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EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING FOR STATE SUPREME COURT ELECTION BEGINS TOMORROW
PREBORN LIVES HANG IN THE BALANCE

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly and Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz are facing off in the general election for state supreme court on Tuesday, April 4. The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) is urging pro-life, pro-family, pro-rule of law citizens across Wisconsin to vote for Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Early in-person absentee voting begins tomorrow Tuesday, March 21, and runs through Saturday, April 1. In-person absentee voting locations and hours vary by municipality. Learn more about where you should vote, who else is on your local ballot, and for information on voting absentee (in-person or by mail) if you cannot vote on Election Day here.

It is imperative that Wisconsinites elect a justice who will serve fairly and impartially, respecting and upholding the rule of law. That justice is Daniel Kelly. The same cannot be said for Janet Protasiewicz who has consistently and brazenly pronounced her public policy preferences on matters likely to come before the high court, including abortion and redistricting. Her public support for ‘abortion rights’ is a clear indication that her thumb will be on the scales of justice when it comes to adjudicating our current abortion ban. Janet Protasiewicz will legislate from the bench!

Human lives are at stake in this Wisconsin Supreme Court race!

Wisconsin’s current law abortion ban, s.940.04, is being challenged in our state court system by pro-abortion Democrat Attorney General Josh Kaul. If we lose our tenuous 4-3 conservative majority on the state supreme court, a new liberal, activist court will likely rule s.940.04 unenforceable, restoring abortion on demand in Wisconsin. Even worse, a liberal supreme court could find a right to abortion in our state constitution, thus overturning all our pro-life laws. We cannot let this happen! We cannot let Janet Protasiewicz return abortion on demand to Wisconsin.

Justice Kelly is the only candidate in this race with a proven record of judicial conservatism, and therefore the only candidate we trust to uphold the rule of law. His belief in the dignity of the human person makes him the only choice for pro-life voters. We are extremely proud to endorse him.

The PLW Victory Fund PAC is urging pro-life, pro-family, pro-rule of law citizens across Wisconsin to vote In-Person Absentee, Absentee by Mail, or on Election Day Tuesday, April 4, for Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for this nonpartisan race. Learn more about where you should vote, who else is on your local ballot, and for information on voting absentee (by mail or in-person) if you cannot vote on Election Day here.

PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN STRONGLY OPPOSES LEGISLATION WEAKENING STATE ABORTION BAN
Call or Email your State Legislators NOW!

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) and State Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) circulated for co-sponsorship companion legislation (LRB 2151/LRB 2432) that would severely weaken Wisconsin’s current law abortion ban, s. 940.04, by adding exceptions for abortion in the cases of sexual assault, incest, life and health of the mother, and lethal fetal anomaly.

It is incredibly disheartening that legislative Republicans are working to restore abortion to Wisconsin. The co-authors of this egregious legislation include Senators Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and Jesse James (R-Altoona), and Representatives Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan), Cindi Duchow (Town of Delafield), Dan Knodl (R-Germantown), Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon), Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton), and Robin Vos (R-Rochester).

Fortunately, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) slammed the door shut on LRB 2151/LRB 2432 within several hours of its announcement, publicly stating that “(t)he bill will not be considered on the floor of the Senate.” We expect Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to continue pushing the legislation in the Wisconsin Assembly.

A vote to add more exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban is a vote to kill more preborn babies. It is that simple. The fact is that legal abortion – the direct, intentional killing of a living preborn human being – is incapable of being justified. It is always and everywhere wrong, regardless of motivation or consequence.

Rape and incest are both criminal acts, and in our system of justice, we punish the criminal. We do not punish the victim, nor do we punish the criminal's children. Abortion in the case of rape and incest serves only to cover the crimes of the perpetrator, facilitating sexual abuse and the sex trafficking industry. Women deserve better than abortion and all of the physical, emotional, and psychological difficulties that are proven to follow.
Concerning abortion in the case of lethal fetal anomaly, numerous women have brought their babies to term and cherished the brief but precious moments of their child’s life. These cases are heartbreaking. Yet when a mother is able to hold, name, and love her newborn baby, she often experiences bittersweet joy and immense healing. These babies are worthy of our love and protection.
Abortion, the intentional killing of a preborn baby, is never medically necessary to save the life or improve the health of the mother, as outlined by medical experts from the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG). Medical operations such as the removal of an ectopic pregnancy, an anembryonic pregnancy, or a molar pregnancy are moral. Legally, such operations are not considered abortions because they are not intentional killing of a living preborn human being. The removal of such conditions has never been prosecuted in this country. There is, therefore, no need to provide a specific exception for such cases in laws prohibiting abortion.

If one wishes to address the mother’s life in pro-life legislation, there is a moral and effective way to do so. Pro-Life Wisconsin would like to replace the broad and undefined life-of-the-mother exception in s.940.04 with language requiring equal care for both mom and baby, granting the physician immunity if he or she follows the requirement.

