What's happening with WNPJ member groups the week of Aug 11th - 18th!

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WNPJ + Welcome to CILC + ACTION Alert on SOLAR + Screenings of Single Use Planet and American Coup + Fundraiser in Green Bay for Vets + MASCP annual dinner + Fair Maps hearings + other statewide events

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WNPJ welcomes member group #89:

Community Immigration Law Center

Addressing the unmet legal needs of immigrants in Madison and surrounding areas.

The Community Immigration Law Center strives to ensure dignity and access to justice for people, especially those facing deportation, by providing legal representation and consultations, as well as support and education regarding immigration issues for the community at large.https://www.cilcmadison.org/El Centro Inmigratorio de La Comunidad se esfuerza por garantizar la dignidad y el acceso a la justicia para las personas, especialmente aquellas que enfrentan la deportación, al brindar representación legal y consultas, así como apoyo y educación sobre temas de inmigración para la comunidad en general.

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Action Alert from Faith in Place and 350.org WI

Call on Your Members of Congress to Preserve Federal Solar for All Funding!

The EPA is beginning to send termination letters for the US EPA Solar for All federal program as early as today.

In Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, this program represents $335 million in clean energy investments and good-paying jobs in underserved communities.

If the EPA moves forward with this, it will devastate our region's progress toward accessible, affordable clean energy and hand a major win to corporate polluters. Congress did not vote to rescind funding that was already obligated. Yet the EPA is now canceling federal Solar for All awards anyway, ignoring legislative intent and jeopardizing programs already in motion.

We need your voice. Right now.

Use this form to send a message to your members of Congress. Ask them to contact EPA Administrator Zeldin and to strongly oppose this action.

Personalized messages are more likely to be read. If you can, add a few words about why this matters to you or your community.

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Tues Aug 12, 12:30 – 4:30 pm

Mom's Clean Air Force is sponsoring a free screening of the film "Single-Use Planet". at the Green bay Botanical Gardens, 2600 Larsen Rd. Learn more and register here.

contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org

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WAVE Special Screening and virtual Discussion of "American Coup: Wilmington 1898" – Wednesday, Aug 13^th 5:15 pm

You're invited to a special multi-part event hosted by WAVE Educational Fund. This powerful film uncovers a pivotal moment in our nation’s past that had been deliberately erased, yet continues to shape our present.

The documentary tells the little-known story of the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government.

When you sign up, you’ll receive:

A private link on August 5th to stream the film on your own time (available for one week)

A link to join a live group viewing and discussion on Zoom August 13th

The Wednesday August 13th event will include an opportunity to view the film together, beginning at 5:15 p.m. You can then join us later, at 7:00 p.m., for a panel discussion that reflects on what the documentary tells us about democracy, race, and power today. Whether you prefer to watch on your own or experience it with others, we’ll be creating space for learning, growth, and conversation. Sign me up!

We believe understanding the past is essential to building a safer, more just future. We hope you’ll take part in this important event. admin@waveedfund.org

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VETERANS FUNDRAISER with Lauren Faith Smith Ministry for Nonviolence

Saturday, August 16th, 11:00AM to 3:00PM

At the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish

401 Gray St, Green Bay, 54303

Booyah, Burgers, Brats, Hotdogs, Drinks, Baked Goods, Chips, etc.

Large Silent Auction, Basket & 50/50 Raffles Packerettes will perform from 11:30AM-Noon Lu’s Crew Band will play from Noon-2:30PM

The Lauren Faith Smith Ministry for Nonviolence is working with Veteran’s 1st of NEW, Resurrection Parish, Hope Center Pantry, 9th St Wellness, and other veterans groups to help veterans who sacrificed so much for us.

This year’s fundraising priority is the Veteran’s 1st of NEW Tiny Homes Project beginning construction in Green Bay.

Hundreds of veterans are in need of services in NE Wisconsin!

Your donations will help! Thank you!

Peer-to-peer support for marginalized individuals/groups Local, national, & global nonviolence advocacy Sustainable-living education & solutions https://www.laurensministryfornonviolence.org/

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Madison Arcatao Sister City Project MASCP Annual Pupusa Dinner and Fundraiser

Featuring photos and stories from the 2025 MASCP travelers to El Salvador

Romilia and Victoria's homemade pupusas, curtido, plantains, and traditional red sauce, and NEW this year, a Silent Auction of Salvadoran Artesanias.

