You are invited to join STAND CNJ, Campaign to End the New Jim Crow, and our local representatives to learn how to advocate for current important issues, participate in civic opportunities and actively engage state and local government officials…. Read More
STAND CNJ Happy Hour April 16, 2021
Virtual Happy Hour Friday, April 16th starting at @ 5:30pm Join us in a Virtual Happy Hour to meet fellow central NJ residents and our new STAND Board members! These are dynamic times when we need to stay… Read More
Better Ballots NJ
The nonpartisan grassroots organization, Good Government Coalition of New Jersey (GGCNJ), kicked off an amazing #BetterBallotsNJ campaign, to bring attention to the impact of the ballot design. Read more about Better Ballots NJ on here at insidernj.com. You… Read More
Calls to Action
Action Alert – Tell Congress to Support the Citizen Act of 2021
On February 18, 2021, Representative Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced in the House HR 1177, a bill To provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to… Read More
Pass Same Day Voter Registration in NJ
The League of Women Voters is calling on you to help pass same-day voter registration in New Jersey! The same-day voter registration bill (A4548/S2824) will alter our voter registration deadlines and allow for same-day voter registration, including on Election Day. New Jersey… Read More
Advance the Reproductive Freedom Act, S3030/A4848
Now more than ever. New Jersey must protect and expand access to reproductive health care, including abortion care. Join us in urging NJ lawmakers to move the Reproductive Freedom Act, S3030/A4848 forward to committee hearings as soon as… Read More
Statehood for D.C.
From the Indivisible Group: This afternoon, Senate Democrats introduced their version of the D.C. statehood bill, S. 51! Making D.C. the 51st state is critical to reforming our democracy so that it works for the people, not the… Read More
Protection for women prisoners
From New Jersey Citizen Action: Yesterday, NJ.com broke the story on allegations of severe physical abuse against inmates at the Edna Mahan women’s prison in Clinton, New Jersey. Dozens of corrections officers and staff at the prison have since been… Read More
URGENT CALL FROM NJCA
As unreal as it seems, the Governor has crafted an agreement with the Legislature to restart the state’s EDA corporate subsidy program, one that is even bigger than Christie’s, an $11.5+ billion program to dole subsidies out to… Read More
COVID Relief – call your Senators and Members of Congress
Take Action now for COVID Relief! The current COVID-19 relief expires on December 31st, just as cases of the virus are skyrocketing across the country. Experts predict that the surge will continue through the winter. Yet again, Congress… Read More
Fair Districts NJ
Fair Districts New Jersey is a nonpartisan coalition fighting to reform New Jersey’s redistricting process. “We believe redistricting should be impartial, transparent, community-driven and fair. By maximizing public input in the process and improving independence, we can put… Read More
Urge your legislators to support the FAIR Act to make auto insurance affordable
Urge your representative to pass A1657 / S111, the FAIR Act (Fairness in Auto Rates), which would prohibit the use of education, occupation, and credit score as rating factors in automobile insurance underwriting. This bill will help make… Read More
Support Affordable Health Care : NMAPPP Act
As of today, nearly 15 million people across the country have had a confirmed case of COVID-19 and the number continues to climb daily. Many who have contracted the virus have needed medical care, with hundreds of thousands ending… Read More
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Friday, April 16th
starting at @ 5:30pm
Join us in a Virtual Happy Hour to meet fellow central NJ residents and our new STAND Board members!
These are dynamic times when we need to stay focused on change in the state and districts around us. Join us for a place to share ideas, a space to swap stories, and a place to vent! You'll learn more about STAND's activities and how you can take action on issues that are important to you.
Join us! Make some new friends and catch up with those you've known for a long time.
Settle in with a beverage of your choice and a nosh.
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STAND CNJ stands with Inspiring South Asian American Women - ISAAW in condemning the attacks on the Asian American community. We need to do more to stop domestic terrorism and racism that is prevalent in our society.
There were 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents, mostly against women, in past year
www.nbcnews.com
“There is an intersectional dynamic going on that others may perceive both Asians and women and Asian women as easier targets,” one professor said.A great event to connect with representatives across central NJ on issues of equity and inclusion. Register now for the event!
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