Wave Ed Fund http://www.waveedfund.org Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:31:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en WAVE Execuitive Director Jeri Bonavia’s Statement to the Press on April 16th, 2008 See WAVE’s Lie-In on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel front page. It’s been one year since the tragedy at Virginia Tech, where 32 innocent people were shot to death. Over this past year, 30,000 other Americans lost their lives to gun violence in shootings at malls, in offices, in city halls, ... http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/69 WAVE Holds “Lie-ins” to Honor the Victims of Gun Violence and Call for Effective Solutions MILWAUKEE-They wore ribbons made for them by the famlies of the shooting victims and survivors. One by one and side by side members of Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort took part in a ‘Lie Down’ tribute. “Amazing Grace” could be heard on the flute and the orange ribbons could bee seen all the ... http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/70 Citizens are outraged that a year after the massacre little has been done to prevent future tragedies. As the nation marks the one year anniversary of the Virginia Tech Massacre, Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to help prevent future gun violence. Listen to Executive Director Jeri Bonavia on Wisconsin Radio Network. http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/68 “One Milwaukee” Campaign Releases Powerful PSA About Gun Violence http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/67 Virginia Tech Massacre One Year Anniversary WAVE will be hosting two press conferences and silent memorials on April 16th, the one year anniversary of the Virginia Tech massacre, to remember the victims and to call for the changes necessary to prevent future tragedies. We, and others concerned about gun violence, will gather in Milwaukee and ... http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/64 Join Us at Peace Through Music 2008 You’re Invited! Join us at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn to listen to great music and to help prevent gun violence. Sunday, May 25, 2008 Linneman’s Riverwest Inn: PEACE THROUGH MUSIC ... http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/66 Wisconsin Gun Dealer Paints Lethal Assault Weapons and Handguns To Look Like Children’s Toys WAVE and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Call Jim’s Gun Supply’s Actions Grossly Irresponsible. Click here to see more images about Jim’s Gun Supply. Watch Milwaukee Fox News Channel 6 video of WAVE and Mayor Barrett’s press conference. Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort called the actions of a Baraboo, Wisconsin gun dealer, ‘Jim’s Gun Supply’, ... http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/63 Sign Our E-Postcard Today to Tell Your Elected Officials That You Want to Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands The truth is that unless our leaders in Madison hear from us, they will never work to prevent gun violence and address the issue of gun trafficking with sensible solutions such as requiring background checks. Consider these important facts: * Nearly half of all gun transactions ... http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/62 Fall Newsletter 2007 Click here to download the latest Wave Report Please check out WAVE’s fall newsletter with updates about our work to prevent gun violence in Wisconsin! http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/59 WAVE’s New Ad to Call for Universal Background Checks Download a print version here. http://www.waveedfund.org/archives/58