Marie Runyon

Overview

Marie Runyon born Brevard, SC March 20, 1915. Former New York state assemblyperson. As member of Granny Peace Brigade, arrested 20 times, including an attempting to enlist in protest against Iraq War, Times Square; acquitted, 2005. Worked with housing advocacy group Harlem Restoration Project.

Quotations

"You're damned right we've made an impact. In fact, we grannies have been at the forefront of the anti-war movement before hardly anybody else was doing anything about it. We're extremely worried about what kind of world we're leaving to our grandchildren, and that has given us tremendous motivation to do all we can to stop these insane wars." (joanwile.blogspot.com, Jan. 16, 2009; photo alittleredhen.com)