WNPJ member group events statewide for Sept 1st through the 7th. Lots going on - Check it out!
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WNPJ + Labor and Harvest Fests + Fair Maps and Line #5 hearings+ Concerts & Dance for Social Justice + WISDOM Leadership Training + other statewide events
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The Madison Raging Grannies are co-sponsoring a DEFND DEMOCRACY rally (with Indivisible Dane County and Badger Collective) at the Capitol in Madison on Monday Sept. 1 from 10 to 11:30 am. Come out and make your voices heard!
#workersoverbillionaires grannies@madisonwi.us
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Groups are celebrating Labor Day throughout Wisconsin – check out the details in your neighborhood here! https://wisaflcio.org/news/labor-day-2025-events-wisconsin
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Labor Fest! - Madison
Mon. Sept. 1st 12:00 Noon – 5:30 pm Madison Labor Temple (1602 S. Park St.)
Live music from the Periodicals and VO5, plus Solidarity Roll Call, food carts, info booths, magic shows, face painting, bounce house, and other kids activities. There will also be a Special Labor Day collection to help students who are homeless in the MMSD Transition Education Program - gift cards of all types, backpacks, markers, and colored pencils are appreciated. More info? Visit: https://www.scfl.org/
Sent to WNPJ by Madison Infoshop peckjohne@gmail.com
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Urban Triage Harvest Festival at the Farley Center - Verona
Saturday, 06 September
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2299 Spring Rose Rd
Join us in celebrating 4 years of growth, impact, and community! This is a joyful celebration of our agriculture program's achievements and the incredible impact we've made together in the Greater Dane County Area.
This year’s festival is rooted in the themes of sustainability, community, and empowerment. We will honor the collective efforts of our community partners, volunteers, and supporters in advancing agriculture, joy, family well being, and economic empowerment. Get ready to "Cupid Shuffle: Dancing Toward Food Justice"!
To ensure the event is welcoming and accessible to all, we will provide free shuttle services to and from our farm. Our shuttles are wheelchair-accessible and designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities. In addition, golf carts will be available on-site to support accessibility throughout the festival grounds. To sign up for shuttle services, please fill out this form HERE.
Get ready for a day packed with fun and celebration! The festival will feature:
Live band
Magic show
Jugglers
Stilt walkers
Aerialist performances
Face painting
Bouncy houses
Tightrope performances
Caramel apple stations
Popcorn
Cotton candy
Soul food
Complimentary wine and beer
Activities for children — and much more!
How You Can Get Involved:
There are several ways to support the festival and our mission:
Become a sponsor – Help us grow our impact while showcasing your commitment to community.
Volunteer your time – Join our amazing team of helpers and make the day special.
Make a donation – Every contribution helps us continue to empower and uplift vulnerable individuals through Urban Triage agriculture.
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We’ve got fair maps, WI—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
Save the date!Sept 9th - VIRTUAL Community Event on Fair Maps! 6 pm!
A statewide conversation!
Supported by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Fair Maps Coalition, and Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Register for the virtual community hearing event on September 9 at 6 PM CT. Questions? Email iuscely@fairmapswi.com .
Register + learn more about in-person vs on-line events and locations and times here: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings
Egg Harbor/Door Co. on September 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Menominee/River Falls on September 11, 6 – 8 pm
Visit www.fairmapswi.com to learn more. You can read the draft legislation here.
Details including specific locations will be provided after registration.
For more information contact WNPJ Board member Mary Kay Baum marykbaum@gmail.com , WI Democracy Campaign or Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition https://www.fairmapswi.com/
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CLEAN WATER – Line 5 Events are coming up!
Update from 350 Wisconsin:
Line 5 Contested Case Updates
Over a half-year of diligent preparation is culminating this month and next as Line 5 legal activities are set to begin.
Last November, the Wisconsin DNR 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, Midwest Environmental Advocates, on behalf of 350 Wisconsin, Sierra Club and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, filed a joint petition with Clean Wisconsin for a contested case hearing challenging the permits. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is also challenging the permits. The contested case hearing will begin on August 12 and is expected to last until early October. (subject to change) https://midwestadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/Enbridge-DNR250002-Amended-PHC-Report.pdf
Contested Case Hearing Schedule – all events start at 9 am
Sept 3 in Madison: Public testimony - Members of the public who choose to testify are open to cross-examination by Enbridge attorneys. To be held at the Hill Farms State Office Building, in Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way,
Sept 4 – 12 in Madison: MEA (on behalf of Sierra Club, 350 Wisconsin and League of Women Voters of Wisconsin) and Clean Wisconsin present their case. To be held at the Hill Farms State Office Building, in Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way,
Sept 15 – 19 in Ashland: Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa present their case. At the Northwood Technical College Conference Center, 600 N. 21st Street,
Sept 22 – 26 in Madison: Enbridge presents its case
Sept 29 – Oct 3 in Madison: DNR presents its case
To be held at the Hill Farms State Office Building, in Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way,
Public Participation
IN PERSON: Any member of the public may attend. Proceedings begin each day at 9:00 a.m.
