Three Easy Ways to Help Marriages in Your Community National Marriage Week USA is just DAYS away! February 7-14, is a time to elevate and promote the benefits of marriage. Here are some ideas: 1) Launch a marriage class in your home, your church, or local library/community center. It’s NOT too late….just use the week to make plans for later! 2) Form a committee to meet during National Marriage Week USA and plan...
Read MoreWisconsin Family Action in cooperation with the pro-life organizations, Wisconsin Right to Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin announce a “Rally For Life” taking place Tuesday, January 12th from noon to 2 p.m. at the King Street Entrance to the Wisconsin State Capitol. The groups will be bringing to the public’s attention, as well as to the legislature’s attention, critical information about three pro-life bills that were introduced last...
Read MoreProblem Gambling is a REAL Problem. Join us and learn what the Casino Industry doesn’t want you to know, and what we can do to save YOUR community! Proponents of off-reservation casinos paint gambling expansion as win-win for local communities- promising jobs, millions of dollars in economic development and reinvestment, and a never-ending source of revenue for local governments. But as so many communities have discovered the hard...
Read MoreThere are currently two bills in Wisconsin that need your attention and a small amount of your time. 1. Assembly Bill 310 (companion Senate Bill 237): Redirects about $3.5 million annually of taxpayer money away from Planned Parenthood of WI and towards family planning centers who are not involved with performing abortions. STATUS: STALLED 2. Assembly Bill 311 (companion Senate Bill 238): Bans family-planning centers such as...
Read MoreOn Tuesday, 9/22, the Senate Committee on Human Health and Service held a public hearing on Senate Bill 260 (companion AB 305 – bans the sale and use of the body parts and tissues of aborted babies) Senate Bill 237 (companion AB 310 – redirects about $7.5 million annually of taxpayer money away from Planned Parenthood of WI), and Senate Bill 238 (companion AB 311 – bans family-planning centers from overbilling...
Read MoreChristian & Missionary Alliance: The Alliance Responds to the Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality Desiring God (John Piper Ministry): So-Called Same-Sex Marriage: Lamenting the New Calamity Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission: A coalition of evangelical leaders assembled by the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission has released a statement on marriage. (Published in Christianity Today) Evangelical Free Church...
Read MoreWe all watched in horror last week as a fourth undercover video was released showing Planned Parenthood staff proclaim “Another Boy!” as they dissected an aborted infant. Today, you have the opportunity to WEIGH IN! TODAY, Monday, August 3, the U.S. Senate will be voting to prohibit the nation’s largest abortion provider from receiving taxpayer funds. According to their 2013-2014 annual report, Planned Parenthood received more than...
Read MoreWisconsin’s pro-life champion Rep. Andre Jacque (R-DePere) is circulating three new bills for sponsorship. The new bills come in response to strong outrage elicited by undercover sting videos showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of body parts from aborted children. View the videos HERE, HERE AND HERE–(Warning: GRAPHIC) “Rep. Andre Jaque is a prolife champion. We’re very pleased he is introducing these bills. With...
Read MoreWisconsin Family Action (WFA) has learned that the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly will likely be voting on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child very soon–possibly as early as this week. This bill, Assembly Bill 237/Senate Bill 179, prohibits physicians/abortionists from aborting babies who are at or beyond 20 weeks development in utero because at this stage of development the unborn baby feels pain. The bill that the Assembly and...
Read MoreTuesday, June 2nd TIME: 10 am Joint hearing for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act WI State Capitol Room 417 North There is overwhelming scientific evidence that indicates unborn babies at 20 weeks can feel pain. Next Tuesday, June 2, the Assembly and Senate Health Committees will hold a joint public hearing on Wisconsin’s version of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection bill. This bill would ban abortions, in...
Read MoreMarriage by Design, Alliance Defending Freedom, 2015 – “The #1 action for churches and faith-based ministries to take now that the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether same-sex marriage is required by the constitution.” Suggested Language for Church By-Laws, Alliance Defending Freedom, 2015 – “Suggestions to strengthen the by-laws of a church to ensure the broadest possible protections of church...
Read MoreOn Tuesday, April 28, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on cases related to the definition of marriage. Wisconsin Family Action and Wisconsin Family Council are asking citizens statewide to pray between now and that day. There’s no way for citizens to directly influence a court, but as Christians we do have direct access to the Supreme Judge of the Universe. Some have said this is a “Bonhoeffer” moment as...
Read MoreOn Friday, April 17, thousands of public school students will be drawn into and participating in GLSEN’S (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) annual “Day of Silence.” That’s when students who have been duped by the lies of those promoting the homosexual agenda will take a vow of silence, wear armbands proclaiming their solidarity with the activists and distribute cards explaining their silence. Students are...
Read MoreYour Spring Election Voter Guide is ready and available NOW! Vote with confidence! Compare Supreme Court Justice candidates Educate yourself on the statewide referendum Be an informed and responsible Wisconsin voter Click here for your Wisconsin 2015 Spring Election Voter Guide. Click here to find your polling place, a sample of your ballot, and...
Read More2015 | January 19 Wisconsin Family Action Press Release: Wisconsin Family Action Radio Ad Tells Governor Walker To Keep His Promise As National Leaders Urge Him To Reject Kenosha Casino MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Family Action launched a radio campaign reminding Governor Scott Walker of his promise not to expand gambling in Wisconsin. Walker first made the promise when he ran for governor in 2006 and renewed his promise in 2011 when...
Read MoreMADISON – Today the US Supreme Court announced it will take up marriage cases on appeal from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. That circuit covers Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Unlike the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that determined that Wisconsin’s marriage amendment is unconstitutional, the 6th Circuit ruled that states do indeed have the right to determine for themselves what marriage will be. Read full...
Read MoreGovernor Scott Walker’s 2015 State of the State Address ” Today, Governor Scott Walker delivered his 2015 State of the State Address. Below is a copy of his remarks as prepared for delivery: Speaker Vos, Speaker Pro Tem August, President Lazich, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Minority Leader Shilling, Minority Leader Barca, members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, tribal leaders, members of the Cabinet,...
Read MoreAuthor/blogger Bobbi Shepp shares a profound perspective on “death with dignity” by posting the tribute to her father’s unswayed legacy of courage and hope. In the aftermath of my father’s death, I was reading through several journal entries. I wrote this one in response to the recent buzz about the “Death with Dignity” movement. I wanted to share Dad’s story of dignity and courage as he tirelessly fought his...
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