On October 17, 2005, a group of anti-war activists descended upon the Times Square Recruitment Center in New York City with the intention of enlisting in the United States Armed Forces.

Their goal was to enlist in place of young recruits whose lives were in danger due to the illegal and immoral invasion and occupation of Iraq. They were denied access to the recruitment office and promptly staged a protest outside its doors. The recruiters called the cops.

Eighteen of the activists — all women between the ages of 59 and 91 at the time — were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, prompting a week-long trial in 2006 that received international media attention.

On April 27, 2006, the women were acquitted of all charges and forever bound together in solidarity and commitment. They created a new group dedicated to relentless and unapologetic dissent — The Granny Peace Brigade.

In the nearly two decades and four presidential administrations since, the women of The Granny Peace Brigade have persisted in the struggle against U.S. militarism and injustice at home and throughout the world. Most of the Grannies still take to the streets in protest. They continue to educate and engage younger generation of activists.

Although several members have passed away, the Granny Peace Brigade endures. They have sustained small victories and great personal losses, yet their unflagging commitment and inspiration to those who follow in their footsteps is eternal.