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A POST-ROE WISCONSIN

(Pro-Life Wisconsin Blog) – The United States Supreme Court is on the precipice of overturning its most egregious ruling: Roe v. Wade. After 49 years and over sixty million slain, it is far past time Roe be tossed upon the ash heap of history. I am of course referring to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization pending the United States Supreme Court decision. The high court is considering Mississippi’s abortion ban, which prohibits abortion after 15 weeks gestation. Regrettably, the Mississippi law provides an exception for medical emergencies and severe fetal abnormalities. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court will answer the question: “Are all pre-viability abortion bans unconstitutional?” Fetal viability is generally accepted as around 24 weeks gestation.

With Dobbs, it is a strong possibility that the Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and remand the abortion issue back to the states. Abortion would no longer be a constitutional “right” but an issue to be democratically addressed by state legislatures and congress, as Justice Kavanaugh suggested in oral arguments last December.

Concerning Roe, we know the so-called “right to privacy” is a court-ordered “right,” not a constitutional right, and that with it our high court forced abortion on demand down our nation’s throat. But more fundamentally, the court denied the protection of personhood to those most in need of it – our tiny preborn brothers and sisters. To be sure, the central premise of Roe is that the unborn child is NOT a person within the meaning of the law.

If the Supreme Court overturns Roe and Casey and sends the abortion issue back to the states, it is critical that we be prepared to protect every preborn child in Wisconsin from the moment of conception. This will require two, and possibly three, state legislative actions...

PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN WELCOMES
FIRST YOUTH AFFILIATE: PRISM

Last week, Liam, a high school student in Milwaukee, signed the paperwork for his new pro-life club to be an official affiliate with Pro-Life Wisconsin. Pro-Life Students of Milwaukee, also known as PRISM, is the first ever youth affiliate for Pro-Life Wisconsin. Their contact list includes over 15 high schools in the greater Milwaukee area and continues to grow! In their own words:

"Many high schoolers are pro-life but lack knowledge of how to oppose abortion practically. Most high schools do not have a pro-life club, so if given this opportunity to stand for life, they would participate. This club seeks to organize pro-life youth and direct them towards causes in need of help."

We are elated to promote a culture of life here in Wisconsin with these young leaders! To financially support this new affiliate, visit our giving page here and make a donation in honor of PRISM. If you are interested in becoming more involved in the pro-life movement, contact Corrie Christiaansen, Outreach Director, at Corrie.C@ProLifeWI.org.

FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND RIDE FOR LIFE

Join Pro-Life Wisconsin for the first-ever Father's Day Weekend Ride for Life on Saturday, June 18, 2022! The day will begin at 8:00 a.m. with Holy Mass at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church (1702 N Humboldt Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202) followed by a blessing of the bikes immediately after Mass in the parking lot off of Brady Street. The ride will commence with the following stops:

Affiliated Medical Services abortion center(1428 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202). Here we will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
Planned Parenthood abortion center (435 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204). Here we will pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
Planned Parenthood (2207 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233). Here we will pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
Planned Parenthood (2239 S 108th St, West Allis, WI 53227). Here we will pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
Planned Parenthood (426 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186). Here we will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.

The ride should take about 3.5 hours. All profits will be distributed equally between the Women’s Support Center, Life’s Connection, and Pro-Life Wisconsin’s Helping Both pregnancy support program. More information and registration details are available here.

WE'RE HIRING: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

The Development Director at Pro-Life Wisconsin (PLW) performs all the tasks necessary to grow PLW's Revenue, particularly through major gift fundraising. Secondarily, the Development Director coordinates with the Outreach Director to grow the number of PLW Affiliates and donor/supporter base. This includes the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the effectiveness of plans and activities toward these two ends.

Requirements
Beyond being 100% Pro-Life, Christian, and a good team player, the individual is expected to be self-motivated with the ability to identify significant contributors to PLW and exert the initiative to accomplish it within the time frame expected. Specifically, the individual must possess the following:

Committed Christian whose life is conducted in accord with Christian principles
Thorough understanding and shared belief in the 100% pro-life position
Bachelor's Degree in related field
3-5 years of various fundraising experience
3-5 years of sales, promotion, marketing, and/or public relations experience
Ability to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership level gifts
Self-starter, with strong planning and organizational skills, who can work independently and take ownership for this activity, yet be able to take some specific direction from PLW leadership
Excellent customer service skills; ability to super-serve our benefactors' needs
Knowledge or involvement in Catholic/Christian fraternal organizations
Solid interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (verbal and written)
Capable of grant request/proposal preparation
Basic computer skills
Ability to work well in a collaborative culture
Ability and willingness to travel (possess a valid driver's license)

Responsibilities
Specifically, Development Director is responsible for executing the following tasks in an effective and efficient manner:

1. Develop an annual strategic plan for all Revenue Generation activities with specific revenue targets for:

Existing Revenue Sources (Fundraising Letters, Banquet & Web Site Sponsorship)
Grant Proposals
Major Gifts from Benefactors
New Funding Sources

2. Implement and execute strategies to achieve the Plan's Revenue targets for all the Revenue Generating Activities including overseeing the Fall Banquet/Auction

3. Build significant long-term relationships with benefactors to encourage, support, and sustain the benefactor's philanthropic relationship with Pro-Life Wisconsin

For more information, please view the full job description here.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to office@prolifewi.org

PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE LIFE WISCONSIN PLATE, AND SAVE LIVES FROM ABORTION!

