Listen to Wisconsin: Wisconsin voters say “not another bomb” in actions this Saturday, uplifting ceasefire & arms embargo demands before the DNC

Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin — This Saturday, pro-peace Wisconsinites will gather in two Wisconsin cities to join nationwide actions calling on the Biden-Harris administration for “not another bomb” for Israel’s assault and occupation in Palestine. An action in Madison at 10AM CST on the steps of the Capitol will mourn over 15,000 children killed in the Gaza genocide, with a display of children’s shoes and remarks from local leaders. In Milwaukee, advocates will rally in front of the Milwaukee Public Market at 12PM CST and then proceed down Water Street to Dontre Hamilton Park (Red Arrow Park) where local leaders will address the crowd. 

The actions are supported by dozens of Wisconsin-based grassroots, progressive organizations through the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine and Listen to Wisconsin “Uninstructed” Campaign, as well as local chapters of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Peace Action, Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), Students for Justice in Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace – Action, and Freedom Action Now, among others. 

Among the speakers are:

• Alderperson Juliana Bennett (Madison)
• Rep. Ryan Clancy (Milwaukee) 
• Reema Ahmad, Listen to Wisconsin “Uninstructed” Campaign Manager (Milwaukee)
• Angela Lang, Executive Director of BLOC, Black Leaders Organizing Communities (Milwaukee)
• Bianca Gomez of Freedom Action Now! (Madison)
• State Representative Francesca Hong (Madison)
• Ceasefire WI DNC Delegate Wajiha Akhtar (Madison)
• Representatives from Students for Justice in Palestine and Healthcare Workers for Palestine

In addition to the public gatherings in support of a halt to all U.S. weapons for Israel’s war, advocates call on Wisconsin voters to sign a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris to use her power within the present Biden administration to push for and enact an arms embargo on Israel, enabling an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Several advocacy organizations are also joining Listen to Wisconsin in calling on voters to pledge “ceasefire first” to indicate their votes depend on action to end the genocide in Gaza.

“We’re determined to keep fighting to save lives. We know our votes matter in Wisconsin, and they are some of our only leverage to continue pressuring this administration and VP Harris to stop U.S. bombs on Gaza,” said Jim Carpenter, a Milwaukee-based organizer. 

“I am involved in this action because it is just plain wrong that U.S. taxpayer dollars and U.S. bombs are being used to kill thousands of innocent civilians and destroy schools, hospitals, and refugee camps,” said Janet Parker, a Madison-based organizer. “I hope the Biden-Harris Administration listens to the majority opinion of Americans across the country and pushes more robustly for an immediate ceasefire and a lasting end to the violence. If the country doesn’t change course, and if Kamala Harris doesn’t also pledge to bring an end to US support for this war, she will have trouble gaining the support of the majority of American voters.”

To learn more about the campaign for Not Another Bomb and get involved, visit notanotherbomb.com. Follow @uncommittedmvmt on all social media channels to stay up to date on current events and notable moments, and @listentowisconsin for updates specific to Wisconsin, including the newly-launched “Ceasefire First, Votes Next” campaign for “uninstructed” voters.