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Feb 26, 2026

2026.02.28: Immigrant Solidarity Training with Voces de la Frontera
Midvale Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd, Madison, 10 am – 12 pm
calendar, education, immigrants, Madison, solidarity, Voces de la Frontera
2026.03.28: The Next No Kings Day
Brittingham Park to the Capitol, 12:30-4 pm
calendar, free speech, Madison, No Kings, nonviolence, protest, Trump
Help Support Jana, Jehad, and their parents!
February 10, 2026
children, donate, Gaza War, health, immigrants, Israel, Madison, project, refugees
· Special End-of-Year Appeal: Help Plant 400 Olive Trees in the West Bank!
Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, Dec 28, 2025 Update
aid, Madison, Masafer Yatta, MRSCP, olive trees, Palestine Partners, project, West Bank
2026.03.07: International Festival
Overture Center, 201 State Street, Madison, 10 am – 5 pm
calendar, crafts, education, Madison, MRSCP, olive oil
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance Advocacy Day
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance, Feb 16, 2026. Lobbying against AB 446/SB 445 IHRA bills.
antisemitism, free speech, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), Israel Lobby, law, Madison, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA)
2026.02.22: Freedom Rides
Building Unity for Nonviolent Action, Feb 22, 2026
calendar, free speech, ICE, immigration, Madison, nonviolence, protest, solidarity
2026.02.20-22: Call to Action Weekend
Building Unity for Nonviolent Action, Feb 20-22, 2026
calendar, free speech, ICE, immigration, Madison, nonviolence, protest, solidarity
2026.02.19: Protective Presence in the West Bank
Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E Gorham, Madison and Zoom, 7 pm
calendar, ethnic cleansing, human rights, Israel, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), land, Madison, settlers, violence, West Bank
2026.02.19: Unarmed Civilian Defense Report from the West Bank
UW-Madison, 3 pm
Amnesty International, calendar, ethnic cleansing, human rights, Israel, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), land, Madison, settlers, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), violence, West Bank, World Beyond War
26.02.15: Immigrant Solidarity Training by Voces de La Frontera
Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 Hwy M, Middleton, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
education, ICE, immigrants, Madison, refugees, solidarity, Voces de la Frontera
Call to Action Weekend!
February 20-22, 2026
free speech, ICE, immigration, Madison, nonviolence, protest, solidarity
2026.02.15: “Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate our News”
Linden Cohousing, 107 Sutherland Ct, Madison, 2-4 pm
calendar, Madison, media, police, propaganda, safety, violence, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
Thank the ‘No’ Votes on IHRA
SB445 Committee Vote, Feb 2, 2026
ACLU, antisemitism, CODEPINK, free speech, Israel, Israel Lobby, Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), law, Madison, MRSCP, Peace Action, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA)
2026.02.03: Healthcare Workers Unite: Justice for Alex Pretti
Capitol rotunda, 4:30-5:30 pm
Alex Pretti, calendar, ICE, Madison, Minneapolis, Minnesota, nurses, State Capitol, vigil
2026.02.02: Don’t Let Israel Silence Wisconsin!
The Wisconsin Senate Committee recommended passage of SB 445, an IHRA definition of antisemitism
ACLU, antisemitism, calendar, CODEPINK, free speech, Israel, Israel Lobby, Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), law, Madison, MRSCP, Peace Action, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA)
2026.01.31: Organize to Keep ICE Out of Madison
Labor Temple, 1602 S Park St, 12-3 pm
Alex Pretti, calendar, ICE, Madison, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Renee Good, solidarity
2026.01.30: Madison Nurses Protest
Forward Statue, Capitol @ State St, 9 am
Alex Pretti, calendar, ICE, Madison, Minneapolis, Minnesota, nurses, Renee Good, solidarity, State Capitol
2026.01.30: Nationwide Shutdown, Madison Rally
2 pm UW Library Mall, 2:45 pm March to Capitol, 3:30 pm Rally at Capitol
Alex Pretti, calendar, ICE, Madison, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Renee Good, shutdown, solidarity, State Capitol, strike, UW-Madison
2026.01.28: Homelessness Among Students & Families In Madison
Linden CoHousing Great Room, 107 Sutherland Ct, Madison, 8-9:30 am
calendar, homeless, Madison, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
2026.01.26: Organizing Meeting for a Nationwide Strike
1104 Mound St, Madison, 7 pm
Alex Pretti, calendar, ICE, Madison, Minneapolis, Minnesota, murder, Renee Good, solidarity, strike
2026.01.25: Madison protest at Capitol follows another fatal ICE shooting
Ruthie Hauge, Cap Times, Jan 25, 2026
Alex Pretti, calendar, ICE, Madison, Minneapolis, Minnesota, murder, protest, Renee Good, solidarity
2026.01.25: Emergency Rally to Stop ICE
Forward Statue, Capitol @ State St, 2 PM
Alex Pretti, calendar, ICE, Madison, Minneapolis, Minnesota, murder, protest, Renee Good, solidarity
2026.01.24: Building Unity for Nonviolent Action: Launching a Campaign
James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2146 E. Johnson St, Madison, 6-9 pm
calendar, environment, human rights, Madison, nonviolence, peace
2026.01.23: Minneapolis Solidarity Rally in Madison
Forward Statue, Capitol @ State St, 5:30 pm
calendar, ICE, Madison, Minneapolis, protest, strike
2026.01.20: Rally to Stop ICE Terror!
