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Sign Up for Energizing Young Voters Trainings!
These free, non-partisan, educational experiences and leadership opportunities help turn students into citizens. Learn how to lead or host these impactful lessons from August 7th through August 11th, 2023.
Visit https://bit.ly/summertrainingseyv to participate.
On Tuesday, July 25th at 6pm, LWVNJ is hosting a League Community Call! All League members are encouraged to join us. RSVP: https://bit.ly/julycommunitycall
During this call, staff will review what's included in the passed state budget and discuss our continued advocacy for ensuring our communities have the funding and resources needed to thrive. We will also discuss the League's fall advocacy priorities.
We just had the most incredible kickoff weekend to launch our Democracy Organizer Program, and we couldn't be more excited! 🥳
The Democracy Organizer Program is a 6-month training and volunteer experience designed specifically for new and emerging grassroots organizers. It's a journey that empowers individuals to create positive change and shape the future of our democracy. 🌍
Throughout this program, participants will receive comprehensive training on crucial skills like community organizing, advocacy, leadership development, and more. It's all about equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to make a real impact in their communities. 💼 🤝
We truly believe that everyone has the power to make a difference, and this kickoff weekend was a testament to the amazing potential to grow the movement for an accountable, transparent, and inclusive democracy. The passion, energy, and dedication we witnessed has reaffirmed our commitment to nurturing the next generation of organizers.
Special shout out to Rommel Sandino, our National Organizing Director, who took a 3-hour trip up to visit us! Rommel shared his powerful story and years of lessons with our organizers. ✊🏾
Stay tuned as we share updates on the incredible work happening within our Democracy Organizer Program. We'll be highlighting the inspiring stories of our participants, upcoming events, and ways YOU can get involved. Let's rebuild a democracy where the people have the power! 💜💛
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey works to engage all communities in creating a more perfect and inclusive democracy.
Congratulations to our Executive Director Jesse Burns and Board Member Jason DeAlessi on being named to Insider NJ's 2023 Insider Out 100: LGBTQ Power List.
And congrats to all of the honorees striving to make our state a better place! View the full list here: https://www.insidernj.com/insidernj-2023-out-100/
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey is pleased to launch our Democracy Organizer Program and introduce you to our 2023 Democracy Organizers! 🎉
With voting rights and democratic institutions facing unprecedented attacks, we are building a people-powered movement aimed at holding our elected officials accountable to constituents, increasing civic engagement, and advancing community-centered policy reforms.
Working with our experienced staff, organizers will learn the essentials of grassroots organizing and gain hands-on experience organizing to defend democracy directly in their community.
Organizers will join staff at our state office in Trenton this weekend for a 2-day intensive training to kick-off the program!
You can learn more about the program at lwvnj.org/democracyorganizers
We are joining 100s of others for in the final week of budget negotiations. Our communities deserve investments, protections, and transparency.
Join us!📍Monday, 6/26, 12:30 pm @ NJ State House
🚨 URGENT: NJ needs YOU!
NJ Lawmakers are moving forward with
🚔Tough on crime penalties
⛓️Bail reform rollbacks
🗳️Gutting election transparency
🔎Threats to Open Public Records Act
Join us + our partners on Monday, 6/26 12:30 pm @ the NJ State House to rally & lobby legislators to prioritize immigrants & communities of color in the state budget -- not just the wealthy elite!
If you're not watching Trenton, who is?
ICYMI 🔍 The NJ Legislature has introduced a package of bills that are aimed at gutting the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and would hamper the public's ability to know what our government is up to.
The bill numbers are A5613, A5614, A5615, and A5616. You can read more about them at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
What would these bills do?
❌ Allow towns to sue to get "protective orders" against individuals who request documents
❌ Severely limit the ability to appeal when document requests are denied
❌ Exempt documents relating to public contracts from disclosure
❌ Allow governments to permanently bar any document from disclosure by entering into non-disclosure agreements, along with many other provisions
❌ Instead of having an impartial judge hear your case, appeals would go before the underfunded and chronically delayed Government Records Council (GRC). Currently, the Council's members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. A provision in this anti-transparency package would allow the Governor, Senate President and Speaker to hand-pick individual GRC members without requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.
These bills are BAD FOR DEMOCRACY. We need you to join us in fighting back against this assault on government transparency! Go to bit.ly/StopBadOPRABills to email your legislators and ask them to oppose A5613, A5614, A5615, and A5616 today.
