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2022 CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS
PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN VICTORY FUND PAC

Candidate endorsements by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) are now available to be viewed on the Pro-Life Wisconsin website. The Victory Fund PAC has endorsed a total of fifty-seven candidates for state office in the upcoming fall primary and general elections. Included on the endorsement page is a message on what it means to be “100% pro-life.”Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC supports candidates for public office who demonstrate a commitment to protect preborn children – in all circumstances and at all stages of development – as full persons under the law. To be “100% pro-life” is to know that a human being begins at conception and to therefore understand that there may never be a legal exception to his or her inalienable right to life. Accordingly, it requires defending the preborn child conceived in rape, the preborn child whose mother’s life or health is perceived to be in danger, the disabled preborn baby, and the tiny embryo vulnerable to experimental research. It requires establishing legal personhood (equality of all human beings before the law) for the preborn in our state constitution.Paid for by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC, George Kriegl, Treasurer. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s agent or committee.

PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN AT ARISE FAMILY DAY

Hundreds of youth and their families came out this last Saturday to know Jesus more closely at the second annual Arise Milwaukee Family Day, sponsored in part by Pro-Life Wisconsin.

All the things kids love were there – face paintings, balloon animal artists, free sugar-free slushies, kettle popcorn, Chick-Fil-A lunchboxes, and more. In attendance were the Knights of Columbus, the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, Bishop James T. Schuerman of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Father Enrique Hernandez, and Deacon James Matthias, among others. All the kids LOVED the baby models Pro-Life Wisconsin had available to give away. They understand that life is beautiful and worthy of protection!

Thank you to all who stopped by our booth!

PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN: UNPLANNED MOVIE NIGHT

It was a beautiful evening, and most people might be out on the dock fishing for crappies, but not the 20 good folks in Portage County who showed up for Pro-Life Wisconsin's Unplanned movie night.

This group of pro-lifers met Pro-Life Wisconsin at the Republican Party of Wisconsin's State Convention earlier this year, and our Outreach Director encouraged them to host a movie night featuring the pro-life film, Unplanned. We have more showings planned, so if you want to show this movie to a group near you, we'd be happy to help you do that! Contact Corrie.C@ProLifeWI.org to expose the truth about the abortion industry, as told through the eyes of former Planned Parenthood Director, Abby Johnson.

PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN BILLBOARD VANDALIZED

Vandals took it upon themselves to add some color to one of our billboards on northbound 41, near Allenton. The 'I AM A PERSON' message has been seen by millions of people over the years. The placement, color, and shape of the vandal's paint speak to what they really think of the preborn child – they want it to be open season on preborn children all the time.

Pro-Life Wisconsin has been fighting for the personhood rights of the preborn child since the very beginning. Dan Miller, State Director of Pro-Life Wisconsin, said, 'It's a wonderful thing that most abortion is now illegal in Wisconsin, thanks to the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, so now we turn our sights on protecting the preborn child fully by giving them personhood status in the law. Stopping abortion is just the tip of the iceberg."

If you'd like to help us replace this billboard, please donate here.

PRO-LIFE BRIDGES DAY

Pro-Life Wisconsinites gathered on Friday, July 8 to share the message that "abortion takes a human life." National Pro-Life Bridges Day, originally scheduled for July 8, was postponed nationally until July 29, but that didn't stop these dedicated pro-lifers from reaching thousands of motorists with the truth. Thank you to all who participated!

We hope you will join us again on Friday, July 29, in your community. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved with this event or others, contact Pro-Life Wisconsin Outreach Director, Corrie Christiaansen at Corrie.C@ProLifeWI.org.

SIGN THE PETITION: DEMAND GOVERNOR EVERS AND ATTORNEY GENERAL KAUL ENFORCE WISCONSIN'S ABORTION LAW s.940.04

Since the United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on June 24, 2022, which overturned Roe and Casey, Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, statute 940.04, has taken full effect. Wisconsin’s abortion providers, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and Affiliated Medical Services, are no longer performing abortions.

Yet on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul sued in Dane County Circuit Court to overturn Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, arguing that s.940.04 has been superseded or impliedly repealed by Wisconsin’s post-Roe abortion regulations and is therefore unenforceable.