VIRTUAL: The hearing may be observed by video and telephone via Microsoft Teams. To connect by video, use Teams on the web or the Teams app, then enter the Meeting ID: 247 227 844 895 and passcode: aK6Bt7Ye.
To connect by phone, dial 1-608-571-2209, and then enter the Meeting ID: 589 521 165# when prompted.
For more information regarding the contested case and to view the public notice, take a look at this explainer by MEA.
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Concert by David Rovics & The Ministry of Culture - Madison
Thursday, 04 September
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
At Muso, 2040 Winnebago St
Join Madison DSA for an evening performance by David Rovics and Kamala Emanuel singing together as "Ministry of Culture." As a guitar-slinging singer/songwriter, David Rovics is also a writer and podcaster based in Portland, Oregon. Since the 1990’s, David has been touring regularly, playing on stages large and small, at protests and festivals, social centers and folk clubs. He has two albums of children's music. In addition to his musical involvement with the anti-capitalist, labor, environmental and antiwar movements internationally, David has been writing songs and singing at protests related to the Israeli occupation of Palestine since 2000. His recent memoir is in audio book format: My Life as a Protest Singer. His new album is From Auschwitz to Gaza. https://www.davidrovics.com/ quotation-marks-open
"I’m a big fan." -- Tom Morello, Rage Against the MachineSent by WNPJ member, Barb Smith conlonsmithbe@gmail.com
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From Rubble We Dance: Palestinian Folkloric Dance Troupes, Wishah and Baladi in Madison Monday, September 8 Doors open at 6:15, show at 7pm.Bartell Theater, 113 E Mifflin St, Madison.
Culture is resistance.Dance is defiance. Take a step forward and gather your strength. Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, WORT-fm radio & the US Palestinian Community Network invite you to a night of folkloric performance with members of two beloved groups straight from Palestine: Wishah and Baladi Dabke Troupes. Both of these ensembles, well known in Palestine, present emotionally moving shows based on music and song traditions inherited from both Palestinian and broader Arab roots. Through their work, they aim to involve enthusiastic young dancers in contributing to Palestinian cultural life, preserving it from marginalization attempts, and contributing to the advancement of Palestinian popular dancing. Their 2025 tour brings this beautiful and meaningful artistic expression to US audiences. Tickets available NOW from the Bartell Theater at:https://tinyurl.com/wishah-and-baladi Ticket sales will support the dancers as they tour the US. Donations will also be collected for Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) for humanitarian aid to Gaza.Palestinian embroidery, kufiyahs, and solidarity items including Stand with Palestine yard signs will be available for sale before the show. MECA works to protect the lives, rights, and well-being of children in Palestine and refugee camps in Lebanon. After over 75 years of ethnic cleansing, displacement, and attacks on their lives and livelihoods, Palestinians remain steadfast on their land and fiercely committed to the cause of freedom and liberation as they struggle to protect their children’s lives and their culture from erasure. As the enormity of the genocidal assault on Gaza continues, their work is needed more urgently than ever. Madison-Rafah Sister City Project is a local volunteer organization committed to standing with the people of Gaza and Palestine as they struggle to remain in their homeland despite Israel’s decades long settler-colonial occupation of the West Bank and brutal blockade and Genocide in Gaza.The US-Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) is a national, multi-generational Palestinian & Arab community-based organization, founded in 2006 to revitalize grass-roots organizing in Palestinian and Arab communities in the U.S. as part of the broader Palestinian nation in exile and in the homeland. Cassandra Dixon chrepairs@gmail.com
AND – if you’re close to Milwaukee, you can see this group perform Sunday, Sept 7:Wishah and Baladi dance group from Palestine are coming to Oak Creek for a one time special event night of traditional Palestinian dance. Buy tickets now to see the rich traditional culture through dance! All proceeds from the event will be donated to MECA, the Middle East Children's Alliance. Tickets can be purchased here.
