Peace Action Wisconsin
Peace Action Wisconsin

Peace, justice, action, and community 

Action alerts, weekly peace witness, featured mobilizations, and partner events across Wisconsin.

To Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and All Native Nations

We Acknowledge and Respect

Peace Action WI respects that in Milwaukee we are on traditional Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk and Menominee homeland and Wisconsin is the home of the sovereign Menominee, Sauk and Fox, Anishinaabe, Ho-Chunk, Oneida and Mohican Nations. We affirm our solidarity and support for the rights of Wisconsin Indigenous Nations.

Living on Stolen Lands

Stand for Peace

Our weekly  protest against war and peace witness in Milwaukee.

Stand for Peace

Saturdays, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM

Join our weekly protest against war and militarism and for peace. We bring the peace flags and signs to share, and new people are always welcome.

Next locations:
July 11 — KK / Lincoln
July 18 — Highland / Vliet
July 25 — Farwell / North
August locations:
August 1 — 92nd / North
August 8 — No Stand;  Lanterns for Peace will be at Lincoln Memorial/Lafyette Hill 7:30pm-9pm
August 15 — St. Paul / Water
August 22 — 20th / Howard
August 29 — King / Locust

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Action Alerts

Timely calls for peace, human needs, civil liberties, and an end to war funding.

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189

Members of Congress voted to end U.S. participation

2X

More than double the support from the first vote

50,000

Nearly 50,000 of you demanding action

Jessie, they told us to wait. Even though thousands of lives were on the line.

Who? Party leadership. The war machine's favorite pundits. The same establishment voices who have been wrong about every war for decades… they all wanted us to delay the Lebanon War Powers vote, or water it down until it meant nothing.

We refused. Here’s what happened:

On June 30, 189 members of Congress – including 187 Democrats and 2 Republicans – voted to end U.S. participation in Israel's war on Lebanon. [1] That's more than DOUBLE the support from the first vote just weeks earlier. [2]

That kind of momentum doesn't come from insiders playing nice. It comes from an unapologetically antiwar movement on Capitol Hill and from nearly 50,000 of YOU demanding action.

➡️ Now hold every member of Congress accountable: Thank your Representative if they voted YES… or condemn them if they voted NO >>
Take Action >>

Because make no mistake about what this vote was about.

Israel's assault has killed more than 4,000 people in Lebanon since March and wounded over 12,000 more. [3]

Over 1.3 million people have been driven from their homes – told by the Israeli military they will not be allowed to return. Eighty-one Lebanese neighborhoods have been violently depopulated and demolished… erased from the map entirely. [4]

Israeli forces occupy Lebanese territory miles deep, and displacement orders now stretch 25 miles from the border. [5] Israel's own Defense Minister has said the operation will look like Gaza… and refuses to let displaced families go home. [6]

And when Israeli officials tell us who they are, believe them. Israel's National Security Minister declared: "All of Lebanon must burn." [7]

This is not Israel's war alone. The United States is providing the intelligence, coordinating the strikes, and greenlighting specific Israeli attacks and operations [8] – with YOUR tax dollars.

Our coalition, from Demand Progress to Lever Action Voices to Jewish Voice for Peace Action to the IMEU Policy Project, organized nearly 50,000 voices demanding Congress act. That's why this vote happened at all.

But those in power want to move past this. They want the issue to die down. They want you to stop paying attention.

We refuse. We're pushing to 75,000 signatures and every name makes it harder for Congress to look away. Will you help us get there?

➡️ Take action now, then forward this email or post the link to your friends and family. Every day we delay, people die.

 

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 Actions and Events

No one should be subjected to inhumane conditions while incarcerated. Yet far too many people in Wisconsin prisons continue to endure conditions that threaten their health, dignity, and humanity.

On Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 AM, WISDOM's Solitary and Conditions of Confinement Task Force and FREE invite you to join them outside the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to demand meaningful change.

 Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM

 Wisconsin Department of Corrections Office, 3099 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI

Register here in advance

 

No one should be subjected to inhumane conditions while incarcerated. Yet far too many people in Wisconsin prisons continue to endure conditions that threaten their health, dignity, and humanity.

On Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 AM, WISDOM's Solitary and Conditions of Confinement Task Force and FREE invite you to join them outside the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to demand meaningful change.

 Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM

 Wisconsin Department of Corrections Office, 3099 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI

Together, we'll raise our voices for:

  • Humane conditions of confinement in Wisconsin prisons
  • An end to harmful practices that isolate and dehumanize incarcerated people
  • Policies that prioritize rehabilitation, dignity, and human rights

This peaceful action is an opportunity to stand alongside directly impacted people, advocates, faith leaders, and community members committed to creating a more just Wisconsin.

Every person deserves to be treated with dignity. Your presence can help amplify that message.

Register today: bit.ly/dignitybehindbarswi

In gratitude,

WISDOM Solitary and Conditions of Confinement Task Force

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~ Olin Park -NorthWest portion of Olin Park on the south shore of Lake Monona ~ 
Begins July 19 at 10 am  
This ride is a critical fundraiser for MECA’s lifesaving work in Gaza so I encourage you to register now and build support for your ride among friends, family and colleagues to make this year’s event a success in this time of desperate need in Gaza.

Learn about MECA
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https://www.mecaforpeace.org/about-us/

  
Cuba solidarity update

Join Us in Welcoming The Cuban Ambassador to Milwaukee!

Juntamos para dar la bienvenida a la Embajadora Cubana a Milwaukee!

Ambassador Lianys Torres

ambassador lianys torres rivera from www.international.ucla.edu

Talk and Reception

Turner Hall Palm Garden

Tuesday, July 21st, 6-8 p.m.

