ISIL Freedom Network: Wisconsin
Websites
- JPFO gun owners' business and service directory
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- "Do you want to help educate more people on how to destroy 'gun control'? Do you have a product or service you'd like to offer to your fellow gun owners? Then list it in the JPFO Gun Owners' Business and Service Directory, a great way for business people to reach gun owners, and a great way for gun owners to make sure they're buying from Second Amendment-friendly companies." (07/18/02)
- Ammunition to debunk the 'doctors say' myths
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- Since the victim disarmament crowd has now taken to claiming "public health" as a rationale for taking self-protection away from our citizens, Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership offers a series of articles, written by physicians, to counter the hype and distortions. (06/22/01)
- Wisconsin Homeschooling
Source: Wisconsin Homeschoolers
WI, United States
tutor@voyager.net
- Resources for families interested in home learning. Easy access to homeschooling laws and support in Wisconsin, classical curricula and links, etc.
- OnLiberty.net
Source: The OnLiberty Institute
Wausau, WI, United States
editor@onliberty.net
- Study the fundamental principles of liberty and the freedom philosophy at home with this on-line course and expanding collection of liberty resources and links.
- School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Wisconsin
Source: The Heritage Foundation
WI, United States
- Education statistics, the legal context for school choice, and a summary of recent developments in the state. Also provides contact information and links to information in the other states and U.S. territories.
- Lawrence University Students of Objectivism
Source: Lawrence University
Appleton, WI, United States
Benjamin.J.Bayer@lawrence.edu
- The LUSO page features a calendar of events, an introduction to the ideas of Ayn Rand, an extensive list of links, and more.
Experts
- Susan Mitchell
Source: The American Education Reform Foundation
Milwaukee, WI, United States
mitchell@parentchoice.org
- President of the American Education Reform Foundation, a national organization, headquartered in Milwaukee, that works to increase educational choices for parents. 2025 N. Summit #103, Milwaukee WI 53202. Phone: 414-319-9160, Fax: 414-765-0220.
- Charles Sykes
Source: Wisconsin Policy Research Institute
Bayside, WI, United States
- Senior Fellow. Editor of WI: Wisconsin Interest. 9436 N. Waverly, Bayside WI 53217. Phone: 414-351-3910, Fax: 414-967-5562.
- Howard Fuller
Source: Institute for the Transformation of Learning
Milwaukee, WI, United States
fullerweb@yahoo.com
- Howard Fuller is a Distinguished Professor of Education and Founder/Director of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Institute's focus is on improving academic achievement in urban America through expanded educational options. Phone: (414)288-5774, fax: (414)288-6199.
Introductions to Issues
- Choice in education: evaluating the evaluators
Source: The Commonwealth Foundation
Author: Charles E. Greenawalt II, PhD
WI, United States
- A widely publicized study of students enrolled in Milwaukee's choice program which purported to show no improvement in student achievement was flawed by poor statistical technique. Adobe PDF. (4/1/97)
- School Choice Experiments: What Have We Learned?
Source: Milken Institute for Job & Capital Formation
Author: Jonathan Marshall
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- Reviews the results of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. Notes that student achievement is not the only reason parents want the opportunity to place their children in private schools. Increased freedom to choose and customer satisfaction are benefits. Adobe PDF. (Summer 97)
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Expanded Milwaukee School Choice Plan
Source: Landmark Legal Foundation
Author:
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- After ten years of ups and downs the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program has been found constitutional. Adobe PDF. (Summer 1998)
- Putting Our Kids First: Reform and Choice in Education
Source: Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research
Author: Howard Fuller
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- The former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent favors vouchers as "The only way to really empower" parents. Adobe PDF. (1997)
- Milwaukee School Choice Contact List
Source: Children's Scholarship Fund
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- A list of parents and schools that participated in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. Adobe PDF. (June 98)
- Schools and Student Achievement: More Evidence from the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York Economic Policy Review
Author: Cecilia Elena Rouse
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- Students enrolled in "choice" schools have improved math scores but shown little improvement in reading. Adobe PDF. (3/98)
In-Depth Studies
- Removing muck with markets: A case study on pollutant trading for cleaner water
Source: Reason Public Policy Institute
Author: Michael DeAlessi
WI, United States
- "Regulatory restrictions on nutrient and suspended solid pollution have improved water quality in most U.S.
watersheds. ... A good example is Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River Basin where poor water quality remains a problem. .... Market mechanisms ... offer a promising avenue to further and more practical improvements in water quality in the nation's watersheds." (PDF file) (08/12/03)
- The business of drug dealing in Milwaukee
Source: Wisconsin Policy Research Institute
Milwaukee, WI, United States
info@csdp.org
- An in-depth examination of drug dealing in the city of Milwaukee. It considers the rationality of drug dealing as a survival strategy, provides information on race, income, and other relevant characteristics of drug dealers.