With your help, Pro-Life Wisconsin will fight to defeat LRB 2151/LRB 2432.

Please CALL or EMAIL your state senator and state representative TODAY and urge them to “Oppose LRB 2151 & LRB 2432.”
Tell them, “A vote to add more exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban is a vote to kill more preborn babies. Abortion does not heal trauma. Abortion is not healthcare.”
Don’t know your state senator or state representative? Go to legis.wisconsin.gov and type in your home address under “Who Are My Legislators” or call the Legislative Hotline: 1-800-362-9472.

Thank you and God bless you. Please make your pro-life voices heard in the Wisconsin Legislature!

Join us for an evening with fellow pro-life Wisconsinites on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Great Dane Pub–Hilldale (357 Price Pl, Madison, WI 53705). Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and fantastic company from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Your first drink is on us!

We will also hear briefly from our Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislator of the Year, State Senator Julian Bradley, who has worked tirelessly in our State Capitol to uphold the dignity of the preborn child.

Bring a friend and come prepared to meet other pro-life Wisconsinites from the Madison area and beyond. Let's continue to work together for a Wisconsin in which all lives are respected and cherished.

ANNUAL PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN ART CONTEST

The 6th annual Pro-Life Wisconsin Prayer Card Art Contest is underway for students in grades 1-12! Do you love painting, drawing, photography, or graphic design? Submit your artwork and have a chance to win the 2023 contest for your grade. If chosen as a winner, we will reach out to your pastor for a pro-life prayer which will be printed on the back of your artwork in prayer card form. Prayer cards will be printed and distributed through your church and PLW. All entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2023.

Grade winners will receive:
- Their design featured on a prayer card
- 500 prayer cards for their church
- 3 tickets to the 2023 PLW Love for Life Gala

ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive all of the above plus $100 cash.

For more details and to submit artwork, visit our website here.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE SPRING CAMPAIGN
NOW - APRIL 2!

Since their founding in 2007, 40 Days for Life campaigns have saved 22,829 babies through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil outside of local abortion facilities. While abortion is illegal here in Wisconsin, abortion-bound women continue to visit local Planned Parenthood facilities and community "health" centers to obtain contraception and information on the procurement of abortion. Our work is not done!

We invite you to commit to prayer time on the sidewalks outside these facilities during this Spring campaign, February 22-April 2. Bring your friends and family, or call us if you'd like a member of our Pro-Life Wisconsin staff to join you. If you or your campaign is in need of signs, we can ship you one or as many as you need. Please go to a campaign near you and get involved. Current cities include Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, and Waukesha.

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 $210,993 granted to over twenty-five Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers in 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

REPUBLICANS ANNOUNCE ABORTION BILL ALLOWING EXCEPTIONS FOR RAPE AND INCEST. HERE'S WHY THE BILL WON'T BECOME LAW: (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) – “A group of Republican lawmakers released legislation Wednesday that would allow doctors to provide abortions to victims of rape and incest and in situations when the mother is experiencing serious pregnancy complications - a proposal that was immediately rejected by the state Senate's top Republican and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. […] Matt Sande, Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director, said any legislation that allows abortions ‘is incapable of being justified. A vote to add more exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban is a vote to kill more preborn babies. It is that simple. It is always and everywhere wrong, regardless of motivation or consequence. It may never be employed, even in the narrowest of circumstances, as a means to a greater end." Read the full story here.

LIBERAL WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS PUSH TO ADD RAPE, INCEST EXCEPTIONS TO 1849 ABORTION BAN: (LifeSiteNews) – “Pro-lifers in the Dairy State are sounding the alarm on an effort by a handful of moderate Republicans to weaken Wisconsin’s abortion ban, which currently provides comprehensive protection to the preborn unless touched by lawmakers or invalidated by the state’s highest court. […] “Further discussion on this specific proposal is unnecessary,’ Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said in a statement. ‘The bill will not be considered on the floor of the Senate.’ LeMahieu has said he would be open to clarifying the 1849 law’s language regarding medical complications, and noted that Democrat Gov. Tony Evers has vowed to veto any abortion legislation that does not restore the Roe status quo.” Read the full story here.

WHY IS THE CDC STILL PROMOTING COVID VACCINES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN?: (Personhood Alliance, by Dr. Matthew Clark) – “The US Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) position that the COVID vaccine is safe for women of reproductive age is rapidly becoming untenable. […] As we survey some of the available literature on Covid vaccines as of March 2023, we wonder why this jab is still being recommended for use in pregnant women, given that none of these injections in use have ever been appropriately tested in pregnant women, and given that recent data shows very strong signals that these injections are likely causing pregnancy losses, killing unborn babies.” Read the full op-ed here.