WHAT: Palestinian Dabke Night
WHEN: Sunday, September 7th; Vendors open at 5pm, Show at 6pm
WHERE: Oak Creek Performing Arts Center; 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI
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HOPE RISES benefit concert for GAZA - .. Advocates 4 Justice, is hosting a benefit concert for Gaza on September 6 at 2 pm at Washington Park, 4559 W Lloyd St. in Milwaukee. All money is going to mutual aid on the ground for food and water. The event details are at bit.ly/HopeRises2025 For more information contact the Marquette University Center for Peacemaking
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WISDOM is excited to offer our free 5-week Power of Community Organizing training series! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, build stronger teams, or empower your community, this training is for you. You can choose the time that works best for you:
Wednesday evenings, September 10–October 8 | 6:30–8:00PM
OR…..
Saturdays mornings, September 13–October 11 | 9:30–11:00AM
Both sessions are held virtually on Zoom and run for 5 weeks.
Learn proven strategies to organize effectively. Strengthen teams and build people power. Connect with organizers across Wisconsin.
It’s completely free to attend - reserve your spot today!
We hope to see you there! Register in advance.
📷 Wednesdays: https://bit.ly/pocowednesdays 📷 Saturdays: https://bit.ly/pocosaturdays
We hope to see you there!
With gratitude,
Kina Collins office@wisdomwisconsin.org
WISDOM Executive Director
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WNPJ member group events….
Click here to see a listing and details of recurring Vigils across the state.
APPLETON
Sat Sept 6, 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
Sat 6 Sept, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Monthly Fox Valley Peace Coalition monthly vigil. Houdini Plaza on College Avenue. Bring your signs! Organizer: Ronna Swift ronnajean61@gmail.com
JANESVILLE
Wed Sept 3, 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 Sept 5, 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
LA CROSSE
Thurs Sept 4, 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
Mon Sept 1 Rally at the Capitol and Labor Day events at the Labor Temple. Check out both events in the SPOTLIGHTS above….
Tues Sept 2, 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
Line 5 Contested Case Hearing Schedule – all events start at 9 am
Sept 3 in Madison: Public testimony - Members of the public who choose to testify are open to cross-examination by Enbridge attorneys. To be held at the Hill Farms State Office Building, in Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way,
Sept 4 – 12 in Madison: MEA (on behalf of Sierra Club, 350 Wisconsin and League of Women Voters of Wisconsin) and Clean Wisconsin present their case. To be held at the Hill Farms State Office Building, in Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way. Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above….
Thurs Sept 4, 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!"
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
Thurs Sept 4, 7 – 9 pm Concert by David Rovics & The Ministry of Culture. At Muso, 2040 Winnebago St. Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above….
Fri Sept 5, 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
Sat Sept. 6, 7 pm Screening of Come and See. UW-Madison – Rm. 4070 Vilas Hall (821 Univ. Ave.) This is part of Cinematique’s War and Innocence Film Series – (1985 Soviet Union, dir. Elem Klimov). A teenaged boy in Nazi occupied Russia flees his own destroyed village and falls in with a band of partisans, discovering firsthand the brutal ordeals suffered by peasants. More info? https://cinema.wisc.edu/war-and-innocence/ Sent to WNPJ by Madison Infoshop - peckjohne@gmail.com
Sat Sept 6, 2 – 3:30 pm New Member Orientation for Madison Democratic Socialists.
At the Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St. Join us for an intro to Madison DSA for new, prospective, or returning members! Drop on by to learn about socialism, our current organizing, and how you can become an organizer today! RSVP here. dsamadison@gmail.com
Mon Sept 8, 7 pm Presentation of ‘From Rubble We Dance: Palestinian Folkloric Dance Troupes, Wishah and Baladi’. At Bartell Theater, 113 E Mifflin St. See SPOTLIGHT above for more information.
MILWAUKEE
Sat Sept 6, 12 noon - 1 pm Peace Action WI - Weekly STAND for PEACE: Each Saturday, a different location. Details at the Vigils list. info@peaceactionwi.org .
Sat Sept 6, 2 pm HOPE RISES benefit concert for GAZA - .. Advocates 4 Justice, is hosting a benefit concert for Gaza at Washington Park, 4559 W Lloyd St. See the SPOTLIGHT above for more information….