- The Milwaukee parental choice program
Source: Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- Review of the largest program in the United States to provide publicly funded private tuition for low-income children. Includes link to a full report. (2/00)
- The Milwaukee Public Schools' Teacher Union Contract: Its History, Content and Impact on Education
Source: Institute for the Transformation of Learning
Author: Howard L. Fuller et al.
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- A former Milwaukee Schools Superintendent and his colleagues find that collective bargaining of teacher contracts in the Milwaukee Public Schools has had a negative impact on student achievement. Adobe PDF. (10/97)
- School Choice In Milwaukee: 1990-1998
Source: Institute for the Transformation of Learning
Author: Howard L. Fuller PhD
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- School choice is no longer a new concept in Milwaukee. Researchers may dispute the choice program's effect on achievement, but it is overwhelmingly popular with parents and students. Adobe PDF. (6/98)
- The Effectiveness of School Choice in Milwaukee
Source: Harvard Program on Education Policy and Governance
Author: Paul E. Peterson et al.
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- Finds that low-income minority students in Milwaukee, Wisconsin perform better with choice. After three and four years in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program those students scored three and five percentage points better in reading than their counterparts in the city's public schools. See also 21844z.pdf. Adobe PDF. (1996)
- Fifth-year report: Milwaukee parental choice program
Source: Institute of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Madison
WI, United States
- Five years in, Milwaukee's school choice program showed small gains in academic achievement with large gains in parental satisfaction and involvement.
- The Effectiveness of School Choice in Milwaukee: A Secondary Analysis of Data from the Program's Evaluation
Source: Harvard University
WI, United States
- A re-examination of the data on Milwaukee's pioneering school choice program showed greater gains in academic achievement than was originally believed.
Contests and Scholarships
- Partners Advancing Values in Education: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Milwaukee, WI, United States
paveorg@yahoo.com
- Dan McKinley, Executive Director; 1434 West State Street,
Milwaukee, WI 53233; phone 414-342-1505, FAX 414342-1513.
Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. Check with the affiliate near you for details.
Action Opportunities
- Ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 4169
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- The International Criminal Court is now reality, although the United States Senate has still not ratified the agreement. To ensure it never does, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) recently introduced legislation (H.R. 4169) that calls on President Bush to revoke his predecessor's signature before the Democrat-controlled Senate can ratify the treaty. (04/19/02)
- JPFO says: remember Holocaust Day's real meaning
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- April 9th is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day observed mostly by Jews, who will shed some tears, point their fingers and say, "Never Again!" That gives gun rights activists a golden opportunity to share the truth. It is the ideal occasion to show Jews a copy of the regulations flowing from the Nazi Weapons Law of 1938, the laws that forbade Jews to own weapons. (04/05/02)
- Shop online, donate to JPFO
Source: JPFO
HArtford, WI, United States
- Now, a chance to support the fine work Jews for Preservation of Firearms Ownership, and save some money in the process. A Quixtar representative and JPFO member has linked his online 'shop' to the JPFO site, and is donating a portion of the proceeds to these staunch gun rights defenders. (03/29/02)
- Message to America's gun clubs and their members
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- An appeal to those who care about Second Amendment protections, to help fund the upcoming one-hour TV documentary, "Innocents Betrayed," which "shows unforgettably how victim disarmament kills people -- both at the hands of evil, genocidal governments and on the streets of civilized countries. If you do only one thing for gun rights this year, this should be the one." (03/01/02)
- Bill of Rights Day kit
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- It's never too early to order your very own set of materials to help celebrate Bill of Righta day, every December 15th. This year will mark the 210th Anniversary of the historic signing of the documents. A video, a bumpersticker and several samples for letter and editorial writing are included.
