How Can We Stop Sexual Assault on Trenton Schoolbuses? By Getting A4332 Through the Appropriations Committee!
[UPDATE, 7/24/17: This bill is still stuck in committee. Stay tuned for next steps.] ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- Bill A4332/S2757 will ensure that our children are protected by 1 schoolbus aide for every 15 students. Help get this bill out of… Read More
One Simple Thing You Can Do This Weekend to End Racial Disparity in NJ’s Criminal Justice System
[UPDATE, 7/24/17: This bill is still stuck in committee. Stay tuned for next steps.] —————————————————————————————————————————— Next Monday at 10 am, the state Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on bill S3195, which would legalize marijuana for adults…. Read More
Join with 4 Million Americans to Protect our Democracy — Call Your House Rep Today!
Join Public Citizen’s National Call-In Day today, June 13th — Call your House representative and urge them to sign the discharge petition to bring the Protecting Our Democracy Act (HR 356) to the House floor for a vote!… Read More
Tell Gov. Christie to Sign this Civil Rights Bill — S677/A3677!
[UPDATE, 7/24/17: Thank you to everyone who contacted the governor! Gov. Christie approved this bill with slight changes (a process known as a conditional veto). The revised bill is approved by ACLU-NJ and the Drug Policy Alliance. Now the bill… Read More
Make the Pride March Count — Give Visas to Chechnyan LGBTQ Refugees
As thousands of people get ready to walk in Pride Marches in the coming weeks, news reports indicate that the State Department is refusing to grant visas to LGBTQ people fleeing torture and detainment in Chechnya and Russia…. Read More
Make the March for Truth Count — Demand an Independent Commission
Join with thousands of Americans on Saturday, June 3rd, to demand answers about the Trump-Russia scandal, through the March for Truth! Whether you’re marching or not, you can help make the march count and amplify it’s call… Read More
Make the #WearOrange March Count — Oppose Concealed Carry Reciprocity & Hearing Protection Act
Thousands of Americans will participate in #WearOrange Marches, Rallies and other events on Friday and Saturday (6/2-6/3). Help amplify the effect of the #WearOrange campaign by contacting your Senators and House Representative. Tell them to OPPOSE 2 bills… Read More
Want Pay Equity in NJ? Call the Labor Committee today!
[UPDATE, 7/23/17: Unfortunately, though the salary history bill passed in both houses, it has now been vetoed by Gov. Christie. What can we do now? Contact the primary sponsors of A3480 and urge them to reintroduce the bill in 2018, if… Read More
Want Better Family Leave Benefits in NJ? Take Action!
UPDATE, 7/23/17: After passing in the state senate and assembly, the family leave expansion bill has been vetoed by Gov. Christie. Thank you to everyone who made calls and wrote emails to help pass this bill. What can… Read More
Save the Puppies (& the Planet)! Call your state senator before 2pm Thursday!
[UPDATE, 7/19/17: A4701, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Bill, passed in the state Senate, but was vetoed by Gov. Christie on 7/13/17. What can you do now? Three things: Contact one of A4701’s primary sponsors, especially if… Read More