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Raging Grannies

Using creative and humorous protests for political education.

One of Our Songs

We’re Not Giving Up

By Sara Williams · Madison Gaggle · to the tune of We Shall Not Be Moved

CHORUS: We are not, we’re not giving up! We are not ever giving up! We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul — We’re not giving up. Shoulder to shoulder, we’re not giving up Although we’re growing older, we’re not giving up We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul We’re not giving up. We ain’t sittin’ crying, we’re not giving up The Resistance isn’t dying, we’re not giving up We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul We’re not giving up. REPEAT CHORUS We’re up against Big Dollar, but we’re not giving up We still know how to holler, we’re not giving up We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul We’re not giving up. REPEAT CHORUS We’re not afraid to sing out loud and we’re not giving in Singing strong and singing proud, together we will win! We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul We’re not giving up. We’ve fought this fight for many years so all folks could be free To live their lives in peace as one great human family! So we’re stayin’ in this struggle for the long haul We’re not giving up. REPEAT CHORUS

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Who we are

The Raging Grannies are an international disorganization of women over a certain age who use satirical song and street theater as a tool for political education.

Our autonomous gaggles across North America don flowered hats and show up to sing pointed songs about what the powerful would rather keep quiet. We care about peace and justice and human rights and this battered planet, and use a well-aimed song to open ears.

By the numbers

Active gaggles: 60+
Songs archived: 1,032
Issue categories: 17
Years singing: 39

From the archive

The Origin Story

1987

It started on a damp Tuesday in Victoria, BC when a handful of older women decided the best way to get attention for peace was to put on flowered hats and sing.

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On the streets

Dispatches

Seattle · May 7, 2026
Not Just About Bathrooms
Tune (roughly): The Man on the Flying Trapeze By Vicky Ryder and Jo-Hanna Read They lie through their teeth with the greatest of ease,…
Seattle · Apr 24, 2026
Seattle Raging Granny Starter Kit
BRING TOGETHER A GROUP OF FIVE OR MORE WOMEN You do not have to be a grandmother and you do not have to be a good singer. You do have to…
Seattle · Oct 26, 2025
Blackwater on the Range
tune: Home on the Rangeby Hinda Kipnis Don’t give me a homeWhere Blackwater roamsAnd terror’s the law of the land.We must not forgetWhat…
Seattle · Oct 25, 2025
A Winter Wonderland or Not
Tune: Winter WonderlandBy Laurie Rostholder In the lane, snow is lacking.Down the way, there is fracking.A beautiful dayMore heat on the…
Seattle · Oct 25, 2025
Hark, the Wal-Mart Banners Say
Tune: "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!" Hark, the Wall-Mart banners say,"It's made in the U.S.A."Read the FINE print and you'll see.Most…
Seattle · Oct 20, 2025
Project 2025
Lyrics: Margaret Villani of Piedmont Raging GranniesTune: Battle Hymn of the Republic Mine eyes have seen the coming of American…
Seattle · Oct 20, 2025
The Sex Song or Do It With Consent
Written by Laurie RostholderTune: Old McDonald Had a Farm We're weird about sex in the USA.Do it with consent!We don't accept it's good any…

The Song Library · by issue

What We Sing About

Government & Power 443 Human & Civil Rights 388 War & Peace 215 Business & Economy 207 Environment & Energy 199 Elections & Democracy 149 Healthcare 137 Gender Issues 116 Labor & Worker Rights 83 Soldiers & Veterans 83 Holiday & Celebrations 72 Education 62 Grannies 37 Women 29 Immigration 17 Aging 8 Reproductive Rights 7

The network

Find Your Gaggle

60+ gaggles across the US, Canada, and beyond. Find one near you, or start your own.

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Map of Raging Grannies gaggles across North America

About the movement

Older women, flowered hats, sharp lyrics.

We are not a club, a party, or an organization. We are a loose network of autonomous gaggles united by a shared method: writing satirical songs about the issues that matter and singing them in public.

Our herstory Our philosophy

FAQ

The questions we get most, and a few you haven't thought of yet.

Do I have to be a grandmother to join? ▾

Nope. "Granny" is a state of mind. You don't need grandchildren, and you don't even need children. You just need to care about the world they're inheriting.

What issues do the Raging Grannies sing about? ▾

Whatever needs raging about. Peace and anti-militarism (the founding issue), the environment and climate, healthcare, reproductive rights, racism, economic inequality, ageism, and whatever else needs naming this week. Each gaggle picks its own focus based on what's happening locally.

How do I find a gaggle near me? ▾

Check the map on our Find a Gaggle page. If there isn't one nearby, keep reading. The next question is for you.

Are the Raging Grannies affiliated with a political party? ▾

No. We are not a political party and we are not affiliated with one. Individual grannies hold all kinds of political views. What unites us is a commitment to peace, justice, and the belief that ordinary women can make extraordinary noise. We take positions on issues, not personalities.

Why are the Grannies "Raging"? ▾

The "raging" in our name refers to creative rage: a combination of deep compassion, concern for the future, and a willingness to confront social issues with wit and perseverance. We rage because we care. And we do it with song, humor, and a flowered hat, because nothing catches people off guard quite like strong lyrics coming from sweet little old ladies.