WNPJ + Weaving the Web + Briefing from FAIR WI + Training with WISDOM on deportations + Close Down the Bases + Environmental and West Bank Action Alerts + other statewide events Sad to report the passing of one of WNPJ’s Lifetime Achievement Awardees, Dr. Joe Elder. Known to many of us – Joe led an activist’s life of peaceful service. https://www.quakersintheworld.org/quakers-in-action/201/Joseph-Elder Northern Spirit Radio has interviews of Joe Elder from 2009 - available here . The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin. WNPJ has created some buttons welcoming immigrants. If you are interested in making any for yourself or your group, let us know and we will gladly share the graphic for you to use. info@wnpj.org . AND.....we can mail you a bunch of buttons if you're interested! Contact peckjohne@gmail.com ! Weaving the Web - WNPJ's monthly virtual Drop-in Hour With special guest Rebecca Kemble from Water Protectors of Line 5 Hosted by Dena Eakles and Erika Bach Thursday, February 6th 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm VIRTUAL event from 12:00pm - 1:00pm, the first Thursday of each month WNPJ’s Monthly Weaving the Web Drop-in Conversation Hour. All welcome! Zoom link here Meeting ID: 893 6131 3008 Passcode: 797041; +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Organizer: office@wnpj.org Join FAIR Wisconsin for a virtual briefing on Monday, February 3 on Trump's executive actions and their impact on LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites Fair Wisconsin, the ACLU of Wisconsin and Trans Law Help Wisconsin, are bringing our community together for a briefing from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm on Monday, February 3, regarding recent executive actions by President Trump. We will explore the impact on the LGBTQ+ community and what is being done or can be done to protect ourselves in Wisconsin. Register here for the hour-long virtual briefing and you will be emailed a webinar link as the date of the event approaches. You are welcome to submit questions in advance, or bring them along to the webinar on Monday, February 3. Staying informed is going to be so important in the coming weeks, months, and years. While this week was a difficult one at the federal level, Fair Wisconsin was proud to join Governor Tony Evers as he delivered his seventh State of the State Address, during which he reaffirmed his commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites: “And to our LGBTQ kids and Wisconsinites - you know the promise I made to you - a promise I have always been proud to keep. I will veto any bill that makes Wisconsin a less safe, less inclusive, less welcoming place, and I’ll never stop delivering on my promise to use every power available to me to defend you, protect your rights, and keep you safe.” In the face of federal hostility, and as we do the work to build a safer, more inclusive, welcoming Wisconsin, we are proud to have such a champion for our community in Governor Evers. info@fairwisconsin.com https://www.wnpj.org/member-organizations-list/fair-wisconsin WISDOM VIRTUAL TRAINING – Stopping Mass Deportations Through Local Sheriffs Date: Monday, February 10 Time: Starts at 6:30 PM Register: https://bit.ly/stoppingdeportations This training will equip you with the tools to advocate for change and hold local authorities accountable. Let’s work together to build a safer, more inclusive community. Also read this timely article published 1/24/25 in the Wisconsin Examiner "Immigrant rights advocates prepare for Wisconsin law enforcement collaboration on deportation" Amanda Ali- Digital Organizer at WISDOM aali@wisdomwisconsin.org Close Down the Bases! WNPJ members and groups - if you're involved locally with this international campaign from World Beyond War - let us know! Send your updates to info@wnpj.org or warabolition@gmail.com Tell the PSC of Wisconsin: deny the new gas plant in Kenosha County! Please take a moment to sign this petition . Here’s a special notice on what's happening in the West Bank and some new & ongoing opportunities to support Palestinians there as they fight to remain on their lands. Sent to WNPJ by Madison Rafah Sister City Project – and Cassandra Dixon of Palestine Partners: First of all, you may want to read "Madison-Based Palestine Partners Supports Women and Youth in the West Bank" recently published in the Wisconsin Muslim Journal. The article includes an update on the Madison-Masafer Yatta Olive Grove where, thanks to your generosity, 376 trees are about to join the 379 planted last year. (You can still donate to that project here .) Second, here is an excellent article about the escalation in Israeli attacks in the West Bank that has followed the ceasefire in Gaza. Also this comprehensive 11 minute video from Al Jazeera . Third, be sure to watch Holy Redemption: Stealing Palestinian Land , a recent TRT World documentary about the West Bank. Palestine Partners is seeking your support for a project in Masafer Yatta: Replacing Tuba village's only car that was torched by settlers. https://tinyurl.com/TubaCar You can also send a check for either the car or Cassandra’s travel costs back to the West Bank in April, made out to either Palestine Partners or Cassandra Dixon, to Palestine Partners, PO Box 8414, Madison, WI 53708, or venmo me at Cassandra Dixon@Cassandra-Dixon-11 And here is a link to a GoFundMe for Cassandra’s travel costs https://tinyurl.com/CassandraInMasaferYatta WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Madison 2/4 @ 11:30am-12pm:   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 2/4 @ 3:00pm:  What Good is the National Interest? Rethinking the Roots of Peace, Democracy, and War – virtual Zoom event with Van Jackson, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ. The concept of the “national interest” has become an under-appreciated source of global insecurity. Governments routinely use the language of the national interest to justify a politics of violence, secrecy, and exclusion while bracketing off explicit questions of morality and justice. And national frameworks for mobilizing resources and collective action are logically mismatched against global threats like climate change. This lecture will argue that addressing the contradictions in the national interest—as well as some of international security studies’ most cherished strategic constructs—is a start point for constructing more durable forms of security. Hosted by Havens Wright Center. For more info and to register, visit: https://havenswrightcenter.wisc.edu/event/jackson/ 2/4 @ 7:00pm-8:30pm: Being Arab in America – an evening with Amer Zaher, Palestinean-American comedian based in Detroit, MI. UW-Madison, Memorial Union - Shannon Hall (700 Langdon St.). Zaher will explore comedy as a form of activism and how he navigates his identity in the U.S. Part of WUD’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Event is free, but tickets are required. For more info and to register, visit: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/amer-zahr/ 2/5 @ 4:00pm-4:30pm:  Weekly Vigil for Gaza. Meet at the Southwest corner of East Washington Avenue & Fourth Street. Details here . Email Helena at hspw@att.net  for more information. 2/6 @ 6:30pm:  “The Five Demands” – Social Cinema film screening followed by informal discussion. UW-Madison, Union South – Marquee Theater (1308 W. Dayton St.) In April 1969, a small group of Black and Puerto Rican students shut down the City College of New York, an elite public university located right in the heart of Harlem. Fueled by the revolutionary fervor sweeping the nation, the strike soon turned into an uprising, leading to the extended occupation of the campus, classes being canceled, students being arrested, and the resignation of the college president. Through archival footage and modern-day interviews, we follow the students’ struggle against the institutional racism that, for over a century, had shut out people of color from this and other public universities. Hosted by the Havens Wright Center. More info? https://havenswrightcenter.wisc.edu/event/five_demands/ 2/6 @ 6:30pm:  Gaza History with Dr. Norman Finkelstein in Wisconsin. UW Madison Campus, Great Hall. Students for Justice in Palestine at UW Madison invites the public to hear Dr. Norman Finkelstein speak about his latest book on Gaza and the struggle for Palestinian liberation. Dr. Finkelstein is one of the foremost scholars on the history of Zionist war crimes against Palestinians. His lecture will dive into the relations between the current genocide in Gaza, international law, and the abuse of the charge of antisemitism. The program will include Q&A and a book signing. More information here . 2/7 @ 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 Milwaukee 2/5 @ 8:00am-9:00am:   Morning banner drop for Palestine. Brady Street Bridge on Lincoln Memorial Drive Every week since New Year’s Day folks have gathered holding Palestinian and Lebanese flags and signs with phrases like “Not Another Bomb” and “No Tax $ For War Crimes,” calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. support for Israel. info@peaceactionwi.org 2/6 @ 2:30pm-5:00pm:   Gaza History with Dr. Norman Finkelstein in Wisconsin . At UW Milwaukee Campus, Wisconsin Room UWM Union, 2nd Floor. Students for Justice in Palestine at UWM invites the public to a discussion and meet & greet with Dr. Finkelstein titled "Who are the Supporters of Peace? Who Are the Enablers of Genocide?" Info here . 2/8 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at 27th & National.   Details here . Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org Racine 2/8 @ 12:30-1:30pm:   Weekly Stand for Peace. At Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details here .  Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com (this event is cancelled when weather is below 25 deg F and check our website for cancellations due to snow) La Crosse 2/6 @ 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 2/8 @ 11am-12pm:  Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details here .  Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com . Superior 2/8 @ 12:00pm-12:30pm:  Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details here .  Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com Virtual 2/3 @ 7:00pm-8:15pm : 350 Wisconsin - Countering Climate Disinformation . Kate Cell, from the Union of Concerned Scientists, will share about how we can think about information integrity and advocate for a better information ecosystem. Counter disinformation work is crucial to building a world in which facts, science, truth matter, and democracy ultimately prevails - come join us to learn more. Online via zoom. Register HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet, or smartphone. 2/6 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm : Weaving the Web - WNPJ's monthly virtual Drop-in Hour - see the Spotlight above. info@wnpj.org 2/6 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm : WILPF Monthly Book Circle Conversation - virtual The first Thursday of each month, virtually. WILPF Book Circle Conversation. Let's talk about...The book tonight: Hell of a Book, a novel by Jason Mott. With 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 2/6 @ 7pm : Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network (SRWN) Webinar: Protecting Local Control. Register HERE . Hear the innovative tactics local people are using to protect their communities from factory farms and how you can take your voice directly to Madison. https://sustainruralwisconsin.org/ 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! 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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ + Ceasefire Statement by MRSCP + WISDOM’s Rights of Nature Series + Immigration Law 101+ Baraboo Acts reading series + WBW Close Down the Bases Campaign + 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. WNPJ has created some buttons welcoming immigrants. If you are interested in making any for yourself or your group, let us know and we will gladly share the graphic for you to use. info@wnpj.org . AND.....we can mail you a bunch of buttons if you're interested! Contact peckjohne@gmail.com ! A view of the destruction in Rafah. About 90 percent of Gaza’s population was forcibly displaced, making it among the highest recorded percentages in modern conflicts. [Hassan Jedi/Anadolu]. More photos here . Madison-Rafah Sister City Project welcomes the temporary ceasefire in Gaza Any pause in this genocide is good news, but we urge everyone not to look away because: While the current ceasefire brings relief to the people of Gaza who have lived through more than a year of genocide, they are wary. The ceasefire needs to be permanent and there is every indication that Israel and the US do not intend for that to happen. As it has in Lebanon, Israel has already broken the ceasefire. The US continues to send billions to arm Israel and give it the green light to do whatever it wants. Israel immediately escalated its military campaign in the West Bank , particularly the city and camp of Jenin . Israeli leaders have openly vowed to repeat what they did in Gaza. And the IDF is supporting the latest violent "price tag" pogrom by Israeli settlers trying to drive Palestinians off their land. The aid that is finally starting to get into Gaza is welcome , but woefully inadequate to counter the apocalyptic level of human suffering and destruction that Israel has inflicted in order to make Gaza uninhabitable. To make matters worse, on January 28, Israel is set to outlaw UNRWA , the agency upon which millions of Palestinian refugees depend, while the US government continues to cut off all UNRWA funding . Our partners at the Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) have just put out an update on the ceasefire from the perspective of their staff (who have continued their work on the ground in Gaza throughout this horrible time) that we urge everyone to read. We also ask that those who can please donate to Gaza relief -- either at the link at the end of MECA's update, or via MRSCP's MECA donation page . Finally, and very importantly, never rely on the mainstream news for accurate information. Visit our website to find a list of recommended news sources. rafahsistercity@yahoo.com WISDOM's Rights of Nature Series January 29 to February 26 (every Wednesday) 6:30-8:00 pm, via Zoom Rights of Nature is an approach to environmental justice that WISDOM has embraced. It has a spiritual dimension, which is heavily influenced by Native American spirituality and the understanding that all of life is interrelated and has inherent worth. It also has a legal dimension, in which we believe the natural world should have the right to be protected from harm and have the right to have wrongs remedied. The Rights of Nature team will be hosting a 5-Week Zoom training about the Rights of Nature movement. The training will include the following 5 sessions: Key principles of Rights of Nature Global Perspectives/What's happening around the world Philosophical, Ethical and Religious Dimensions of Rights of Nature Practical Applications and Advocacy Personal, Group and Collective Action Plan Register HERE - Questions? office@wisdomwisconsin.org History and Current Status of Immigration Law in the U.S. – Part of the UW Badger Talks Series Thurs. Jan. 30th @ 1:30 pm Lakewood Village (6205 Mineral Point Rd.) Presented by Sara McKinnon, UW Professor of Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture and Faculty Director of Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies (LACIS). She is currently working on a collaborative project to expand the legal information about US immigration and refugee programs and legal counsel available to migrants throughout Latin America as they consider safe options for movement and resettlement. Visit: https://www.platomadison.org/event-5989909 . And more on Immigration Justice: read this timely article published 1/24/25 in the Wisconsin Examiner "Immigrant rights advocates prepare for Wisconsin law enforcement collaboration on deportation" . “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Us and How We Can Prosper Together.” Thurs Jan 30 through Tues Feb 25 Baraboo Reads! Series coming up. Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library, 230 4th Avenue, Baraboo. Registration is now open for the 5-week book discussion: Baraboo Reads “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Us and How We Can Prosper Together.” The discussions will be led by Baraboo School District Superintendent, Dr. Rainey Briggs. Register in person at the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library and pick up your book! The group will meet from 5 pm to 6:30 pm on each of the following dates: Thursday, January 30; Tuesday, February 4; Thursday, February 13; Thursday, February 20 and Tuesday, February 25. For more information: https://calendar.csmpl.org/event/baraboo-reads-sum-us-series-special-guest-rainey-briggs-5641 Close Down the Bases! WNPJ members and groups - if you're involved locally with this international campaign from World Beyond War - let us know! Send your updates to info@wnpj.org or warabolition@gmail.com WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Madison 1/28 @ 11:30am-12pm:   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 1/28 @ 5:30pm-7:00pm:  MLK Symposium – featuring Donzaleigh Abernathy. UW-Madison Memorial Union – Shannon Hall (800 Langdon St.), All welcome to hear this actress, author, and activist - the youngest daughter of American Civil Rights Movement co-founder Rev. Dr. Ralph Abernathy and the goddaughter of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Folks can also join virtually. For more info and to get a free ticket, visit: https://diversity.wisc.edu/mlk-symposium/ 1/29 @ 4:00pm-4:30pm:  Weekly Vigil for Gaza. Meet at the Southwest corner of East Washington Avenue & Fourth Street. Details here . Email Helena at hspw@att.net  for more information. 1/29 @ 4:00pm-4:30pm:  Trump is President, What’s Next - Town Hall with Rep. Mark Pocan. At the South Central Federation of Labor, 1602 S Park St #228. Reservations are not needed. Contact: Morgan Salli, Field Representative, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) 10 East Doty Street, Suite 405 | (608) 258-9800. 1/29 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm:   "Student Protest and Freedom of Expression: UW-Madison and Beyond" . Room 325/26, Pyle Center on Langdon St. Panel Discussion featuring: Professors Gay Seidman (UW-Madison), Steve Sanders (Indiana University), Howard Schweber (UW-Madison), Keith Woodward (UW-Madison) and Sabiya Ahamed (Palestine Legal). Last year, campus protests became a political flashpoint in the US. As students around the country staged protests against the Israel/Gaza conflict, Congress held hearings, police were deployed to shut down encampments, and university leaders were forced to step down. Reports of antisemitic incidents on campuses proliferated. Over the summer, universities prepared for the incoming year by holding disciplinary proceedings for students who had been involved in campus protests, increasing security personnel, and, as in the case of UW, enacting greater restrictions on campus speech. The panel forms part of a series exploring dissent on campus, the Israel/Gaza conflict, and antisemitism and islamophobia in US universities. 1/29 @ 7:30pm-9:00pm:  Screening of the film TANTURA. At the Bartell Theater, 113 E. Mifflin St ~ Off the Capitol Square ~ "In the war of 1948 hundreds of Palestinian villages were depopulated. Israelis call it 'The War of Independence. Palestinians call it 'Nakba"'. The film examines one village- Tantura and why "Nakba" is taboo in Israeli society." Part of the AntiWar Film Series supported by Veterans for Peace Madison and World BEYOND War - geyerb@yahoo.com 1/30 @ 1:30pm:  History and Current Status of Immigration Law in the U.S. See the Spotlight above for more information. 1/31 @ 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 Fitchburg 1/27 @ 10:00am:  Dane County UN in the News Group At the Fitchburg library, 2nd floor conference room, 5330 Lacy Rd - in person. We will be discussing recent events affecting the UN and its goals and work. We already know that Trump wants the United States to leave the WHO and the Paris climate agreement as well as stop funding for UNRWA . Other topics include Palestinian cease fire, release of hostages, rebuilding Gaza, leadership of Gaza going forward. Lots to talk about and lots to process as far as how we supporters of the UN and multilateralism should/must respond. Contact: Sam Romano sromano@charter.net Milwaukee 2/1 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at 16th & Wisconsin.   Details here . Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org Racine 2/1 @ 12:30-1:30pm:   Weekly Stand for Peace. At Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details here .  Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com (this event is cancelled when weather is below 25 deg F and check our website for cancellations due to snow) La Crosse 1/30 @ 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 2/1 @ 11am-12pm:  Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details here .  Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com . Superior 2/2 @ 12:00pm-12:30pm:  Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details here .  Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com Sturgeon Bay 1/30 @ 6:30pm-8:30pm:  Screening of All Too Clear. Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes, a documentary film on the impact of Quagga mussels in the Great Lakes. (Crossroads) Collins Learning Center, 2041 Michigan St. To learn more, contact: contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org Appleton 2/1 @ 11:00am-12:00pm:  Fox Valley Peace Coalition Monthly Vigil. Houdini Plaza on College Avenue. All are welcome. For more information, contact Ronna Swift at ronnajean61@gmail.com . Ellison Bay 1/30 @ 9:00am-12:00pm:  Door County Climate Change Action Workshop #43. Meet at The Clearing, Jens Jensen Visitor Center, 12171 Garrett Bay Rd. Join Jeff Lutsey, Deneen Hopkins Wiske, and Roy Thilly to learn about the most effective strategies to slow and be resilient to climate change. Using Project Drawdown’s roadmap for accelerating climate solutions as our guide, we will work together to identify the most effective actions that we can apply in Door County. We will brainstorm how to foster broad-based and effective local climate action in our communities, and how implementing climate strategies can be easy, cost-effective, and bring other important health benefits. We will collaborate to answer the questions: How can Door County address the climate crisis by reducing greenhouse gas emissions? And how can we drive the climate actions needed from individuals, businesses, communities, and local and state governments? Topics will range from energy use, transportation, food waste, agricultural practices, land conservation, and reforestation. We will strive to be specific and practical. Please join us to learn, plan, and act! Tuition is $35/person. Register here . To learn more, contact: contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org Baraboo 1/30-2/25:  Baraboo Reads! Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library, 230 4th Avenue, Baraboo. Registration is now open at the library for the 5-week book discussion. See the Spotlight above for more information Virtual 1/27 @ 8:45am-10:15am : WNPJ Monthly Board Meeting. Via zoom. For more information, contact info@wnpj.org 1/29 : WISDOM's Rights of Nature Series - via zoom. See the Spotlight above. 1/29 @ 7:30pm : Moms Demand Action National Webinar/Planning mtg While lawmakers are getting back to session, along with the new Trump administration, it is now more important than ever that we continue the hard work to end gun violence and to make our communities a safer place to live. We invite you to join a national virtual call with supporters across the country to find out the latest on how we’re adjusting our plans for this new climate, and just HOW we'll fight to end gun violence in 2025 in the states and at the federal level. RSVP to join this call , a zoom link will go out the morning of the call. Andrea Herbert aherbert@everytown.org 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! 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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ + Dane County MLK Observance + Peace Studies Series + Voces Annual Meeting + Immigration in the News + MRSCP Announces a WIN! + WAVE petition + 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. 40th Annual Madison & Dane County MLK Day Observance January 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – Freedom Songs Sing-Along | 6:00 PM – Program Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street | Free WNPJ will have a table at this event! Look for Board member, Vicki Berenson info@mlkingcoalition.org Peace. It can be learned. Practiced and shared. We have learned the ways of war. Let us now bring forth the study of peace. You are welcome to The Prem Rawat Foundation's Peace Education Program . A free ten-week interactive zoom allowing the exploration and passion of peace, hosted by Echo Valley Hope . Course sessions include components of peace: appreciation, clarity, choice, dignity, self-awareness, inner strength, hope, contentment and understanding. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:30 pm CST Please register in advance to receive the zoom link. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TAHpRJ72Rp2dSvn_XmTgTw For more: dena.eakles@gmail.com 608-606-4450 There is a new series of articles coming about immigrant workers in WI with the Wisconsin Examiner!! Check out this article from 1/10/25 on immigrant workers in WI and watch for more in this series! ‘How in the hell will we continue to be the Dairy State?’ Nowhere would mass deportation have a bigger impact than on Wisconsin’s dairy farms, where an estimated 70% of the workforce is made up of immigrants, mostly from Mexico and Central America. Because Congress has never created a year-round visa for low-skilled farm workers, almost all of Wisconsin’s immigrant dairy workers are undocumented. Without them, experts say, the whole industry would collapse. At a Jan. 3 press conference in the Capitol, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers called the threat of mass deportation “illogical,” and said “we will do everything in our power to prevent it.” “The bottom line is, in Wisconsin, 70% of our farms … 70% of the people may be part of the federal government’s idea to move them elsewhere, out of our country,” Evers said. “Think about that. How in the hell will we continue to be the Dairy State with no one to milk the cows and do the other important work?” Madison-Rafah Sister City Project Announces a WIN! We wanted to let you know that in response to hundreds of letters and comments, Madison’s Willy Street Co-op has removed all Sabra products from the shelves at all three co-op locations! Thanks to everyone who took action for making this victory possible!! About 450 people contacted the co-op and we are deeply grateful to them for using the collective power of words and purchasing power to stand with the people of Palestine. Official member comments on Sabra were more than 5 to 1 in favor or removal. If you are a co-op member or shopper, next time you are in a store please thank Willy Street management and workers for listening and responding to this call to take genocide off the shelves, and let them know you plan to reward their response by continuing to shop at Willy Street. We are currently figuring out our next steps to advance the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement in Madison. In the meantime, you can explore other ways to use the power of your purchases to support Palestine. In particular, we suggest the following: Use the BoyCat app to scan an item and find out if it shows up on the official boycott list. Use the NoThanks app to do the same via the App Store or Google Play Review the Boycott movement site Join the newsletter for boycott updates through the JVP BDS movement: https://bdsmovement.net/tags/jvp In solidarity, All of us at Madison-Rafah Sister rafahsistercity@yahoo.com Sign WAVE's petition today! 80% of Wisconsinites are in favor of strengthening our state’s gun violence prevention laws. New, more competitive election maps mean that right now we have more opportunity to achieve these gains than we have in over a decade. But this will only happen if we speak up! Sign WAVE Educational Fund’s petition demanding that state lawmakers prioritize gun violence prevention in the current legislative session! When we all stand together, we can create change! Sign the petition here. WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Madison 1/20 @ 5:00pm:  Annual MLK Observance. See Spotlight above. 1/21 @ 11:30am-12pm:   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 1/21 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm:  JustDane Service Fair. At Madison College Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry St. info@justdane.org 1/22 @ 4:00pm-4:30pm:  Weekly Vigil for Gaza. Meet at the Southwest corner of East Washington Avenue & Fourth Street. Details here . Email Helena at hspw@att.net  for more information. 1/24 @ 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 1/25 @ 2:00pm-3:30pm:  DSA 101 and New Member Orientation. Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St. Join us for an intro to Madison Area DSA for new, prospective, or returning members! Drop on by to learn about the organization, our current organizing, and how you can get involved today. This month's New Member Orientation will be held in-person. Stick around or stop by after for a socialist social at a nearby location! RSVP here. dsamadison@gmail.com Milwaukee 1/20 @ 1:00pm-3:15pm:   Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. At St. Francis of Assisi Church, 4th (Vel Phillips) and Brown Sts. and from 2:30-3:15 PM, gather at Dr. King’s Statue- 1700 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (just north of Walnut St.). We will bring flags and hear civil rights songs, and there will be an open mic for the community to reflect on Dr. King’s impact on our lives today. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Coalition. 1/21 @ 11:00am-12:00pm:   Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility- Shut It Down! Meet at the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF) 1015 N. 10th St. This is part of a national Campaign Against Torture to End Solitary Confinement On the 23rd of each month, WISDOM leaders and others around the country take a moment to remember people in prison -- especially the people in Solitary Confinement who are locked alone in a small room for 23 hours every day. Please join us. You can visit https://www.nrcat.org/torture-in-us-prisons/take-action/together-campaign for details about the campaign. https://wisdomwisconsin.org/ 1/23 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm:   Anti-Gun Vigil at Dunham’s Sports, 2550 S. 108th St. They advertise and sell assault weapons. More guns mean more deaths. 2024 was the deadliest year for school shootings since 1970. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Sponsored by Casa Maria Catholic Worker House: Shad Muss shadmuss1983@gmail.com 1/25 @ 9:00am-3:00pm:   Voces de la Frontera Annual Assembly. All welcome. South Division High School, 1515 W Lapham Blvd. Learn more and register here: https://vdlf.org/aa2025/ 1/25 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at KK & Lincoln.   Details here . Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org 1/25 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm:   Annual Meeting of the Milwaukee Chapter of Vets for Peace and a Social Hour. At Brisa Do Mar, 509 E Erie St. It'll be family style pizza and starters, with a cash bar. Reply to vfpchapter102@gmail.com so we can put you on the list. Racine 1/25 @ 12:30-1:30pm:   Weekly Stand for Peace. At the NW corner of Highways 31 and 20 on the 28th – and at Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. on Jan 4th. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details here .  Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com (this event is cancelled when weather is below 25 deg F and check our website for cancellations due to snow) La Crosse 1/23 @ 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 1/25 @ 11am-12pm:  Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details here .  Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com . Superior 1/26 @ 12:00pm-12:30pm:  Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details here .  Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com Green Bay 1/25 @ 10:00am-11:00am:  Winter Adaptions Hike. Christa McAuliffe Park, 3100 Sitka St Join Professor Mike Draney, Biology Professor at UWGB as we walk and talk about why winter is such a difficult time for plants and animals. Attend so that you can see some of the amazing adaptations Wisconsin species have to deal with winter conditions. During the hike you will look for the possible subtle signs of life during the cold half of the year. Be sure to dress for the weather and be prepared to encounter a few hills and unpaved trails. Depending on conditions we recommend hiking spikes for your boots. This event is sponsored by the Baird Creek Foundation. To learn more, contact: contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org Baraboo 1/30-2/25:  Baraboo Reads! Series coming up. Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library, 230 4th Avenue, Baraboo. Registration is now open for the 5-week book discussion: Baraboo Reads “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Us and How We Can Prosper Together.” The discussions will be led by Baraboo School District Superintendent, Dr. Rainey Briggs. Register in person at the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library. Register at the library and pick up your book! The group will meet from 5 pm to 6:30 pm on each of the following dates: Thursday, January 30; Tuesday, February 4; Thursday, February 13; Thursday, February 20 and Tuesday, February 25. For more information: https://calendar.csmpl.org/event/baraboo-reads-sum-us-series-special-guest-rainey-briggs-5641 Contact : barabooacts@gmail.com Virtual 1/25 @ 2:30pm : A free ten-week interactive zoom allowing the exploration and passion of peace, hosted by Echo Valley Hope. See Spotlight above for details. 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! 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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ + WISDOM Immigration Call + MLK Celebrations +Voces Annual Meeting + PC Foundation Seeks Bookkeeper + 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. WISDOM's Statewide Immigration Task Force Zoom Call – Monday, Jan 13th 6:30 pm In recent years, our affiliates have worked on campaigns involving passing driver's licenses for people who are undocumented, fighting for DACA, and supporting immigrants in the pandemic or through refugee resettlement programs. Currently, we are supporting many bills in the legislature that support DACA recipients including offering in-state tuition, professional licenses and a tax credit. We meet virtually the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. You can find the Zoom information below. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOurrTMrGt1cfpqu4IXTpQ14PbPfAoLd https://wisdomwisconsin.org/immigration After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For any questions, please contact WISDOM's Immigration Organizer, Amanda Ali at aali@wisdomwisconsin.org . See you then! Upcoming MLK events Join the MLK Community Choir - Madison The MLK Community Choir has been an integral part of the official Madison & Dane County King Holiday Observance for many years. The Choir is unique in bringing together community members regardless of musical background for the purpose of performing at this event. It is directed by acclaimed musicians Leotha and Tamera Stanley. No audition is required. To join the Choir community members simply need to attend two rehearsals: Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 pm Saturday, January 18 at 11:00 am Both rehearsals are at Mt. Zion Baptist Church | 2019 Fisher Street, Madison The choir will perform at the Annual Madison and Dane County MLK Observance, Jan 20th 40th Annual Madison & Dane County MLK Day Observance: Monday, January 20, 5 pm – Freedom Songs Sing-Along | 6 pm – Program Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street | Free info@mlkingcoalition.org https://www.wnpj.org/member-organizations-list/king-coalition-of-madison-and-dane-county MLKJ Community Dinner - Madison Fri. Jan. 17th @ 4:30 – 7:00pm UW-Madison Gordon Commons (770 W. Dayton St.) Kick-off the King Holiday weekend with fellowship and this free annual MLKJ event. Dinner served buffet style will include fried and baked chicken, mac n’ cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, sweet potato pie, and more. Join us and share a wonderful meal with friends, old and new, in Dr. King’s spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood! For more info, visit: https://mlkingcoalition.org/ 40th Annual Madison & Dane County MLK Day Observance  - Madison January 20th @ 5:00 PM – Freedom Songs Sing-Along | 6:00 PM – Program Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street | Free WNPJ will have a table at this event! Look for Board member, Vicki Berenson. info@mlkingcoalition.org Milwaukee Our Coalition is comprised of over 20 groups that meet annually to celebrate King's, life & legacy. We pay homage to local groups & individuals, past & present, that are fighting for Peace, Justice & Equity! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064606635520   Voces de la Frontera Annual Assembly 2025 Save the date: Saturday, January 25th Voces de la Frontera Annual Assembly 2025 Where: South Division High School 1515 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Date: January 25th, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM Registration | 10:00 AM Program Start | 3:00 PM Program End Learn more here: https://vdlf.org/aa2025/ Seeking a treasurer/bookkeeper with the PC Foundation! Announcement: We are currently looking for help with our bookkeeping. While the position is technically a volunteer board member position, we have been able to provide a stipend in the past. The PC Foundation is a small, progressive 501(c)(3) non-profit and fiscal sponsor. We have a 45 year history of supporting social justice, environmental and civic society programs and groups. Please reach out if you or someone you know might be interested. Please contact Board President Dan Nordstrom at dan@pcfound.org . Thank you to Nancy Emmert for her many years of service on the PC Board of Directors! WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Fitchburg 1/13 @ 10:00am-11:00am:  UN in the NEWS - in-person monthly meeting - 5530 Lacy Rd. All Welcome. Contact Sam Romano, a board member of the UNA USA Dane County Chapter Organizer sromano@charter.net Madison 1/14 @ 11:30am-12pm:   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 1/15 @ 4:00pm-4:30pm:  Weekly Vigil for Gaza. Meet at the Southwest corner of East Washington Avenue & Fourth Street. Details here . Email Helena at hspw@att.net  for more information. 1/15 @ 7:00pm:  Veterans for Peace #25 Monthly Meeting. At Sequoya Library at 4340 Tokay Blvd. Contact: geyerb@yahoo.com . 1/17 @ 5:00pm-8:30pm:  JustConversation - Breaking Barriers: Justice & Disparities in Dane County! At the Atrium (2300 S. Park St.) This panel discussion will examine critical issues affecting our community, including racial disparities in law enforcement, prosecutorial discretion, and the impacts on equity within Dane County’s criminal justice system. Hosted by Just Dane. Check here for more info and to register . 1/17 @ 4:30pm-7:00pm:  MLKJ Community Dinner! UW-Madison Gordon Commons (770 W. Dayton St.) Kick-off the King Holiday weekend with fellowship and this free annual MLKJ event. Dinner served buffet style will include fried and baked chicken, mac n’ cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, sweet potato pie, and more. Join us and share a wonderful meal with friends, old and new, in Dr. King’s spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood! For more info, visit: https://mlkingcoalition.org/ Milwaukee 1/14 @ 6:00pm-8:00pm:   COMMUNITY POTLUCK AND ORGANIZING MEETING with Code Pink and Peace Action Wi. At Zao Church 2319 E Kenwood Blvd. RSVP Check your email after you RSVP, we will send a sign up sheet for the potluck! Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount. Join us to share food and to strategize on how to meet the challenges of the incoming Trump administration. Co-sponsored by Peace Action WI, Veterans for Peace Milwaukee Chapter, and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-Milwaukee. Peace Action of WI https://www.peaceactionwi.org/ 1/16 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm:   Anti-ROTC Vigil at M.U. Memorial Library, 1250 W Wisconsin Ave. Sponsored by Casa Maria Catholic Worker House: Shad Muss shadmuss1983@gmail.com 1/18 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at King & North.   Details here . Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org 1/18 @ 10:00am-11:30am:   “The United Nations Needs Us and We Need the United Nations” with Jon Ward – A Retired U.S. Diplomat. Attend in person at Zao MKE Church – 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room or virtually through the Following Zoom Link . Free and open to all. Sponsored by the UNA of Greater Milwaukee & Peace Action Wisconsin. Jon Ward will speak on his experiences working with UN agencies in several countries, providing real-world examples of the role and contributions of the United Nations and its interactions with the U.S. government. For more information, contact Jack Murtaugh at: murtaughwi@aol.com or 414.418.2115 Racine 1/16 @ 12:30-1:30pm:   Weekly Stand for Peace. At the NW corner of Highways 31 and 20 on the 28th – and at Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. on Jan 4th. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details here .  Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com (this event is cancelled when weather is below 25 deg F and check our website for cancellations due to snow) Prairie du Sac 1/16 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm:  Community feedback about the Army’s plans to remediate Site-Wide Groundwater at the Former Badger Army Ammunition Plant (BAAP). Leola Hall at the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center, 105 9th Street. Meeting notice sent to WNPJ by Laura Olah of CSAWB: info@cswab.org More information here https://aec.army.mil/index.php/baap Viroqua 1/18 @ 11am-12pm:  Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details here .  Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com . Superior 1/19 @ 12:00pm-12:30pm:  Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details here .  Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com Virtual 1/14@2pm : WNPJ Environmental Justice Monthly Zoom call . The WNPJ Environmental Justice Task Force works to increase awareness and build connections among people and groups in Wisconsin to bring marginalized and frontline voices, understandings, and experiences to the forefront. We meet via zoom on the second Tuesday of the month at 2pm CT. If you are interested in joining, please contact Dena Eakles:  dena.eakles@gmail.com 1/14 @ 6:30pm:  Faithful Stance for Equity: What Is The Beloved Community's "Project 2025?" via Zoom. Rev. Joe Jackson of MICAH/WISDOM, will lead us in a reflection on what it means to live and act as "The Beloved Community" in the specific time and place we live. What does this ideal, which was lifted up by Dr. King, have to do with immigration policy? With prisons? With school funding? Health care? After hearing Rev. Jackson's reflection, we will break into groups to talk about what it means to us. We'll discuss: "What do we, who are trying to build the Beloved Community, need to work on in 2025?" and "What tools do we have for doing that work? Register here . Contact: office@wisdomwisconsin.org 1/14 @ 7:00pm:  War Industry Resisters Network Webinar with Kathy Kelly: “How Have Artists, Worldwide, Tackled the Craven Futility of War? “. You can register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/ZH3P-LqLA0q1HtM77VvliA2 . Drawing from paintings, photography, poetry and song, this webinar will feature works of art depicting war's consequences. Artists steadily summon antiwar solidarity. They help people focus on the crimes committed by war profiteers. Living alongside people trapped in various war zones reinforced Kathy Kelly's belief that "the means you use determines the end you get." Artists and writers provide us with the means to imagine a better world, a world beyond war. Sent to WNPJ by Kathy Kelly - kathy.vcnv@gmail.com 1/15 @ 7:00pm-8:30pm:  WAVE's Virtual Action Team Meeting. The new year is here, and Wisconsin’s legislative session is center stage. WAVE's Virtual Action Team is an opportunity to connect with other passionate advocates and make an impact. Together, we can take meaningful action every month to help reduce gun violence—all from the comfort of our own homes. Register here . Contact: admin@waveedfund.org 1/15 @ 7:00pm:  UNA USA Dane County Chapter Meeting “Strengthening Equity in Global Education” Virtual - Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from the 2024 Global Citizen Award winners, Dr. Regina Fuller-White and Korbey White. We recognized their impact on equitable education in Dane county and their advocacy for equitable education at an international level. In 2004, Dr. Fuller-White organized three panels at the UNESCO Rotary day conference in Paris France on Inclusive and Equitable Education, Climate Change Education and Educational Technology. Korbey White presented on educational equity in Verona, Wisconsin alongside other international leaders. Click here for the zoom call . Contact: unausadanecounty@gmail.com 1/15 @ 7:00am:  Webinar from the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. ( https://merchantsofdeath.org/ ) This will be a worldwide live-streamed Zoom press conference concluding its three-year investigation of United States weapons makers: * Lockheed Martin,* Boeing,* RTX (Raytheon), and* drone maker General Atomics ... all charged by the Tribunal with conspiring to commit War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Genocide, all in violation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court." Contact: Brad Geyer of Veterans for Peace #25 – Madison. geyerb@yahoo.com 1/16 @ 1:00pm-2:15pm:  Webinar: Our Future, Our Vote - sponsored by The Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign, in partnership with Common Cause. This session will address key concerns and outline action steps surrounding the January 20th Inauguration, as well as provide insights into the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session. Additionally, the webinar will feature an important discussion on calls to action for the April 2025 Supreme Court election. We are excited to welcome Jay Heck, Executive Director of Common Cause, as our special guest speaker for this session. To register, please follow the link Register. Sent to WNPJ by Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice matt@wifaithvoices.org 1/17 @ 9:00am-11:00am:  Virtual Community Discussion – Preparing for Potential Impacts of Trump 2.0 – with Layde & Parra SC, law firm based in WI that specializes in representing immigrants. Drawing on experiences from the previous administration, we will offer insights on what to expect in 2025 and how community partners can support the immigrant community in this time. For more info and to register for the Teams event, visit here . 