- Join a REAL gun rights organization
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- To join Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (and no, "you don't have to be Jewish" ...), click the link. (06/22/01)
Periodicals
- A place for dissent
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership has opened a new page for those with unorthodox views to share. The seek "articles with 'more light than heat' ... on personal defense, national defense, activating the Militia, protecting all of the bill of Rights, especially the 2nd Amendment, eliminating police state policies, etc." (10/19/01)
Organizations
- JPFO urges unified front on Bill of Rights defense
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- Aaron Zelman and Claire Wolfe urge Second Amendment activists to "Reach Out for the Bill of Rights," and remind us that "Your Best Friends Might Be on the Other Side of the Political Spectrum," particularly in light of recent actions being taken in the name of "security" and similar issues. (04/08/02)
- Special deal for pro-RKBA businesses
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- Rich Lucibella, publisher of SWAT Magazine, has donated $1,000 toward the documentary film project, "Innocents Betrayed." To build momentum and encourage other businesses to help, he is offering a win-win special deal: Any business contributing $1,000 or more toward the project, can get a 10% (ten percent) discount on all advertising rates in SWAT Magazine. (04/01/02)
- Prescient testimony to the NRA
Source: JPFO
Author: Aaron Zelman
Hartford, WI, United States
- The recent Dell Computer Company controversy over gun rights has put Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership on the hotseat again, for its continued probing into Dell's situation. Back in 1994, JPFO Founder Zelman spoke to the NRA board and made a series of recommendations on how to fight more effectively for the Second Amendment. (03/07/02)
- Ed Thompson for Governor
Source: Aaron J. Biterman
WI, United States
info@edthompson.com
- The third party (Libertarian) campaign of Ed Thompson, brother of former Governor and current U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson
- Students for Ed Thompson
Source: Josh Thompson
WI, United States
joshuapthompson@hotmail.com
- Campaign organizer of students supporting Ed Thompson in his bid for Governor of Wisconsin as a Libertarian.
- Northeast Wisconsin Libertarians
Source: Eric Christensen
Green Bay, WI, United States
webmaster@newlp.org
- Northeast Wisconsin Libertarian events and issues.
- North Country Libertarians
Source: Paul Ehlers
Manitowoc, WI, United States
poe@newnorth.net
- Northern Country Wisconsin Libertarian events and issues.
- JPFO gets 'Wired' into vast new audience
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- The opening lines of "In Gold We Trust," an article in the current issue of "Wired" by Julian Dibbell, describe a gun owner taking aim on the Hitler target he got from Jews for the Preservation of Firearms ownership. The article prominently features the JPFO poster, and speaks approvingly of the message. (01/11/02)
- JPFO issues year-end top ten list
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- 2001 was certainly a mixed bag in the preservation of civil liberties and Second Amendment guarantees in particular. However, Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership notes some bright spots for the year. (12/24/01)
- Gun rights group takes message to screen
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- The folks at Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership are escalating their campaign to inform and activate citizens on the right to keep and bear arms. Based on "Death by 'Gun Control'" (a new book from JPFO), a documentary film "will powerfully but tastefully show Americans why they should not just disagree with 'gun control' ... they should positively detest the very idea." (12/03/01)
- Support JPFO by shopping at BigCoop.com
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- Help support Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, while doing all your holiday shopping online at home in comfort and safety! Shop online at the world's biggest online co-op, with over 2000 stores like Nordstrom, Bass Pro Shops, JC Penney, Cheaper Than Dirt, WalMart, REI - over 2000 merchants, big and small. Enter through the JPFO website. (11/27/01)
- JPFO releases 'Death By Gun Control'
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- "Death By Gun Control" points a finger at the real motives behind victim disarmament: the utter subjuguation of the American people to statist authority. Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership Executive Director Aaron Zelman, in collaboration with attorney Richard W. Stevens, has produced a work to be reckoned with. (11/14/01)
- Freedom From Religion Foundation
Source: FFRF
Madison, WI, United States
ffrf@mailbag.com
- FFRF "is an educational group working for separation of state and church. Its purpose, as stated in its bylaws, is to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church, and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheistic beliefs."
- Wisconsin Education Consumers Association
Source: Education Consumers Clearinghouse
WI, United States
contact@weca.ws
- An organized national and regional networking resource dedicated to empowering parents, school board members, employers, taxpayers, and others who have a consumer's stake in public schooling.
- The Social Pacifists
Source: SP
Milwaukee, WI, United States
socialpacifists@mail.com
- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student group which promotes progressive goals such as environmentalism and racial and gender healing, but opposes the use of force to achieve its goals. An important alternative for students attracted to Green Party but put off by its government-oriented solutions. A group of articles flesh out the Social Pacifists' views.
- uMadLibs
Source: UW libertarians
Madison, WI, United States
umadlibs@hotmail.com
- A sunny clearing in the dark forest of liberalism that is the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This libertarian student group is brand new, but look for big things in the near future.
- CCOPS: Concerned Citizens Opposed to Police States
Source: CCOPS
Hartford, WI, United States
webmaster@ccops.org
- This new civil liberties (including gun rights, of course) watchdog group has its mission "to oppose the formation of police states anywhere in the world." Founded by Aaron Zelman, also executive director of Jews for Preservation of Firearms Ownership.
- Libertarian Party of Wisconsin
Source: LPWI
WI, United States
- Home page of the cheesehead, Packer-loving affiliate of the Libertarian Party.
- McKinley Charter School
Source: MCS
Eau Claire, WI, United States
HARTH@McKinley.ECASD.K12.WI.US
- Charter school; contact Dr. Holly Hart.