WYOMING BECOMES FIRST STATE TO PROHIBIT USE OF ABORTION PILL: (Live Action) – “Wyoming has become the first state to prohibit the use of the abortion pill. Gov. Mark Gordon signed the law on Friday, the same day he said he would allow another pro-life law to take effect without his signature. That law would protect nearly all preborn humans in Wyoming from abortion. It also bans the use of the abortion pill. Both laws are expected to be challenged in court.” Read the full story here.

APRIL 27, MADISON – Pro-Life Wisconsin's brand new event, the Spring Social, will be held at The Great Dane–Hilldale (357 Price Pl, Madison, WI 53705). Join us for a night of refreshments, conversation, and a brief special address from our Legislator of the Year. Register here.

JUNE 24, MADISON – Join us for the annual March for Life Wisconsin, being held on the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision which overturned Roe v. Wade. Gather together with pro-life Wisconsinites to commemorate this momentous decision and press onward toward the final victory of enshrining the right to life into law and establishing personhood for every preborn child. Registration coming soon!

SEPTEMBER 21, BROOKFIELD – Mark your calendars for our annual Love for Life Gala on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Join fellow pro-life Wisconsinites for an evening celebrating life at the Brookfield Conference Center! More details and registration to come.

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.

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.

MARCH 20, BROOKFIELD – Join us for "The Gospel of Life - A Brief Summary" one Monday each month (upcoming: April 17, May 15, and June 19) from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. at Saint John Vianney Parish (1755 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005). Kevin Gilpin from Holy Apostles will present and structure a one-hour in-person discussion following your at-home reading of The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) encyclical. Register here.

APRIL 1, MENOMONEE FALLS – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Mass, Rosary, and Adoration on Saturday, April 1, at 8:00 a.m. at St. Mary Parish (N89W16297 Cleveland Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051). Each month a different parish in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will host a Rosary for Life on the First Saturday of the month. For a complete listing, please email Deacon Jim Matthias at matthiasj@archmil.org. View the flyer here.

APRIL 17, BROOKFIELD – Join us for "The Gospel of Life - A Brief Summary" one Monday each month (upcoming: May 15, and June 19) from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. at Saint John Vianney Parish (1755 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005). Kevin Gilpin from Holy Apostles will present and structure a one-hour in-person discussion following your at-home reading of The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) encyclical. Register here.

APRIL 18, NEENAH – Together for Life benefiting Vida Medical Clinic and Support Services is hosted annually in the spring. This annual fundraising dinner banquet brings together friends of Vida for an evening of celebration, recognition, and support for Vida. The evening features a social hour, dinner, speakers, Michael and Tallulah Caulfield, and highlights from the organization. The event also includes a prayer service prior to dinner and other evening event festivities. Learn more here.

APRIL 22, GREENDALE – The Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women invite you to the Spring Layette Luncheon on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Alphonsus Parish Community Room (6060 W. Loomis Rd, Greendale, WI 53129). View the flyer here. Questions? Call Jean Kelly @ 262-797-0937 or jeanakelly@hotmail.com

MAY 6, WEST BEND – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration on Saturday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Parish (5479 County Rd Y, West Bend, WI 53095). Each month a different parish in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will host a Rosary for Life on the First Saturday of the month. For a complete listing, please email Deacon Jim Matthias at matthiasj@archmil.org. View the flyer here.

MAY 15, BROOKFIELD – Join us for "The Gospel of Life - A Brief Summary" one Monday each month (upcoming: June 19) from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. at Saint John Vianney Parish (1755 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005). Kevin Gilpin from Holy Apostles will present and structure a one-hour in-person discussion following your at-home reading of The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) encyclical. Register here.

JUNE 3, MILWAUKEE – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Mass followed by Rosary, Adoration, and Reconciliation on Saturday, June 3, at 9:00 a.m. the Archdiocesan Marian Shrine (141 N 68th St, Milwaukee, WI 53213). In case of inclement weather, service will be held at St. Augustine (6762 W Rogers St, West Allis, WI 53219). Each month a different parish in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will host a Rosary for Life on the First Saturday of the month. For a complete listing, please email Deacon Jim Matthias at matthiasj@archmil.org. View the flyer here.

JUNE 19, BROOKFIELD – Join us for the last "The Gospel of Life - A Brief Summary" from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. at Saint John Vianney Parish (1755 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005). Kevin Gilpin from Holy Apostles will present and structure a one-hour in-person discussion following your at-home reading of The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) encyclical. Register here.

JULY 1, NEW BERLIN – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration on Saturday, July 1, at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Apostles Church (16000 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151). Each month a different parish in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will host a Rosary for Life on the First Saturday of the month. For a complete listing, please email Deacon Jim Matthias at matthiasj@archmil.org. View the flyer here.

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 created pro-life resources for the latino community. If you or someone you know would benefit from these resources please view the web pages 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.