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September 2 , 2019
The value of your donation and the power of volunteers!
As a 100% volunteer organization, we rely on small donations and have been since 45 got elected. Yes, it pays for our website. No, we still do not have enough to hire paid staffers. But we are building a legislative record of success and political power in the meantime. Just this week, Winn (our Founder, Executive Director, and Head Volunteer) and Dan (CIO, Fellow Volunteer) scored a major legislative win that helped 157,000 Vote By Mail voters from being dropped from vote by mail. Read all about it here ([link removed]) and the strength of independent analysis of voter data that gave us credibility and public pressure from Post-it Posse volunteers to get it done!
"The grassroots progressive group took a leading role in organizing support for VBM reform." The New Jersey Globe
Instead of relying on what the state or political party says, we use Dan's own proprietary voter database that he donates to ATNJ for free. This means we are not beholden to anyone and can remain an independent group advocating for the voter. We can conduct our own voter initiatives and report back to you our results ([link removed]) . These two examples are the kinds of impactful and effective legislative and electoral work that we can continue to do with your small donation. Our average donation is only $12!
I believe ATNJ helps our state! Here's my $10! ([link removed])
** Take Action!
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* Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey is hosting a series of Action Nights across the state for the whole month of September. Check here for one in your area ([link removed]) . #Stopthebans
* School is back in session, text READY to 64433 to contact Moms Demand Action.
* Get your sneakers ready, it's time to canvass, call and write postcards for the campaign of your choice! Learn who is running in your state legislative district, county freeholder, sherriff, surrogate, town council, mayor. 2019 comes before 2020! Or start a Post-It Posse :)
** Good News in New Jersey
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* In a much applauded move, Governor Murphy nominated three environmental advocates to the NJ Highland Coalition ([link removed])
* Congratulations to three of our RUN ATNJ Candidates - Christine Clarke (LD26), Lisa Bhimani (LD25), and Deanna Lykins (LD24) ([link removed]) and many other progressive candidates who earned the endorsement of The NJEA PAC ([link removed]) . Run ATNJ Run!
* Last week, ATNJ-endorsed LD26 Candidate Christine Clarke addressed a standing room only crowd at a Climate Town Hall, hosted by Sunrise Movement Morris County ([link removed]) . When activists come together, good things happen!
* New Jersey's gun safety "Red Flag Laws" - signed into law by Governor Murphy and supported by over 70% of New Jerseyans went into effect YESTERDAY ([link removed]) . YAY! Kudos to all who persistently lobby to keep our state safe. Just Thursday, a New Jersey man, denied a job at Six Flags in Holmdel, was arrested having knives and firearms in his car ([link removed]) , thanks to the vigilance of security and police. Clearly we have much more to do. Text READY to 64433 to contact Moms Demand Action ([link removed]) to get involved.
* Vernon Approves Anti-Hate Resolution following Sussex County Community College's vote to censure Jerry Scanlan's racist retweets. ([link removed])
* Do you have good news in New Jersey to report? Post it to our Facebook Group and tag Shannon Coulter.
** Upcoming Events
ATNJ and other groups
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* Statewide
Moratorium Monday ([link removed]) - Every Monday join Empower NJ in asking Governor Murphy to commit to NO new fossil fuel project
September 18 - NJ Paid Leave and Maternal Health Webinar ([link removed]) - Hosted by New Jersey Cares Coalition
October 11, 12, 13 - Equality Walk Weekend - Three Walks, Three Cities - Hosted by Garden State Equality ([link removed])
* Bergen County
September 13 - Hackensack
Rally to #DefundHate ([link removed])
Indivisible NJ5th
* Burlington County
September 16 - Bordentown
March for a Fossil Fuel Moratorium! ([link removed])
Empower NJ & others
* Camden County
September 12 - Camden
Rally and Hearing for 100% Clean Energy! ([link removed])
Empower NJ & others
* Essex County
September 3 - Millburn
Coffee with Congressman Tom Malinowski ([link removed])
September 7 & 8 - North Caldwell
Canvass LD26 Weekends for Christine Clarke and Laura Fortgang ([link removed])
* Gloucester County
September 5 - Deptford
Post It Posse at Dunkin Donuts! ([link removed])
Action Together Gloucester County
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September 11 - West Deptford
Post It Posse 2019 ([link removed])
Action Together Gloucester County
* Hudson County
September 3 - Hackensack
Rally and Hearing for 100% Clean Energy ([link removed])
Empower New Jersey - No Fossil Fuel Projects
September 17 - Hoboken
Ranked Choice Voting: What is it and will New Jersey embrace it? ([link removed])
Hoboken City Councilperson Emily Jabbour &
Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro
* Hunterdon County
September 15 - Lambertville
Celebration- 5th Year Anniversary Fighting PennEast Pipeline ([link removed])
NJ Sierra Club & others
* Middlesex County
September 7 - Edison
Edison Get Out The Vote Rally: Water Special Election ([link removed])
Food and Water Watch and NAACH Metuchen
* Morris County
September 7 & 8 - Chatham Borough
Chatham Borough Canvass with Lisa, Stacey and the Morris County Dems ([link removed])
September 7 & 8 - Morris County
Canvass LD26 Weekends for Christine Clarke and Laura Fortgang ([link removed])
* Ocean County
September 5 - Toms River
Rally and Hearing for 100% Clean Energy! ([link removed])
Empower NJ & others
September 29 - Long Branch
Clean Ocean Action's Open Surf Competition ([link removed])
October 6 - Jackson
Autumn Toast to a Healthy Environment ([link removed])
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