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨
NJ lawmakers are advancing a package of bills that would drastically limit the public's ability to access public records related to government actions and contracts. These bills would gut the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and deprive the public of essential tools in uncovering corruption and malfeasance.
Email your legislators and urge them to oppose this package of anti-transparency bills. Take action now: https://bit.ly/StopBadOPRABills ✉️ 🚫
It's Primary Election Day!
The polls are open from 6am - 8pm in New Jersey. Visit http://Vote.NJ.Gov to find your designated polling location. Don't forget to return your Vote by Mail ballot in a secure drop box by 8pm if you are voting by mail.
❗️Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 6th) is Election Day!
The polls will be open from 6am - 8pm. Visit http://lwvnj.org/vote to find your designated polling location.
Voting by mail? Don't forget to return your ballot! Visit http://lwvnj.org/vote for secure drop box locations.
Make your plan to vote early!
Today, Sunday June 4th, is the last day to vote early in-person in the NJ Primary Election. Early voting polling locations will be open until 6pm.
Voting by mail? Don't wait until the last minute to cast your vote-by-mail ballot!
Call the League of Women Voters of New Jersey's voter protection hotline at 1-800-792-VOTE(8683) if you have any questions or are having trouble casting your ballot. We will be staffing the hotline the entire time the polls are open.
LWVNJ is looking for new & emerging activists to partipate in a 6-month training & volunteer experience! Democracy Organizers will work alongside New Jersey communities to build grassroots power in the fight for a more inclusive and accessible democracy.
Apply to the Democracy Organizer Program and help put power back in the hands of voters.
Learn more: lwvnj.org/democracyorganizers
Make your plan to vote early!
Get ready to vote!
In-person early voting begins tomorrow, June 2nd! Registered voters can cast their ballot on a voting machine from 10am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday and from 10am - 6pm on Sunday. Visit http://lwvnj.org/vote for early voting polling locations by county.
We’re so excited to welcome our new interns to the League! Alicia & Sebastian will spend this summer doing nonpartisan voter outreach & working alongside our organizing team to build local community civic coalitions.
Voting access is the bedrock of democracy. It is one of the best ways a person in this country can use their voice to champion the issues they care about.
But even in 2023, we are seeing an attack on voting rights and a rise of racial voter suppression all throughout the country!
Join us & partners for a webinar on race and voting rights: https://www.mobilize.us/njlcv/event/564005/?utm_source=LWVNJ
TONIGHT @ 6PM: Join us to learn how to schedule a meeting with your state legislators to advocate for Same-Day Voter Registration! Register: https://bit.ly/sdrlobbytraining
Meeting with your elected officials is one of the most effective ways you can organize for stronger voting rights! When legislators meet with constituents, they learn what issues matter most in their district and share their own views with the public. Join us to learn how!
Visit http://Vote.NJ.Gov to register and check your voter registration status today!
❗️Only ONE DAY LEFT to register to vote! In order to participate in the June Primary Election, you must register by TOMORROW, May 16. Register online at Vote.NJ.Gov.
On Monday, May 15th @ 6pm we're hosting an information session on our new Democracy Organizer Program!
Join us to learn more about why we must invest in training new organizers, how the program will work, and get all your questions answered.
RSVP: bit.ly/demorginfo
🚨 The voter registration deadline for the 2023 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 16th! Visit http://Vote.NJ.Gov to register and check your voter registration status today!
Democracy is fragile. The balance of power in our state is lopsided. Powerful politicians & special interest dollars are drowning out the voices of our communities.
To put power back in the hands of voters, we are proud to announce that the League of Women Voters of New Jersey is launching the Democracy Organizer Program!
The Democracy Organizer Program is a six-month training and volunteer experience that will empower new and emerging leaders to mobilize their communities. The program runs from July 2023 – December 2023
Learn more and apply at lwvnj.org/democracyorganizers. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 5, 2023, 11:59PM.
New to composting? Looking for tips from the experts?
Join LWVMontclair Area on Saturday, May 13th at 10am to kick off their composting series at Montclair Community Farms!
There are several important local elections tomorrow, May 9th, 2023. Don't forget to get out the vote!
Visit Vote411.org for election information and to make a plan to vote!
Looking for ways to make a difference in your community? As an activist, you can work with your local elected officials to adopt a resolution.