- T.E.A.M.S. Charter School
Source: TEAMS
Stevens Point, WI, United States
aljohn@netscape.net
- Charter school; contact Al Pieper
- Core Knowledge Charter School
Source: CKCS
Verona, WI, United States
ckcs@chorus.net
- Charter school.
- Libertarian Party of Metro Milwaukee
Source: Robert Schramm
Milwaukee, WI, United States
mrlbrty@wauknet.com
- Metro Milwaukee Libertarian events and issues.
- Wisconsin charter schools
Source: U.S. Charter Schools
WI, United States
- Profiles of charter schools in the state.
- Wisconsin Charter School Resource Center
Source: WCSRC
WI, United States
cazmjo@execpc.com
- Resource center housed with Fuller's education reform center. Howard Fuller, Cindy Zautcke, Marquette University, PO Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881. Phone 414-288-5775, FAX 414-288-6199.
- Wisconsin Charter School Association
Source: WCSA
WI, United States
jbkilkenny@msd.k12.wi.us
- Operators association. James B. Kilkenny, N5630 200th Street, Menomonie, WI 54751. Phone 715-232-1790, 715-232-2620.
- Wisconsin Christian Home Educators Association
Source: WCHEA
WI, United States
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. 2307 Carmel Avenue, Racine, WI 53405. Phone: (414) 637-5127.
- Jews for the Preservation of Firearm Ownership
Source: JPFO
Milwaukee, WI, United States
- This no compromise organization opposes "gun control" (victim disarmament) in all its guises, based on the indisputable historical evidence linking it with genocide. A Free-Market.Net partner organization.
- Federalist Society - Milwaukee Lawyers
Source: Federalist Society
Milwaukee, WI, United States
fedsoc@execpc.com
- A "non-profit membership
organization dedicated to bringing conservative and libertarian ideas into law schools and
the organized bar."
- Wisconsin Policy Research Institute
Source: WPRI
Thiensville, WI, United States
wpri@execpc.com
- Primary goal is to "increase accountability of Wisconsin government." Works on education, welfare and social services, criminal justice, taxes and spending, and economic development.
- Americans for Limited Terms
Source: ALT
Spring Green, WI, United States
info@limitedterms.org
- "ALT, its directors, and donors are individual citizens working to educate voters on the issue of frequent rotation in office, and issues related to long-term incumbency, for both state and federal elective offices. ALT's directors and officers serve voluntarily, without compensation."
- Freedom From Religion Foundation
Source: Internet Infidels
Madison, WI, United States
dbarker@mailbag.com
- Founded in 1978, FFRF members include freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, etc., from all 50 states, Canada, and other countries. They take on lawsuits and provide resources for the media. Site includes excerpts from their newsletter "Freethought Today."
E-Books
- Not Yet 'Free At Last'
Source: Institute for Contemporary Studies
WI, United States
- Mikel Holt tells the story of the battle for school choice in Milwaukee. "It will give you both an oral and intellectual ride on the new Freedom Train." (Book offered for sale) (11/11/99)
Forums and E-Mail Lists
- LP Wisconsin E-mail Discussion Group
Source: Aaron J. Biterman
WI, United States
lpwi-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
- A discussion list for Libertarians in Wisconsin. To subscribe to the list, send a blank email.
- Ask the Rabbi
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- Rabbi R. Mermelstein answers questions and provides resources for gun rights advocates. The new focus of JPFO's Ask the Rabbi page will be the Second Amendment specifically and the Bill of Rights in general as it pertains to Jewish and Christian Americans, alike.
Games, Surveys, and Tools
- JPFO user survey
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- Jews for Preservation of Firearms Ownership has initiated a User Survey, seeking to find out how people are finding their web site. Let them know how you got there. (02/28/02)
Books
- New study dispels 'Seven Myths of Gun Control'
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- The new book, "Seven Myths of Gun Control," by Richard Poe is now available for $14.95 (postage included) with purchase of $20 of JPFO publications. This book makes effective use of JPFO research material about the evils of "Gun Control". (06/22/01)
Merchandise and Book Catalogs
- Sara Gilbert t-shirts
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- "Tired of look-alike Second Amendment shirts featuring eagles and Minutemen? Spice up your appearance with a witty, full-color rendition of: "An Armed Society is a Polite Society' (a gentleman courting an elegant armed lady); 'Property Protected by Owner' (a granny no punk would dare mess with); or 'Proud to be a High Caliber Couple' (a man and woman who love firearms and each other)." (03/20/02)
- JPFO store features new merchandise
Source: JPFO
Hartford, WI, United States
- Tools, knives, a keychain-fitting mini-flashlight ... Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership has it all, and at very reasonable prices.
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