Forward Statue, Capitol @ State St, 6 pm
calendar, human rights, ICE, immigrants, Madison, protest
2026.01.18: JVP Madison Immigrant Solidarity Training
Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound St, 2-3:30 pm
calendar, education, human rights, immigrants, Madison, solidarity, take action, Voces de la Frontera
2026.01.13: CODEPINK Madison Chapter Meeting
Madison, 7-8 pm
calendar, CODEPINK, Madison
2026.01.09 Update: ICE OUT Solidarity Vigil & Action
Capitol at State Street, 5pm
calendar, human rights, ICE, immigrants, Madison
2026.01.08: Ta-Nehesi Coates’ “The Message” Book Circle
Online, 6:00 pm social, 6:30 pm program
apartheid, calendar, Israel, Israel Lobby, Madison, online, Palestine, West Bank, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
2026.01.03: No War on Venezuela! National Day of Action Saturday
Forward Statue, State Capitol, 1:00 p.m.
calendar, Gaza War, Madison, protest, Trump, United States, Venezuela
An Invitation from the Madison Arcatao Sister City Project
December 29, 2025
Arcatao, El Salvador, Madison, Madison Arcatao
2025.12.31: Yoga Therapy Gift Certificate Benefit
Greenroot Yoga LLC, Dec 10, 2025
aid, calendar, Gaza, Madison, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), Palestine, Palestine Partners, West Bank
2025.12.21: Longest Night Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service
Capitol Square at King St, 3 pm
calendar, homeless, human rights, Madison, United States
2025.12.13: Pottery Sale to Benefit Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
S.S. Morris Community AME Church Annual Holiday Bazaar, 3511 Milwaukee St, Madison, 9 am – 5…
aid, calendar, crafts, immigration, justice, Madison
2025.12.13: Homemade Holiday Cookies and Crafts Sale
Memorial United Church of Christ, 5705 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, 9 AM- Noon
Bethlehem, calendar, colleges & universities, cookies, crafts, Dar al-Kalima University, Madison, scholarship, West Bank
2025.12.06: Fair Trade Holiday Festival
Monona Terrace, 8 am – 3 pm
calendar, crafts, fair trade, Madison, Monona Terrace, MRSCP, olive oil, Palestine Partners, Playgrounds for Palestine
2025.11.29-30: Snow Update! Bookstore Saturday AND Sunday will raise money for Palestinian families
Omar Waheed, Madison 365, Nov 26, 2025
aid, calendar, Gaza, Grassroots, Madison, Masafer Yatta, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), olive oil, olive trees, West Bank, Women in Hebron
2025.11.29-30: A Call for Artisans & Bakers!!
Donate to the Gift and Sweets Sale
aid, calendar, Gaza, Grassroots, Madison, Masafer Yatta, olive oil, olive trees, West Bank
2025.11.29-30: Snow Update! Gift & Sweets Sale for Palestine
Room of One’s Own Annex, 2713 Atwood Ave, Madison, Sat 12 pm-4 pm & Sun…
aid, calendar, Gaza, Grassroots, Madison, Masafer Yatta, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), olive oil, olive trees, West Bank, Women in Hebron
2025.11.29-30: Snow Update! Gifts & Sweets for November 29 AND 30!
