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Aug 10, 2026

URGENT FREE SPEECH ALERT: Wisconsin Senate Moves IHRA Bill Behind Closed Doors
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), February 2, 2026
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2026.02.03: Healthcare Workers Unite: Justice for Alex Pretti
Capitol rotunda, 4:30-5:30 pm
Alex Pretti, calendar, environment, healthcare, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), justice, land, Madison, media, Minneapolis, Minnesota, nurses, protest, Rafah, Renee Good, State Capitol, vigil, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Serious concerns over Milwaukee police chief’s training trip to Israel
WisPolitics, January 26, 2026
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2026.01.28: Homelessness Among Students & Families In Madison
Linden CoHousing Great Room, 107 Sutherland Ct, Madison, 8-9:30 am
calendar, education, homeless, land, law, Madison, peace, Rafah, schools, students, Wisconsin, women, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
2026.01.23: Jennifer Loewenstein on WORT
A Public Affair, 12-1 pm
calendar, Esty Dinur, Jennifer Loewenstein, Madison, Middle East, Palestine, Rafah, Wisconsin, WORT 89.9 FM
Immigration Resources from Rep. Rashida Tlaib
But not a political endorsement. January 22, 2026
immigration, Rashida Tlaib, resources, Wisconsin
Assembly to vote Thursday on AB672 attacking free speech
Three calls or emails needed ASAP
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2026.01.06: Another Threat to Wisconsin Free Speech
State Capitol, 417 North (Grand Army of the Republic Hearing Room), 10AM
calendar, free speech, law, Madison, media, State Capitol, terrorism, Wisconsin
2026.01.03: No War on Venezuela! National Day of Action Saturday
Forward Statue, State Capitol, 1:00 p.m.
calendar, Donald Trump, Gaza, Madison, media, protest, Rafah, State Capitol, Venezuela, war, Wisconsin
Centuries-Old Practice Brings Women Together For Connection, Support
Mary Gellerup Bolich, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, Dec 26, 2025
crafts, culture, Milwaukee, Muslim, tatreez, Wisconsin, women
2025.12.21: Longest Night Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service
Capitol Square at King St, 3 pm
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Don’t Let “IHRA” Become Law in Wisconsin
ADC National, Dec 12, 2025
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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…
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Free Marwan Barghouti
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance, wimuslims, Dec 6, 2025
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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
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2025.10.22: Testimonies on AB446, a Definition of Antisemitism
Rep. Ryan Clancy, ryanclancywi, Oct 22, 2025
antisemitism, calendar, free speech, Israel Lobby, law, Madison, media, video, Wisconsin
2025.10.18: Letter writer shows anti-Palestinian bias
Kathy Walsh, Nov 19, 2025
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A WI bill aims to stop antisemitism. It outlaws valid criticism of Israel instead.
Annie Kraus, Sandy Pasch and Rachel Buff, Special to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct 16, 2025
antisemitism, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), Israel, Israel Lobby, law, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2025.10.20-23: Wisconsin Network for Peace & Justice Fall Assembly
Online, 6:30 – 7:30 pm daily
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2025.10.22 Update: Public Hearing on Assembly Bill 446 on a Definition of Antisemitism
State Capitol, Room 417 North (GAR Hall), 9 am
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