WILPF NEWS
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
East Bay and San Francisco Branches
Work to Advance Peace, Justice and Human Rights
July 2025
“Peace is not radical, it’s common sense. We need to normalize peace.”
Anne Henny, East Bay WILPF
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1945-2025
80th Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
80 Years of Nuclear Devestation
Remember Our History
Reshape Our Future!
Join us at the Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab on this historic
80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki to support global nuclear abolition at the location
where horrific new warheads are being designed today.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025—9:00 am
Rally will be followed by a traditional Japanese Bon Dance,
inviting our ancestors to join us, then nonviolent witness
and direct action for those who so choose.
LIVERMORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS LAB—WEST GATE
From I-580 E take S. Vasco Rd. exit. Stay on S. Vasco for 1.4 miles to
West Gate Dr. Park on side streets.
Golden Rule: The Journey for Peace
A powerful new documentary, Golden Rule: The Journey for Peace, directed by Nolan Anderson and co-produced by Mane Co and Gnarlybay, will be shown throughout the Bay Area upon request. A public screening is scheduled for August 10 at the New Parkway Theater in Oakland, in collaboration with Tri-Valley CAREs. The film offers a moving portrait of resistance, restoration, and hope, connecting the Golden Rule’s original 1958 voyage to the urgent peace and justice challenges of today.
Sunday, August 10 12:30pm New Parkway Theatre in Oakland
Historic Peace Boat Sailing to SF Bay in August
Golden Rule Sailboat Promotes End to Nuclear Weapons and War
The historic Golden Rule peace boat will sail to San Francisco Bay this August to sound the alarm about the growing danger of nuclear war, and to promote an end to war and militarism. The 34-foot wooden ketch and its 4-person crew will sail around the Bay throughout August, making stops in multiple cities, including San Francisco, Alameda, Berkeley, Richmond and San Mateo. Public meetings with local organizations will feature film screenings and speakers. The public will be invited to visit the boat and a lucky few will even go out sailing on the Bay.
2025 San Francisco Bay Voyage Itinerary
The Golden Rule voyage will include stops at:
San Francisco (Aug 5–7, 27–29) Alameda/Oakland (Aug 9–13) Berkeley (Aug 14–18) Richmond (Aug 19–22) San Mateo (Aug 23–26) San Francisco (Aug 27-29)
Each port visit will include guest sailing, public events, community dialogues, and opportunities for media coverage. Veterans, peace activists, sailors, educators, and youth are especially encouraged to attend. For more information contact:
Michelle KanoeLehua Marsonette at 541-971-9077 or vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com
In Honor of Ann Fagan Ginger at 100
“Let us celebrate Ann Fagan Ginger on her 100th birthday, July 11, 2025! In my estimation, Ann should be appreciated as one of the most outstanding figures in the history of the National Lawyers Guild. Her intellect, courage, creativity, and determination make her a worthy role model for all those who strive to combine the highest professional standards with a dedication to steady principles and a relentless determination to uplift and serve the powerless and oppressed.”
Peter Goldberger, MLTF, Ardmore PA
To read the complete article about the amazing life of Ann Fagan Ginger, go here.
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