Uppity Wisconsin

Despite forecasts of sub-zero temperatures and severe wind chills, Wisconsin activists say they will proceed with outdoor street corner vigils across the state. Wisconsin has more actions scheduled this month than any other state.

Organizers also encourage individual activity, from wearing a button to writing a letter or email to Congress to donating to an antiwar group on Friday.

This month, with the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama just days away, the Iraq Moratorium suggests that people ask Obama, through his transition website ( http://change.gov:80/page/s/iraq ), to act at once to begin the process of withdrawing US troops.

Since it began in September 2007, more than 1,500 actions in 43 states and 260 communities have been organized under the Iraq Moratorium umbrella and listed on its website, www.IraqMoratorium.com , which serves as a clearinghouse for event listings and reports, photos and videos afterward.

This month's events range from an art exhibit in Cornwall, CT to a San Pedro, CA "Give Bush a Boot" vigil to collect shoes for 500 formerly homeless US military veterans and their families in Long Beach.

Ashland: Chequamegon Coalition for Peace and Justice sponsors Ashland's first Iraq Moratorium demonstration/vigil on Jan. 16, 3:30-5 pm at the Ashland Post Office, 615 Main St W. Dress warmly! Bring signs if you have them; some signs will be provided. Bring friends! Bring your own cup; hot tea will be provided. iraqmoratoriumashlandgmail [dot] com (E-mail.)

Eau Claire: Voices for Peace Institute. Stand for an end to the Iraq Occupation. Some signs will be provided but feel free to bring your own! On Fri., Jan. 16, we will be standing on the corner of Bracket Avenue and Business US Hwy 53 (right next to Jimmy Woo's) on the third Friday each month from 4 to 6 PM. Please come and stand with us when you can, between 4pm and 6pm, for as long as you can. If at all possible, bring a sign (small or large). Show Eau Claire that we want to bring an end to this war. Hope to see you there! An idea for you all to consider, whether you are able to come on teh third Friday or not, consider calling your federal Wisconsin Senators and your Representative and letting them know you want them to bring our troops home from Iraq! mgebhardsaintbede [dot] org (E-mail.) *

Green Bay: The Franciscan Sisters of the Holy Cross will host an ecumenical prayer service for peace in Iraq in their chapel at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. The chapel is located at 3110 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay. For more information, please contact Sr. Maria Drzewiecki, 920-468-1828, or justice_peacegbfranciscans [dot] org (E-mail.)

Janesville: (Updated!) Rock Valley Fellowship of Reconciliation continues to hold an Iraq Moratorium vigil which is held on the Third Friday of every month. Meet at 4 p.m. on the corner of Blackbridge Rd. and Milton Ave. in Janesville with signs, including "Honk for Peace" signs. We are also offering an alternative because of the cold weather and encouraging people to do Mall Walking at the Janesville Mall wearing peace t-shirts. kholcombe8117charter [dot] net (Email us) for more info. *

LaCrosse: Iraq Moratorium Vigil-- 3rd Friday of every month. Veterans for Peace, & other concerned patriots that support the US Constitution. Cass Street bridge, 5 to 6 p.m. Contact napeacefulwarioryahoo [dot] com (Duane Teschler) or cvmarenmwt [dot] net (Cathy)*

Madison: Saturday, Jan. 17, 11 am - noon. Monthly Peace Rally at the Mall, sponsored by Madison Area Peace Coalition.. This is an informational picket - held the third Saturday of each month - that calls for the immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. Bring signs or borrow the ones provided. This is an exciting and empowering event that is appropriate for all ages. Help us count the “Honks for Peace!” East Towne Mall this month, West Towne on Saturday, Feb. 21. Email Helena White at hspwatt [dot] net

Manitowoc. Peace Vigil. Lakeshore Peacemakers hold a weekly vigil for peace, and on the Third Friday for the Iraq Moratorium, 4:30-5 p.m. , 8th Street & Maritime Drive. Contact: huntelcomcast [dot] net *

Milwaukee: Peace Action-Wisconsin and Milwaukee Coalition for a Just Peace sponsor a rush hour vigil in the heart of downtown, from 5 to 6 p.m. on the Third Friday of every month at Water Street and Wisconsin Avenue. There are signs, flags, banners, music, pets for peace, leafleting, and interaction with drivers and pedestrians. Join us. Peace Action 414/964-5158 or email IraqMoratoriumwi [dot] rr [dot] com*

Rice Lake: The People for Peace will be standing at the corner of Knapp and Main St's on the north end of downtown Rice Lake on Friday, Jan. 16, from 4-6 pm. This is our sixth Iraq Moratorium event. Please make a small, or large, sign if you can, and BRING SOMEONE ELSE WITH YOU! Join us!botmrungcenturytel [dot] net ( E-mail.)

Ripon: Peace Vigil every Third Friday on the square. 4:30-5:30pm. Bring yourself! kgallaway54971yahoo [dot] com (E-mail.)*

Superior: Anyone who wishes to brave the cold this Friday for the monthly Iraq Moratorium vigil should meet at 4 PM at the corner of Broadway and Hammond in Superior, by the Red Mug Coffee House. Grandmothers for Peace initially decided to cancel their vigil due to temperature concerns, but later agreed that those who feel hearty enough are welcome to hold vigil as per the original plan. A photographer from the Superior Telegram may come, so it would be good to have some folks there. We may decide to shorten the time we are outside, and meet inside the coffee shop to warm up after.See you there! northlandiguanagmail [dot] com (E-mail.)

Viroqua: 1/16 Friday, 12 noon weekly peace vigil at the Post Office on Jefferson St. Come for all or part of the hour, standing witness to the human and economic costs of the War. Info :amz1357frontiernet [dot] net *

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