Who Are Gray Panthers?
We are older and younger people. We are an intergenerational, non-profit peace and social justice organization with members in Southeast Michigan, including Detroit and the Counties of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb. We work on issues which affect people of all ages: universal health care, peace, strengthening Social Security and Medicare, challenging descrimination, education reform, economic justice, fair labor practices and campaign finance reform. Join us!
PUBLIC INVITED
The GREEN NEW DEAL
What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
Saturday, April 20, 2019
9:30 a.m. socializing, 10 a.m. meeting starts
Royal Oak Community Center
3500 Marais, Royal Oak
GUEST SPEAKER
Nicholas Jansen, Sunrise Movement State Director
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Supreme Court Poem
By Paul Felton
My feelings are still very raw
About the Judge Brett Kavanaugh
I must say that to me it seems
He’s not fit to join the Supremes
It’s clear to me he was at fault
In charges of sexual assault
And in the hearing room he lied
For perjury he should be tried
On other matters great and small
His views are quite Neanderthal
In any case it’s a sad day
For women, and the USA.
(Paul Felton is a Gray Panthers poet laureat.)
The National Council of Gray Panthers Networks has endorsed the Green New Deal. It creates a vision that America can both tackle climate change and work for economic justice by promoting a new green economy.
We are inspired that leadership in this movement is being shared by some bright young people in the Sunrise Movement -- young people who have a big stake in a future with a healthier climate and more green jobs.
Tell your friends about this lecture.
It's an opportunity to learn, share your views and take action!
Event co-sponsors: Peace Action of Michigan; Southeast Michigan Green Party locals; Michigan Coalition for Human Rights; United Church of Christ - Detroit Metropolitan Area. Other groups who would like to also become co-sponsors of this event, are invited to call Randy Block at 248-549-5170 to add your group's name to support this growing movement. No charge to become a co-sponsor. We only ask your help in spreading the word about this presentation.