Saturday, August 16, 5 – 7 pm

At the Common House, Village Co-Housing, 1104 Mound St.

We hope you can join us!

MASCP <info@mascp.org>

RSVP HERE!

For more information, contact: info@mascp.org

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We’ve got fair maps—for now. But without real legislation, they could disappear after 2030. Join us to speak up, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of voting in Wisconsin. Register + learn more: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings 8/12 – Janesville....at 5:30 PM TO 7:15 PM8/19 – Beloit....at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM8/20 – Waukesha....6:00PM to 8:00PMLocations provided after you registerMore locations in September!For more information contact WNPJ Board member Mary Kay Baum marykbaum@gmail.com Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition https://www.fairmapswi.com/

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WNPJ member group events….

Click here to see a listing and details of recurring Vigils across the state.

APPLETON

Sat Aug 16, 11 am – 12 noon Fox Valley Advocates for Peace Weekly Peace Vigil. Meets at Houdini Plaza, one block north on College and Appleton St across from the Children's Museum

and City Hall. We meet each Saturday morning to support the rights of Palestinians to life, self-determination and the protection of their homeland. We call for the withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza and a cessation of military aid for Israel. Because we pledge to be transparent and accountable, we do not allow the wearing of masks. We are not pro-Hamas and we guard against antisemitism. This event is hosted by the Fox Valley Advocates for Peace. kent1952@live.com

ASHLAND

Tues Aug 12, 9 am Public Hearing on the Enbridge Line 5 Contested Expansion. At Northwood Technical College Conference Center, 2100 Beaser Avenue. In person and on-line. In November 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued permits and other regulatory approvals that Enbridge Energy needs in order to build a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin. In response, pipeline opponents filed a petition for a contested case hearing challenging the permits. The contested case hearing will begin on August 12 and is expected to last until early October.

Can members of the public participate? Yes, Members of the public may observe the hearing in person. The hearing will also be available by video and telephone. In addition any member of the public may testify. Public testimony may be given in person on August 12 in ASHLAND 9 am at Northwood Technical College Conference Center, 2100 Beaser Avenue and on September 3 in MADISON, 9 am at Hill Farms State Office Building, Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way.

Members of the public who choose to testify are open to cross - examination by Enbridge attorneys. For details on who is filing, the locations, dates, how to listen and other important considerations visit Midwest Advocates here: https://midwestadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/Line-5-CCH-Explainer.pdf Sent to WNPJ by Dena Eakles dena.eakles@gmail.com

EAU CLAIRE

Fri Aug 15, 5 – 6 pm Monthly Peace Stand. Meet at Wisconsin 93 Trunk & Golf Road The 3rd Friday of each month is Peace Stand time in Eau Claire, going on since 2004. We gather with signs at Hwy 93 & Golf Road, 5-6 pm, we visit one another and sometimes we sing. Stand and be counted. Contact for more information: helpsmeet@usa.net

GREEN BAY

Tues Aug 12, 12:30 – 4:30 pm Mom's Clean Air Force is sponsoring a free screening of the film "Single-Use Planet". At the Green bay Botanical Gardens, 2600 Larsen Rd. Learn more and register here. For more information, contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org See image above in the Spotlights…

Sat Aug 16, 11 am – 3 pm VETERANS FUNDRAISER with Lauren Faith Smith Ministry for Nonviolence. At the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish

401 Gray St. Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above….

JANESVILLE

Tues Aug 12, 5:30 – 7:15 pm Fair Maps Community Hearing. In the Program Room at the Hedberg Public Library. We will kick off the day at 5:30 PM with a presentation on the fair maps movement and a draft proposal that the Fair Maps Coalition has been crafting for months. We’ll have plenty of time for questions, and we want to hear your input.

