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PUBLIC HEARING ON BILL ALLOWING PHARMACISTS TO PRESCRIBE CONTRACEPTIVES
Legislation has been reintroduced by State Representatives Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) permitting pharmacists to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches (the Patch) and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives (the Pill) to persons 18 years of age and older. Currently, the Pill and the Patch may only be prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Assembly Bill (AB) 176 is co-authored by State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma).

Pro-Life Wisconsin OPPOSES legislation in whatever form that makes hormonal contraceptives more easily accessible or widely available. Please view our legislative memo here opposing AB 176.

Studies demonstrate that the bill authors’ means to achieving lower unplanned pregnancies (easy contraceptive access and use) is unworkable. A significant percentage of unintended pregnancies are in women using contraceptives, generally over 40% and in some studies up to 68%.

At the core of our opposition to AB 176 is the abortifacient effect of hormonal contraceptives. It is a medical fact that the morning-after pill (a high dosage of the birth control pill) and most if not all hormonal birth control drugs and devices including the intrauterine device (IUD), Depo Provera, the Patch, and the Pill can act to terminate a pregnancy by chemically altering the lining of the uterus (endometrium) so that a newly conceived child (human embryo) is unable to implant in the womb, thus starving and dying. This mechanism of action is termed a pre-implantation chemical abortion.

When the Pill was first introduced it contained high estrogen levels with severe side effects. Today’s pills contain dramatically lower hormone doses which allow for breakthrough ovulation, embryo formation in the fallopian tube, and then blockage of implantation of the embryo in the uterine wall.

The bill authors contend that hormonal contraceptives have no “potentially harmful side effects that require a physician’s oversight.” We strongly disagree. Hormonal contraceptives have been proven dangerous to women’s health. The Pill is a known Group 1 carcinogen for breast, cervical and liver cancers according to the UN’s International Agency on Research of Cancer (IARC). Users of the Pill have an increased risk of blood clotting and ectopic pregnancy, both of which can be fatal. Lawsuits have been filed blaming the Patch for several deaths due to blood clots, heart attacks and strokes. It is not the proper role of the pharmacist to diagnose health conditions and prescribe powerful medications with clear health risks.

With your help, Pro-Life Wisconsin will lead the fight against AB 176 in the Wisconsin Assembly. The Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care will hold a public hearing on AB 176 tomorrow Tuesday, June 6, at 2:31 p.m. in Room 417 North (GAR Hall) of the State Capitol. Matt Sande, Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director, and Elizabeth Anderson, MD, Assistant State Director of the Wisconsin Catholic Medical Guilds, will testify against AB 176.
  • Please ATTEND the public hearing and testify or register against AB 176.
  • If you are unable to attend the public hearing, please CALL or EMAIL your state representative TODAY and urge him/her to OPPOSE AB 176. Tell them, “Hormonal contraceptives can kill embryonic children, are dangerous to women’s health, and do not reduce unplanned pregnancies!”
  • Don’t know your State Representative? Visit 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 for making your pro-life voice heard!

THIS SATURDAY: THE ANNUAL PILL KILLS EVENT

Join us this Saturday, June 10, in West Allis for our annual Pill Kills event! Fifty-eight years ago, the Griswold v. Connecticut U.S. Supreme Court ruling (June 7, 1965) legalized contraception. The Court's decision was reasoned largely by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, which protects the right to privacy. This "right to privacy" was used as the foundation to build the Roe v. Wade case, which was handed down years later on January 22, 1973. Over 62 million babies were slaughtered in the womb as a result of this type of raw judicial overreach. Although Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it is important to know our history.  We must never allow such an egregious decision to be rendered down upon our great land again. The purpose of our annual "Pill Kills" campaign is to draw attention to the dangers of the birth control pill and the fact that it does indeed cause early chemical abortions.

When:  Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where:  Public sidewalks in front of Planned Parenthood
(2239 S 108th St, West Allis, WI 53227)

Please park on Grant Street or Lincoln Avenue west of Hwy 100 and walk to the NW corner of Lincoln Ave & Hwy 100.  Please do not park in their parking lot, as it is private property. Signs are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too!
REGISTER NOW: MARCH FOR LIFE WISCONSIN
Participate in the largest gathering of pro-lifers in our state this June 24, 2023. This day commemorates one year since the historic Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade. Rally for life as we press onward to establish legal personhood for every preborn child! The lives of over 62 million preborn children killed by abortion will not and cannot be forgotten. We must keep abortion out of our state! REGISTER NOW!

