BINGHAMTON, N.Y .– Binghamton University’s Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) will award the inaugural Nadia Rubaii Memorial Prize to Filipino-American journalist and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize-winner Maria Ressa at 5 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the Anderson Center's Chamber Hall, on campus. The event is free and open to the public.The … [Read more...] about Nobel Peace Prize-winner Maria Ressa to speak at Binghamton University
No Gag Rule: Speak Up for Artists Censored for Referencing Abortion
This blog explains the entire current controversy with Idaho, including full references and links to articles and the artists. There are also suggestions about who to write and points that might be made in such communication. READ more:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4011830132 … [Read more...] about No Gag Rule: Speak Up for Artists Censored for Referencing Abortion
Focus on Abortion: An Exhibit to Encourage Civil Discourse
Local bridge editor and progressive activist Peg Johnston has spent her working career in abortion care at Southern Tier Women's Health Services which she founded in 1981. Her specialty has been counseling those experiencing abortions and their loved ones. Now, at the end of her career, this special exhibit by San Francisco photographer Roslyn Banish is … [Read more...] about Focus on Abortion: An Exhibit to Encourage Civil Discourse
HOW DO YOU SILENCE A COMMUNITY?
HOW DO YOU SILENCE A COMMUNITY? by PEG JOHNSTON, SOUTHERN TIER WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES LLC AND ACTIVIST WITH THE CENTER FOR GENDER, ART and CULTURE. For more information: When one in four people experience an abortion in their lifetimes (and add in their partners, family, and friends), how do you keep them from talking about it? Good question! The … [Read more...] about HOW DO YOU SILENCE A COMMUNITY?
BIPOC Artists Pop-Up March 29- April 1
Support Black Business and the Cooperative Gallery 213 Present BIPOC Artists Pop -UpCalling all artists! I'm working on a project with the Cooperative Gallery to showcase BIPOC artists and photographers! There is a 20% commission fee that for gallery overhead from sale of art or prints purchase. The Pop-Up will be from thurs. Mach 29to Saturday April … [Read more...] about BIPOC Artists Pop-Up March 29- April 1
Third Thursday Art Talks: LOVE
Come and participate in our Third Thursday program on February 16th starting at 7 PM either by going to the Cooperative Gallery or via Zoom. In keeping with the theme of our Love show, all attendees can read poems, essays, or flash fiction dealing with the subject of love. There are many ways to participate. You can pick your favorite love poems to read … [Read more...] about Third Thursday Art Talks: LOVE
UN Secy-General’s Hard Hitting Message to Fossil Fuel Industry
New York 06 February 2023 Secretary-General's briefing to the General Assembly on Priorities for 2023 Mr. President of the General Assembly, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Before we begin, I want to convey my deep sadness about the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. I extend my condolences … [Read more...] about UN Secy-General’s Hard Hitting Message to Fossil Fuel Industry
Sleeping Walking to Armageddon : Protest
Sleeping Walking to Armageddon Veterans for Peace Chapter 90, Peace Action of Broome, Pax Christi UpState New York, and UpState Drone Action will meet outside of the first floor Binghamton NY office of the leader of the United States Senate, Charles Schumer. Voices are being raised by leading atomic scientists and members of peace and … [Read more...] about Sleeping Walking to Armageddon : Protest
Another Hunger Strike and Appeal from the County Jail
Another Hunger Strike and Appeal from the County Jail Families Demand: Feed our Loved Ones Once again persons incarcerated in the Broome county jail have gone on a hunger strike, this week sending back meal after meal to the kitchen. Their appeal and actions add to years of reports of ill-fed, starving and brutalized people inside the jail. … [Read more...] about Another Hunger Strike and Appeal from the County Jail
Racial Injustice Protest at Wegman’s
BINGHAMTON—On January 1st, Binghamton Police Officer Brad Kaczynski was captured kneeling on the neck of a Black man who was face down and in handcuffs, as onlookers begged him to stop. His actions remain under investigation by the Binghamton Police Department, as well as the NYS Attorney General. Exactly one week after Kaczynski’s brutal assault, Tyre … [Read more...] about Racial Injustice Protest at Wegman’s