Peace Action of Wisconsin

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Bylaws (Rev. 10-16-26)

Peace, justice, action, and community

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

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Milwaukee is on traditional Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk and Menominee homeland.

To Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and All Native Nations

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.

Stand for Peace

Join our weekly protest against war and militarism and for peace and justice.

We bring the peace flags and signs, and new people are always welcome.

Saturdays, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM

October 24th: Kinnickinnic & Lincoln
October 31st: Farwell & Brady
November 7th: Sherman & North
November 14th: 16th & Greenfield

Stand for Peace Page Plan Transit

Reclaim Armistice Day - Nov. 11

Wednesday November 11th – 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Gather at Milwaukee City Hall - 200 E. Wells St.

“Celebrating peace, not militarism”

Speakers: Christy Breihan & John Nichols. Music by Holly Haebig w/ Harvey Taylor

(Music starts at 6:30pm; Program starts at 7:00pm)

The First World War ended in November 1918 when an armistice was declared at the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month,” marking a moment of hope and the promise of peace. For many years this day served as a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and a collective vow of “War No More.” This is still the case in some countries. However, in 1954, the US Congress redefined this day as “Veterans Day,” shifting its focus to the glorification of war and those who wage it. For the last 10 years or so, Veterans For Peace has been working to reclaim November 11 as “Armistice Day,” a day that is dedicated to ending war once and for all.

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Youthtopia: Annual Gathering & Fundraiser - Nov. 13th

What if young people designed the future?
What would they build? What would they change? What would they make possible?
This year, AART’s annual fundraiser and community gathering invites you into Youthtopia, a youth-led world rooted in young people’s priorities, dreams, creativity, and vision for what comes next. It’s happening on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. CT.

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Doctors Against Genocide

A global coalition of healthcare professionals standing against atrocities, advocating for justice, and supporting affected communities worldwide. Hear Directly from Frontline Doctors-live briefings with physicians working inside war zones, genocide survivors, and global health experts. These are not just updates. They are calls to action.

Every Sunday at 11:00am CT

DoctorsAgainstGenocide.org

Ongoing weekly protests in the Milwaukee area

Interfaith Jericho Walk

Thursdays at 9:00 am

310 E Knapp St (in front of the ICE office)

Good press: Milwaukee group marks nearly a decade of silent protest outside ICE office

Interfaith Vigil

Fridays, from 9:00 to 10:00 am

310 E Knapp St (In front of ICE office in Milwaukee)

Rain, snow, or shine

Questions? Contact Steve: [email protected]

Power to the People!

Saturdays, from 10:00 to 11:30 am

Corner of S 76th St & W Layton Ave in Greenfield

Parking available at all four corners

RSVP for details and updates: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/866837/

Organized by Indivisible & Birds on a Wire

Support Justice and Equality!

Saturdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

At the busy and windy corner of W. Silver Spring Dr & N.Port Washington Rd (in front of Trader Joe's)

Plenty of free parking in Bayshore lots and garages

Organized by Indivisible & Friends: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/869240/

Support Democracy and Human Rights! (76th/Bluemound)

Saturdays, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm

At the corner of 76th St & W Bluemound Rd

Organized by Indivisible Wauwatosa www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/854701/

Support Democracy and Human Rights! (76th/North)

Saturdays, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm

At the corner of 76th St & North Ave

Free parking at the nearby Wauwatosa Municipal Center

Stand for Peace!

Saturdays, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm

At various locations around Milwaukee, announced here: www.peaceactionwi.org/stand_for_peace

Organized by Peace Action of Wisconsin

Support Democracy! Oppose Tyranny!

Saturdays, from 12:00 to 12:30 pm

Corner of N.Van Buren and E. Pleasant Street (outside St Rita Square)

Support Democracy and Human Rights!

Saturdays from 1:00 - 1:30 pm

Along N Downer Ave between E Bradford Ave and N Lake Dr

Organized by Concerned Citizens at Eastcastle (and joined by many neighbors)

Questions? Contact Susan at [email protected]

Stand for Democracy!

Sundays, 2:00-3:30 pm

In front of the Target Sign, 1501 Miller Park Way, West Milwaukee

More information and RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/sewisconsinindivisible/event/897118

Organized by Southeastern Wisconsin Indivisible

Stand Up to Authoritarianism!

Tuesdays 4-5pm @ Capitol Dr/I-43 Overpass (between 8th & 9th)

Everyone is welcome! Bring a sign or use one of ours.

Organized by Shorewood Resists

For more info: https://www.mobilize.us/shorewoodresists/

Here are several more good opportunities:

Sing at local protests with the MKE Justice Singers: https://www.facebook.com/MKEjusticesingers

Send an email message to [email protected] to join the list and get updates.

Immigration Training from Milwaukee Turners: https://www.milwaukeeturners.org/immigration-training

Eyes on ICE: Document & Record (online training)

Learn more about monitoring ICE activity: https://www.youtube.com/live/4xBUa67XAyM

Milwaukee County "Know Your Rights" resource hub: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Know-Your-Rights

Remember that calls to your members of Congress can make a difference in their actions. People on the other side call their members of Congress much more often than folks like us tend to do. Expressing support is as important as expressing opposition to their actions. This website is very helpful: https://5calls.org/

Please spread the word about all this! Anyone you know who would like to receive these messages should just send an email to this address: [email protected]

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