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! 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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ + Unity Gathering in Madison + Immigration Statewide Organizing Call + Upcoming MLK Celebrations +Voces Annual Meeting + other statewide events The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 87 member groups around Wisconsin. SAVE the Dates! January 11-12th in Madison January Unity Gathering 2025 Please be aware, it is looking like the January Unity Gathering will “sell-out.” We will be sad for any who might not get to join us “in-person” after we have reached our participant limit of 80 people. Our hope and plan is to provide a Zoom connection for people who can’t join us in person. If we are able to make that work, a Zoom link will be sent out to all who register. Register TODAY! Please reserve your “in-person” or virtual place at this 2-day gathering by registering here: tinyurl.com/JUG-Registration On Saturday and Sunday we will meet in the WI State Capitol until 4 pm (GAR Hall (413N) and the North Hearing Room) On Saturday evening there will be a celebratory supper and program from 5 - 9 pm at the Crossing (1127 University Ave.) For more info, visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/442260482072483/ This will be a two-day gathering (January 11-12, 2025) to strengthen our unity and plans for advancing world peace, justice, sustainability, and democracy throughout Wisconsin. There will be overnight accommodations available for those who are coming from outside of the Madison area. If you're looking for accommodation or if you can provide a space for an overnight guest, please let Judy Miner know judeminer@gmail.com. For more information, contact: BuildingUnityWI@gmail.com Here are several of the Wisconsin leaders who will be speaking at this conference: State Rep. Francesca Hong Milwaukee 9th Dist. Alderwoman Laressa Taylor Janan Najeeb, Co-founder and Director of the Muslim Women’s Coalition Emilio De Torre, Director of Milwaukee Turners State Rep. Darrin Madison John Nichols, Author and writer for The Nation, The Cap Times, and others WISDOM's Statewide Immigration Task Force Zoom Call – Monday, Jan 13th 6:30 pm In recent years, our affiliates have worked on campaigns involving passing driver's licenses for people who are undocumented, fighting for DACA, and supporting immigrants in the pandemic or through refugee resettlement programs. Currently, we are supporting many bills in the legislature that support DACA recipients including offering in-state tuition, professional licenses and a tax credit. We meet virtually the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. You can find the Zoom information below. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOurrTMrGt1cfpqu4IXTpQ14PbPfAoLd https://wisdomwisconsin.org/immigration After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For any questions, please contact WISDOM's Immigration Organizer, Amanda Ali at aali@wisdomwisconsin.org. See you then! WNPJ's Weaving the Web monthly zoom call focused on Immigration on Jan 2nd - and we have this video recording for all to listen to - Lots of resources here! Check it out! https://youtu.be/y4rqqNUpofA Upcoming MLK events Join the MLK Community Choir - Madison The MLK Community Choir has been an integral part of the official Madison & Dane County King Holiday Observance for many years. The Choir is unique in bringing together community members regardless of musical background for the purpose of performing at this event. It is directed by acclaimed musicians Leotha and Tamera Stanley. No audition is required. To join the Choir community members simply need to attend two rehearsals: Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 pm Saturday, January 18 at 11:00 am Both rehearsals are at Mt. Zion Baptist Church | 2019 Fisher Street, Madison The choir will perform at the Annual Madison and Dane County MLK Observance, Jan 20th 40th Annual Madison & Dane County MLK Day Observance: Monday, January 20, 5 pm – Freedom Songs Sing-Along | 6 pm – Program Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street | Free info@mlkingcoalition.org https://www.wnpj.org/member-organizations-list/king-coalition-of-madison-and-dane-county Milwaukee Our Coalition is comprised of over 20 groups that meet annually to celebrate King's, life & legacy. We pay homage to local groups & individuals, past & present, that are fighting for Peace, Justice & Equity! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064606635520   Voces de la Frontera Annual Assembly 2025 Save the date: Saturday, January 25th Voces de la Frontera Annual Assembly 2025 Where: South Division High School 1515 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Date: January 25th, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM Registration | 10:00 AM Program Start | 3:00 PM Program End Learn more here: https://vdlf.org/aa2025/ WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Fitchburg & Baraboo 1/3-1/8:  “From Ground Zero” will be screened at AMC Theaters in Fitchburg and Baraboo. Various showtimes daily. Produced by Rashid Mashawari, the film is a collection of 22 short works by and about people living under the bombs in Gaza. It was recently shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category. Director Michael Moore has recently come on board as an Executive Producer. See the film trailer here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dail2Hc_4lU Madison 1/7 @ 11:30am-12pm:   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 1/8 @ 4:00pm-4:30pm:  Weekly Vigil for Gaza. Meet at the Southwest corner of East Washington Avenue & Fourth Street. Details here . Email Helena at hspw@att.net  for more information. 1/8 @ 7:00pm-4:30pm:  Free School Meals for MMSD Campaign Meeting. In person at Social Justice Center on Williamson St. and on Zoom. Join Madison Democratic Socialists to talk strategy for the next phase of MADSA's Free School Meals for Madison Campaign. All are welcome! Zoom link : dsamadison@gmail.com Milwaukee 1/8 @ 11:00am:   WISDOM Press Conference to Launch the "Connecting Families Campaign". At Welford Sanders Enterprise Building, 2821 N Vel R. Phillips Ave.This transformative statewide initiative is aimed at providing free phone calls for incarcerated individuals and their families. Maintaining family connections is vital for reducing recidivism, yet the high cost of phone calls from jails and prisons imposes significant financial barriers. This campaign seeks to break these barriers, ensuring families can stay connected without going into debt. Contact Latisha White at latisha@wisdomwisconsin.org 1/11 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at 92nd & North.   Details here . Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org Racine 1/11 @ 12:30-1:30pm:   Weekly Stand for Peace. At the NW corner of Highways 31 and 20 on the 28th – and at Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. on Jan 4th. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details here .  Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com (this event is cancelled when weather is below 25 deg F and check our website for cancellations due to snow) La Crosse 1/9 @ 12pm-12:30pm:  Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Details here .  Questions?   Email dbuffton@yahoo.com Viroqua 1/11 @ 11am-12pm:  Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details here .  Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com . Superior 1/12 @ 12:00pm-12:30pm:  Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details here .  Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com Virtual 1/6 @ 7:00pm-8:10pm:  350 WI Monthly Meeting – Rights of Nature. ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Register in advance for the meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet, or smartphone. Rights of Nature is a global movement that explores the concept that natural ecosystems, species, and elements, such as rivers, forests, and mountains, have inherent rights to exist, thrive, and evolve. This idea challenges traditional legal systems that treat nature as property to be exploited, advocating instead for laws that recognize nature’s intrinsic value. Our speaker, Anahkwet (Guy Reiter), will cover key principles, such as the right of nature to be protected from harm, the right of ecosystems to regenerate, and the right of communities to defend nature from environmental degradation. He will also present case studies of the successful integration of Rights of Nature into legal frameworks, such as in Ecuador and New Zealand, and will examine the growing movement to enshrine these rights in national, state, tribal, and international law. Anahkwet (Guy Reiter) is a traditional Menominee who resides on the Menominee Reservation. He’s the Executive Director of a Menominee Indian community organization called Menikahnaehkem. He is also a community organizer, activist, author, amateur archaeologist, and lecturer. Anahkwet has organized a lot of events that have uplifted the human condition and demonstrated how enriching the Menominee culture is. He has lectured at universities on the connection Menominee Indians have to the Menominee River. He has also written articles for Environmental Health News and other publications. When Anahkwet isn’t working, you’ll find him enjoying time with his partner and their children. Anahkwet is an advocate for Indigenous people everywhere. contact@350wisconsin.org 1/9:  WISDOM Know Your Rights - Train the Trainers by Gamalie Time - TBD, via Zoom. Gamaliel's Civil Rights for Immigrants committee will be hosting a Know Your Rights: Train the Trainers for the network. This is an important time to join and learn what you can do to go back and present these trainings in your own local communities to help protect immigrants facing threats of deportation, arrests or raids. Stay tuned for more information! Amanda Ali, Digital Organizer at WISDOM aali@wisdomwisconsin.org 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! 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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ + Peace Walk with World Beyond War + Weave the Web + Welcome to Northland Grandmothers for Peace + WISDOM Prison Justice Rally + sign WAVE’s petition + 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. Empty pushchairs, heavy hearts. Empty arms, heavy hearts. Every silent pushchair speaks volumes. It speaks of mothers that should be holding their children, of hearts that should be full of joy, and of schools that should be full of laughter and learning. Children of Palestine, Children of Gaza... we honor you. Join Madison World Beyond War for a walk through the Mall – inspired by this video from Cardiff, Wales. Monday Dec. 23rd. Contact warabolition@gmail.com for time and place. Weaving the Web - WNPJ's monthly virtual Drop-in Hour Thurs Jan 2nd @ 12pm-1pm New Year – New Solutions, with immigration as the focus VIRTUAL event the first Thursday of each month All welcome! Join via Zoom with this link . Organizer: office@wnpj.org Introducing a new member group of WNPJ – Northland Chapter of Grandmothers for Peace Mission: Northland Grandmothers for Peace has been bringing the wisdom and power of grandmothers to the problems of war, militarism, and the very real threat of nuclear holocaust for over forty years in northwestern Wisconsin and northeastern Minnesota. Contact: Christine Olson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/G4Pnorthland/ E-Mail: dwolden@aol.com or christineolson3@gmail.com Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility- Shut It Down! Monday, 23 December 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 1015 N 10th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA WISDOM FOR JUSTICE! Campaign Against Torture to End Solitary Confinement Directly impacted leaders and religious leaders will call for an end to the torture of solitary confinement. There is an urgent need to completely depopulate Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility and close the state's two oldest prisons in Waupun and Green Bay. We will stand in solidarity with the National Religious Campaign Against Torture's Together to End Solitary Campaign that raises attention on the 23rd of each month. You can visit this website for details about the campaign. Urge President Joe Biden to honor the sanctity of life by commuting the sentences of the 40 individuals currently on federal death row. Contact: office@wisdomwisconsin.org Sign WAVE’s petition – to WI legislators to end gun violence Our hearts are heavy this week as we grieve alongside the students, staff, families, and the entire community impacted by the tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. The pain and trauma they are enduring is unimaginable, and it will leave scars that last a lifetime. Now is the time for action—and it starts with all of us. In less than three weeks, the new legislative session will begin. Demand that our legislators prioritize gun violence prevention. Wisconsin’s politicians must pass evidence-based laws that we know save lives. We cannot let them off the hook. Signing this petition today, though, is just a start. We must maintain the urgency we feel at this moment. That’s why we need you to commit to taking every action we send your way in the coming months. Consistent, collective action from across Wisconsin is what will secure this change. In moments like this, the people of Wisconsin show up — with compassion, with resolve, and with the will to make a difference. Together, we can honor those who have been taken and build a future where tragedies like this are prevented. Today I am feeling anger, disbelief, and sorrow. But when we transform these feelings into action – when we stand united and refuse to accept inaction as the norm – we have the power to create the change we so desperately need. With fiery, unyielding determination, Jeri Bonavia admin@waveedfund.org https://www.wnpj.org/member-organizations-list/wave-educational-fund WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Madison 12/23:  Peace Walk through the Mall with Madison World Beyond War. Contact waraboition@gmail.com for more information. See the Spotlight above. 12/24 & 12/31 @ 11:30am-12pm: 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 12/25 & 1/1 (BOTH HOLIDAYS - EMAIL TO CONFIRM) @ 4:00pm-4:30pm:  Weekly Vigil for Gaza. Meet at the Southwest corner of East Washington Avenue & Fourth Street. Details here . Email Helena at hspw@att.net  for more information. Milwaukee 12/26 @ 12pm-1pm:   Anti Gun Vigil – Meet at at Dunham’s Sports, 2550 S. 108th St. Guns are the number one killer of our children and teens, and disproportionately harm people of color. ---John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Organized by Casa Maria - don2roberta@yahoo.com 12/28 & 1/4 @ 12pm-1pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at Sherman & North on 12/28 (1/4 TBD).   Details here . Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org Racine 12/28 & 1/4 @ 12:30-1:30pm: Weekly Stand for Peace. At the NW corner of Highways 31 and 20 on the 28th – and at Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. on Jan 4th. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details here . Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com La Crosse 12/16 & 1/2 @ 12pm-12:30pm: Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Details here . Questions? Email dbuffton@yahoo.com Viroqua 12/28 & 1/4 @ 11am-12pm: Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details here . Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com . Appleton 1/4 @ 11:00am-12:00pm: Fox Valley Peace Coalition Monthly Vigil. 