Local officials, feeling the effects of continuing economic stagnation, are expressing deep frustration with the nation’s misplaced priorities. The Greenbelt, Maryland city council is among a group of leading local governments that is speaking with determination and frankness. Mayor Judith … more
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Press release: Local groups disappointed with token Afghanistan drawdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2011 Fund Our Communities: Bring the War Dollars Home Contact: Jean Athey, 301-570-0923, jeanathey [at] verizon.net Olney, MD — President Obama’s announcement this evening of a token troop withdrawal from Afghanistan is quite disappointing to … more
US mayors pass first anti-war resolution since 1971 – the organizers back story!
By Maria Allwine. The US Conference of Mayors just passed an historic resolution urging Congress and the President to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan so that the trillions of dollars currently squandered on illegal wars can be poured … more
Teach-in, rally and poor peoples’ march in Baltimore. The grassroots will give mayors a “peace” of their mind!
The U.S. Conference of Mayors is coming to Baltimore, Maryland for its next annual meeting. June 17-21. Baltimore residents and their friends will be there to tell mayors to tell congress that it’s way past time to fund our communities … more
Baltimore mayor and city council support a mayors’ resolution for new national priorities
The U.S. Conference of Mayors is coming to Baltimore, Maryland for its next annual meeting. There will be debate on a resolution urging a shift in national spending priorities during the conference which runs from June 17 to 21. Now, … more