Sun Sept 7, 5 pm vendors, 6 pm performance - Wishah and Baladi dance group from Palestine - Dabke Night Performance. Oak Creek Performing Arts Center; 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek. This is a one time special event night of traditional Palestinian dance. All proceeds from the event will be donated to MECA, the Middle East Children's Alliance. Tickets can be purchased here. Contact: Jim Carpenter jcmilwgr@yahoo.com
MONROE
Sat Sept 6, 2 – 3 pm WI NVMA Day of Action for Medicaid! We will rally and sing in downtown Monroe. Bring your voices and your stories. Learn more at wisconsin@poorpeoplescampaign.org
RACINE
Sat Sept 6, 12:30 – 1:30 pm Weekly Stand for Peace. The first Saturday of the month - the location is: Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details at the Vigils list. Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com
SUPERIOR
Sun Sept 7, 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
VERONA
Sat Sept 6, 3 – 8 pm Urban Triage Harvest Festival at the Farley Center. 2299 Spring Rose Rd. Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above….
VIROQUA
Sat Sept 6, 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
Wed Sept 3, 5 – 6 pm RIGHTS of NATURE with WISDOM - Monthly Zoom Call. WISDOM's Environmental Justice Task Force has been concentrating our statewide work around the "Rights of Nature" movement. Please visit our website at www.rightsofnaturewi.org to learn more about what we are doing and what we are planning. Take a minute to sign our petition on the website as well. We meet virtually the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. You can find the Zoom meetings here. For any questions, please contact WISDOM's Environmental Justice Task Force Chair, Nancy Stencil at nstencil7983@gmail.com. See you then!
Thurs Sept 4, 6:30 – 7:30 pm WILPF Monthly Book Circle Conversation - virtual
The first Thursday of each month. All welcome. Let's talk about... The book tonight: Spared; escaping genocide in Rwanda and finding a home in America by Clementine M. Msengi
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-Madison. For questions or more information on getting the zoom link, send a message to:wilpfmadison@gmail.com
608-609-7961 /http://wilpfmadison.com
STATEWIDE LABOR DAY EVENTS:
Madison Laborfest Monday, September 1Noon to 5:30 p.m. Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park StreetLive music, food trucks, kids’ events
Milwaukee Laborfest and ParadeMonday, September 1, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Parade kicks off at 11:00 am from Zeidler Union Square (301 W Michigan St) and ends at Henry Maier Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. for Laborfest celebration
La Crosse Labor Day Parade and Celebration Monday, September 1Parade begins at 10:00 am at the intersections of Gillette and Kane Street. Food and drink, kids’ games, raffles, and festivities to follow parade at Copeland Park, 1130 Copeland Park Dr.
Kenosha and Racine LaborfestMonday, September 111:00 am to 4:00 pmPennoyer Park Bandshell, 3601 7th Avenue
Fox Valley Laborfest and Parade Monday, September 1Parade at 10:00 am from Menasha Curtis Reed Square through to downtown NeenahFestival 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Neenah Labor Temple, 157 S. Green Bay Road, Neenah
Oshkosh Labor Day Picnic & Car ShowMonday, September 111:00 am to 5:00 pm South Park, 1300 Georgia St
Wausau Labor Day ParadeMonday, September 1*NEW PARADE ROUTE* 3:00pm lineup at Marathon Park with parade starting at 4:00 pmParade will begin at Marathon Park and go to the Wausau Labor Temple. From Marathon Park the parade will go up Stewart Ave to Second Avenue, travel down Second Ave to Callon Street and turn on S. Third Ave, ending at the Wausau Labor Temple, 318 S. Third Ave. Food, music and celebration to follow parade at Wausau Labor Temple
Eau Claire LaborfestMonday, September 110:30am: Solidarity Walk11:00am: Labor RallyNoon: PicnicPhoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace
Greater Green Bay Labor Day Picnic Monday, September 111:00 am to 4:00pmBay Beach Park, Shelter #2 1008 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay
Fond du Lac Labor Day Parade Monday, September 1Parade begins at 11:00 am on the corner of Rees and Main streets and travels south on Main Street to Western Avenue.
Duluth AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic Monday, September 1Noon-4:00pmBayfront Festival Park, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth
Marinette Labor Picnic Saturday, September 6 12:00 pm – 5:00 pmMarinette City Park, 2301 Carney Ave
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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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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
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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.
Our network plays a vital role in Wisconsin grassroots organizing. We maintain awareness of member groups' activities and work to increase the number of people ready to take on "Good Trouble". Keeping us connected and helping each other in timely ways is a critical role of WNPJ.
Expanding our board will add more diverse voices and help keep the momentum towards peace and justice vibrant and relevant. 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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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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