Saturday, June 24th
Wisconsin State Capitol
1:30 p.m. – Rally
2:15 p.m. – March

BUS PICKUP LOCATIONS:

1. Green Bay and Appleton
2. Wausau and Stevens Point
3. Racine, Milwaukee, and Oconomowoc
4. Eau Claire and Tomah
5. La Crosse
6. Boscobel

Bus tickets are $20/person or $50/family. *Those providing their own transportation are encouraged to register for FREE so we can estimate numbers.

Thank you to our event sponsors!
REGISTER NOW WITH EARLY-BIRD PRICING!
Join Pro-Life Wisconsin for our annual Love for Life Gala on Thursday, September 21, 2023, as we raise funds to keep fighting for life!

The Brookfield Conference Center
(325 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005)

Formal Attire (suits for men, dresses for ladies)


5:30 PM Drinks, Hors d'oeuvres, and Raffle
6:30 PM Dinner Program
7:30 PM  Live Auction
8:00 PM Keynote Speaker, Dr. Anthony Levatino, Former Abortionist

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Anthony Levantino will share his powerful story on why a physician trained to give life would instead take it away.  Before his conversion, Dr. Levatino performed over 1,200 first and second-trimester abortions as part of his OBGYN practice in upstate New York. He has since become a pro-life advocate, speaking about the dangers of abortion. His story is filled with practical advice on what we can do to increase our effectiveness in advocating for the preborn. We hope you will join us for Dr. Levatino's compelling testimony and an unforgettable night of supporting life!
2023 PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN ART CONTEST WINNERS
After careful deliberation, the judging committee selected twelve winners and one Grand Prize Winner. Special thanks to ALL the students who submitted entries and to their teachers and parents for their support of these talented artists.

Grade 1: God Blessing a Baby by Zelie F. (Homeschool, Wausau)
Grade 2: Celebrate Life by Miles H. (St. Mary's Visitation, Elm Grove)
Grade 3: A Mother's Love by Marina N. (Seton Home Study School, Cedarburg)
Grade 4: Baby Jesus by Bram H. (Holy Trinity School, Kewaskum)
Grade 5: Pray for the Unborn by Eleanor W. (Homeschool, DePere)
Grade 6: Glimmer of Light by Damien C. (Homeschool, Edgar)
Grade 7: Protect the Unborn by Jack K. (Snowhaven Academy, Eland)
Grade 8: I'm More Than a Choice by Grace F. (Homeschool, Oconomowoc)
Grade 9: Our Lady of Guadalupe by Bridget B. (Homeschool, Slinger)
Grade 10 & Grand Prize Winner: Joy by Isabelle T. (Homeschool, Menomonee Falls)
Grade 11: Evening Devotions by Ethan N. (Homeschool, Appleton)
Grade 12: Jesus and Mary by Joseph P. (Homeschool, Kewaskum)
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. Choose Life Wisconsin license plate sales have resulted in over $279,508 granted to Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers to date.

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

PRO-LIFE NEWS

‘NUMBERS NOBODY HAS EVER SEEN’: HOW THE GOP LOST WISCONSIN. DID ABORTION MAKE WISCONSIN A BLUE STATE AGAIN?: (Politico, by David Siders) – “’On one of the days I was in Madison, a challenge to the state’s abortion ban was being heard in court. Outside, anti-abortion activists held signs that read, ‘Social justice starts in the womb,’ while a family prayed the Rosary. Even if abortion was politically problematic for conservatives, said one of the demonstrators, Jill Yanke, it wasn’t something to compromise on: ‘A life is a life is a life.’ Chris O’Brien, standing nearby in a hat that said, ‘Real Men Pray Everyday,’ called abortion a ‘human rights issue.’ Matt Sande, legislative director of Pro-Life Wisconsin, told me polls ‘don’t dictate our principles,’ even if he suspects abortion ‘absolutely’ will factor in the 2024 elections and that ‘there may be some short-term losses.’ Up the street from the courthouse the next evening, at a rally at the state Capitol, a crowd of conservatives swayed on the lawn, eyes closed and arms raised, while kids took turns rolling down a grassy hill. On the steps, a speaker raised his fist and screamed, ‘Jesus!’ then handed the microphone to a man who thanked God that ‘Wisconsin is a pro-life state.’ At the back of the crowd, Billie Johnson, who was recently elected chair of the GOP in Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, said, ‘We’re trying to change hearts and minds, but it’s hard sledding.’ Read the full story here.

