a rousing panel discussion moderated [...]
Take action now to move us closer to a world free of nuclear weapons!
The AP reports that The Obama administration is weighing options for sharp new cuts to the U.S. nuclear force, including a reduction of up to 80 percent in the number of deployed weapons. This could be his most important opportunity to dramatically reduce the number and the role of U.S. nuclear weapons. But, the opponents [...]
TAKE ACTION NOW Against Senate Bill 469
Georgia Senate Bill 469 (SB469), introduced on February 23, attempts to strip Georgia citizens of the right to peacefully protest by setting penalties of $1,000 a day for individuals, and $10,000 a day for organizations participating in “mass picketing” Call the representatives who sponsored this bill today and tell them that this is unacceptable legislation! [...]
The REAL State of the Union 2012 Roundup
About 200 guests gathered at 7 Stages Friday, February 10, 2012 for The REAL State of the Union. Jay Bookman, author and Atlanta Journal Constitution columnist and blogger gave the keynote address, envisioning the future of American politics post-2012 election and poking fun at some of the most notorious names in the political game. Andisheh [...]
We Count! Student Day at the Gold Dome
Georgia WAND’s We Count! political empowerment campaign and The National Coalition for 100 Black Women Northwest Georgia Chapter’s High School to High Heels mentoring program teamed up on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 for a day at the Gold Dome. About ten young women toured the capital, spoke to elected officials and community leaders and engaged [...]
February 2012 Calendar of Events
Friday,February 3 & Every Friday Stand for Peace Each and every Friday at noon, join us on the corner of Peachtree Street and 14th Street for our weekly peace vigil, Stand for Peace. Then, join us for lunch afterwards, at 1:00 pm, if you’d like. February 4 No War on Iran: National Day of Action [...]
The REAL State of the Union February 10, 2012
Don’t miss Atlanta Journal Constitution columnist Jay Bookman’s annual take on the state of American politics. Local writer, political satirist and co-author and illustrator of “Americapedia: Taking the Dumb Out of Freedom”, Andisheh Nouraee, will then respond before Bookman opens the floor to the audience for a Q & A. We’ll also honor special guest, the [...]
NRC License for new Vogtle reactors will be opposed in Federal Court
Media Advisory Georgia Women’s Action for New Directions (Georgia WAND) For Immediate Release Wednesday, February 09, 2012 Contact: Courtney Hanson courtney@wand.org 404.524.5999 – office 308.631.8543 – cell Leslie Anderson Maloy landerson@hastingsgroup.com 703.276.3256 NRC License for new Vogtle reactors will be opposed in Federal Court, suspension of construction at Georgia Site to [...]
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