Coalitions Member,
Hope you had a safe and Happy 4th of July surrounded by family, friends, and good food! 🎆 With summer now in full swing, we wanted to send an update on some of the latest happenings within our Coalitions program, highlight some of our most recent events, and make sure you know what exciting events we have coming up this summer!
First, we are excited to have officially launched the Older Adult Caucus (OAC) with the goal of lifting up and further advocating on behalf of issues relating to Older Adult Democrats across New Jersey! As our population continues to age, it is crucial that we ensure that the concerns, experiences, and aspirations of our older adult community are heard and championed within our party. The Older Adult Caucus will aim to provide a dedicated platform for those over 55 years old to engage in meaningful dialogue, shape policy proposals, and drive change that will directly impact their lives.
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✅ Are you eager to help lift up the older adults in New Jersey? ✅ Do you want to ensure, as an older adult, you are actively engaging in the democratic process?
Then join us! Let your voice be heard on issues of importance to you! If you would like to join NJDSC's Older Adult Caucus, simply click this button below, email us at [email protected], and follow us on Facebook!
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We also launched an Interfaith Committee after a hugely successful panel discussion that featured religious leaders from across the state: Reverend Thuselle C. Williams (Moderator), Imam Khalil Abdullah, Rajvir S. Goomer, Dipal Pandya, Reverend Idida Rodriguez, and Rabbi Robert Wolkoff during the 2023 NJDSC Conference. This dedicated committee will highlight the significance of community and mutual understanding across different faith traditions. Through meaningful dialogue and active community participation, we can emphasize the shared values that unite us all, and help create a more inclusive society that spans across different religious beliefs and traditions.
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On June 14th, our NJDSC Black Caucus, New Jersey Young Democrats Black Caucus, and the South Jersey Young Democrats Black Caucus had a Juneteenth Celebration commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The evening held space to celebrate the progress in equality that has been fought for for generations and for engaging discussions on the still ongoing fight for real, and systemically reflected, racial justice, and equality. |
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The Progressive Caucus held their general meeting on June 17th and had LGBTQ+ Caucus Chair, Lauren Albrecht, speak on how to mobilize around LGBTQ+ rights in honor of Pride Month. The collaboration between our Progressive Caucus and LGBTQ+ Caucus is a great example of a way to work together to foster a stronger and more resilient democratic front that uplifts and empowers every individual within our diverse society together. |
2nd Annual Hindu Advocacy Day with Hindu Caucus Tuesday, July 11, 2023 TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 P.M.
PLACE: Capitol Hill Capitol Building Washington, DC 20004
Join our Hindu Caucus and CoHNA for the 2nd Annual Hindu Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. for a day of Hindu Advocacy on Capitol Hill and discuss important issues impacting Hindus in the United States!
NOTE: Registration is mandatory due to security protocols and limited space, RSVP here. |
Protecting Abortion Access in NJ Virtual Discussion
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 TIME: 6:30 P.M.
PLACE: Virtual- link sent upon registration Join NJDSC and Planned Parenthood for a virtual discussion on New Jersey's reproductive access and what we can do to continue the fight in expanding access to and quality of reproductive health care, including abortion care. This event also features special guest Jackie Cornell, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey. Hosted by: Women's Caucus, Black Caucus, Emerging Leaders Caucus, Latino Caucus, LGBTQ+ Caucus, Jewish Caucus, Progressive Caucus, and Veterans Caucus
Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, and the advocacy arm of the Planned Parenthood affiliates in NJ. |
Jewish Caucus Virtual General Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2023 TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Virtual- link sent upon registration Join our Jewish Caucus for a general meeting with special guests: Congressman Josh Gottheimer, Senator Vin Gopal, and Assemblyman Gary Schaer!
The NJDSC Jewish Caucus is also currently accepting endorsement applications for Jewish, and non-Jewish, New Jersey candidates for office. Candidates must be endorsed by their Democratic county party line in order to qualify for NJDSC Jewish Caucus endorsement. Applications are due by August 1, 2023 with endorsements being announced on September 1, 2023 via press release and social media. Please share the application, which you can find by clicking here, with friends and colleagues who may be interested in endorsement. |
Learn About ActBlue with the LGBTQ+ Caucus Tuesday, August 22, 2023
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Virtual- link sent upon registration
Learn how to leverage for small-dollars and grassroots with ActBlue hosted by our LGBTQ+ Caucus. |
Over the past few months, we have achieved some significant milestones and seen some incredible growth in our community. We've been working on expanding our initiatives and forging new partnerships and are thrilled with the momentum we’ve gained and the positive change we are collectively making through this Coalitions program, and the people that make it up. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of our dedicated members who have contributed their time, energy, and expertise to our cause. We are excited to continue to drive transformation in our state and shape a more sustainable future for generations to come. Wishing you all a joyful summer season and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events! -NJDSC Team Coalitions |
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