100 West Lawrence Street. Meets the first Saturday of each month. All are welcome. For more information, contact Ronna Swift at ronnajean61@gmail.com . Superior 12/29 & 1/4 @ 12 noon-12:30pm:  Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details here . Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com Virtual 1/2 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm:  Weaving the Web with WNPJ – Drop-in Conversation Hour. See the Spotlight above for details on zoom link. info@wnpj.org 1/2 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm:  WILPF Monthly Book Circle Conversation – virtual. Meets the first Thursday of each month. Let's talk about the book 'Absolution' a novel by Alice McDermott. For questions or more information on getting the zoom link, send a message to Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-Madison wilpfmadison@gmail.com 608-609-7961 http://wilpfmadison.org/ 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! 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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ + Holiday Giving + Spotlight on a new WNPJ member group- Fair Wisconsin + Solstice and Longest Night Celebrations in Madison + Worker Justice WI event + 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. Learn more and contact information at https://palestinepartners.org/contact-us https://www.facebook.com/PalestinePartners/ Fair Trade Holiday Gift Boxes are Back for 2024! Family Farm Defenders is proud to once again offer many gift boxes you can send to your family and friends over the holiday season. Learn more here . Introducing a new member group of WNPJ – Fair Wisconsin Mission: Advancing, achieving and protecting equality & liberation for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites Our work: Ending Discrimination In 1982, Wisconsin made history by being the first state to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. This historic legislation has been protecting lesbian, gay and bisexual Wisconsinites from discrimination at their workplace, in housing, and in public accommodations for forty years. Our state law currently does not provide protections against discrimination based on gender identity or expression. At Fair Wisconsin we believe that it is equally important these protections be extended to protect all people based on their gender identity and expression as well. State of Wisconsin employees and contractors are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression by Governor Evers  Executive Order #1 . Currently the cities of Appleton, Cudahy, De Pere, Green Bay, Janesville, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh (partial protections), Sun Prairie, Racine, and Verona provide these protections at the local level, with comprehensive gender-inclusive housing, employment and public accommodations protections against discrimination. In addition, Dane County and Milwaukee County have fair housing protections and personnel policies that prohibit LGBTQ+ discrimination and in 2023 passed trans sanctuary resolutions. We continue to work to advance local nondiscrimination ordinances, statewide and in targeted communities as a way to increase protections while also educating the public about this issue and to underscore the need for comprehensive state and federal laws. Contact information: Abigail Swetz, 122 East Olin Avenue, Suite 100 | Madison, Wisconsin 53713 | 608.441.0143 |  info@fairwisconsin.com   https://fairwisconsin.com/ Upcoming event with Fair Wisconsin: Tues Dec 17 @ 7 – 8 pm Webinar with Fair Wisconsin: Community Processing with Fair Wisconsin – “I’m just not sure what I feel…” The presidential election is over, but the work of advancing, achieving, and protecting equality and liberation for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites and Americans continues. While we continue to fight back and build a stronger movement for LGBTQ+ rights, our work must also involve rest, recuperation, time for community, and even creativity. Because we can only do the work if we care for ourselves and our community. With this in mind, we invite you to join us at one or more virtual creative processing workshops, offering attendees the opportunity to process your thoughts and emotions as we pause and recuperate in community. Each workshop will follow the same format: centering introduction, a grounding art experience, some writing time, and time for communal sharing, and will leave us better positioned to build our collective power. REGISTER HERE  for the virtual event. Water Protector Organizing Meeting - Ashland Tuesday, December 17th @ 6:00-8:00 pm Vaughn Library - 502 Main Street West, Ashland In the Chequamegon Bay area, the Bad River Band has directed Enbridge to shut down and remove Line 5 from the Bad River Watershed. Instead of respecting the Band’s sovereignty to culture, Enbridge has initiated the permitting process to construct a new section of pipeline around the Reservation, putting an even greater portion of the watershed at risk for an oil spill. While thousands of people have spoken up in opposition to this project, the Wisconsin DNR just approved the permits for the project, one of the final pieces needed by Enbridge to proceed. As such, now is the time to organize together to stop this project and protect Lake Superior! Water is Life! James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Winter Solstice Celebration Friday, December 20th @ 7:00 pm 2146 E Johnson St, Madison Join us for our annual celebration marking the Longest Night and the Return of the Light! The evening is a deep ritual and celebration of the light that shines within and between us, with reflections, silence, and candlelight, and music featuring Jennifer Hedstrom and the JRUUC Sacred Breath Choir. The service will be in person and also streamed via Zoom. Learn more here: office@jruuc.org https://jruuc.org/ Longest Night Homeless Persons' Memorial Service Saturday, December 21st @ 3 pm - we will gather on the Capitol Square at the intersection of East Main, South Pinckney Street and King Street. We will hold a brief outdoor service and then proceed around the Capitol led by a horse drawn hearse. Our gathering place is near the bench where 38-year-old Dwayne Warren’s body was found on June 16th, 2009. Dwayne was experiencing homelessness, he died of sepsis, a blood infection that could have been treated with a simple antibiotic prescription. Dwayne’s death helped bring the community together to create this annual event. We thank First Congregational UCC , First United Methodist Church, Lakeview Lutheran Church, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, Unity of Madison, MOSES and the Osterhaus Family for their continued collaboration. We are asking for donations of warm socks, long underwear, scarves, gloves, and hats. Donations can be dropped at First Congregational United Church of Christ at 1609 University Ave. Madison. Please enter through the rear door off of the parking lot. The church doors are open during the day as the daycare in the building is open. Individuals entering must wear a mask. info@justdane.org Longest Night Interfaith Service SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 | 4-6 PM | PLAZA OF MONROE ST & WEST LAWN AVE, MADISON The Longest Night is a service that has taken place in the Christian tradition on Winter Solstice, just a few days before Christmas. It began as a way to help those who are struggling during the Advent and Christmas season. This year, as we acknowledge 14 months of a genocide in Gaza, with no sense of hope that it will end, we are struggling to acknowledge the depth of our grief. The Longest Night vigil gives us permission to mourn amidst a time of celebration. If you wish to hold a vigil in your own community, see the Mennonite Action Longest Night Toolkit. Co-sponsored by Mennonite Action, the Madison Friends Meeting and the Interfaith Peace Working Group. info@interfaithpeacewg.org Town Hall on Immigrant Workers' Right to Organize Wed Dec 18th @ 6 – 7:30 pm at the Labor Temple, 1602 S Park St UNIT 106, Madison Representatives from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), DALE Center for Worker Justice Immigrant Justice Clinic, and Worker Justice Wisconsin will discuss immigrant workers' legal right to organize and protections such as deferred action for labor enforcement (DALE). The event will be held in Spanish, with a possibility of an English translator. For more information, contact robert@workerjustice.org. https://www.wnpj.org/member-organizations-list/worker-justice-wisconsin 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! WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Madison 12/16 @ 3:30pm-6:30pm:  Mutual Aid Monthly Supper Club! At the WilMar Center, 953 Jenifer St. Organized by Madison MAN (Mutual Aid Network) Cooperative, If you have any extra ingredients, bring them. We'll make a Stone Soup-style meal that will feature a healthy vegan entree plus other treats based on what's available. Email info@madisonman.coop. We'll host monthly through 2024, the third Monday each month. Hope to see you! Stephanie Rearick, President, Madison MAN Coop steph@at-home.coop 12/17 @ 11:30am-12pm: Weekly Vigil for Peace with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. At the corner of Monroe St and Edgewood Ave. near Edgewood High School. Tuesday Dec 4th marked a year since they started a weekly Prayerful Presence for Peace calling for a cease fire to the Gaza/Israel war. opjustice@sinsinawa.orgopjustice@ sinsinawa.org Read about the Sisters' yearlong vigils: Capital Times. 12/18 @ 4:00pm-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. 12/18 @ 6:00pm-7:30pm:  Town Hall on Immigrant Workers' Right to Organize. At the Labor Temple, 1602 S Park St UNIT 106. Representatives from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), DALE Center for Worker Justice Immigrant Justice Clinic, and Worker Justice Wisconsin will discuss immigrant workers' legal right to organize and protections such as deferred action for labor enforcement (DALE). The event will be held in Spanish. For more information, contact robert@workerjustice.org . 12/20 @ 7:00pm:  James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Winter Solstice - 2146 E Johnson St. Join us for our annual celebration marking the Longest Night and the Return of the Light! The evening is a deep ritual and celebration of the light that shines within and between us, with reflections, silence, and candlelight, and music featuring Jennifer Hedstrom and the JRUUC Sacred Breath Choir. The service will be in person and also streamed via Zoom. Learn more here: office@jruuc.org https://jruuc.org/ (see Spotlight above) 12/21 @ 1:30pm-3:00pm:  End of Year Gathering with Dane County Poor People's Campaign. We will meet in Community Room 104 at the Madison Public Library-Central branch. Reconnect and meet new folks as we spend time reflecting on the year and share updates about local work that we can support in the year to come. Snacks will be provided. RSVP here  to let us know you are coming! (not required to attend) Contact Megan 608-217-2022. 12/21 @ 3:00pm:  Longest Night Homeless Persons' Memorial Service - We will gather on the Capitol Square at the intersection of East Main, South Pinckney Street and King Street. We will hold a brief outdoor service and then proceed around the Capitol led by a horse drawn hearse. Our gathering place is near the bench where 38-year-old Dwayne Warren’s body was found on June 16th, 2009. Dwayne was experiencing homelessness, he died of sepsis, a blood infection that could have been treated with a simple antibiotic prescription. Dwayne’s death helped bring the community together to create this annual event. We thank First Congregational UCC , First United Methodist Church, Lakeview Lutheran Church, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, Unity of Madison, MOSES and the Osterhaus Family for their continued collaboration. We are asking for donations of warm socks, long underwear, scarves, gloves, and hats. Donations can be dropped at First Congregational United Church of Christ at 1609 University Ave. Madison. Please enter through the rear door off of the parking lot. The church doors are open during the day as the daycare in the building is open. Individuals entering must wear a mask. info@justdane.org 12/21 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm:  Longest Night Interfaith Service. Meet at the Plaza of Monroe St and West Lawn Ave. The Longest Night is a service that has taken place in the Christian tradition on Winter Solstice, just a few days before Christmas. It began as a way to help those who are struggling during the Advent and Christmas season. This year, as we acknowledge 14 months of a genocide in Gaza, with no sense of hope that it will end, we are struggling to acknowledge the depth of our grief. The Longest Night vigil gives us permission to mourn amidst a time of celebration. If you wish to hold a vigil in your own community, see the Mennonite Action Longest Night Toolkit. Co-sponsored by Mennonite Action, the Madison Friends Meeting and the Interfaith Peace Working Group. info@interfaithpeacewg.org Milwaukee 12/19 @ 12pm-1pm:   Anti-ROTC Vigil. Meet at 1355 W Wisconsin Ave at the Marquette University Library. No institution should be training people to do evil to those who do evil. Love them instead. Organized by Casa Maria - don2roberta@yahoo.com 12/21 @ 12pm-1pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at St. Paul & Water.   Join us and bring your signs. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org Racine 12/21 @ 12:30-1:30pm: An Eyewitness Report of Life in the West Bank Presented by Malik Otalla (NOTE: This event replaces the weekly Stand for Peace in Racine) Presentation at First Presbyterian Church 716 College Avenue. Palestinians living in Occupied West Bank are experiencing repeated Israeli government and settler harassment and violence. Since October 2023, more than 800 Palestinians in the West Bank have been killed and more than 6,000 injured. Malik recently returned from visiting relatives in the West Bank. He will be sharing his firsthand observations and experiences from his visit. Join the conversation. All are welcome. Snacks will be provided Free will donations accepted Sponsored by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice Contact: Sonali Knotek e-mail: rcpjpeace@gmail.com Website: https://racinepeace.wordpress.com/ La Crosse 12/19 @ 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 12/21 @ 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! Eau Claire 12/20 @ 5:00pm-6:00pm: Monthly Peace Stand. Meet at 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 Superior 12/8 @ 12 noon-12:30pm:   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 Ashland 12/17 @ 6:00pm-8:00pm:  Water Protector Organizing Meeting. Meet at Vaughn Library (2nd floor community room) - 502 Main Street West, Ashland. In the Chequamegon Bay area, the Bad River Band has directed Enbridge to shut down and remove Line 5 from the Bad River Watershed. Instead of respecting the Band’s sovereignty to culture, Enbridge has initiated the permitting process to construct a new section of pipeline around the Reservation, putting an even greater portion of the watershed at risk for an oil spill. While thousands of people have spoken up in opposition to this project, the Wisconsin DNR just approved the permits for the project, one of the final pieces needed by Enbridge to proceed. As such, now is the time to organize together to stop this project and protect Lake Superior! Water is Life! Virtual 12/17 @ 7pm-8pm:  Webinar with Fair WI - Community Processing with Fair Wisconsin – Confusion/Disappointment. The presidential election is over, but the work of advancing, achieving, and protecting equality and liberation for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites and Americans continues. While we continue to fight back and build a stronger movement for LGBTQ+ rights, our work must also involve rest, recuperation, time for community, and even creativity. Because we can only do the work if we care for ourselves and our community. With this in mind, we invite you to join Fair Wisconsin at one or more virtual creative processing workshops, offering attendees the opportunity to process your thoughts and emotions as we pause and recuperate in community. Each workshop will follow the same format: centering introduction, a grounding art experience, some writing time, and time for communal sharing, and will leave us better positioned to build our collective power. REGISTER HERE for the virtual event. Announcement sent to WNPJ by Abigail Swetz abigail.swetz@fairwisconsin.com Note: Fair Wisconsin is our newest 86th member organization! 