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Wisconsin Republicans Condemn Milwaukee for Gun Violence While Blocking Solutions Using rhetoric about “law and order,” state legislators have long stripped resources from violence prevention and advanced laws that could make shootings more likely.

“We’re talking about a state legislature that for over a decade now has refused to take up any life-saving, sensible gun violence prevention policies, and is blaming local leaders when they’ve tied their hands to a point where they’re unable to act effectively.” www.thetrace.org/2025/12/milw...

To learn more about the hundreds of "hidden" gun manufacturers across Wisconsin, check out the Violence Policy Center's new study at gunindustryaccountability.org/issue/wiscon.... @waveedfund.bsky.social

Demand that our State Legislators Prioritize People Over Guns! Wisconsinites deserve leaders who put people first — not the profits of the gun industry. Stand against permitless carry and these other reckless gun bills!

This week at the Capitol in Madison, extremist Republican legislators introduced several bills that are straight from the playbook of the corporate gun industry. Contact your legislators now and ask them to oppose these bills!
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every eleven minutes

About 1 person dies by suicide in the U.S. every 11 minutes. Every one of these deaths is preventable.

Recently, countless people saw the social media video of a man being murdered. It was horrific. This is also what children see when their friends are shot in front of them.

Thoughts. Prayers. Action.

Gun violence is a tragedy. Always. In the past two weeks we've seen it wreak havoc on elementary students, teens, and a college campus. Every day across our country, people are shot in events that barely make the news. Our hearts break for all those impacted. We will never stop working for change.

You thought. You prayed. Now act.

#HonorWithAction #WaveEdFund #ThoughtsAndPrayersAreNotEnough

As a nun, I'm expected to offer thoughts and prayers, and indeed I do. But that's not enough. We must rise up and take action together to stop this violence. This can't keep happening. Sister Helen Prejean

Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We must act. #Action #EndGunViolence #WaveEdFund Sister Helen Prejean

Gun violence doesn’t happen in a vacuum. When people are denied access to affordable healthcare, the risk of violence grows. Prevention starts with equity. Congress must not make this problem worse. #EndGunViolence #HealthEquity #RootCauses

GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers, some rifles and shotguns The bill would advance a longtime priority of the gun industry as Republican leaders in the House and Senate try to win enough votes to pass the bill.

This is what the One Big, Abhorrent Bill would do: spectrumnews1.com/wi/madison/n...

'It's our reality': How school shootings and gun violence are reshaping Wisconsin's youth Wisconsin has seen one of the biggest increases in gun deaths among children during the pandemic in the country. What can help?

@natalieeilbert.bsky.social wrote a great piece on the impact gun violence is having on our youth. www.jsonline.com/story/series...

Join me on June 14

Trump is planning a military parade in DC on June 14, but the biggest story of that day will be the actions we take everywhere else. We're rallying on No Kings Day to reject strongman politics and corruption. app.sosha.ai/s/aDmVFO57

Milwaukee High School of the Arts unveils mural to educate students about gun violence The mural was a collaborative effort between the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort Education Fund and students

Ok folks, this one is worth it. Watch the video -- a compilation of photos put together on top of an incredibly moving poem-- and read the article. www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...

A huge number of murders go unsolved. This means that, what is already the worst day of someone's life, can go without closure or resolve. Our hearts are with the many grieving families still seeking justice. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzLv...

Wear Orange Weekend 2025 June 6 and 7 at Safe and Sound, 4422 W Leon Terrace in Milwaukee

Come out and join us at Milwaukee's Wear Orange events June 6 and 7. National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend is a time to uplift survivors, honor and remember victims of gun violence, and remember that, together, we CAN prevent gun violence. #WearOrange #EndGunViolence #WaveEdFund

Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy groups call upon lawmakers for safety measures.

We're grateful to all who came out yesterday and helped make the Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention a success. spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee... @bradyunited.org @jhucgvs.bsky.social @giffords.org @momsdemand.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @marchforourlives.bsky.social

Opinion | Red flag law would make Wisconsin safer Lisa Geller and Nick Matuszewski: Twenty-one states have extreme risk protection order laws, and 85% of Wisconsinites support passing one in the Badger State.

It’s time for Wisconsin to pass an ERPO law. “It’s not just policy. It’s a promise: We will not wait to mourn when there is still time to act.” Read the op-ed by our Sr. Advisor for Implementation, Lisa Geller & @waveedfund.bsky.social Assoc Exec Dir, Nick Matuszewski: captimes.com/opinion/gues...

Sadly, this happens year after year in Wisconsin. Each time, a wave of Wisconsinites speak out against it. You'd think eventually these legislators would learn...

If you weren't able to make it but still want to learn more, check out the recording! www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4zK...

What a great collection of folks to follow! Thanks 🧡

Abundant Life shooter's father charged; GOP strips gun limits from budget Republicans cut gun regulation and the Office of Violence Prevention from Gov. Tony Evers’ budget. Evers proposed the items after the Madison school shooting.

We appreciate WAVE staffer @tyler-kelly.bsky.social speaking out about the lack of action by lawmakers, and @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social at the @captimes.com for highlighting the removal of these commonsense and popular measures. captimes.com/news/abundan...

Milwaukee skyline is along the bottom. Text reads protect community violence intervention

This week, the Department of Justice terminated major CVI funding — without warning, and without regard for the harm this causes. But we’re not giving up. We’re organizing. If you believe in community-led safety, now is the time to speak up. #ProtectCVI #ViolencePrevention @thehavi.bsky.social

Political cartoon by Clay Bennet is captioned America Reacts. There are two separate images - one of a mother crying and clutching a child next to a newspaper with a mass shooting headline. The other image shows a man crying and clutching his gun.

Seems all too true. @claybennett.bsky.social

League of Women Voters gun law webinar highlights policy, data to propose changes in gun laws The League of Women Voters held a Responsible Gun Laws and Policies Webinar Thursday where experts offered insight on gun deaths and legislation in Wisconsin. 

We were honored to have our Associate Executive Director, @nickmatuszewski.bsky.social, included on this panel. It was a great, impactful day! @lwvwi.bsky.social www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025...

Hands off! Mass mobilization Saturday, April 5 Handsoff2025.com

This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.
🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! 🚨
📍 Where: Federal Building, 517 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 📅 When: 12 pm, April 5, 2025

Great news story on the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold regulations on ghost guns. Thanks @nickmatuszewski.bsky.social for sharing your expertise!

Join Our Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention! On May 20, 2025, people from across Wisconsin will come together in Madison to advocate for gun laws that will save lives and make our communities safer. Come join us! Sponsoring groups include WAVE ...

📢📢Registration for our Day of Action is now open! Join us in Madison, WI on Tuesday, May 20. Learn to effectively talk to policymakers about gun violence prevention policies, then talk with your elected officials. Lunch will be provided. 🧡 secure.everyaction.com/0PXQsvtBO0Sx...

WAVE Youth summer internship now accepting applications. Apply now on our website

📢We're looking for youth summer interns! If you're in the Milwaukee area, between ages 15-21 and would like to do something over the summer to make a positive change, apply now on our website.
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Budget Listening Sessions April 2, Kaukauna April 4 West Allis, April 28 Hayward, April 29 Wausau

The Joint Finance Committee has announced the dates and locations for their listening sessions! Rally your friends, and show up at these sessions to share the importance of community violence intervention and other violence prevention initiatives.