Join this training to learn what resolutions are, how to introduce a resolution, and how they can be used to build support for your grassroots organizing campaign. Sign up: lwvnj.org/training
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey will hold our 65th Biennial Convention on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 8am - 4pm at the Crowne Plaza Princeton!
Every two years, delegates from local Leagues come together to vote on the organization's program, state board members, bylaws, and the budget. Non-members and non-voting observers are also welcome to attend!
Find the full schedule, hotel information, and register at lwvnj.org/convention/2023.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY, MAY 5TH.
We're hitting the streets for democracy again this week! On May 3rd we'll be in Rahway, NJ talking to folks about Same-Day Voter Registration and collecting postcards.
Join us: https://bit.ly/canvassrahway
Don't miss this discussion on the Green Amendment on Sunday, May 7th!
Maya K. van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments For the Generations, will join League of Women Voters of Monmouth County to discuss their fight to guarentee protection for all people to pure water, clean air, and a stable climate in New Jersey.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/lwvgreen
ACTIVIST TRAINING: Join us tomorrow (4/26) at 6PM for our training on municipal and county government in New Jersey! Sign up at lwvnj.org/training
There are several important local elections tomorrow, April 25th, 2023. Don't forget to get out the vote!
Visit Vote411.org for election information and to make a plan to vote!
Our next Community Canvass is on Saturday, April 22nd! We're going door to door in Elizabeth to talk to residents about strengthening voting rights & Same-Day Voter Registration!
Come join us 👋 : bit.ly/canvasselizabeth
Tuesday, April 18th is the deadline to register to vote ahead of the May Municipal Non-Partisan Elections. Visit Vote411.org for more informatoin and to register to vote.
New Jersey Unaffiliated Voters: If you want to vote BY MAIL in the upcoming June 6 Primary Election, you must declare your party affiliation by TODAY, April 12. You can declare your party affiliation by updating your voter registration at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register.
Join us on April 11th at 6pm for an in-depth training on voter registration!
Learn best practices for setting up voter registration events, capturing data for GOTV follow-up, and the most common questions that new voters will have for you. Visit lwvnj.org/training.
The Party Affiliation Deadline is April 12th. Voters wishing to change their party affiliation for the upcoming June 6th primary must file a declaration form. Party affiliation declaration forms must be received by 4/12/22. For more information visit http://lwvnj.org/vote
STOP DIRTY MONEY 🛑
NJ lawmakers are voting on A4372 TOMORROW. This Dirty Money bill will:
❌ double contributions limits
❌ gut anti-corruption laws
❌ weaken the election watchdog agency
We can't let that happen. Email your Assemblymembers NOW: https://bit.ly/stopdirtymoneybill
TAKE ACTION! Call your Assemblymembers today & tell them to VOTE NO on A4352.
It's time to fight back against DIRTY MONEY in politics. Call now: https://bit.ly/dirtymoneycall
Tomorrow the NJ Assembly plans to pass A4372, the Dirty Money Bill! This bill is BAD FOR DEMOCRACY.
This may be our LAST CHANCE to stop it. Join us tomorrow in Trenton to tell lawmakers to VOTE NO ON A4372!
RSVP/MORE INFO: bit.ly/dirtymoneylobbyday
We had a great time talking to residents in Plainfield about Same-Day Voter Registration this weekend! We'll keep knocking doors until A1966/S247 becomes law!
Join our campaign team to get info on the next canvass: https://bit.ly/organize4sameday
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August 26th commemorates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which solidified the right to vote for SOME women. But now, over 100 years later, women have fewer rights than we've had in decades! In NJ we call on our lawmakers to take bold action to restore and protect our fundamental rights by: 1️⃣ Passing the Reproductive Equity Act (A4350/S2918) - http://bit.ly/reproequityact 2️⃣ Passing Same-Day Voter Registration (A1966/S247) - https://bit.ly/DemocracyInADay #WomensInequalityDay
The League is proud to thank & honor #ElectionWorkers for the critical role they play in our democracy each year. A special thank you to Bob Giles for your decades of service to New Jersey's voters! As we head into another critical election cycle, the NJ Division of Elections is seeking NJ citizens to assist in the upcoming election by serving as poll workers. Learn more & apply today: https://nj.gov/state/elections/pollworker.shtml
Happy birthday, League of Women Voters! Check out this special birthday message from LWVNJ Executive Director Jesse Burns commemorating the League's 102 year legacy. You can support the League's efforts to strengthen democracy and make NJ the 21st state that allows for same day voter registration by contacting your legislators today: http://bit.ly/DemocracyInADay Tune in to the kick-off pep rally at 11am to learn more about how the League has empowered voters and defended democracy for over a century https://fb.me/e/2KkpgHGTv #LWV102
NJ-CAP Coalition Launch
Live in DC rallying for Voting Rights now!