12/17 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm:  Online: Shifting the Narrative to Restore UNRWA Aid Millions of Palestinians in Gaza and throughout the Middle East rely on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for humanitarian aid. Yet earlier this year, U.S. funding for UNRWA was cut off, driven in part by disinformation linking UNRWA to Hamas. It ’s critical to counter these misconceptions to restore support for UNRWA’s vital work. Friends' Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) invites everyone to this hybrid in-person and online workshop providing tools and strategies to advocate for US support of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Register here ! 12/19 @ 7:00pm:  Circles of Support for justice impacted women and girls! Hosted by FREE. Our definition of justice impacted applies to both directly and indirectly impacted individuals, as well as our allies within the community. In one way or another, our state's current system of (in)justice touches us all, and so we welcome any woman who is interested in joining us as we support one another on our individual and collective journeys of healing and growth. FREE has strived for years to meet women wherever they are at, and we have realized that means we need to find ways to overcome barriers of childcare, transportation, and demanding schedules. That is why we have opted to begin these virtual Circles, so we can reach more women across the state and build a sense of community, even when we are miles apart. We intend to keep these Circles going throughout the winter months, at the very least. Hope to see you at our first virtual Circle next week! Below is a registration link to complete if you plan to attend, and the Zoom link. REGISTRATION ZOOM LINK 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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ + Fall Assembly Presentation by Elena Terry + Webinar on the MiddleEast, Environment and Anthropology + Baraboo Oral History Project + Chrysalis Storytelling deadline + 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. 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! Listen to Elena Terry's Presentation at the WNPJ Fall Assembly! Listen to the Podcast Watch the Videos Elena Terry is a member of the Ho-Chunk tribe, food sovereignty advocate and activist, and founder of WildBearies. She speaks about healing and restoring communities by providing ancestral foods in a nurturing and nourishing way. Here is a podcast and a video that’s available on our website . On Rendering Uninhabitable: The War on Palestine and Lebanon and its Environmental Effects Friday Dec 13th at 11am Virtual event - 'On Rendering Uninhabitable: The War on Palestine and Lebanon and its Environmental Effects'. Please join the Middle East Section (MES) of the American Anthropological Association . Register HERE . Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and its expansion of killing and destruction in Lebanon have targeted the ecologies and environments that sustain the livelihood of Palestinians and Lebanese. In Gaza, Palestinians face the destruction of water infrastructure and agricultural land, even as they face catastrophic levels of hunger under siege. In South Lebanon, olive trees and the harvest season have been burned and threatened. In both Lebanon and Gaza, the use of white phosphorus, the inordinate amount of asbestos-poisoned rubble produced in the destruction of the built environment, the movement of animals because of different patterns of human inhabitation will all have long-term effects on the inhabitability of the land, affecting all the region, including Israel. Yet, Palestinians and Lebanese have insisted to continue to find ways to inhabit the ruins produced, to grow food, and tend to all of those living. This panel will examine these environmental tactics of war and their long-term effects, along with ground-up tactics of survival and sumud, for it is the latter that holds the key to rebuilding and cultivating futures on the day after. Oral History Project with Baraboo Acts Coalition The Oral History project, an idea originating from the Baraboo High School’s Social Justice Club, has expanded to include Immigration Stories as well. There are two powerful stories recorded by Joan Wheeler of immigrants living and thriving in our community. This is an ongoing project and we would love to add your story! Contact Baraboo Acts Coalition if you would like your story to be recorded. And a success to note - Refugee Resettlement Resolution Tabled Thanks to those of you for letting your county supervisors know your thoughts regarding the recent Refugee Resettlement Resolution . Your efforts made a difference. Ultimately, the County Board voted to table the resolution indefinitely! Contact: Marcy Huffaker marcyhuffaker1@gmail.com Shared Threads 2025: Application for Storytelling Workshop Series Chrysalis is currently accepting applications from up to 15 aspiring storytellers for our three-part storytelling workshop series led by Jen Rubin and Takeyla Benton from Inside Stories Podcast and The Moth Madison StorySLAM. The deadline has been extended! You have until Friday, December 20 by 5 p.m. to apply for this opportunity . Throughout the series, participants will learn how to craft stories focused on the theme of WELLNESS. You will receive support from your peers and guidance from workshop leaders and past storytellers. Upon completion, eight storytellers will be selected to present your story live at Chrysalis’ 3rd annual storytelling event, Shared Threads: Stories That Weave Us Together, on March 4, 2025, at Garver Feed Mill (3241 Garver Green). A $100 stipend will be awarded to all storytellers who complete the workshop series. We hope to hear from a diverse range of voices from the Chrysalis Community, including program participants, staff and board members, employers, mental health treatment team partners, agency collaborators, and community supporters. To be considered for this workshop series, applicants must attend all three workshops and be available to present their stories at Shared Threads. Not comfortable with public speaking? You could share your story in a way that feels good for you. Chrysalis is looking forward to embarking on this storytelling journey with you! Please mark your calendars with the following dates: Friday, December 20 by 5 p.m. (Storytellers will be notified by the application review team.) Tuesday, February 11, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (In-Person Workshop; dinner and childcare provided.) Tuesday, February 18, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (Virtual Story Feedback Workshop) Tuesday, February 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (In-Person Rehearsal Workshop; dinner and childcare provided.) Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-7 p.m. (Be ready to present your story live at Shared Threads.) WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Madison 12/9 @ 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 12/10 @ 11:30am-12pm: Weekly Vigil for Peace with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. At the corner of Monroe St and Edgewood Ave. near Edgewood High School. Tuesday Dec 4th marked a year since they started a weekly Prayerful Presence for Peace calling for a cease fire to the Gaza/Israel war. opjustice@sinsinawa.orgopjustice@ sinsinawa.org Read about the Sisters' yearlong vigils: Capital Times. 12/10 @ 6:30pm-8:30pm: Monthly General Meeting of the Madison chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. At the Social Justice Center - 1202 Williamson St. or via zoom. This is a great place to learn about the chapter, join us in making collective decisions, and get plugged in to our active campaigns and working groups. Our General Membership Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of every month, from 6:30-8:30pm. If you're coming in person, come early at 6pm for pizza & socializing! RSVP for the Zoom link to join virtually. dsamadison@gmail.com 12/11 @ 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. 12/14 @ 9am-5pm:  Pottery Sale at the Annual Holiday Bazaar! At the S. S. Morris Community AME Church,. 3511 Milwaukee Street. Vicki Berenson, on the Board of WNPJ, is raising funds for a member group with her pottery sales. Proceeds will benefit Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice . Come check it out, and support the other vendors, too (fun, food, baked goods, & crafts)! 12/14 & 15:   HUMANs Solidarity Summit . At the Social Justice Center conference room 1202 Williamson. The HUMANs host a Solidarity Summit every quarter, in the weekend nearest to the Solstice or Equinox. Our aim is to host a place for people to find each other and work together or harmoniously to build a solidarity neighborly economy. Register here . 12/15 @ 4:30pm:  New Member Orientation with Madison DSA. 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 the organization, our current organizing, and how you can get involved today. Stick around afterwards for a low-key social at Working Draft! In-person only. dsamadison@gmail.com Milwaukee 12/14 @ 12pm-1pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at 76th & Layton.   Join us and bring your signs. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org Racine 12/14 @ 12:30-1:30pm: Weekly Stand for Peace a t 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 12/12 @ 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 12/14 @ 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! Fitchburg 12/9 @ 10am: UN in the NEWS - in-person monthly meeting. At the Fitchburg library, 5530 Lacy Rd. All Welcome. Contact: sromano@charter.net Sam Romano, a board member of the UNA USA Dane County Chapter Superior 12/8 @ 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 12/9 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm:  WISDOM Immigration Task Force Monthly Meeting. The second Monday of every month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Check out their website to register for this zoom call. 12/10 @ 7pm-8pm:  Webinar with Fair WI - Community Processing with Fair Wisconsin – Confusion/Disappointment. The presidential election is over, but the work of advancing, achieving, and protecting equality and liberation for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites and Americans continues. While we continue to fight back and build a stronger movement for LGBTQ+ rights, our work must also involve rest, recuperation, time for community, and even creativity. Because we can only do the work if we care for ourselves and our community. With this in mind, we invite you to join Fair Wisconsin at one or more virtual creative processing workshops, offering attendees the opportunity to process your thoughts and emotions as we pause and recuperate in community. Each workshop will follow the same format: centering introduction, a grounding art experience, some writing time, and time for communal sharing, and will leave us better positioned to build our collective power. REGISTER HERE for the virtual event. Announcement sent to WNPJ by Abigail Swetz abigail.swetz@fairwisconsin.com Note: Fair Wisconsin is our newest 86th member organization! 12/10 @ 2pm-3pm:  WNPJ Environmental Justice Task Force zoom Monthly Meeting. We work to increase awareness and build connections among people and groups in Wisconsin to bring marginalized and frontline voices, understandings, and experiences to the forefront. We meet via zoom on the second Tuesday of the month at 2pm CT. If you are interested in joining, please contact Dena Eakles: dena.eakles@gmail.com 12/10 @ 6:30pm:  Webinar: Independent Prison Oversight: What It Would Mean for Wisconsin. The WISDOM Solitary and Conditions of Confinement workgroup, together with the Ladies of SCI, invite you to an important event. Unlike Wisconsin, some other states have an independent organization (or "ombudsman") that is responsible for monitoring what happens in the state's prisons. These oversight groups have unfettered access to go into any facility at any time, and to speak to any staff member or incarcerated person confidentially. This is very different from Wisconsin where the primary responsibility for investigating issues with the Department of Corrections lies with the Department of Corrections. Please join us to learn more about how Independent Oversight works in other places, and how to help the effort to get Wisconsin to join the ranks of those states that have some kind of external accountability for their prisons. Please click here to register for the webinar . When you do, you will get an email with a link to join us on Tuesday. office@wisdomwisconsin.org 12/12 @ 9am:  WDRT.org radio will air a conversation with Dr Sarah D'Onofrio and WNPJ Board member Dena Eakles. Listen live or on the web. We will discuss the dangers of bio digesters and the rise of co-digesters, which mix manure with inputs from outside the farm. These include food waste from various types of industrial food manufacturing such as pet food, slaughterhouses, breweries, and other waste. Most importantly we will discuss how digestate and biogas production negatively impacts water, soil, and air in surrounding communities and beyond. You can find the podcast at WDRT.org at "Conversations" or on WNPJ's Environmental Justice page following the show. dena.eakles@gmail.com 12/13 @ 11am:  WEBINAR: On Rendering Uninhabitable: The War on Palestine and Lebanon and its Environmental Effects. Please join the Middle East Section (MES) of the American Anthropological Association. This group has an interest in the peoples, cultures and histories of the Middle East. Register HERE. This panel will examine these environmental tactics of war and their long-term effects, along with ground-up tactics of survival and sumud, for it is the latter that holds the key to rebuilding and cultivating futures on the day after. See Spotlight above. 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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