Room of One’s Own Annex, 2713 Atwood Ave, Madison, Sat 12 pm-4 pm & Sun…
aid, calendar, Gaza, Grassroots, Madison, Masafer Yatta, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), olive oil, olive trees, West Bank, Women in Hebron
2025.11.24: Films on Nonviolent Resistance, Past & Present
Madison Central Library, 201 W Mifflin, Room 302, 6 pm
calendar, film, Global Sumud Flotilla, Madison, World Beyond War
2025.12.07: WORT 50th Birthday Bash!
Atwood Music Hall, 1925 Winnebago Ave, 6-10 pm
benefit, calendar, Madison, Mustafa Barghouti, WORT 89.9 FM
2025.12.14: Winter Recital Benefit for MECA
McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Rd, 2:30 pm
calendar, Gaza, Madison, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)
2025.11.13: “An Evening for Palestine”: Benefit concert and vigil Thursday will support this year’s olive harvest in Palestine
Omar Waheed, Madison 365, Nov 12, 2025
calendar, Gaza, Grassroots, Israel, Madison, Madison 365, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), Palestine, protest
No Appetite for Apartheid: Pledge to Boycott Israeli Products
MADISON AREA DSA, Nov 10, 2025
apartheid, BDS, boycott, Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Israel, Madison, Palestine, United States
2025.11.15: Feed Madison Now Food Drive
Fresh Madison Market, 703 University Avenue, 1 pm
calendar, food, Madison, solidarity
2025.11.19: Madison Veterans Speak – The World Needs to End Wars
UW Madison Memorial Union, 6-8 pm
calendar, Gaza War, Madison, peace, UW-Madison, veterans, Veterans for Peace, World Beyond War
2025.11.01: Rally to Demand Food Benefits! (Bring Donations)
Capitol Square at State St, Forward Statue, 10-11:30 AM
aid, calendar, food, Madison, protest, Trump
2025.10.30: Protest US Military Threats to Venezuela, Colombia and Beyond
NE Corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm
calendar, Columbia, Gaza War, genocide, Israel, Latin America, Madison, United States, Venezuela, West Bank
2025.10.31: Boogie Benefit for Palestine
East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, 6:30-11:30 pm
aid, calendar, Gaza, Grassroots, Israel, Madison, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), music, Palestine, West Bank
2025.10.25-11.07: Fish for the Future Display at the State Capitol
1st Floor Rotunda, Mon-Fri, 8 AM to 6 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM to 4 PM
Bad River Band, calendar, environment, Line 5, Madison, Sierra Club, solidarity, State Capitol
2025.10.22: Testimonies on AB446, a Definition of Antisemitism
Rep. Ryan Clancy, ryanclancywi, Oct 22, 2025
antisemitism, calendar, free speech, Israel, Israel Lobby, law, Madison, video, Wisconsin
2025.11.13: An Evening for Palestine – Lights Up Vigil & Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band Benefit
3:30-7:30 pm
calendar, Gaza War, Grassroots, Israel, Madison, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), Palestine, protest
2025.10.29: Palestinian Chai & Chnafa (or Knafeh) Kickoff
UW-Madison Red Gym, BCC Classroom, 7 pm
calendar, Madison, Palestine, solidarity, UW-Madison
Don’t Mistake The Gaza Ceasefire For A Peace Plan
MOUIN RABBANI, WORT 89.9 FM, OCT 24, 2025
Allen Ruff, audio, Ceasefire Oct 8 2025, Gaza War, Israel, Madison, Mouin Rabbani, WORT 89.9 FM
2025.10.18: No Kings rally was not ‘hijacked’
Omar bin Mohamad, Nov 7, 2025
calendar, Cap Times, Gaza, Madison, MRSCP, No Kings, Palestine, protest
2025.10.18: No Kings October 2025
A photo album
calendar, democracy, free speech, human rights, Madison, No Kings, protest
2025.11.14: Sim Kern & Hannah Moushabeck in Madison!
Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E Gorham, 7 pm, RSVP
books, calendar, Gaza, genocide, Israel, Madison, nationalism, Palestine, Read Palestine!, West Bank, Zionism
2025.11.13: An Evening for Palestine – Lights Up Vigil
S Blair & Willy St, 3:30-5:30 pm
calendar, Ceasefire Oct 8 2025, Gaza War, Israel, Madison, protest
2025.11.13: An Evening for Palestine – Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band Benefit
Cardinal Bar, 418 E Wilson, 5:30-7:30 pm for Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)
calendar, Ceasefire Oct 8 2025, Gaza War, Israel, Madison, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), Palestine
2025.10.06-11: Free Palestine Week of Action
BDS, calendar, divest, education, Gaza War, genocide, Israel, Madison, Palestine, protest, UW-Madison
2025.10.08: Hands Off Chicago Protest in Madison
Capitol Square at King St, 5:30 pm
calendar, Chicago, human rights, ICE, immigration, Madison, protest, refugees, solidarity
2025.10.09: Meet & Greet with Baz Sundark, Artist of “Lands of Palestine”
Java Cat, 4221 Lien Road, 5-6:30 pm
art, auction, calendar, ethnic cleansing, Grassroots, Java Cat, Madison, Masafer Yatta, online, Palestine, settlers, violence
2025.10.03-13: Baz Sundark “Lands of Palestine” Art Show & Auction
Benefiting Masafer Yatta
art, auction, calendar, ethnic cleansing, Grassroots, Java Cat, Madison, Masafer Yatta, online, Palestine, settlers, violence
2025.10.14: Mennonite Action Training – To Build Our Courage
Madison Mennonite Church, 1501 Gilbert Rd, Madison, 5:45 PM
calendar, education, Gaza War, Israel, Madison, Mennonite Action, Palestine
2025.10.16: Palestine Partners at the Madison Night Market
403 State Street, 5-9 pm
arts, calendar, crafts, Madison, Masafer Yatta, West Bank, Women in Hebron
25.10.18: Second No Kings Day in Madison
McPike Park (12-2 pm) to State Capitol at King St Rally (3-5 pm)
democracy, free speech, Gaza War, Israel, Madison, protest, solidarity, United States
2025.10.22 Update: Public Hearing on Assembly Bill 446 on a Definition of Antisemitism
State Capitol, Room 417 North (GAR Hall), 9 am
antisemitism, calendar, free speech, Israel, Israel Lobby, law, Madison, Wisconsin
2025.10.27: Children’s International Story Hour – “Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine”
Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
art, books, calendar, children, Madison, Palestine, Stories, UW-Madison
2025.10.05: Craft & Yard Sale for Masafer Yatta & Gaza Aid
Blue House, 1 Judy Circle & Barby Lane, Madison, 10 am – 4 pm
aid, calendar, crafts, Gaza War, Grassroots, Madison, Masafer Yatta, Palestine Partners, Women in Hebron
2025.10.05: Flotilla Solidarity Rally
W Washington & Carroll, 2 pm
aid, calendar, Gaza War, Global Sumud Flotilla, Israel, Madison, solidarity, violence
2025.10.04: Support the Flotilla and Feed Gaza Now Protest
Capitol Square at State Street, 10 am
blockade, calendar, Gaza War, genocide, Global Sumud Flotilla, Israel, Madison, protest, starvation
2025.12.04: Palestine on Screen – Stories of Survival and Resistance
UW-Madison Memorial Library, Room 126, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
calendar, colonialism, ethnic cleansing, film, Israel, Madison, settlers, sumud, UW-Madison
2025.09.28: Wisconsin Climate March – Bring War Abolition and Palestine Solidarity!
Historical Society Steps & UW-Madison Library Mall, 12 pm
calendar, climate, Gaza, Madison, Palestine, protest, West Bank
2025.10.01: Support Immigrants & Oppose ICE at the Wisconsin Dairy Expo
Alliant Energy Center, Rimrock Rd and John Nolan, 4-5 pm
calendar, farmers, ICE, immigrants, labor, Madison, protest, solidarity
2025.10.03-13: Silent auction, art show taking place in Madison to benefit Palestinian families
Channel 3000, Sep 23, 2025
art, auction, calendar, ethnic cleansing, Grassroots, Java Cat, Madison, Masafer Yatta, online, Palestine, settlers, violence
2025.10.01: Read Palestine! Writing Workshop from a Place of Bravery
Room of One’s Own Bookstore (Annex), 2717 Atwood Ave, 6-8 pm
arts, calendar, Madison, Palestine, Read Palestine!
