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WNPJ member groups - Events and Alerts June 23rd through June 30th throughout Wisconsin

Updated: Jun 23

WNPJ + Peacekeeper Workbook + WISDOM Day of Action in Green Bay + Action Alert from FAIR WI + JVP and WILPF Seek Volunteers + other statewide events

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Useful information!

Streetwise & Steady: A Workbook for Action Peacekeepers or Event Marshals

Eileen Flanagan is a Quaker activist who offers training for other activists. In addition to training, she speaks and writes on how to build a spiritually grounded movement at the intersection of racial and climate justice. Eileen and Daniel Hunter (of Choosing Democracy) recently launched a Peacekeeper training workbook. Here's an article summarizing what's in the workbook with a link to the manual: Timely lessons for keeping people safe in the streets

 

Sent from Madison Friends Meeting (madisonfriendsmeeting@gmail.com)

 

 

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WISDOM In-Person Budget Action:

Monday June 23 | 12:00 PM

Green Bay Correctional Institution 2833 Riverside Dr.

Join us to call on Governor Evers to veto the budget. From the Northwoods to Milwaukee, we all deserve a safe walk home, quality public schools for our kids, healthcare, and affordable childcare. It’s all possible when we choose another future where we all get what we need, no exceptions.

What to Expect:

  • Prayer and reflection

  • Community solidarity

  • Stories from directly impacted people

  • Signs and shared purpose

 

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IN the NEWS and Action Alert from FAIR Wisconsin:

June 18, ’25 - Breaking News: SCOTUS rules on health care for trans youth. FAIR Wisconsin has a message to the trans kids of Wisconsin: “We love you and we will always fight for you. Thank you for being you”.

 

The Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision today in US v Skrmetti. SCOTUS upheld the ban on youth gender-affirming care in Tennessee as constitutional.

From a legal standpoint, this SCOTUS decision does not change anything in Wisconsin or in any state where youth trans health care is not already banned. There should be no impact to health care for trans youth in Wisconsin.

If changes are made to your care or your child’s care, we want to know so we can help advocate for you and your family. Please email testimony@fairwisconsin.com or call 608-441-0143 to inform us and we will get back to you as soon as we can with next steps.

Again, this SCOTUS decision has no legal impact on youth trans health care in Wisconsin. Fair Wisconsin will host an informational webinar on the national and state-specific implications of this decision on Wednesday, July 9th at 5pm. This informational webinar is in partnership with GSAFE and national partners, and community connection events are also being planned, so stay tuned.

  

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Wisconsin Right to Boycott Campaign

Needs Your Help     


WIRighttoBoycott is seeking constituents in specific areas around the state who would be willing to help move our initiative forward toward the introduction of a repeal Wisconsin’s 2017 Act 248, a law which requires anyone receiving a state contract of $100,000 or more to pledge they will not boycott Israel and permits the state to terminate a contract if this pledge is violated. No other country is so singled out. Boycotting is an American tradition, protected free speech, and nonviolent protest that is a hallmark of American democracy.

 

How can you help?

 

Are you or someone you know in the Assembly and Senate districts listed below? Please reach out to members of member groups Jewish Voice for Peace or Women’s Int’l League for Peace and Freedom at wirighttoboycott@gmail.com or by phone at 608-609-7961. Or connect us with your acquaintances who might be interested in helping.  Our request is to meet, in person or on Zoom, with your Representative or Senator along with some of us who are practiced at lobbying for the repeal. We will confer before hand and be certain everyone is fully prepared. We have found that meeting and requesting important legislation is an empowering and positive experience. Join us and help out! Thank you!  Right to Boycott Team

ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS

1. Wichgers, Chuck (R-84)-Muskego

2. Hurd, Karen (R-69)- Withee

3. Kaufert, Dean (R-53)- Neenah

4. Maxey, Dave (R-83)- New Berlin

5. Wittke, Robert (R-63)- Caledonia

SENATE DISTRICTS

1. Felzkowski, Mary (R-12; Senate President*)- district includes all of Vilas, Oneida, Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, and Marinette Counties, and parts of Oconto, Shawano, and Marathon Counties.

2. Hutton, Rob (R-5)- parts of western Milwaukee County, and eastern Waukesha County, cities of Brookfield and Pewaukee, the villages of Elm Grove and Pewaukee, most of Wauwatosa and West Allis, and parts of cities of Milwaukee and Waukesha.

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

supporting the work of 87 member groups around Wisconsin.  Click here to find past issues of this weekly e-bulletin.

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 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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WNPJ member group events….