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! Listen to the Podcast Watch the Videos 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. Learn more this year's prize winners on their website . 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! rafahsistercity@yahoo.com 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! Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89361313008?pwd=UmxCOUcxL3ZFb244aXp0SnBVTFRSZz09 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 office@wisdomwisconsin.org 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. https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/contact/contact-tammy --- Veterans For Peace Milwaukee Chapter 102 vfpchapter102@gmail.com Learn more about this issue on this 4-minute story on NPR from 11/26! https://www.npr.org/2024/11/26/nx-s1-5205294/measure-would-strip-tax-exempt-status-from-nonprofits-deemed-supporters-of-terrorism 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 a t 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 If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ Peacemaker of the Year + Peace Wreath Workshop! + Family Farm Defenders Events + Fair Trade Holiday Fair + Screening of Bad River and news of Line 5+ 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 Dr. Alatout’s ‘Peacemaker’ Acceptance Talk Listen to the Podcast Watch the Videos Dr. Samer Alatout spoke with us on October 19, sharing his life as a child in Palestine and his journey to activism today. This 2024 WNPJ Peacemaker of the Year award was given in recognition of Dr. Alatout’s consistent urging to collectively build a culture of global and environmental justice. As a Palestinian American, and through his life’s work, Dr. Alatout brings valuable witness to what is possible and encourages us to explore new ways of critically examining notions of nationalism and nations. Dr. Alatout is a Professor in the Dept. of Community and Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can check out other presentations on the WNPJ website page, along with photos, by clicking HERE ! Peace Wreath Workshops in Madison! Friday, Nov 29 (Buy Nothing Day) @ 10am–1pm Saturday, Nov 30 @10am-1pm OM Village, 304 N Third Street, Madison Info & register ~ warabolition1@gmail.com . Show your anti-war commitment at the holidays and enjoy making a natural craft with antiwar people! We are offering DIY wreath workshops, where we will help you create your own evergreen peace wreath using a variety of fresh, fragrant, locally-collected greens, cones, berries, and dried flowers. Suggested donation for the workshop is $0 - $100 per person. Any donation is appreciated, and none is required. Donations will go to World BEYOND War to be used to hire students to do campus anti-war organizing in Madison. We will supply materials, and feel free to bring things you collect also. The OM Village store, with woodwork and crafts made at OM, will be open during the workshops. https://www.instagram.com/worldbeyondwar.uw/ https://worldbeyondwar.org/madison/ Upcoming Days of Action from La Via Campesina November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Gender based Violence: To demand justice and equity for women, girls and diversities. Read their call to action communication toolkit . 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. Learn more this year's prize winners on their website . 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. Save the Date – 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! rafahsistercity@yahoo.com 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 Update on Line 5 from 350 Wisconsin On November 14, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) granted Canadian oil giant Enbridge Energy permits for its controversial plan to construct a new segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin. The 70-year-old pipeline currently cuts across the heart of the Bad River Reservation, where it has been trespassing on Tribal land for more than a decade. In 2019, the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa filed a lawsuit in federal court to force its removal. Rather than shut down the aging pipeline, Enbridge applied for permits to build a new 40-mile section of pipeline around the perimeter of the Reservation that would allow its continued operation within the Bad River watershed. Midwest Environmental Advocates is currently providing legal representation to several organizations working to stop new construction on Line 5: League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, 350 Wisconsin and Sierra Club – Wisconsin Chapter. See their press release here . Emily Park, co-Executive Director of 350 Wisconsin, said, “At a time when climate change is undeniably one of the most urgent threats facing our planet, it is deeply troubling that the DNR would issue permits for the construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure. Prolonging the use of fossil fuels will increase the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, new diseases, and extreme weather events. Instead of building infrastructure that facilitates more carbon emissions, we should be investing in renewable energy, sustainable transportation, and technologies that will help transition to a clean energy future.” Questions? contact@350wisconsin.org WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Madison 11/25 @ 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 11/26 @ 6:30pm-8pm:  Priority Proposal Meeting - People's March & People's Platform with Madison DSA. At the Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson or on Zoom. At our most recent general meeting; we discussed a proposed resolution on new post-election chapter priorities and our participation in the upcoming People’s March and developing a working-class coalition around a People’s Platform. We will not be voting in this meeting – this is more of a feedback and working meeting, so please come with ideas! You can read the text of the proposed resolution here . RSVP here for details . DSAmadison@gmail.com 11/27 @ 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. 11/29-30 @ 10am-1pm:  Peace wreath workshops in Madison! At OM Village, 304 N Third Street. Info & register ~ warabolition1@gmail.com . See spotlight above for more information. 11/29 @ 4pm-6pm:  Lights Up! for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. At West Lawn Plaza, next to Trader Joe's on Monroe Street. From Madison Rafah Sister-City Project: rafahsistercity@yahoo.com Milwaukee 11/30 @ 12pm-1pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at  Port Washington & Silver Spring.   Join us and bring your signs. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org 12/1 @ 7pm:   Benefit for Casa Maria Catholic Worker House with hip hop artist David Lopez. At the Cactus Club 2469 South Wentworth. Donated food and financial donations will go to Casa Maria & Kinship Food Pantry. Our current needs list: prayers, 2t pull-ups and size 4 diapers, baby wipes, cleaning supplies, milk (esp. shelf stable milk), laundry detergent, dish soap, 39 gallon garbage bags, bleach, pasta sauce, pizzas, paper towels. Thanks for coming to this event and making a donation. don2roberta@yahoo.com Racine 11/30 @ 12:30-1:30pm: Weekly Stand for Peace a t 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 11/28 (email for holiday schedule) @ 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 11/30 @ 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! Virtual 11/25 @ 7:30pm:  National Call with the Poor People's Campaign: Join this expansive, inclusive community of leaders and hear more from the National Co-Chairs, Bishop William J. Barber, II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis. From the Dane County co-leads: First and foremost, please know that we are deeply grateful for all you are doing and have done to help move this movement forward - we have felt particularly fortunate to count ourselves as part of the PPC community that is committed to this important work to end poverty and to making connections across lines of division. As Bishop William J. Barber, II recently highlighted, "we will not accept poverty as the fourth leading cause of death in the richest nation ever to exist. We will not accept the reality of 140 million people living in or one $800 emergency away from poverty.[...] We will continue to choose the spirit of love over hate and division." RSVP here . New to the PPC? Contact wisconsin@poorpeoplescampaign.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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ Assembly Videos and Podcast + Peace Action WI Annual Meeting & Chili Dinner + “Collective Liberation” event + Transgender Day of Remembrance Interfaith Service + 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. Videos and Podcasts from our October Fall Assembly speakers are here! Samer Alatout, Elena Terry, and Alan Chavoya Listen to the Podcast Watch the Videos Elena Terry is a member of the Ho-Chunk tribe, food sovereignty advocate and activist, and founder of WildBearies. She speaks about healing and restoring communities by providing ancestral foods in a nurturing and nourishing way. 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. Dr. Samer Alatout, recipient of the WNPJ 2024 Peacemaker of the Year Award, is a Professor in the Dept. of Community and Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This award is given in recognition of Dr. Alatout's consistent urging to collectively build a culture of global and environmental justice. As a Palestinian American, and through his life's work, Dr. Alatout brings valuable witness to what is possible and encourages us to explore new ways of critically examining notions of nationalism and nations. Appreciation for video editing and podcast goes to WNPJ Member group Northern Spirit Radio! Peace Action Wisconsin 2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND CHILI SUPPER Tuesday, 19 November, 5 - 8 pm Zao Church Family Room. 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee ​Music by Julianne Lovely Thompson Program: Rachel Ida Buff, Jewish Voice for Peace, on the Genocide in Gaza Jamie Kellicut ​will introduce the Daughters of Tradition, Native American youth group.​They will be selling baked goods as a fundraiser to travel to the United Nations in New York. Election of 2025 Steering Committee. See our website for candidate’s bios: https://www.peaceactionwi.org/ Wheelchair accessible. Palestinian and Israeli Former Combatants Turned Peace Activists to Discuss a Peaceful Future on November 19 Palestinian Osama Iliwat, who was displaced from Jerusalem to Jericho, where he grew up during the first Intifada, and Rotem Levin, who served in the Israeli military, will discuss their vision of a shared future of security, equality, and justice for all people on Tuesday, November 19th @ 7 pm, Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham St. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/2j8d5p8c Known as Salt of the Earth, Levin and Illiwat have been touring Europe and the USA, raising awareness and cultivating safe spaces where everyone can engage in creating a new narrative and fighting together for collective liberation rather than fighting each other. They will share their personal stories and the reality on the ground as well as a vision for a path toward shared safety, justice and liberation. This event is cosponsored by co-sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace Madison, Mennonite Action-Madison, Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ,Christ Presbyterian Church, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, Veterans for Peace Madison, Clarence Kailin Chapter, and World Beyond War-Madison. More information is available at https://madisonfriends.org/nov-19-palestinian-israeli-peace-activists/ Transgender Day of Remembrance Service - Madison Wednesday, November 20th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm At Madison Christian Community, 7118 Old Sauk Rd Each year on November 20th, the world recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance – a day to commemorate the transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming persons who are targeted and killed for living authentically and courageously. Trans individuals are a part of every country, every culture, and every faith tradition. In a powerful show of solidarity and remembrance, local faith communities in Madison and the surrounding communities are coming together to host an Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance service on November 20, 2024, at 6 PM at Madison Christian Community Church, co-sponsored by WI Faith Voices for Justice. This years’ service will bring together people of diverse faiths and backgrounds to remember those lost, raise awareness about the ongoing struggles faced by the transgender community, and promote acceptance and understanding. This event is a vital opportunity to reflect on the lives of those we’ve lost and to stand together against hate and violence. Together, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate world. All are welcome to attend this meaningful service. Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice Bowler, WI screening of Bad River has been rescheduled to 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 WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Madison 11/18 @ 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 11/18 @ 3:30pm-6:30pm:  Mutual Aid Supper Club! Monthly in Madison, every third Monday. Wil Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer St. Madison MAN (Mutual Aid Network) Cooperative. If you have any extra ingredients, bring them. We'll make a Stone Soup-style meal that will feature a healthy vegan entree plus other treats based on what's available. 3:30-4pm Create menu, get additional supplies, and get ready to cook. 4-5pm Cook together. Teachers and learners and grunt-workers all welcome 5-6pm Eat together 5:30-6pm Annual membership meeting with quick Board election. Want to run? Email info@madisonman.coop . Those who want to keep eating and visiting instead of doing business are welcome to. 6-6:30pm Pack extra food in to-go containers, clean up. We welcome contributions of money or ingredients, and that's how we'll keep sustaining Supper Club. steph@at-home.coop 11/18 @ 4:15pm-5:15pm:  Press Conference in Madison - Stop Arming Israel! with World BEYOND War at Tammy Baldwin's Senate office, 30 W Mifflin St. ( check here for day-of-event rain location) This week, the Senate is expected to vote on blocking weapons sales to Israel, through the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD), supported by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and others. On Monday, Madison College and UW-Madison students with World BEYOND War will meet with Tammy Baldwin's staff to ask her to block weapons sales to Israel. Can you attend a press conference to hear from the students after their meeting? Last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren signed on to the JRD. 77% of Democrats and 62% of independents support an arms embargo against Israel, details here . Event sent to WNPJ by Madison World BEYOND War. warabolition@gmail.com 11/18 @ 6pm:  Screeing of Bad River. At UW-Madison, Wisconsin Union Theater (800 Langdon St.) This is a public screening of the acclaimed documentary about the indigenous-led struggle against the Line 5 tarsands pipeline in northern Wisconsin, followed by a moderated Q&A with some of those featured in the film. Hosted by the Nelson Institute. Sent to WNPJ by Infoshop peckje@gmail.com 11/19 @ 5pm-6:30pm:  JustDane Reentry Service Fair - Madison College Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry St. In partnership with United Way of Dane County, JustDane's Journey Home program presents a Reentry Service Fair for individuals recently released from prison to get connected to resources. Vendors will present about the opportunities that they can offer people reentering, after incarceration. Food will be provided.Contact: info@justdane.org 11/19 @ 6pm-8pm:  Screening of Bad River. At Madison College, Rm. D1630 (1701 Wright St.) Free public screening of the acclaimed documentary about the indigenous-led struggle against the Line 5 tarsands pipeline in northern Wisconsin. Hosted by the Native American Student Association. 11/19 @ 7-9pm:  Presentation on “Collective Liberation” with Palestinian and Israeli activists Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin. Meet at Christ Presbyterian Church (944 E. Gorham St.) This event is co-sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace Madison, Mennonite Action-Madison, and Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, World BEYOND War and Madison Vets for Peace no. 25. Register now . See the Spotlight above to learn more. 11/20 @ 6pm:  Dinner and Conversation with Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin. At the Crossing, 1127 University Avenue on the Madison campus. You are invited to dinner and conversation with Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin, who are presenting a program on Nov. 19th. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/158nNTTN9M/ Meal provided and no pre-registration required. Sponsored by World Beyond War UW-Madison, Veterans for Peace Madison, and UW-Madison Faculty + Staff for Palestinian Liberation (FSPL). warabolition@gmail.com 11/20 @ 7:00pm:  Transgender Day of Remembrance Service, at Madison Christian Community, 7118 Old Sauk Rd. See the Spotlight above for details. Milwaukee 11/19 @ 5pm:   Peace Action Wisconsin 2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND CHILI SUPPER. Zao Church Family Room, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd. ​Music by Julianne Lovely Thompson and speakers, Rachel Ida Buff, Jewish Voice for Peace, on the Genocide in Gaza as well as Jamie Kellicut ​ introducing the Daughters of Tradition, Native American youth group.​They will be selling baked goods as a fundraiser to travel to the United Nations in New York. Election of 2025 Steering Committee. See our website for candidate’s bios. https://www.peaceactionwi.org/ Wheelchair accessible. 11/21 @ 12pm-1pm:   Anti Gun Vigil at Noon at Dunham’s , 2550 S 108th St, West Allis. Guns are the number one killer of our children and teens, disproportionately harming people of color. Sent to WNPJ by Casa Maria Catholic Worker House in Milwaukee. shadmuss1983@gmail.com 11/23 @ 12pm-1pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at  Chavez (16th) and Garfield.   Join us and bring your signs. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org Racine 11/23 @ 12:30-1:30pm: Weekly Stand for Peace a t 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 11/21 @ 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 11/23 @ 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! Virtual 11/20 @ 6pm:  You are welcome to an Introduction to TPRF's Peace Education Program hosted by Echo Valley Hope. This introduction will offer a sample of the 10 week course which is available via zoom. The entire program is free. The interactive course is being used around the world and people are appreciating the insights and strengths that they are discovering within themselves. Please register in advance and a zoom link will be sent to you. Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfu-gqTMoGNQuflVk30Jm58WMtziFtIzE#/registration . Questions? Contact dena.eakles@gmail.com 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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.

