WNPJ + Fall Assembly Presentation by Alan Chavoya + 350 WI Celebration + Family Farm Defenders Annual Meeting + Fair Trade Fair in Madison + Weaving the Web + Screening of Bad River in Bowler + Voces Meeting on Immigration Response + Action Alert for non-profits and WNPJ Statement Post-election + other statewide events
The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization
supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.
Listen to Alan Chavoya’s Presentation at the WNPJ Fall Assembly!
Alan Chavoya is Outreach Chair of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. He speaks on bringing awareness to and ending militarism on our campuses and in our communities. Are you interested in listening to Alan Chavoya’s talk? Here is a podcast and a video that’s available on our website.
"Together for the Climate" celebration with 350 WI
An evening dedicated to celebrating our collective power and the strength of our incredible community!
Where: Goodman Community Center, Ironworks Building, 149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704
When: Tuesday, December 3rd, 7-9pm
Attendance is FREE, get your tickets today!
Visit our GivingTuesday Event Page for all the info!
Special Guest: Mandela Barnes
350 Wisconsin Year-in-Review Video
Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a cash bar
Live music
Door prizes
Volunteer recognition
Exclusive in-person auction items
Opportunities to take climate action
And, don't forget, 350 Wisconsin's GivingTuesday Online Auction is open Saturday Nov. 23 thru Dec. 4. This year's auction promises to be the best one yet!
Register now and preview auction items
Start bidding on Nov. 23rd
Scroll down to check out the local businesses supporting climate action!
Share the link https://350wisconsin.cbo.io with your friends and family!
Spread the word about our GivingTuesday plans by responding with “Going” on our Facebook event page and share our posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, using the hashtag #GivingTuesday.
We need your voice and your support to strengthen our movement and create the change we need to combat the climate crisis!
Thanks for all you do to support grassroots climate action!
- All of us at 350 Wisconsin
P.S. Share your connection to 350 Wisconsin with your friends and family to support our work even further. Click here to find out more!
Many thanks to our Climate Hero event sponsor: Invenergy!!
Weekend events with Family Farm Defenders, Dec 7 & 8 in Sauk City
John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Harvest Banquet and Award Ceremony, Sat. Dec 7th
Sat, December 7th | 5-9pm | Park Hall - 207 Polk St. | Sauk City, WI
This year's prize winner is Over the Moon Farm from eastern Iowa! They have a very inspiring story to share as they have grown their farm to offer flowers and meats to their customers.
Family Farm Defenders 2024 Annual Meeting Sun. Dec. 8th | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Cedarberry Inn – 855 Phillips Ave | Sauk City, WI
Board members will be elected at the annual meeting. Our roles of president, vice president, secretary, and treasure are one year terms. All interested members are welcome to attend.
For more info: look at the the poster, visit our website, contact familyfarmdefenders@yahoo.com or call 608-260-0900.
Welcome to Madison's Fair Trade Holiday Festival!
Saturday, December 7th, 8 am - 3 pm
We're at Monona Terrace again, 1 John Nolen Dr - next door to the Dane County Farmers Market. Let us be your holiday shopping resource for all your gift giving needs. All vendors have been vetted to ensure their products are ethically and humanely produced. This year give gifts that align with your values.
Click here https://www.fairtrademadison.org/vendors to see our amazing vendors!
Sent to WNPJ by Madison Raging Grannies, who will be singing! And Madison Rafah Sister City Project will have a table at this event!
Weaving the Web - WNPJ's monthly virtual Drop-in Hour
Thursday, December 5th @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm with Erika Bach and Dena Eakles - Where do we go from here?
VIRTUAL event, the first Thursday of each month - all are welcome!
Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org
Bowler, WI screening of Bad River on December 8th
Stockbridge Munsee Tribal Council is hosting the screening of the documentary “Bad River” starting at 12 noon on Sunday, December 8th at the North Star Mohican Casino Resort in Bowler, WI - with real Wild Rice dishes and wonderful speakers. All welcome.
Questions? Contact Mary Kay Baum marykbaum@gmail.com
Meeting to Plan Community Response
Join Voces de la Frontera and other groups in Madison on December 8, at 1:00 PM
Meet at Centro Hispano Dane County, 2403 Cypress Way
Voces is leading an organizing effort to prepare for the new administration’s promise to carry out mass deportations. There is a meeting scheduled on Dec. 8th to discuss and plan next steps.
Contact: Voces de la Frontera Madison Organizer stephaniejsa123@gmail.com
WNPJ member groups are following a bill in the house and senate affecting nonprofits
From Wisdom Wisconsin:
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to take another vote on H.R. 9495 – Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act – this week. Without our immediate, collective action, this legislation could pass and have far-reaching effects for organizations like WISDOM, Gamaliel, its affiliates, and partner organizations and result in the loss of their not-for-profit status simply by exercising their rights to free speech.
According to supporters of H.R. 9495, this piece of legislation is simply meant to focus on nonprofits that support terrorist activities and was birthed in response to the conflicts on college campuses over the war in Gaza; however, a growing number of organizations, including civil rights, religious, reproductive health, immigrant rights, human rights, racial justice, LGBTQIA+, environmental, and educational organizations, describe this bill as legislation that would grant the executive branch broad and easily abused powers to swiftly revoke the tax-exempt status of a nonprofit by asserting that it is a “terrorist supporting organization.” Per the legislation, the Treasury Department could make the designation without any real due process and without having to produce evidence justifying the decision.