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

 

BALSAM LAKE

 

Sun June 29, 6:30 - 8 pm Whose Rights? Our Rights! presentation with Attorney Jeff Leys - At the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W Main St. Free and Open to the Public. Event sent to WNPJ by Mike Miles of Anathoth Community Farm. anathoth@lakeland.ws

 

FISH CREEK

 

Thurs June 26, 4:30 – 7:30 pm Climate Change Coalition of Door County: Summer Planet Potluck, Old Gibraltar Town Hall, 4176 Maple St. We’re gathering at the historic Old Gibraltar Town Hall to celebrate summer, community, and climate action. There will be compost-themed games (you’ll have to come to find out), a seasonal dessert, and hands-on activities for kids. Bring a dish to share and your favorite place setting. There will be a prize for the best place setting again! A perfect evening to connect, collaborate, and celebrate all the progress we’ve made — and what’s ahead for the Door Community Compost Initiative! RSVP here.

 

FLORENCE

 

Sat June 28, 10:30 am Celebrate 60 Years of Wild Rivers. Florence Natural Resource Center, Lower Level Conference Room, 5628 Forestry Dr. The Friends of the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center and River Alliance of Wisconsin will host a 60th Anniversary Celebration of Wisconsin's Wild Rivers Act legislation. The event is free and includes lunch and a hike. Registration in advance is encouraged, and donations are welcome at the event to cover costs. Register here.

 

GREEN BAY

 

Mon June 23, 12 pm  WISDOM In-Person Budget Action: Green Bay Correctional Institution 2833 Riverside Dr.. Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above…..

 

 

JANESVILLE

 

Wed June 25, 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 June 27, 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 June 26, 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 June 24, 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

 

Thurs June 26, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Join JustDane for “Breaking Silence: LGBTQ+ Incarceration and Reentry”. At UW South Madison Partnership Space, 2238 S Park St. Please reach out to our Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager, Dani Crutcher, with any questions at dani@justdane.org. Did you know?

📷 LGBTQ+ people are 3 times more likely to be incarcerated than the general population.

📷 Nearly 1 in 6 trans person has been incarcerated - rising to 1 in 2 for Black trans women.

📷 Queer and trans people often face violence, isolation, and lack of affirming care while incarcerated - and more barriers when reentering.

That’s why we’re holding space to talk about it. Invite your family, friends, and networks to this dynamic panel and community conversation!  Register here!

 

 

Thurs June 26, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Every Thursday in June -Vigil for Palestine & Beyond -

Meet at the southeast corner of Williamson & Blair Streets. Stand in witness at the end of the work day. Join in 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 comprise US policy worldwide and at home. Bring a sign, your rage, your broken heart, and your determination not to be silent. Come for the hour or for however long you can stay. Women’s Intl League for Peace and Freedom 

 

Fri June 27, 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

 

Sun June 29, 12 noon Unity builders who are working to grow the Fighting Oligarchy Coalition are invited to join Building Unity at our next meeting, to be held in person at the WEAC building at 33 Nob Hill Road. For more information, and if you're interested in connecting via zoom, contact: Building Unity - BuildingUnityWI@gmail.com

  

MILWAUKEE

 

Thurs June 26, 12 noon – 1 pm  Anti-Gun Vigil at The Shooters Shop with Casa Maria.

Meet at S 84th St & W Arthur Ave, West Allis. We have signs. More guns will cause more violence and death. The second amendment was ratified to protect the institution of slavery, not freedom. shadmuss1983@gmail.com 

  

Sat June 28, 12 noon - 1 pm Peace Action WI - Weekly STAND for PEACE:  KK and Lincoln. Each Saturday, a different location.  Details at the Vigils list.   info@peaceactionwi.org  .

 

RACINE

 

CANCELLED today only: Sat June 28, 12:30 – 1:30 pm Weekly Stand for Peace.  Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com 

 

SUPERIOR

 

Sun June 29, 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 June 28, 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 June 23, 7 - 8:30 pm Monthly UN in the News meeting. Via zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84078952768 Meeting ID: 840 7895 2768

Will discuss Israel bombing of Iran and response by Iran and potential United States involvement in the war. Tragedy and conflict continue in Gaza, the Ukraine and Sudan and other countries such as Haiti and Myanmar. The UN is working with diminishing resources in dire conditions in each of these crises to mitigate the fallout of these conflicts. Contact: Sam Romano sromano@charter.net

 

Mon June 23, 2 pm Interested in what your WI Senator is saying about current issues? Senator Ron Johnson is holding a telephone Town Hall call.

Sen Johnson writes: "You can always listen to the telephone town halls live online or on X and Facebook.I appreciate everyone who takes the time to listen and ask thoughtful questions, even if we disagree. We have thousands of people on these calls and try to answer questions on a wide array of topics." Questions? info@wnpj.org

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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

 

 

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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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