Local actions-events expanded
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Weekly PEACE vigil, June 4 and 11
Thurs June 4 and 11, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Bring your sorrow and solidarity to the corner of Williamson & Blair Streets in Madison and stand with all who are suffering from U.S. unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically and abroad. War is never an answer. Respect for human dignity, diplomacy, and international law are…
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Widening the Circle – WNPJ Virtual Conversation with Debra Gillispie – June 9
Widening the Circle monthly conversations with the WI Network for Peace and Justice …..will begin on Tuesday, June 9 at 4:30 pm Our first discussion will be based on a Maya Angelou quote: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” It will be hosted by Debra Gillispie, founder…
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Holding Steady: Practicing Principles of Nonviolence – June 11 webinar
June 11, 2026 10-11:30 am Join Annie Bachmann for this upcoming Webinar in June!SIGN UP HERE!
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Madison Queer Liberation March & Rally – June 13
The 2nd annual Madison Queer Liberation March will be happening on June 13, 2026. Starting at 10 AM at McPike Park, we will march to the capitol with the following demands to Defend Bodily Autonomy: Details at madisonqlm.org
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From Survivors’ Stories tothe Supreme Court:The Fight Against Conversion Therapy – June 18 webinar
Thursday, June 18 6:00 PM (Central) Virtual Via Zoom In March 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-1 ruling in Chiles v. Salazar, striking down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors on First Amendment grounds — a decision with potentially sweeping consequences for the more than 20 states that have similar protections…
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Open Doors for Refugees Free Community Potluck – June 21
June 21 12-3pm Elver Park 1238 S Gammon Rd Madison, WIJoin Open Doors for Refugees at the annual community potluck picnic! This event is free, open to the public, has family-friendly activities, live music, and an international potluck luncheon. Welcome and connect with refugee families who are making their home in Madison. RSVP
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Madison Big Ride for Palestine – July 19
Madison’s 2026 Big Ride for Palestine, a fundraiser for Middle East Children’s Alliance Madison area cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the 2026 Middle East Children’s Alliance Big Ride for Palestine on Sunday, July 19. This ride is for everyone, regardless of age, bike, and energy! Presented by the Madison-Rafah Sister City…
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Lanterns for Peace 2026 – Aug 6
Join Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) for our annual Lanterns for Peace event, commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. This family-friendly gathering invites our community to reflect, create, and commit to a future free from the threat of nuclear weapons. ✨ Enjoy live music from the Backyard String Band…