In Solidarity,
David Liners
And, an UPDATE 11/22: The good news is that Rep.Gwen Moore was responsive and changed her vote, opposing HR9495, a terrible bill which threatens non-profits with losing their tax exempt status for undefined "support of terrorism." It would allow the Treasury Secretary to act with no due process. In a Trump administration, support for a Gaza ceasefire could be enough grounds.The bad news is that the bill still passed and now goes to the Senate.
Two things you can do: (1) Thank Gwen for listening and changing her vote. https://gwenmoore.house.gov/contact/ (2) Urge Tammy Baldwin to oppose it in the Senate.
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Veterans For Peace
Milwaukee Chapter 102
vfpchapter102@gmail.com
Learn more about this issue on this 4-minute story on NPR from 11/26!
WNPJ Member Group Events
Click here to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state!
Madison
12/2 @ 12pm-1pm: Vigil for Peace - Meet at the corner of MLK Jr. Blvd and Doty St. For more information, call Tim at 608-630-3633
12/3 @ 7pm-9pm: “Together for the Climate" celebration with 350 WI. At the Goodman Community Center, Ironworks Building, 149 Waubesa St. Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating our collective power and the strength of our incredible community. See the Spotlight above for more information!
12/4 @ 4pm-4:30pm: Weekly Vigil for Gaza. Meet at the Southwest corner of East Washington Avenue & Fourth Street. You are invited to join this weekly vigil featuring a sign saying Honk for Gaza Ceasefire, just show up or email Helena at hspw@att.net for more information.
12/7 @ 8am-3pm: Madison’s Fair Trade Holiday Festival, Monona Terrace. Come to hear the Raging Grannies sing and to buy products from Madison Rafah Sister City. See the Spotlight above for details!
12/8 @ 1pm: Meeting to Plan Community Response with Voces de la Frontera and other groups.At Centro Hispano Dane County, 2403 Cypress Way. See the Spotlight above. Contact: Voces de la Frontera Madison Organizer stephaniejsa123@gmail.com
Milwaukee
12/3 @ 6pm-8pm: Community Potluck with Code Pink and Peace Action WI.
ZAO Church Family Rm, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd. We will gather from 6-8PM, have discussions, eat and build community. Children are welcome and there will be coloring pages and other activities for them. If you've been feeling discouraged since the election, now is a great time to find hope in community. We need each other now more than ever. Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount. RSVP here. All welcome, no one turned away. Peace Action of WI https://www.peaceactionwi.org/
12/7 @ 12pm-1pm: Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE at Oakland & Locust. Join us and bring your signs. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org
Racine
12/7 @ 12:30-1:30pm: Weekly Stand for Peace at 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. We have signs, banners and flags available for all. Check out our website for weather concerns. Free Palestine!
La Crosse
12/5 @ 12pm-12:30pm: Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. A weekly vigil for peace every Thursday. Questions? Email dbuffton@yahoo.com
Viroqua
12/7 @ 11am-12pm: Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Action Alert: The Driftless Palestinian Solidarity group has a petition to demand that Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and end financial aid to Israel's military. If your group is interested in getting signatures, please email driftless.solidarity@gmail.com. Thank you for your help!
Appleton
12/7 @ 11am-12pm: Fox Valley Peace Coalition Monthly Vigil. Meet at
100 West Lawrence Street. All are welcome. First Saturday of each month. For more information, contact Ronna Swift at ronnajean61@gmail.com
Bowler
12/8 @ 12pm: The Stockbridge Munsee Tribal Council is hosting the screening of the documentary “Bad River” at the North Star Mohican Casino. See the Spotlight above for details.
Superior
12/2 @ 12:30pm-1:30pm: Women in Black Weekly Silent Vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Our vigil is calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to Israeli blockade of Gaza, an end to genocide in Gaza, and an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. This will be a silent vigil. Many find this healing and powerful for continuing our work towards peace and justice. After the half hour of silence, there will be a group song and group reading of names and ages of some of those killed in Gaza. Anyone wanting to stay and stand longer with signs is welcome to do so! Please wear black (if you can) and a hat or scarf for head cover. Homemade signs are welcome. Contact Christine at christineolson3@gmail.com
Virtual
12/5 @ 12pm-1pm: WNPJ’s Weaving the Web, drop-in hour. See the Spotlight above for the zoom link. Info@wnpj.org
Join WNPJ - Individual members and groups welcome!
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!
Visit our website to find out more about the benefits of membership and join us!
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.
STATEMENT post-election from the WNPJ Board:
The Board of WNPJ stands in solidarity with all of our member organizations and those who represent any and all marginalized people in our communities.
We will not be intimidated, nor will we shy away from hard conversations that need to happen in order for us to move forward collectively.
We stand with our friends and allies: Black, Latino, Indigenous, Muslim, Palestinian, Asian, Jewish, LGBTQ+ and others; and we will not be silent as our challenges become augmented in these difficult times.
We will work with you to amplify our voices for a peaceful and sustainable world, and continue to work toward Environmental Justice. We can no longer cut the branch we are sitting on. The earth is our home and we are one family, the human family.
Let us carry on in the spirit of love and solidarity for all that we know that is Good and Just.
With you, and by working together, we can keep hope alive for a better day ahead!
WNPJ Board of Directors
Nov 23, 2024
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