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Call our office at 866-849-2536 to schedule a speaker from WFA or WFC for your next event!


2020 VISION: CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH, CHALLENGING THE CULTURE

SAVE THE DATE!
Our event dates for early 2020 are here!
January 16, Oconomowoc
January 23, Janesville
February 6, Oshkosh
February 20, Wausau
March 5, Appleton
March 12, Plover
March 26, Milwaukee
April 2, Green Bay

More information on event location
and registration will be coming soon!
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NOVEMBER is...
National Adoption Month

Learn more about adoption from
Evangelical Child & Family Agency (ECFA)
Click HERE
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GIVING TUESDAY
DECEMBER 3, 2019
What if we all gave on ONE day?

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Responding to the Transgender Issue:
Parent Resource Guide

This resource is fully researched and documented, defines terms,
explains the issue thoroughly and gives parents practical ways
to address the issue with their children and especially in schools.
A free pdf of the publication is available HERE. 
Call our WFC office at 888-378-7395 to obtain a print copy for a suggested donation of $5.
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PARTNER WITH US!
It is the mission of Wisconsin Family Action to advance Judeo-Christian principles and values in Wisconsin by strengthening, preserving, and
promoting marriage, family, life and religious liberty. Our vision is a Wisconsin where God is honored, families thrive, human life is cherished
and religious freedom flourishes.

CLICK here to invest in your family, faith, freedom and future!
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LEAVING A LEGACY

Because of our desire to serve and help families, our ministry is making resources available that can be useful in creating a wise giving plan.
Click HERE for more information on how you can significantly impact the Kingdom while strengthening and building families.

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Wisconsin's Cultural Indicators 2019

Click HERE to read more
Wisconsin's Cultural Indicators, 2019 Edition is
now available online HERE or
by contacting our office
at 608-268-5074.
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Get To Know Your Elected Officials

Wisconsin's 2019-2020
Legislative Directory
Now available for download
Click HERE to find out who your state and federal legislators are, along with their contact information.

Establish a relationship; let them know you are informed, interested, and involved. PRAY for your elected officials!  (I Tim. 2:1-4)

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Parent Alert: Of Bounce Houses and Drag Queens 

Bounce Milwaukee has become a large and very popular entertainment spot for families, offering all sorts of bounce-house options, laser tag, rock climbing and more. The venue is especially popular for kids’ birthday parties. Bounce House also offers fund-raising opportunities, which Drag Queen Story Hour Milwaukee took advantage of this past Saturday, utilizing an area right near the main entrance from 2-6 p.m., even while families were bringing in seven and eight-year-olds for a birthday party elsewhere in the facility. A portion of the entire day’s sales went to the Drag Queens.

View the event on Bounce Milwaukee's Facebook HERE. Another similar event was held on July 18. View this event HERE.
 
PARENTS BEWARE. "This is a private business," says Julaine Appling, WFA president, "and the owners have every right to host a fund-raiser for any group they want, but I believe this is a horrible business decision. Bounce Milwaukee was started by a couple with five children who wanted a place for families to have fun. Exposing children to drag queens who want to captivate the hearts and minds of young children should not be part of their business plan in any way."

What you can do:
Be vigilant in knowing the details of events and venues your children attend.
Share this information with other parents, friends and family members so they are well-informed.
Pray for your children each and every day — that their hearts and minds would be protected from the forces of darkness that intend to do them harm.

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WATCH: Justice Dan Kelly on InFocus
 

On Monday, November 18, during the VCY America "InFocus" program with host Jim Schneider,Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly, appointed to the high court in 2016 by then-Governor Scott Walker, following the retirement of Justice David Prosser, detailed his case before the citizens of Wisconsin regarding his seeking a ten-year term on the high court. Judicial philosophy, individual rights and the rule of law were discussed. Viewers were encouraged to call in with their questions for the Justice.

Click HERE to watch Justice Kelly on "InFocus."

