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Sunday 11/10: Women’s Circle and Playdate to reflect on election loss

Posted on November 7, 2024 by kwilder

Women’s Circle with gather in Riverhead to reflect on the recent election loss.

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Election Day poem by a Long Islander, written 11/5/2024

Posted on November 5, 2024 by iwilder

Poetry about Election 2024. A poem written on election day by a Long Islander. The setting is Stotzky Park in Riverhead.

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Playing tricks on annoying major party leaders in Suffolk and NY State

Posted on November 1, 2024 by iwilder

On your Suffolk County, NY ballot, if you see a lack of choices, write-in: Richard Schaffer and/or Jay Jacobs. They are among the party bosses who made the mess! For NY State AD 2, write in: “Richard Schaffer”

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Write-In Richard Schaffer to save democracy!

Posted on October 8, 2024 by iwilder

In Riverhead, Suffolk County, Long Island, write in “Richard Schaffer” for Assembly District 2. Jodi Giglio is the incumbent Republican running in this race, Richard Schaffer is the Democratic Party boss who is part of the reason there is no “real” Democrat running against her.

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Jill Stein campaign on Long Island: Mon. Aug 15, 2016

Posted on August 12, 2016 by iwilder

Long Island greens will meet to get inspired about the Jill Stein for President 2016 campaign. Jonathan Fluck, National Volunteer Coordinator, will attend. This event is a Green Party of Nassau meeting. Though, all are invited, and many Suffolk Green Party members plan to attend. This meeting is an excellent way to get connected, in-person, […]

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East End Greens: Archive of first meeting announcement

Posted on August 10, 2016 by iwilder

East End Greens will meet in Riverhead, Long Island, NY on August 10, 2016. Ian and I are so excited to be working with a recently activated newbie green to organize the first meeting of the East End Greens… The East End Greens inaugural Meet n’ Greet will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 […]

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Election Night musings and links

Posted on November 6, 2012 by kwilder

To see how the election has affected the Peace Index, see post and chart at Peace Couple: here. National results which include third parties at Politico: here. 2012 Suffolk County Election Results at the Board of Elections: here Voting is brisk on Long Island. At the left is a photo of our polling place in […]

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Silent protest to end “stop and frisk”

Posted on June 12, 2012 by kwilder

Father’s Day is a wonderful day to stand up for ourselves and our neighbors. Hope you will consider going to this historic event. And, think about bringing your father along! Silent March To End Stop and Frisk Sunday, June 17th at 3pm in New York City (with buses from Long Island) The website for this […]

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Friday 6-1-2012 PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse

Posted on May 30, 2012 by kwilder

PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse Friday, June 1st at 8pm First Fridays, Oct to June Next Coffeehouse Oct. 5, 2012 Save-The-Date 6/1/2012 featured: John Myles, Original singer and song writer. His song ‘Invisible Man’ is a favorite. John will do a few political songs too. Eli Maniscalco, Good guitarist, original songs Becca Hasselbrook, You will like Becca’s song […]

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Air Quality: Suffolk County receives an “F”

Posted on April 25, 2012 by kwilder

The full report, with background and info on air pollution issues, is at an American Lung Association webpage: here Detailed, Suffolk County article at Newsday (subscription media): at Newsday here.

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Need a way to protest taxes on Tax Day?: Long Island demo 4/17/2012

Posted on April 16, 2012 by kwilder

Update: I went by the protest at lunchtime, and things were going well. Several protesters — some old hat, and some newbies. Passers by were interested and took fliers. Some passing cars honked in support. A press person from a local paper was there. Photos at our Flickr: here. Also, see one photo below… __________________ […]

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Tues April 17th in Suffolk: Protest the fact of an Earth Summit at the home of the polluter

Posted on April 16, 2012 by kwilder

A protest against fake environmentalism and “green-washing”… __________________________________________ Protest Demonstration at BNL’s so-called Earth Summit Who: Renew Community Earth [and Long Island environmentalists, anti-nuke activists, concerned citizens, and civic leaders] When: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 11 am – 1 pm Where: Entrance to BNL – bring anti-nuke signs Why: Demand closure of BNL’s Nuclear Power […]

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Bill of Rights contest: Please submit words, art, media

Posted on April 13, 2012 by kwilder

Which Amendment in The Bill of Rights is the most important to you? Contest sponsored by… The Suffolk Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union and The Suffolk County Library Association Details, Rules, and Deadlines: here. Submit by April 17, 2012

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A sample of peace and justice events for Long Island

Posted on February 19, 2012 by kwilder

For more details, contact the sponsoring organizations or onthewilderside. We will also try to post more details asap. 2012 LI Calendar Items Lots of Occupy and Peace/Justice Events in February and March Thursday, February 23rd – Know Your Rights with the Police and ICE 6pm – 8:30 at 1090 Suffolk Ave in Brentwood Sunday, February […]

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