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Milwaukee Children's Pre-Election Press Conference Brings Parents, Onlookers to Tears With Appeal to Stop Bombs to Israel and Vote Against Genocide

In the critical battleground state of Wisconsin—and even more critical voter precincts of Milwaukee—Palestinian American kids gathered this Sunday to uplift Gaza in the election after a deadly weekend and year for Gaza’s children.

PRESS RELEASE

November 4, 2024

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POLL: Swing State Pro-Palestine Voters Persuadable With Action On Gaza

A new poll shows that strongly pro-Palestine voters in seven swing states continue to weigh the war in Gaza on their votes in November, and several policy changes make them much more likely to vote for a VP Harris.

PRESS RELEASE

October 31, 2024

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Anti-Genocide Wisconsinites Say "Time's Up" to End the Genocide and to Stop Arming Israel — or Lose Votes

In a Day of Action, voters rallied outside Milwaukee City Hall calling on the Biden-Harris administration to end the genocide and back an arms embargo—and warning that without a viable pro-peace candidate, every day of early voting loses more anti-genocide votes.

PRESS RELEASE

October 25, 2024

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October 23: Swing States Against Genocide Day of Action, Milwaukee Rally and Displays Near Early Voting Sites

Organizers with the Ceasefire First, Votes Next campaign along with organizations across Wisconsin join together for a day of action one day into early voting. Our message: Times up, end the genocide.

PRESS RELEASE

October 23, 2024

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Students Protest VP Harris's Remarks at UW-Milwaukee, Call for Arms Embargo and No Votes for Genocide

Organizers with the Ceasefire First, Votes Next campaign joined with student protestors yesterday to call on Harris to enact an arms embargo and end her complicity in genocide.

PRESS RELEASE

October 18, 2024

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Joint Swing States Against Genocide Statement Regarding Biden's 30-Day Hollow Threat to Force Israel to Address the Humanitarian Crisis

Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin — Today, we joined together as swing states against genocide in responding to news of Biden's potential repercussions for Israel's warfare: we need action now.

STATEMENT

October 16, 2024

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Madison and Milwaukee among the first cities in weekend of 80+ actions demanding VP Harris and Democratic leaders pledge to halt all U.S. weapons for Israel and to enact a ceasefire.

Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin — Today, hundreds gathered in front of Wisconsin’s state capitol building and in downtown Milwaukee to call on Vice President Harris to pledge to halting all weapons for Israel and enacting a ceasefire. Thousands of voters in Milwaukee and Madison were among over 48,000 “uninstructed” ballots in the April Democratic Presidential Primary, more than doubling President Biden’s margin of victory from 2020. Those two cities remain in the national spotlight as crucial battlegrounds for the November presidential election. 

STATEMENT

August 17, 2024

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“Uninstructed” Voters Launch New Pledge: “Ceasefire First, Votes Next” Calling on VP Harris & Dem Party Leadership to Take Action for a Ceasefire

Wisconsin “Uninstructed” continues our campaign to end the genocide in Gaza by leveraging our votes in a battleground state. Voters of conscience pledge to a platform of peace: not another U.S. bomb for Israel’s war.
Ceasefire now! Votes next.

STATEMENT

August 10, 2024

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WI Democrats Resoundingly Pass Ceasefire Resolution at State Convention, Echoing "Uninstructed" Voter Demands

Listen to Wisconsin advocates and allies successfully pushed for the passage of a resolution calling for an end to U.S.-backed genocide in Gaza as part of the party platform—despite recommendations against the resolution from within the party.

PRESS RELEASE

June 10, 2024

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L2W Organizers Call on WI Democratic Party to Uphold Uninstructed Voter Demands, Ceasefire Resolution at State Party Convention

Despite widespread support, party leadership recommends delegates “do not adopt” ceasefire resolutions proposed for the WI Democratic Party Platform, which are also excluded from planned discussion at the convention this weekend

PRESS RELEASE

June 5, 2024

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New Poll Shows WI Gaza Voters Needed to Win in November

Statewide polls in five battleground states including Wisconsin show 2 in 5 Democratic or Independent voters are more likely to vote Biden if he imposes a permanent ceasefire and conditions aid to Israel. The net percentage less likely to vote Biden to the war in Gaza is larger than the margin of victory.

PRESS RELEASE

May 22, 2024

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Statement: 23 Wisconsin Elected Officials Call for Ending the War & Complicity with Netanyahu in Wake of "Uninstructed" Victory

The letter says "Uninstructed" Wisconsinites have shown what it means to uphold democracy and an agenda of peace.

STATEMENT - WI ELECTEDS

April 3, 2024

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WI "Uninstructed" Campaign Pulls Off Historic Win With Over 48,150 Votes to End The War in Gaza Now

Listen to Wisconsin's "Uninstructed' campaign for an anti-war protest vote more than doubled the target number of voters that make up the margin of victory in Wisconsin's presidential elections.

LISTENTOWISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE

April 3, 2024

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From the WI Uninstructed Team: What to Expect for Election Day

Election day information from the campaign team

LISTENTOWISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE

April 2, 2024

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Over 20 Grassroots Organizations and More Than 25 WI Clergy Endorse the Uninstructed Campaign and Anti-War Protest in Lead-up to Election Day

The Listen to Wisconsin Uninstructed campaign gets a major outreach push from faith leaders, progressive grassroots advocacy groups across the state and country to bolster GOTV efforts.

LISTENTOWISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE

April 1, 2024

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Wisconsin Democratic Voters Overwhelmingly Back Immediate & Permanent Ceasefire, Oppose Biden’s Handling of the War in Gaza

Less than half of Democratic voters polled approve of Biden’s support of Israel’s war in Gaza,and over a fifth of voters say it will affect their primary votes.

LISTENTOWISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE

April 1, 2024

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Hundreds Rally on Palestinian Land Day for Uninstructed Primary Campaign in Protest for an End to Violence in Gaza

In both Madison and Milwaukee, anti-war protestors and supporters of the Listen to Wisconsin Uninstructed campaign commemorated the Palestinian holiday with a rally and march

LISTENTOWISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE

Mar 31, 2024

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20 Wisconsin Electeds Launch Endorsement Letter for “Uninstructed” in the April 2 Democratic Primary

The letter was drafted and led by State Representative Francesca Hong, who announced her support earlier this week for the WI Uninstructed campaign, a primary election protest vote opposing White House support for the war in Gaza.

LISTENTOWISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE

Mar 24, 2024

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Organizers call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, launch effort to vote uninstructed in April Democratic Presidential Primary

Members of a Wisconsin advocacy group are calling for the Biden Administration to put an end to the U.S. providing military aid to Israel as the war continues in Gaza. Listen to Wisconsin launched its campaign on Monday in Milwaukee, urging Wisconsinites to vote "uninstructed" instead of choosing a presidential candidate for the April 2 presidential preference primary.

WKOW

Mar 21, 2024

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Activists urge primary voters to protest Biden’s record on Gaza at the ballot box

The group called on Democratic primary voters to vote 'uninstructed' — not for a candidate

ANYA VAN WAGTENDONK

Mar 19, 2024

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Listen to Wisconsin Officially Launches Wisconsin “Uninstructed” Campaign

Community leaders, electeds, and young voters gathered across from Milwaukee City Hall to announce a broad coalition endorsing Wisconsin Uninstructed and demands to hold the White House accountable and end the genocide in Gaza.

LISTENTOWISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE

Mar 19, 2024

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ANTI-WAR PROTEST VOTE CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES IN WISCONSIN

An anti-war protest vote campaign to bring a ceasefire in Gaza launches today in Wisconsin. On the first day of early voting, citizens are urged to vote “uninstructed” in the primary election.

Sandra Whitehead

Mar 19, 2024

How the uncommitted movement rocked Biden over Gaza

The success of this agile grassroots group underlines the discontent over the war – and represents a warning for Democrats

Betsy Reed - Editor, Guardian US

Mar 17, 2024

President Biden met by protesters in Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine organized the protest starting at Red Arrow Park

LISTENTOWISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE

Mar 14, 2024

"Uninstructed" Voters Rally Outside Biden Event to Call for an End to Violence in Gaza

About 400 Wisconsin voters demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza marched by a stop on President Biden’s Wisconsin visit. The group held a 20-foot banner reading, “Vote Uninstructed on April 2nd," and passed out flyers on how to vote in the Democratic Presidential Primary.

LISTENTOWISCONSIN PRESS RELEASE

Mar 13, 2024

Democrats are giving ‘uncommitted’ pro-ceasefire voters some space

The party is taking a gentler touch with voters upset over Biden’s Israel policy after a spin war over Michigan’s results.

DAVID WEIGEL

Mar 12, 2024

It doesn’t matter that Biden is old. It matters that he’s supporting a genocide.

A Wisconsin advocacy group is urging Democratic voters to list themselves as “uninstructed” on the state's upcoming April presidential primary ballot...

EMILY MILLS

Mar 10, 2024

Will Biden’s Gaza stance cost him Wisconsin primary votes?

A Wisconsin advocacy group is urging Democratic voters to list themselves as “uninstructed” on the state's upcoming April presidential primary ballot...

Erin McGroarty

Mar 4, 2024

Where Can Democrats Vote Uncommitted? (After Super Tuesday)

The remaining states that allow “uncommitted” votes—and where to find the biggest campaigns.

IN THESE TIMES EDITORS

Mar 5, 2024

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Statement: 23 Wisconsin Elected Officials Call for Ending the War & Complicity with Netanyahu in Wake of "Uninstructed" Victory

The letter says "Uninstructed" Wisconsinites have shown what it means to uphold democracy and an agenda of peace.

STATEMENT - WI ELECTEDS

April 3, 2024

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Statement: 23 Wisconsin Elected Officials Call for Ending the War & Complicity with Netanyahu in Wake of "Uninstructed" Victory

The letter says "Uninstructed" Wisconsinites have shown what it means to uphold democracy and an agenda of peace.

STATEMENT - WI ELECTEDS

April 3, 2024