Conservative Justice Brian Hagedorn described Justice Kelly in this tweet from earlier this year, "Justice Kelly is a man of faith, family, and integrity. And he understands that the judiciary should be the least dangerous branch because it faithfully applies the law as written."

Kelly is currently set to face two candidates openly supported by liberals: Ed Fallone, a Marquette Law School professor, and Dane County Judge Jill Karofsky. The primary for this race will be Tuesday, February 18, 2020. The general election falls on the same date as the contested Democratic presidential primary, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, assuring increased turnout among liberal voters.

A 2020 Kelly victory would maintain the court’s 5-2 conservative majority. It is critical voters save the date and plan to rally others to the polls on April 7.

Wisconsin Family Action is your strong voice for marriage, family, life and religious freedom in the Badger State. You don't have to wait for Giving Tuesday; you can partner with us today! Click HERE.

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Oconomowoc School Cancels First-Grade Thanksgiving Play
 

Dan O'Donnell, writing for Common Sense Central, reports, "Stone Bank Elementary School in Oconomowoc has canceled its first grade Thanksgiving play 'out of respect for Native Americans' and concerns about 'the sensitivity of this time in our history.'

"'Unfortunately, the children are unable to dress as a Pilgrim or Native American,' teachers wrote in an email to parents. 'We apologize if you already purchased or made your child’s costume. There have been some conversations and concerns about the accuracy of the first Thanksgiving story.'"

Read the rest of the article HERE.

WFA president Julaine Appling weighs in: "This is what revisionist history and raw political correctness look like. This is what happens when emotion trumps reason and when cultural, elitist bullies believe they can force their way. As Scripture says, truth is trampled in the streets. The truth is Pilgrims, Puritans and Native Americans all played a good and legitimate role in our First Thanksgiving."

Adopting a child today is expensive.  The Adoptive Family Magazine reports that the average cost of adopting domestically through an adoption agency is $35,000 and through an adoption attorney, it’s $38,000. The average cost of an international adoption is $36,000. Foster care adoptions are much less expensive but often take longer and have more twists and turns for the adoptive family. State legislators have introduced a bill that would give adoptive parents a $5000 tax credit, as well as several bills designed to streamline foster-care adoptions.
 
Julaine Appling, president of WFA, adds, "I’m pretty sure when I was adopted, I was cheap for mom and dad! Unfortunately, the cost of adoption today has sky-rocketed; and that has become an impediment for some families. Some foundations offer grants to help off-set these costs, and the federal government has a tax credit for adoptive families. Wisconsin currently has a tax deduction, but not a more helpful tax credit."

Read this week's Wisconsin Family Connection transcript HERE ---->Adoption: Pure Religion.

Wisconsin Family Action's is pro-life from the moment of conception through natural death. Click HERE to securely partner today with us for LIFE!

IN THE MEDIA

WEEKLY RADIO COMMENTARY. "WISCONSIN FAMILY CONNECTION" -  Airing this week on over 20 stations statewide. Listen to "Adoption: Pure Religion" HERE. Subscribe to our podcasts HERE! 

ARCHIVED:
Week of November 11, 2019 - Honor Begets Honor
Week of November 4, 2019 - National Family Week 2019

"WISCONSIN FAMILY MINUTE" - A daily program for Christian radio stations! Click HERE for our daily program; listen or download! Click HERE to subscribe to your Wisconsin Family Minute podcasts! Find your local station HERE. If the Christian radio station you listen to isn't carrying "Wisconsin Family Minute," please encourage them to do so. Contact us at 866-849-2536 or [email protected]. 

HOME FRONT - VCY AMERICA

--WFA's president Julaine Appling is available to speak to your group, church, school, civic organization, and other events. Call 866-849-2536 to schedule.

--Dave Lingle, Wisconsin Family Council's Director of Church Relations, is available to speak in churches. Call 920-342-1928 for more information.