WNPJ + Reclaim Armistice Day + Giving Thanks at Interfaith Intersections + SurvivorsFest in Milwaukee + 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. Click here to watch presentations from the 2024 Annual Fall Assembly "Reclaim Armistice Day" Event - Milwaukee Monday, November 11 Music at 6:30pm -- Program at 7:00pm 200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA vfpchapter102@gmail.com A day to celebrate peace, not war. Featured speakers Reggie Jackson and Colonel Ann Wright. Music and more. Register HERE Colonel Ann Wright: A career military woman, US diplomat, influential spokesperson in the anti-war movement, she resigned from the State Department in 2003 in protest of the invasion of Iraq. She is an advisory board member of Veterans For Peace, International Peace Bureau, World BEYOND War, Gaza Freedom Flotilla, NO to NATO and a CODEPINK board member. Reggie Jackson: An award-winning journalist, Navy veteran, he is a nationally and internationally recognized race relations expert, speaker and published writer. Drawing from his background as a Griot—a traditional West African oral historian—he illuminates often-overlooked narratives within the African-American experience and that of other people of color, both past and present. His dedication to historical accuracy, social justice education, and community empowerment underscores his impact on shaping a more equitable and inclusive society. And for those of you near Madison: Mon, November 11th @ 11 – 2 pm What is Armistice Day? Walk, Teach In & Media Event. 11:00 am - Armistice Day War Abolition Vigil at Library Mall - Silent vigil to remember the ceasefire that ended World War I 11:30 - War Abolition Walk up State Street with signs 12:00 - 1:00 - What is Armistice Day? Teach-in & Media Event at the Capitol Rotunda. The teach-in and media event will feature Veterans for Peace and others teaching about war abolition and Armistice Day, the day that World War I ended. We will share about why we should mark November 11 as a day to end all wars. We will honor all victims of war and peacemakers, and reject the rebranding of this day by the Military Industrial Complex to glorify wars. warabolition@gmail.com WI Faith Voices for Justice Interfaith Intersection event – “Giving Thanks” Thursday, November 14th @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (hybrid) Sugar River United Methodist Church, 415 West Verona Avenue, Verona This program “Interfaith Intersection” brings people together to hold intentional conversations on a variety of topics related to faith. An important aspect of this program is that our panelists are lay people, not clergy or academics. Therefore, panelists will address the topics speaking from their own understanding of their faith but not speaking for their faith. Please volunteer if you're interested in being a panelist at a future Interfaith Intersection event. PLEASE RSVP HERE If you would like to be a panelist for any of these events, email wifaithvoices4justice@gmail.com SurvivorsFest The 1st Annual SurvivorsFest Saturday, November 16th @ 11:00 am - 03:00 pm 1011 W Center St, Milwaukee, at North Division High School FREE event - open to all! Contact: Debra Gillispie, Founder Mothers Against Gun Violence/MAGV Email: magv.wi@gmail.com PH/Text: 414-234-9368 MAGV, Carroll University & UW-MKE Collaboration www.uwm.edu/gunviolenceproject/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gunvoices FB: Voices of Gun Violence An Individual can move quickly, a group can move far & a coalition can go all the way. The Road to success is uplifting others. DG WNPJ Member Group Events Click here  to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state! Madison 11/11 @ 11:00am-2:00pm:  What is Armistice Day? Walk, Teach In & Media Event. 11:00 am - Armistice Day War Abolition Vigil at Library Mall - Silent vigil to remember the ceasefire that ended World War I; 11:30 - War Abolition Walk up State Street with signs; 12:00 - 1:00 - What is Armistice Day? Teach-in & Media Event at the Capitol Rotunda. The teach-in and media event will feature Veterans for Peace and others teaching about war abolition and Armistice Day , the day that World War I ended. We will share about why we should mark November 11 as a day to end all wars. We will honor all victims of war and peacemakers, and reject the rebranding of this day by the Military Industrial Complex to glorify wars. warabolition@gmail.com 11/11 @ 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 11/11 @ 4pm-5pm:  Children's African Story Hour - Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd. We are thrilled to be partnering with the African Studies Program here at UW-Madison to present a children’s book entitled “Egyptian Lullaby” by Zeena M. Pliska (Author) and Hatem Aly (Illustrator). We will be reading the book to the children, introducing basic Arabic words, teaching basic facts about Egypt, creating an art project based on the book, and sampling Egyptian cuisine! Free and open to the public, and for children of all ages. From Madison Rafah Sister City Project rafahsistercity@yahoo.com 11/12 @ 5pm-7pm:  Political Imprisonment: Freedom of Expression and the Carceral State Globally! UW-Madison, Rm. 1418 Van Hise Hall (1220 Linden Dr.). Join the Human Rights Program, the Article 112 Project, and the Justice in Southeast Asia Lab for an evening of out-loud readings of writings of political prisoners, writing letters to political prisoners, and learning about the constriction of freedom of expression and the carceral state globally. We will have readings of writing by prisoners locked up for political expression, including those pictured – Arnon Nampa from Thailand; Alaa Abd El-Fatah from Egypt; and the Stop Cop City defendants from Atlanta, GA, USA – for those who would like to read, but you may also bring your own. Refreshments will be served. More info? jsealab@wisc.edu 11/12 @ 6:30pm:  Madison Democratic Socialists of America November General Meeting. At the Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St. Agenda? Discussing the week after the presidential election and looking forward to four years of organizing for a 2028 National Strike – and potential socialist presidential candidate? dsamadison@gmail.com 11/14 @ 4:30pm-7:30pm:  Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance. Madison College, Rm. A1005 (1701 Wright St – opening reception for an exhibit that delves into the rich cultural stories and enduring spirit of 12 Tribal Nations. Light refreshments will be served. Exhibit runs through Dec. 6th. More info? Visit the Facebook event HERE . 11/16 @ 1pm-2pm:  Veterans for Peace Madison Planning Meeting for Memorial Mile. Meet at the downtown Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St. Rm 104. Open to the peacemaking public - planning for this annual event in May - Memorial Day weekend and week! This is a time to gather together to talk about long term sustainability of Memorial Mile, with some division of tasks and "before" and "after" planning. Hope to see you there! John Fournelle of VFP Madison Contact: geyerb@yahoo.com 11/16 @ 10am-4pm:  2024 Dane County Youth Climate Summit - Building A Sustainable Future!. Madison College (1701 Wright St.) Run by students for students! Whether you’ve been involved in activism for years or if you have no experience but want to learn more, the youth climate summit is an outstanding opportunity to connect and collaborate with environmental activists throughout Dane County. Come share and learn what you can do to help the environment, exchange ideas with student groups and clubs, and more! All high school and college students are invited - bring a friend! The summit is free for all youth and includes lunch and parking. For more info and to register visit: https://www.theconnectiondane.org/webinar-registration 11/17 @ 2:00pm-5:00pm:  Andaleeb Cartonera Bookmaking Workshop. At A Room of One's Own, 2717 Atwood Avenue. Everyone is invited to another Andaleeb Cartonera workshop to make cardboard covers for books, hosted once again by the great folks at A Room of One's Own. Come and support Palestinian liberation and speaking truth to power with this amazing and beautiful new project. Learn more from Madison Rafah Sister City Project rafahsistercity@yahoo.com Milwaukee 11/11 @ 6:30pm-8pm:   Reclaim Armistice Day event – City Hall. Learn more in the Spotlight above or email vfpchapter102@gmail.com 11/14 @ 12pm-1pm:   Anti-ROTC Vigil. At the Marquette University Library, 1355 W Wisconsin Ave. No institution should be training people to do evil to those who do evil. Sent to WNPJ by Casa Maria Catholic Worker House in Milwaukee shadmuss1983@gmail.com 11/16 @ 12pm-1pm:   Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE   at  Chavez (16th) and Garfield.   Join us and bring your signs. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org 11/16 @ 11am-3pm:  The 1st Annual SurvivorsFest 1011 W Center St, Milwaukee, at North Division High School. FREE event - open to all! Contact: Debra Gillispie, Founder Mothers Against Gun Violence/MAGV magv.wi@gmail.com - see Spotlight above for more info Save the date - 11/19 @ 3pm:   Peace Action Wisconsin 2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND CHILI SUPPER. Zao Church Family Room, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd. ​Music by Julianne Lovely Thompson and speakers, Rachel Ida Buff, Jewish Voice for Peace, on the Genocide in Gaza as well as Jamie Kellicut ​introducing the Daughters of Tradition, Native American youth group.​They will be selling baked goods as a fundraiser to travel to the United Nations in New York. Election of 2025 Steering Committee. See our website for candidate’s bios https://www.peaceactionwi.org/ . Wheelchair accessible. Racine 11/16 @ 12:30-1:30pm: Weekly Stand for Peace a t 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 11/15 @ 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 11/16 @ 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! Eau Claire 11/15 @ 5pm-6pm:  Monthly Peace Stand. Meet at 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 Verona 11/14 @ 7pm-8:30pm:  WI Faith Voices for Justice Interfaith Intersection event – “Giving Thanks” In person and virtual. At Sugar River United Methodist Church, 415 West Verona Avenue. See the Spotlight above for more information. Fitchburg 11/11 @ 10:00am:  UN in the News Meeting. At the Fitchburg library, second floor conference room. Discussion of potential impacts of second Trump Presidency on the funding and work of the United Nations. If Republicans take the House, which looks increasingly likely, expect steep cuts to UN budget. In first Trump presidency, the United State withdrew or cut funding from several UN agencies including the Paris Climate Agreement. Now more than ever we’ll have to work harder to advocate on behalf of the United Nations and its goals, and double our efforts to align US policy with the norms and aspirations of the UN. Hope you can join our discussion on Monday. All welcome for this in-person meeting. Sam Romano sromano@charter.net https://www.reuters.com/world/united-nations-warily-awaits-donald-trumps-return-power-2024-11-08/ Virtual 11/11 @ 7pm-8:15pm:  Development of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan with 350 WI. Discover what climate action is already happening across Wisconsin, and learn how to access clean energy and energy efficiency resources. ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Register in advance for the meeting here: http://tinyurl.com/350-monthly-mtg Our speaker will be Katelynn Samuelsen. She is the Outreach and Engagement Specialist working on the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant with the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy. https://350wisconsin.org/monthly-meetings/ 11/12 @ 2:00pm-3:00pm:  Monthly zoom call for WNPJ's Environmental Justice Check-In You are welcome to attend monthly zoom calls for WNPJ's Environmental Justice - Check-in. The calls occur the second Tuesday at 2 pm every month. The zoom link is always the same and is offered below. These calls are a chance for EJ organizations to draw attention to their activities, petitions, actions and more. It is an opportunity to learn from one another and to bring focused awareness to the most important actions occurring in a given month. We are seeing the importance of these communication and are hoping more people can join the discussion. Please be prepared to offer a 3- 5 minute synopsis of your organization's efforts and participate in the think-tank that occurs among us towards EJ. If you would like to have your efforts listed in the agenda please contact; dena.eakles@gmail.com at least one week before the call. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88143370873 Contact Dena at dena.eakles@gmail.com or see - https://echovalleyhope.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. If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US ! Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available!  yardsigns@wnpj.org Follow us on Facebook ! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org   The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin. From the WNPJ archives! Some of our WNPJ members may still have these Immigrant Welcome yard signs we were selling back in 2008. If you do, send us a photo of the sign in your yard – and we’ll post it on our WNPJ Facebook page! Stand up for immigrant rights. These signs featured handwritten messages of "welcome" in six languages by people from many of Wisconsin’s immigrant communities. The two-sided yard sign featured "welcome" in Spanish and Hmong, and we had single-sided window signs featured in either Spanish or Hmong.