BALTIMORE PRO-LIFERS ASSAULTED OUTSIDE PLANNED PARENTHOOD SPEAK OUT FOLLOWING BRUTAL ATTACK: (LifeSiteNews) – “The two elderly pro-life Catholic sidewalk counselors who were violently assaulted outside a Baltimore Planned Parenthood spoke to LifeSiteNews’ Jim Hale in a video report June 1. In the video, the men described the attack and called on younger Catholic men to step up to support sidewalk counselors who risk their own physical safety to try to protect the unborn.” See the video and read the full story here.

RON DESANTIS: “I STAND FOR A CULTURE OF LIFE” AND “PROTECTION OF UNBORN BABIES”: (LifeNews.com) – “Campaigning in New Hampshire for the Republican nomination for president, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he stands for a “culture of life” and that would be the pro-life position he would take into the White House if elected president. ‘I stand for a culture of life and in Florida the protection for unborn babies starts when there is detectable heartbeat,’ he said. ‘And now there are exceptions for rape, incest, life of the mother, victims of human trafficking and all that. And that was important to a lot of our legislators and people in Florida.’Read the full story here.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD TWEET CLAIMS ‘ANY REASON IS THE RIGHT REASON’ TO ABORT A CHILD: (Live Action) – “Planned Parenthood, the country’s biggest abortion chain, recently released an ad featuring a transgender-identifying individual who underwent an abortion, with the chain also claiming that any reason is a good reason to kill a preborn child. Planned Parenthood’s initial claim — that ‘any reason’ is an acceptable reason to have an abortion — opens the door to many other things — like using abortion to cover up crimes, racially-motivated abortions, or aborting because the baby is the ‘wrong’ gender.” Read the full story here.

PLW ANNOUNCEMENTS

JUNE 10, MILWAUKEE – Join us for The Pill Kills event near the anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling which legalized contraception. The purpose of our annual "Pill Kills" campaign is to draw attention to the dangers of the birth control pill and the fact that it does indeed cause early chemical abortions. We will gather on the public sidewalks in front of Planned Parenthood (2239 S 108th St, West Allis, WI 53227) from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

JUNE 24, MADISON – June 24, marks one year since the historic Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade. Join us as we press onward to establish personhood for every preborn child here in Wisconsin! We must keep abortion out of our state! Bus pickup locations include Appleton, Boscobel, Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Racine, Stevens Point, Tomah, and Wausau. Register here.

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! Register here for early-bird pricing.

PLW AFFILIATE NEWS

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.

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

JULY 22 – Join the Knights of Columbus Unity Council #12743 from St. Lawrence & Resurrection Parishes for the annual "Drive for the Unborn" golf outing at Hartford Golf Club (7072 Lee Rd, Hartford, WI 53027). 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 17th. This is NOT restricted to Knights of Columbus members – ALL ARE WELCOME.

AUGUST 5, GENESEE DEPOT – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration on Saturday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul  Church (S38 W31602 Wern Way, Waukesha, WI 53189). 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.

SEPTEMBER 2 – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Details to be announced. For a complete listing, please email Deacon Jim Matthias at matthiasj@archmil.org.


OCTOBER 7, MILWAUKEE – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Mass, Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation on Saturday, October 7, at 8:00 a.m. at the Basilica of St. Josaphat (2333 S 6th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215). 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.

NOVEMBER 4, MILWAUKEE – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Rosary and prayer on Saturday, November 4, 9:00-10:00 a.m. outside Planned Parenthood (435 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204). Each month a Rosary for Life is held on the First Saturday of the month. For a complete listing, please email Deacon Jim Matthias at matthiasj@archmil.org.

DECEMBER 2, GRAFTON – First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for Mass and Rosary on Saturday, December 2, at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church (1619 Washington St, Grafton, WI 53024). 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.

JANUARY 6, 2024, MILWAUKEE First Saturday Traveling Rosary for Life. Join us for the Rosary on Saturday, January 6, at St. Matthias Church (9306 Beloit Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53227). 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.


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.

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