WNPJ Member Group Events throughout WI Aug 25th through Aug 31st! Check it out!

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(photo of our last flotilla action by Leslie Amsterdam)

Content this week: Gaza FLOTILLA in Madison! + Labor Fest + Quanda Johnson at Madison Friends Meeting + Solidarity Dinner + Fair Maps and Line #5 hearings + Water is LIFE Festival + other statewide events

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Solidarity Flotilla - Aug 31 at James Madison Park - decorate canoes, kayaks, SUPs then at 4 pm - launch our flotilla!

Join CODEPINK Madison and World BEYOND War to launch Madison's own solidarity flotilla on August 31 @ 3 PM at James Madison Park (614 E Gorham, Madison). Bring your boats and/or your friends! We’ll meet at 3 PM to decorate canoes, kayaks, SUPs, and more. The flotilla will launch at 4 PM, where we’ll sing, chant, enjoy watermelon, and paddle together for 1-2 hours.If you don’t have a boat, please come anyway! We’d love your help with decorations, and there will likely be plenty of opportunities to join other boaters as a passenger or paddler. Join us in solidarity with international flotillas and all those calling for an end to the siege! Want to come and/or loan your boat? Get in touch in advance if you can please warabolition@gmail.com

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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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Monday, August 25, 2025, 6:30 pm The Illuminating “Other:” An Evening with Quanda Johnson”. At Madison Friends Meetinghouse 1704 Roberts Court

How do we see the “Other” as ourselves? Why is Blackness so often a point of contention, unreasonable fear, and disposability? When will the moral arc of the universe finally bend toward justice? Sponsored by Madison Friends Meeting - Quakers. Details at https://madisonfriends.org/the-illuminating-other-quanda-johnson-august-25/

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Madison - Solidarity Dinner for Dairy Workers

Tuesday, August 26

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Madison Labor Temple,1602 S Park St, Madison

Over 40 long-time W&W Dairy workers, many with more than a decade of service are at risk of losing their jobs. We demand their years of service be recognized and honored with fair severance pay.

Join us for an evening of stories, song, and dinner to support workers. Let’s show them they are not alone. Dinner is at 6pm. Music and storytelling at 7pm. The event is free and translation will be provided. You can support by donating to our legal fund.

See Facebook event; Download event flier Voces de la Frontera: https://vdlf.org/

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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 9^th - 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 .

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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Water Is Life Festival

Saturday, 30 August

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

200 Wachtel Ave, Petoskey, MI

Welcome to the 2025 Water is Life Festival located on the beautiful shores of the Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey, MI. Come help us celebrate the Water and our connection to it. We strive to provide a memorable experience through, eclectic music, art, food, and of course, you, the attendees. This is our 7th year and we wish to welcome you to this free, family friendly event brought to you by our sponsors, volunteers, committee, awesome musical talent and of course our relative, niibi (water). More details. Sent to WNPJ by Clean Water Action Council contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org

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Speaking of 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.

midwestadvocates.org

https://midwestadvocates.org/judge-sets-schedule-for.../

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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 30, 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

JANESVILLE

Wed Aug 27, 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 29, 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 Aug 28, 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

Monday, August 25, 2025, 6:30 pm The Illuminating “Other:” An Evening with Quanda Johnson”. At Madison Friends Meetinghouse 1704 Roberts Court

Tues Aug 26, 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 26, 6 – 8 pm Solidarity Dinner for Dairy Workers. Madison Labor Temple,1602 S Park St. See the SPOTLIGHT above for details! See Facebook event; Download event flier

Voces de la Frontera https://vdlf.org/

Thurs Aug 28, 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

Thurs Aug 28, 6:30 – 9 pm How Workers Are Overturning Act 10: A Panel Discussion with DSA-Madison. At the Labor Temple, 1602 S Park St., Room 201A. The Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America invite you to a panel on the future of resistance. Workers across Wisconsin have mobilized over the past decade to develop critical levers of power that can undo Governor Walker's disastrous decision. Join us for a meal and panel discussion with Wisconsin's labor leaders to learn what you and your union can do to overturn Act 10!

Click here to rsvp dsamadison@gmail.com

Thurs, Aug 28, 6 pm - Anti-War Film Series shows War Made Easy + Norman Solomon joins us to discuss "The Warfare State of 2025: Enabling Slaughter and Genocide". Madison Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St, Room 301. WAR MADE EASY brings to the screen the strategies used by administrations, both Democratic and Republican, to promote their agendas for war from Vietnam to Iraq. By familiarizing viewers with the techniques of war propaganda, War Made Easy encourages viewers to think critically about the messages we are surrounded by, which are designed to promote and prolong policies of militarism. The film is based on Norman Solomon's book by the same title. Norman Solomon will join us by zoom after the film! Norman is an eminent antiwar activist, media critic and a frequent guest on Democracy Now. Let's talk with Norman about how we can challenge militarism and its PR machine! You can send a question in advance for Norman to Brad and Janet at warabolition1@gmail.com. Free popcorn. Watch the trailer here.

Fri Aug 29, 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 30, 10 am – 12 noon. Coffee with Comrades - Madison DSA. At the Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St, Suite 106, Come craft, chat, or co-work in community with cool comrades over some coffee (and vegan and non-vegan donuts)! Drop on by Saturday morning, July 26th, and socialize with other socialists - meet some new people and chat with old friends! Learn more and register here! dsamadison@gmail.com

Sat Aug 30, Palestine Solidarity Picnic. On the Capitol Square. Join the Palestine solidarity picnic during Taste of Madison on Labor day weekend to remind the thousands of attendees that everyone deserves food, safety, and joy. At the picnic we will share free watermelon, information, and solidarity patches and stickers. *Please sign up here or send an email to wisconsin@codepink.org to hang at the picnic and pass out flyers/food/patches and stickers! The more people who join, the louder the reminder that Gaza is being occupied and starved while West Bank is being stolen. Sent to WNPJ by WBW warabolition1@gmail.com

Sun Aug 31, 3-5 pm Solidarity Flotilla at James Madison Park. 3 pm - decorate canoes, kayaks, SUPs, etc; 4 pm - launch flotilla. See the SPOTLIGHT above for details!....

MILWAUKEE

Thurs Aug 28, 12 - 1 pm ANTI-GUN VIGIL at Shooter’s Shop, 84th & Authur. Demand an end to making, selling and proliferating guns and banning ammunition. Guns lead to violence, death and great suffering. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 254 mass shootings across the U.S. so far this year.----Democracy Now

Organizer, Casa Maria Catholic Worker House: don2roberta@yahoo.com

Sat Aug 30, Welfare Warriors sidewalk sale, shoe and school supply giveaway. At Mother's Organizing Center, 2711 W Michigan St. .... Welfare Warriors organize against the wars on the poor,; open to low income mamas and their allies. Go to facebook.com/welfarewarriors for more info. wmvoice@att.net

Sat Aug 30, 12 noon - 1 pm Peace Action WI - Weekly STAND for PEACE: Lincoln Memorial/La Fayette Hill. Each Saturday, a different location. Details at the Vigils list. info@peaceactionwi.org .

RACINE

Sat Aug 30, 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 31, 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 30, 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

Mon Aug 25, 7 – 8:30 pm UN in the News VIRTUAL Monthly Meeting

4th Monday of each month. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82992937174

Meeting ID: 840 7895 2768 Contact: Sam Romano <sromano@charter.net

All welcome for an international affairs discussion....

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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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