Keynote speaker, Elise Boddie will speak about the intersections between education, school segregation, and democracy. She will share her thoughts on the push for civics education in our schools and discuss whether New Jersey's segregated school system impacts the implementation and quality of civics education in our state.
Presenters: Orlene Davis, Chief Program Officer and Johndalyn Armstrong, Faculty and Trainer, Black Women's Blueprint The importance of bringing equity, inclusion and diversity into organizations that have historically seen people of color underrepresented in both membership and leadership serves to ensure long-term sustainability and progress. Black Women’s Blueprint will start at the beginning to help members learn about the impact of structural racism and implicit bias. Together we will come up with strategies to deepen equity, and actively participate in anti-racist work, ultimately educating the electorate to create a greater sense of belonging for people of color in our communities.
Unity mapping and redistricting reform addresses the need to build power and organize in communities’ so community members are more able to elect representatives of their choosing and hold these elected officials accountable. LWVNJ Democracy Policy Analyst, Philip Hensley and advocates working on this issue will discuss how they are building coalitions to involve communities who have historically not had a voice in this issue.
The United States is home to stark and persistent racial disparities in health coverage, chronic health conditions, mental health, and mortality. These disparities are not a result of individual or group behavior but decades of systematic inequality in American economic, housing, and health care systems. NJ is no different. This panel will discuss what is being done in NJ to address health disparities and what more needs to happen.
"Radium Girls" tells the true story of 1920s women who exposed a corporate cover up and made a lasting impact on workplace health and safety. Join Lydia Dean Pilcher (Producer/Director) for a discussion of the film and to learn about how we are still fighting the use toxic “forever chemicals” today
Join us for an engaging discussion on how redistricting is vulnerable to manipulation, the impacts of delayed census data on the map-making process, and what you can do to advocate for a better redistricting process. Speakers will include: Ronald K. Chen, Esq. (Former Public Advocate of NJ and Co-Dean of Rutgers Law School) Henal Patel, Esq. (Director of Democracy and Justice Program, NJISJ) Phillip Hensley (Democracy Policy Analyst, LWVNJ)
A discussion with New Jersey Attorney General Grewal
Welcome to our 100th Anniversary Centennial Virtual Gala! #LWVNJ100More
We are just two days away from our Gala! Here's a special message from a familiar face. LWVNJ's President, Nancy Hedinger, is excited to celebrate the League's 100th Anniversary with you this Wednesday at 7pm! We nearly sold out all our seats, but we just added some more - be sure to grab yours before they are gone! Please invite your civic-minded friends or someone who might need a little inspiration to vote on November 3rd. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y4098IP7RhS_2AIZZjyk1A
With the Gala less than a week away, our host, First Lady Tammy Murphy, has a special message for League supporters! Who's ready to celebrate with New Jersey Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Secretaries of State, and a few surprise guests?! Register today: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y4098IP7RhS_2AIZZjyk1A
Join Piper Perabo (who hails from Toms River!) at our 100th Anniversary Virtual Gala. Learn more and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/31T5GDb Hosted by First Lady Tammy Murphy, and featuring New Jersey Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Secretaries of States, and a few surprise guests, we will celebrate 100 years of empowering voters, commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment, and reflect on the history of democracy in our state.
Suffragists Speak is now live! Please click here to donate: https://secure.everyaction.com/YarFa9hYsU6vU6YrcvyuCw2?fbclid=IwAR2JPTdrJIl57bwRXPdSKGzyEuaZBTaTvg6FMStwJoVHePhsCzCZghjJtWY Donations made here will be divided evenly among the League of Women Voters of New Jersey, the AAUW Northern Monmouth County Branch, and the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center.
We are answering your Primary Election questions ahead of the July 7th primary. Join us to learn everything you need to know about vote-by-mail and in-person voting!
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