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WNPJ Member Events Around the State for the Week of April 14th

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Updated: 3 days ago

WNPJ + Hands Off! + News of Anti-Nuke Campaign in Milw + Youth Support with Urban Triage + CWAC Celebration + BDS Lobby Day Training + other statewide events

 

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

supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

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!


 


Thanks to the thousands of you from across the state who turned out for the rallies on April 5th – Hands Off!

Are you following 50501 WI or Alt Natl Park Service, or other sites for upcoming rallies in April? Mutual Aid is in the works, too! Send your ideas, plans and images of your favorite signs to info@wnpj.org


Solidarity!


 


WNPJ member groups part of this Back from the Brink Successful Campaign in Milwaukee

Milwaukee's Back from the Brink: The Call to Prevent Nuclear War resolution, passed unanimously by the city's Common Council, was signed by Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Tuesday. Organizers there to witness it, from left: Julie Enslow of 350MKE, Pam Richard of Peace Action of Wisconsin, Steve Watrous of @United Nations Association of Greater Milwaukee, Paula Rogge of PSR-WI and Bill Christofferson of Milwaukee Veterans For Peace. Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, the main sponsor, had a schedule conflict and could not attend.


The resolution calls on U.S. leaders to: Actively pursue a verifiable agreement among nuclear-armed states to eliminate their nuclear arsenals; Renounce the option of using nuclear weapons first; End the sole, unchecked authority of any U.S. President to launch a nuclear attack; Take U.S. nuclear weapons off hair-trigger alert; and Cancel the plan to replace the entire U.S. nuclear arsenal with enhanced weapons.


A coalition of 18 organizations endorsed it and worked for passage.


Coalition members were: Peace Action-Wisconsin, Milwaukee Veterans for Peace, Physicians for Social Responsibility-Wisconsin, United Nations Association of Greater Milwaukee, 350MKE. Marquette University Center for Peacemaking, Sierra Club-Great Waters Group, Milwaukee Friends Meeting, Greater Milwaukee Green Party, Zao MKE Church (United Methodist), Milwaukee Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition, Catholics for Peace & Justice, Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition, WI Coalition to Normalize Relations with Cuba, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-Milwaukee, Interfaith Peace Working Group, Building Unity, Our Wisconsin Revolution.


 

Do you know a YOUTH who could benefit from Urban Triage’s Unhoused Youth Initiative?

Our goal is to find and connect with individuals who are experiencing homelessness, establish meaningful relationships with them, and provide them with essential support. Once we receive permission from the City of Madison and the Youth Action Board, we will offer critical assistance, including transportation, hot meals, assessments, direct referrals, and resource access. Additionally, we have partnerships with landlords and property managers to provide permanent housing options for those interested. Check this out on their website here.


 

Annual Banquet for Clean Water Action Council, Green Bay

Clean Water Action Council's Banquet and 40th Anniversary Celebration - Green Bay

Thursday, 17 April 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Riverside Ballroom, 1516 Main St.


Our annual banquet features a silent auction with a huge selection of art, collectables, and unique gift certificates, plus our Environmental Citizen Award and introduction of board members.


Enjoy a delicious, mostly locally sourced and organic dinner.


The featured entertainer is Tom Neilson. Known locally as the “bard insurgent,” his travels are reflected in his songs, intertwined with farm roots and a fervent commitment to social justice, as he writes about historical and current events. He has been at the forefront in helping communities organize against water privatization, mountaintop removal, nuclear energy, incinerators, GMOs, fracking, & toxic waste.


All proceeds raised during this event will contribute to Clean Water Action Council's operations that are for charitable and educational purposes, and for the promotion of environmental impacts on the waters of our region.



 

A campaign has been launched to try to overturn Wisconsin's unconstitutional law limiting your right to engage in Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) in support of Palestinian rights

Since 2018, Wisconsin has been one of 38 states with an “anti-boycott law” influenced by special interest groups supporting a foreign government. Act 248 requires that in order to secure a state contract of $100,000 or more, applicants must pledge not to boycott Israel (and only Israel). The law also prohibits all levels of government from dog catcher on up from engaging in any type of BDS -- again, only against Israel.


On Wednesday, April 23, members and supporters of the Wisconsin Right to Boycott Campaign will meet at the State Capitol to lobby our representatives to support new legislation to restore our right to boycott. There will be a group briefing at 9 am, followed by prearranged meetings with representatives through 2-3 pm. The day will close with a rally to protect our voices, our democracy, and our country. WE NEED YOU TO JOIN US! If you are able to attend in person, please fill out and submit this form. The campaign will be setting up meetings with individual legislators based on who responds.


You may also want to sign up for this online information sessions on getting involved in the campaign: Thursday, April 17, 7 pm Thanks for your support, Barb O. of MRSCP http://www.madisonrafah.org


 



Check this out!

Dena Eakles is ‘Changing the Narrative’ with her interview this week on WDRT radio with Sandy Hudson on her new book “Defund, Black Lives, Policing and Safety for All”.





 

Tabling Opportunity at the Saturday Farmers Market in Madison - Available now for WNPJ member groups!

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 WNPJ member group to sign up to share the table!​


 


WNPJ Member Group Events

Click here to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state!