2025.09.21: Madison activists walk for peace on International Day of Peace
Tanaisa Shaw, Channel 3000, Sep 21, 2025
calendar, Gaza War, Israel, Madison, MRSCP, peace, World Beyond War
2025.09.21: War Abolition Walk at Willy Street Fair and Beyond
Meet at Madson Sourdough, 916 Williamson St, 10:30 am. RSVP.
calendar, Gaza War, Israel, Madison, peace, World Beyond War
We oppose antisemitism, but state proposal isn’t the answer
Tsela Barr et al., Sep 17, 2025
antisemitism, free speech, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), Israel, Israel Lobby, Jerusalem Declaration, Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), law, Madison, take action, United States, Wisconsin
2025.09.08: “From Rubble We Dance,” Palestine Dance Troupes in Madison
Add your photos to our album!
calendar, culture, dance, Madison, Palestine
2025.09.18: Palestine Partners at the Madison Night Market
401 State Street, 5-9 pm
arts, calendar, crafts, Madison, olive oil, Palestine Partners
2025.09.17-12.06: Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities in Madison
Cassandra Dixon, Sep 2, 2025
calendar, Madison, Palestine Partners, volunteer
2025.09.04: David Rovics and Kamala Emmanuel in Madison!
Muso, 2040 Winnebago Street, 7 pm
calendar, free speech, Gaza War, human rights, Israel, Madison, Palestine, United States
2025.08.31: Join CODEPINK & World Beyond War in a Madison Flotilla!
James Madison Park, 614 E Gorham St, Madison, 3 PM
aid, blockade, calendar, Freedom Flotilla, Gaza War, Global Sumud Flotilla, Israel, Madison, protest, solidarity
2025.09.08: U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) Midwest Tour
USPCN, Aug 26, 2025
calendar, culture, dance, Madison, Palestine
2025.09.17: Music for Palestine
Giant Jones Brewing Company, 931 E Main St, Madison, 5-8 pm
arts, calendar, crafts, Gaza, Grassroots, Madison, Masafer Yatta, solidarity, West Bank
2025.09.08: Straight From Palestine, Popular Dancers To Perform In Wisconsin
Sandra Whitehead, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, Aug 22, 2025
arts, calendar, culture, dance, Madison, Palestine
2025.09.01: Join MRSCP at Labor Fest!
Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S Park, 12-5:30 pm
calendar, Gaza, labor, Madison, MRSCP, Palestine, solidarity, United States, West Bank
2025.08.28: Film “War Made Easy: How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death”
Madison Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin, 6 pm
calendar, Gaza War, Madison, media, propaganda, United States
2025.08.24: Sweet Corn Sale for Gaza Aid!
Madison Mennonite Church, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, 6:30 – 7:15 pm
aid, blockade, calendar, Gaza War, Grassroots, Israel, Madison, starvation
2025.08.24: Hands in the rice paddy
Friends Meeting House, Friends Room, 1704 Robert’s Ct, Madison, 9:45-11 am
calendar, Friends, Gaza War, Madison, Quakers, solidarity, Vietnam
2025.08.16: Palestine Partners at Eken Park Fest
2407 Coolidge St, Madison, 11 am up to 5 pm
aid, calendar, crafts, Eken Park, Hebron, Madison, Palestine Partners, West Bank, Women in Hebron
2025.08.07-28: Free Watermelon & Flyers from CODEPINK
Weekly through August, Willy St & Blair St, 4:30 pm, RSVP
calendar, Gaza War, Israel, Madison, Palestine, protest, United States
2025.08.07-10.30 Thursdays: No War/No Genocide Vigils
Weekly through October, NE Corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm
calendar, Gaza War, genocide, Israel, Madison
2025.08.16: Come to MASCP’s Annual Pupusa Dinner
1104 Mound St, Madison, 5-7 pm
Arcatao, calendar, human rights, Madison, sister city, solidarity
2025.08.09: Nagasaki Day Peace Summit
First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, 2 – 4:30 pm. Online option.
Building Unity, calendar, Madison, Nagasaki, peace, solidarity
2025.08.02: Feed Gaza Protest
Capitol Square at State St, 10-11 am
aid, calendar, colonialism, Gaza War, genocide, Israel, Madison, protest, Socialist Horizon, starvation
2025.07.25: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa to speak about treating patients in Gaza
Omar Waheed, Madison 365, Jul 25, 2025
arms, calendar, children, doctors, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, Gaza War, genocide, health, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Madison, nurses, paramedics, United States