1034 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.

Light Refreshments

 

Sponsors include: WI Coalition to Normalize Relations With Cuba, Peace Action WI, , National Lawyers Guild, Veterans for Peace MKE Ch. 102, United Nations Association-MKE, Bail Out the People WI, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-MKE

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Peace Action of Wisconsin presents our annual

“Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration”

 Two days to reflect …and work to abolish nuclear weapons

Thursday, August 6, 2026

2:30~4:30pm

 

Lantern making at Kingo Lutheran Church, 1225 E. Olive St., Shorewood, WI 53211

 

Materials provided. All ages welcomed.

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Saturday, August 8, 2026

7:30 ~ 9:30pm

 

Meet at 7:30pm at the grassy area across from Colectivo Coffee Lakefront (Lincoln Memorial Dr. & Lafayette Hill Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53202) for music, speakers and community affirmation.

Followed by an evening vigil to display our lighted lanterns on Lincoln Memorial Dr.

 

For more information, please contact Peace Action of Wisconsin

  Website:  peacectionwi.org  s  Email:[email protected]

 

Co-sponsored by: Kingo Lutheran Church, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-Milwaukee,

Milwaukee End the Wars Coalition, United Nations Association of Milwaukee, Veterans for Peace Milwaukee,

Friends Committee on National Legislation Milwaukee, Building Unity Wisconsin, the WI Cuba Coalition and more.

 

With Very Special Thanks to Annette J. Roberts and

Joan R. Robertson Fund for World Peace, World Law and Peace Education

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Community support

💌 Add an Event or Action

Have a peace, justice, anti-war, anti-racist, immigrant-rights, labor, or solidarity event to share with Peace Action Wisconsin?

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Community Actions and Support

Recurring protest opportunities, statewide peace vigils, monthly organizing calls, and support for service members seeking conscientious-objector guidance.

📣 Ongoing Weekly Protests in the Milwaukee Area

23rd of each month, 11:00–11:30 AM
WISDOM: End Solitary Confinement Vigil
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility, 1015 N. 10th St., Milwaukee

Tuesdays, 4:00–5:00 PM
Stand up to authoritarianism
Capitol Drive bridge over I-43, between 8th and 9th Streets

Thursdays, 9:00 AM
Interfaith Jericho Walk
310 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee

Fridays, 9:00–10:00 AM
Interfaith Vigil
310 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee

Saturdays, 10:00–11:30 AM
Power to the People!
S. 76th St. & W. Layton Ave., Greenfield

Saturdays, 12:00–1:00 PM
Support Justice and Equality
W. Silver Spring Dr. & N. Port Washington Rd.

Saturdays, 12:00–2:00 PM
Support Democracy and Human Rights
76th St. & W. Bluemound Rd.

Saturdays, 12:00–1:00 PM
Support Democracy and Human Rights
76th St. & North Ave.

Saturdays, 12:00–1:00 PM
Stand for Peace
Various Milwaukee locations announced by Peace Action Wisconsin

Saturdays, 12:00–12:30 PM
Support Democracy! Oppose Tyranny!
N. Van Buren & E. Pleasant Street

Saturdays, 1:00–1:30 PM
Support Democracy and Human Rights
Along N. Downer Ave. between E. Bradford Ave. and N. Lake Dr.

Sundays, 2:00–3:30 PM
Stand for Democracy
1501 Miller Park Way, West Milwaukee

Find Mobilize Events

🕊️ Statewide Ongoing Peace Vigils

Madison — Tuesdays, 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Weekly Silent Vigil for Peace
Corner of Monroe St. & Edgewood Ave.

Madison — Fridays, 12:00 PM
Weekly Vigil for Palestine
Near Memorial Library entrance

Racine — Saturdays, 12:30–1:30 PM
Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice Stand for Peace
Dr. Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

Viroqua — Saturdays, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil
Decker and Main

La Crosse — Thursdays, 12:00–12:30 PM
Women in Black Peace Vigil
Main St. & 4th Street South

Superior — Sundays, 12:00–12:30 PM
Women in Black Weekly Silent Vigil
Center City Park, Tower & Belknap

Appleton — First Saturdays, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Fox Valley Peace Coalition Monthly Vigil
Houdini Plaza on College Avenue

Eau Claire — Third Fridays, 5:00–6:00 PM
Monthly Peace Stand
Hwy 93 & Golf Road

WNPJ Widening the Circle: Monthly virtual conversations on the second Tuesday of each month, 4:30–5:30 PM.

Monthly Call Details

More statewide events: Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice shares peace and justice events and action alerts from member groups across Wisconsin.

WNPJ Event Calendar

🕊️ Interested in becoming a Conscientious Objector?

If you are in the U.S. military and are interested in seeking discharge or reassignment as a conscientious objector, the Center on Conscience & War offers free support and counseling.

Center on Conscience & War:
800-379-2679
202-483-2220

GI Rights Hotline:
1-877-447-4487

These resources can help people pursuing conscientious-objector discharge, noncombatant reassignment, or other military-rights counseling.

Center on Conscience & War GI Rights Hotline

  • Contact

    Contact Us

    Email: [email protected]

    We check our “Contact Us” messages weekly. You can also call the Peace Action Wisconsin office at 414-269-9525. Please leave a voicemail if no one answers.

    Office:
    Peace Action Wisconsin
    Kingo Lutheran Church
    1225 E. Olive St.
    Shorewood, WI 53211

    Office hours are limited, so please call ahead before stopping by.

    Mailing address:
    Peace Action Wisconsin
    P.O. Box 11126
    Shorewood, WI 53211

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