You can read the draft proposal here: bit.ly/FMCDraftProposal. No prior knowledge or experience needed! All are welcome. We suggest you bring a notebook and your love for Wisconsin. Seating will be provided. Share the registration link with your friends bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings! If you have any questions or accessibility accommodations not previously indicated, please email iuscely at iuscely@FairMapsWI.COM For more information on Fair Maps -contact Mary Kay Baum marykbaum@gmail.com

Wed Aug 13, 4:30 – 5 pm Weekly Stand for Justice and Peace. Meet in front of Rep Steil's office at 20 S. Main Street. Contact: Norm Aulabaugh nra@ticon.net

Fri Aug 15, 4:30 – 5 pm Weekly Stand for Justice and Peace. Meet in in front of the main post office at 1818 Milton Avenue. Contact: Norm Aulabaugh nra@ticon.net

LaCROSSE

Thurs Aug 14, 12 noon – 12:30 pm Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Details at the Vigils list. Contact dbuffton@yahoo.com

MADISON

Tues Aug 12, 11:30 am to noon. Weekly Vigil for Peace with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. At the corner of Monroe St and Edgewood Ave. near Edgewood High School. Details at the Vigils list. . opjustice@sinsinawa.org

Tues Aug 12th, 6:30-8:30 pm - General Membership Meeting of Madison DSA. Meet at

First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Dr in the Landmark Auditorium. To access the Landmark Auditorium, enter the building using the door furthest right when facing the building.

The monthly General Meeting of the Madison chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is a great place to learn about the chapter, join us in making collective decisions, and get plugged in to our active campaigns and working groups. Our General Membership Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of every month. All are welcome to join us early at 6pm for pizza and socializing with comrades. Agenda to come. This is a hybrid meeting. RSVP to obtain Zoom Link. Contact dsamadison@gmail.com

Wed Aug 13, 7 – 9 pm Launch of the music-based memoir, The Tracks of My Years. At the Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. Join us at the Bur Oak for an evening of music, stories, celebration, and community. Who: Doug Bradley + Musical Guest Sean Michael Dargan

Cost: Free! But please RSVP here so we have an idea of numbers. Bring your own music memories. Copies of The Tracks of My Years will be available for sale and signing

Feel free to invite others. Here's the Tracks playlist –. Contact: DOUG BRADLEY

Author, Educator, Veteran doug-bradley.com. Event sent to WNPJ by Milwaukee Veterans for Peace xofffiles@gmail.com

Thurs Aug 14, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Vigil for Palestine & Beyond. Stand at northeast corner of Williamson & Blair Streets. Cry, "No, Not In Our Name! No War! No Genocide!"

Stand in witness Thursday afternoons in August. Join in resistance, sorrow, and solidarity as we continue to acknowledge Palestinian suffering and the suffering of so many at the hands of what MLK called “the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism” that drive the U.S. resulting in both complicity and responsibility for unspeakable dangers and suffering.

“Democracy-destroying forces thrive off militarism. We have to resist both.” - Norman Solomon

Bring a sign (or just yourself, we'll have signs available), your rage, your broken heart and your determination to not be silent. Invite a friend or family member to join. Come for the whole time or for whatever time you are available. warabolition@gmail.com

Fri Aug 15, 12 noon – 1 pm Madison Weekly Vigil in support of Palestine. Meets near the entrance to the Memorial Library across from the Catholic student center. Signs not provided. Contact joel.garb@gmail.com (check with organizers on this holiday)

Sat Aug, 16, 5 – 7 pm Annual Madison Arcatao Sister City Project MASCP Pupusa Dinner and Fundraiser. At the Common House, Village Co-Housing, 1104 Mound St. We hope you can join us! Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above….

MIDDLETON

Sun Aug 17, 2 – 6 pm Ukrainian Fest. Lakeview Park, 6300 Mendota Ave. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Ukraine at our Ukrainian Fest, featuring traditional music, dance, and cuisine. Enjoy a day of vibrant performances, cultural exhibits, and delicious food, celebrating the heritage and community spirit. https://friendsofukrainemadison.org/events

MILWAUKEE

Wed, 13 Aug, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Monthly Meeting of the Welfare Warriors in Milwaukee.

2711 W Michigan St. ... to organize against the wars on the poor,; open to low income mamas and their allies wmvoice@att.net

Sat Aug 16, 12 noon - 1 pm Peace Action WI - Weekly STAND for PEACE: Lincoln Memorial and Michigan. Each Saturday, a different location. Details at the Vigils list. info@peaceactionwi.org .

RACINE

Sat Aug 16, 12:30 – 1:30 pm Weekly Stand for Peace. Meet at the NW corner of Highways 31 and 20. Park in the SW corner of the Kohl's parking lot near the AT&T store. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details at the Vigils list. Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com

SUPERIOR

Sun Aug 17, 12 noon – 12:30pm Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details at the Vigils list. Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com

VIROQUA

Sat Aug 16, 11 am - 12 noon Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details at the Vigils list. Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com.