Madison

  • 4/15 @ 11:30am-12:00pm: Weekly Vigil for Peace with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. At the corner of Monroe St and Edgewood Ave. near Edgewood High School. Details here. opjustice@sinsinawa.org

  • 4/15 @ 8:30am-9:30 am: Sustainable Breakfast Series: Energy Transition Technologies! 821 E Washington Ave., Block Cafe, 3rd Fl. Dive into stories of three different clean energy technologies: hydrogen, geothermal, and fusion. What does it take to bring these innovations into the mainstream? In what ways are these technologies used today? What role do they or can they play in decarbonizing our economy? Speakers include: Louis Liu from Rehlko about hydrogen fuel cells; Christopher Peguero from Type One Energy and Robb Hughes from Realta Fusion about latest advances in fusion energy, as well as James Tinjum from UW-Madison about the history and future of geothermal. For more info and to register click here.

  • 4/15 @ 5:00pm-6:00pm: JustDane Service Fair. Madison College Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry St. Please join JustDane. info@justdane.org

  • 4/18 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm: 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

    Contact: robert@workerjustice.org or Issy at issy@scfl.org

  • 4/18 @ 12:00pm-1:30pm: Rock Throwing, State Violence, and the Question of Resistance – in person and virtual event with Karma Chavez . UW Madison Social Science Bldg, Rm 8108 (1180 Observatory Dr.), 500 Lincoln Dr. For more info and to register click here.

  • 4/19 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm: Letter Writing For Political Prisoners! At Social Justice Center (1202 Williamson St.). Join your abolitionist feminist comrades to write letters to political prisoners from various radical social movements, including Palestine solidarity, anti-fascist community defense, abolitionist rebellions and more! Snacks provided. Hosted by the Madison Infoshop. peckjohne@gmail.com

  • 4/19 @ 6:00pm-8:00pm: Jewish Voice For Peace-Madison * Liberation Seder. At Arboretum Co-housing, 1137 Erin St. Join Jewish Voice of Peace-Madison for their Annual Seder and Potluck Dinner. https://www.facebook.com/jvpmadison/ Contact: sharonlezberg@gmail.com


Fitchburg

  • 4/15 @ 10:00am-11:00am: UN in the News Study and Discussion Group. Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd. We’ll be talking about tariffs, freer trade and its impact pro and con on “vulnerable” developing countries. We can read the UN World News brief which includes news of the deadly impacts of cuts by the United States to the World Food Program. Hope you can join us on Tuesday April 15 (unless you’re mailing your taxes that morning). Sam Romano sromano@charter.net.


Milwaukee

  • 4/17 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm: Anti ROTC Vigil. In front of the M.U. Library, 1355 W Wisconsin Ave. No Christian institution should be inviting its students to violate Christ’s command to love one’s enemies. Sponsored by Casa Maria Catholic Worker - shadmuss1983@gmail.com

  • 4/19 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm: Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE at Oakland & North. Details here. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org


Racine


La Crosse

  • 4/17 @ 12:00pm-12:30pm: Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Details at the Vigils list. Contact dbuffton@yahoo.com


Viroqua


Superior


Green Bay

  • 4/17 @ 5:00pm-9:00pm: Clean Water Action Council's Banquet and 40th Anniversary Celebration. At the Riverside Ballroom, 1516 Main St. Learn more in the Spotlight above.


Eau Claire

  • 4/18 @ 5:00pm-6:00pm: Monthly Peace Stand. WI-93 Trunk & Golf Rd. The 3rd Friday of each month is Peace Stand time in Eau Claire, going on since 2004. We gather with signs, we visit one another and sometimes we sing. Stand and be counted. Contact for more information: helpsmeet@usa.net


Virtual

  • 4/14 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm: Wisdom’s Monthly Statewide Immigration meeting.

    Register in advance here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Amanda Ali aali@wisdomwisconsin.org

  • 4/16 @ 6:30pm: Virtual book club discussion of Breath by Prem Rawat. Feel the need for solace, stillness, and inspiration? You are welcome to the 4 week, one hour sessions.on Zoom. When you sign up, you will receive the zoom link and information about which chapters to read each week. Contact: dena.eakles@gmail.com

    Echo Valley Hope, Ontario, WI

  • 4/17 @ 7:00pm-8:00pm: WI Right to Boycott Campaign Webinar. Several of WNPJ's member organizations ( JVP, WBW, WCJP, and others) are working hard to protect our democratic institutions and constitutional right to dissent. But did you know that, since 2018, a WI law has restricted your right to boycott? Wisconsin is one of 38 states with an “anti-boycott law,” requiring anyone seeking a state contract of $100,000 or more to sign a pledge that they will not boycott Israel. This is a requirement of allegiance to a foreign country in order for Wisconsinites to do business in their own state! Representatives will be introducing a repeal this spring. Register here for this remote info session. Check out more information and fill out our interest form here AND join us at the Capitol on April 23, where we will lobby our representatives to restore our right to boycott. If you have questions or would like to schedule an info session specifically for your organization, contact WIRightToBoycott@gmail.com. See Spotlight above.


 

WNPJ has a NEW website page on IMMIGRATION JUSTICE! Many WNPJ member groups are organizing around Immigration with webinar events and more. Send any events you're involved with to WNPJ info@wnpj.org and we'll add them to this developing page!



 

Videos of the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Spring Assembly are available!

March 24-28, 2025

We gathered each evening for 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 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

 
 
 

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