It is the job of our state’s top law enforcement officer, Attorney General Kaul, to enforce laws protecting human life, not sue to overturn them. Read Pro-Life Wisconsin's full statement here.

Sign the petition to demand that our elected leaders enforce Wisconsin’s pre-Roe criminal abortion statute 940.04 immediately.

PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE LIFE WISCONSIN PLATE! SAVE LIVES AND HELP WOMEN.

Since late October 2017, Choose Life license plates have been available to Wisconsin motorists, and every penny earned through the sale of the plates directly aids Wisconsin's incredible pregnancy resource centers and initiatives. With over 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.

With a greater need to serve pregnant women in our state, be a part of the mission to save lives and aid women, get your Choose Life Wisconsin license plate today! For more information call Pro-Life Wisconsin at 262-796-1111 ext. 110.

For a list of pregnancy resource centers in Wisconsin, visit CrisisPregnancies.org

ABORTIONIST COMES OUT OF RETIREMENT TO START BUSINESS AGAIN IN ‘ABORTION DESTINATION’ ILLINOIS: (Live Action) – “Mostly retired abortionist Dennis Christensen has purchased two buildings in Rockford, Illinois, which is just across the Wisconsin border, with the aim of providing abortions to Wisconsin women.” Read the full story here.

TEXAS SUES AFTER BIDEN ADMIN ORDERS HOSPITALS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES: (LifeSiteNews) – “The state of Texas on Thursday sued the Biden administration for its new guidance ordering hospitals to perform abortions under certain circumstances even in pro-life states, arguing the federal government is seeking “to transform every emergency room in the country into a walk-in abortion clinic.” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against the Biden administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) July 14 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.” Read the full story here.

HOUSE VOTES TO RESTORE ABORTION RIGHTS, SENATE ODDS DIM: (AP News) – “The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats’ first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The bill has little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate. Yet voting marks the beginning of a new era in the debate as lawmakers, governors and legislatures grapple with the impact of the court’s decision.” 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).

Pro-Life Students of Milwaukee (PRISM) is an affiliate for high school students in the greater Milwaukee area. PRISM meets monthly and hosts pro-life events throughout the year. Email PRISM@ProLifeWI.org for more information.

OZAUKEE COUNTY: Come enjoy the fair! Pro-Life Wisconsin is blessed to be hosting an informational booth at the Ozaukee County Fair on August 3–7. We seek volunteers who can help to share the beautiful message of life with fairgoers in our local community. Blessings abound when even a single heart is touched! To volunteer for any portion of time at the fair, please contact Charmaine Herbert at 262.617.9633 or Corrie Christiaansen at 262.796.1111 x114.

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 – Walking with Moms in Need: The Catholic Church has a long history of service to those who are most vulnerable. From pregnancy care centers, to foster care and adoption agencies, and from maternity homes to parish-based ministries, the Church consistently bears witness in word and deed to the beauty and dignity of every human life—including both mother and child. This program asks parishes and parishioners to adopt and support those centers and agencies that are actively helping Moms in Need. View the flyer here or visit the website here.

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.

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.

JULY 23, SLINGER – Join the Knights of Columbus Unity Council #12743 from St. Lawrence & Resurrection Parishes for the annual “Drive for the Unborn" golf outing at Scenic View Country Club (4415 Club Drive, Slinger, WI 53086). The cost is $80 per person, and the format is a 4-person team scramble with a shotgun start at 8:00 am (check-in by 7:30 am). Funds are donated to the Seed of Hope Center in West Bend, the Women’s Support Center of Milwaukee, several local K-C Ultrasound initiatives, projects sponsored or promoted by Pro-Life Wisconsin, and other similar Culture of Life causes and organizations in southeast Wisconsin. Payment is due at event check-in. Checks should be made payable to Knights of Columbus #12743. To sign up, contact Russ Koth at roscoerr@charter.net or call 262-224-3112. The signup deadline is Monday, July 18th. This is NOT restricted to Knights of Columbus members – ALL ARE WELCOME.

JULY 23, FRANKLIN – Stop by the Pro-Life Wisconsin booth at the Republican Party of Milwaukee County’s Summer Picnic at Tri-County Baptist Church (8040 S 100th Street, Franklin, WI 53132) from 11:00-2:00 p.m.

JULY 29 – 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