VIRTUAL/Hybrid

Mon Aug 11, 6:30 pm Statewide Immigration Monthly Meeting via Zoom. See the agenda linked here and Zoom information below Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/e7O8ubgoQCyAzGEnzO137A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Contact: Amanda Ali, Digital Organizer at WISDOM aali@wisdomwisconsin.org

Tues Aug 12, 9 am Public Hearing on the Enbridge Line 5 Contested Expansion – in person and on-line. At Northwood Technical College Conference Center, 2100 Beaser Avenue. In November 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued permits and other regulatory approvals that Enbridge Energy needs in order to build a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin. In response, pipeline opponents filed a petition for a contested case hearing challenging the permits. The contested case hearing will begin on August 12 and is expected to last until early October.

Tues Aug 12th, 6:30-8:30 pm - General Membership Meeting of Madison DSA. Meet at

First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Dr in the Landmark Auditorium. To access the Landmark Auditorium, enter the building using the door furthest right when facing the building.

Wed Aug 13, 6 pm Meeting of the UNA-USA Dane County Women and Gender Advocacy Group! Whether you're passionate about gender equity, interested in global issues, or simply looking to connect with the chapter, we are excited to have you join: zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8912073796?omn=84338870016 📷 Topic: Welcome and Planning our fall initiatives. No experience necessary, just bring your voice, your curiosity, and your ideas. We’d love to see you there! Best, Chelsea UNA-USA Dane County Women and Gender Advocacy Group Co-Lead unausadanecounty@gmail.com

Wed Aug 13, 5:15 pm WAVE Special Screening and virtual Discussion of "American Coup: Wilmington 1898" – See the SPOTLIGHT above to register to see the film and join the discussion….

Thurs Aug 14, 6 pm Virtual * Utility Justice with 350.org. Do you want to fight against rising electricity rates? Do you want to demand affordable and clean energy for your community?

Join 350 Network Council and people around the country to learn how to educate our communities, build awareness & power, and hold our electric utilities accountable!

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The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella 501c3 non-profit organization

supporting the work of 89 member groups around Wisconsin. Click here to find past issues of this weekly e-bulletin.

As the network continues to grow we realize the vital role it plays in Wisconsin grassroots organizing. We hope to expand our board to keep the momentum towards peace and justice vibrant and relevant. Keeping us connected and helping each other in timely ways is critical. If you or someone you know would like to become a board member of WNPJ, please let us know. info@wnpj.org And thank you for all you do.

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Tabling Opportunity at the Saturday Farmers Market in Madison

are here. Sign up your group now!

WNPJ enjoys public interface at a variety of locations. The Network shares the spots we reserve with interested member groups. We already have a spot reserved at the largest farmer’s market in WI at the state capitol in Madison on Saturday mornings. Site #15 at the King St corner of the Square. https://dcfm.org/

Click here for your member group to sign up to share the table!

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The Spring Network News is here! How are we continuing our peace and justice work in the face of rapid changes in our country? How do we resist violence and injustice, build stronger communities, and support healing in these times?

Our member organizations share their thoughts as they continue their vital work.

Click here to read the Spring 2025 Network News along with issues from the past 3 years!

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Videos of the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Spring Assembly are available!March 24-28, 2025

We gathered each evening for an hour this week to bring you the voices of Wisconsin activists as we championed our diversity and our unity.

Topics included:

Coalition and Community Building: Our Common Denominators · Immigration & Palestine: The Connections · Protecting All Our Rights · Environmental Justice · Anti-war / Anti-militarism / Abolition

Check here for videos and links to the speakers!

www.wnpj.org

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Join WNPJ! www.wnpj.orgWNPJ welcomes individual members and groups!

For individuals, join at a sliding scale rate of $35/year – or whatever fits your budget!

For between $50 - $75/year, a WNPJ membership keeps your group connected with peace and justice efforts and helps keep the Network going - and growing!https://www.wnpj.org/membership

We help our member organizations reach a wider audience by amplifying your peace and justice events and actions on our list-serve and Facebook page. Membership also provides access to our community tabling opportunities, our online toolbox of peace and justice resources, and a community that cares about your peace and justice journey.

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