Hayward
Encouraged by a recent letter to the editor in our local paper reminding readers that the Iraq Moratorium is for all and any groups opposed to senseless war, (and tireless networking and phone calling) the Iraq Moratorium continues to grow and succeed in the small town of 2100 in northern WI. 40 protesters crammed the sidewalk over the 2 hour vigil from 4-6 PM. That is the beauty of the Moratorium - it is an umbrella for all groups. Of course, in an election year, people are infused with the need for change in Washington therefore a number of Obama supporters were present with their signs. Everyone is welcome as must work together to make real change in our country. We will keep at it for a energy infused event in October.
Duluth, MN/Superior WI
The Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College held a Candlelight Prayer Vigil for peace in Iraq on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. Photos submitted by Patti Cole. Freeway Blogging on September 19 Iraq Moratorium Stand for Peace. Almost 20 enthusiastic "People for Peace" came out to stand for peace at the corner of Knapp and Main streets in Rice Lake, in observance of September's Iraq Moratorium day. The highlight of the afternoon was when we were approached by two men who told us they were veterans, one from the Vietnam war and one from the Iraqi war. They were initially pretty upset at what we were doing and told us so. The Iraq war vet was wounded in action and said that seeing us out on the boulevard made him feel like what he did was for nothing. Only two of us again. Will promote Iraq Moratorium at tomorrow's UN International Day of Peace event. The two of us will continue to do this through October; ct then we go south. See what happens during the winter and then??? Be safe, may peace, joy, and love fill your life - and those you love. do
The Northland Ant-War Coalition had our biggest Moratorium event ever last week (except for the 2007 Strike for Peace)-- 20 folks at a picket at Memorial Park on Grand Avenue in West Duluth. We'll had signs demanding "Bring the Troops Home Now!" and handed out fliers highlighting how much the war in Iraq is costing, and what that money would buy if it were put towards providing health care, or other social services. Still not as big as Hayward, but we're gaining on them! We had a lot of new folks from University of Minnesota-Duluth Students from Peace, some University of Wisconsin-Superior students, and some folks from the Network of Spiritual Progressives that we've been reaching out to more lately.
DePere 
Madison 
Rice Lake
Many of our group came over to talk with the two men, and thanked them for their service to their country. We told them we felt the best way to support the troops is to bring them home, and I told the young Iraq vet about how the Iraq Veterans Against the War marched in Denver to protest this war. By the time we were done talking we were all shaking hands, and they both said they'd look at the websites of Veterans for Peace and IVAW. This alone made the event worthwhile. If we can win over people even one at a time our efforts are worth it. See you in October!
Milwaukee 
Beautiful weather for a street corner protest, and about 50 of us gathered in downtown Milwaukee, at a busy intersection during rush hour, to call for an end to the war and occupation. As usual, a very positive response from drivers and passersby. We were joined by folks from the Wheels of Justice, a bus tour with speakers on Iraq and Palestine, which is in Milwaukee for the weekend. As the vigil ended some of the participants, including a contingent from Progressive Students of Milwaukee, gathered for a group photo, above.
LaCrosse
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