Choose Life license plates have been available to Wisconsin motorists since late October 2017. Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Family Council partnered to underwrite all the administrative costs of Choose Life Wisconsin, which allows us to give every penny that comes from the sale of the plates to Wisconsin’s incredible pregnancy care centers!

With 2,171 of these plates on cars in the Badger State, sales have resulted in over $152,466 granted to over twenty-five Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers in nearly five years.

If you would like to be a part of the mission to save lives, get your Choose Life Wisconsin license plate today! For more information call Pro-Life Wisconsin at 262-796-1111 ext. 110.

ABORTION FOES PUSH TO NARROW ‘LIFE OF MOTHER’ EXCEPTIONS: (The Washington Post) – “(Matt) Sande, from Pro-Life Wisconsin, which supports abortion bans with no exceptions, said he recognizes the challenges posed by such measures. But he feels strongly that laws should recognize that pregnancies involve two lives — not one — and that doctors should be required to put equal effort into saving both mother and fetus in medical crises.” Read the full story here. (PLW NOTE: See a statement from the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists [AAPLOG] concerning abortion and the life-of-the-mother.)

EXTREME ABORTION BILL CODIFYING ‘ROE’ FAILS TO PASS THE SENATE: (Live Action) – “Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he would force a vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), despite the knowledge that it would very likely fail. With some key senators, like Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voting no, the bill did, in fact, fail, in a 49-51 vote.” Read the full story here.

JUSTICE ALITO SAYS SUPREME COURT NOT INTIMIDATED BY PRO-ABORTION VIOLENCE: “WE’RE DOING OUR WORK”: (LifeNews.com) – “Radical abortion advocates across the country are engaging in violence, firebombing pro-life groups, vandalizing and disrupting churches, forcing pregnancy centers to close and staging intimidating protests outside the homes of members of the Supreme Court. But Justice Samuel Alito, author of the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, says he and his colleagues will not be intimidated.” Read the full story here.

CRAWFORD COUNTY: Life Guardians pro-life group meets monthly in Boscobel. Email Heather at heatherkramer79@gmail.com for more information or check out the Facebook page here.

GREEN BAY: Pro-Life Green Bay is an active pro-life ministry in Northeast Wisconsin and meets regularly throughout the year. For more information, contact prolifegreenbay@gmail.com

LA CROSSE: We would like to see at least two people pray every day of the week outside Planned Parenthood. If you can commit to this weekly prayer, please let Marie Allen know. We encourage people to pray in groups of two if possible. You may choose your own time, and sidewalk counseling and signs are optional. Pro-Life literature is available if anyone wishes to distribute it. Questions? Call 608-784-5189.

MILWAUKEE: Join us every Tuesday at 6:00 PM (rain or shine) to pray the Angelus followed by the Rosary in reparation for sins of ingratitude at the Fatima Shrine (141 N 68th St Milwaukee, WI 53213).

ROCK COUNTY: For meeting times and other information, please email Miriam at

plwrcc@charter.net

WINNEBAGO COUNTY: Please join us in prayer every first Monday of the month from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. to exercise your 1st amendment free speech rights in the public right of way (nearest to Marcus Cinema) in Oshkosh, near Planned Parenthood (378S Koeller St, Oshkosh, WI 54902). Bring your own sign, or use one of ours! Contact Don Doro at 920-279-3496 or at ddurawa1@yahoo.com

WISCONSIN RAPIDS: Please join us in prayer on the 2nd Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. along 8th Street near Planned Parenthood. Gather in the parking lot at 3:45 p.m.

ONGOING, KENOSHA – Participate in the Rosary in Kenosha at 6:00 p.m. every Sunday at Saint Therese Catholic Church (2020 91st Street Kenosha, WI 53143). Bring family and friends!

ONGOING, OCONOMOWOC – Public Prayer of the Rosary to entrust the whole world to Our Lady and ask her to intercede for our state, country, and world. Join us at Village Green Park (104 E Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc, WI 53066) every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. View the flyer here.

ONGOING – Toda America con Cristo and Family Life Council, Inc. has begun creating pro-life resources for the latino community. If you or someone you know would benefit from these resources please view the web pages both here and here.

HIRING – Milwaukee Birthright is the first pregnancy center to open in Milwaukee. We are a non-profit organization assisting moms and dads in the Milwaukee area with any help they need to have a stable lifestyle. Currently, we are looking for an Assistant Director and Volunteers to help Milwaukee Birthright to open five days a week. Milwaukee Birthright is located at 2025 W. Oklahoma Avenue, Suite 125 in the Ascension Medical Art Building. If you are interested, please call Monica Staubach at 414-335-1562.

POST-ABORTIVE VIDEO – There is hope and healing for mothers and fathers who now regret their abortion and deeply grieve the loss of their little child. A new day is dawning; be not afraid. Seek the help you need. Your wounded heart can be healed through the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. Go to Him, seek Him, and receive the help you desire to be healed and live in hope once again. Watch this video for more information on where to find help. There are millions and millions who regret their abortions. You are not alone.

MAY 16, STATEWIDE – Please consider attending the documentary film, The Matter of Life, on Monday, May 16. It is being shown in many Marcus Theaters all over Wisconsin. There is only one scheduled showing of the film: 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16. Please attend the film and encourage others to attend as well. It is full of informative content that is highly effective for defending the pro-life position. The list of theaters can be found here. To learn more about the film, visit here.

JULY 8 – National Pro-Life Bridges Day! Stay tuned for exact locations and times throughout Wisconsin.

For inclusion on this list, please send a PDF or JPEG of the event flyer along with a short write-up about your event to info@ProLifeWI.org