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  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Chairman’s Update: Gov. Murphy’s State of the State Address, Inflation Report, and More!

Democrat,  I want to start this week with sending congratulations to Rob Menendez for (finally!) being sworn in to the 118th Congress, where he will serve the residents of New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Menendez has been a …
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Chairman’s Update: 2022 Victories, 2023 Goals, and more!

Democrat,  For several days straight now, House Republicans have been conducting an  embarrassing display of the disunity, indecisiveness, and inability to lead that proves them to be totally unfit to govern. The business of our nation is being held hostage and the legislative process is at a sta…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Happy New Year!

Friend,  I hope everyone has been enjoying the holiday season surrounded by their loved ones, good food, and time spent relaxing and reflecting on the past year. On behalf of the entire NJDSC team, I want to wish you and your families and friends a blessed, bright, and beautiful New Year! I look f…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Chairman’s Update: Netflix in NJ, Reducing Unhoused 25% by 2025, and more!

Democrat,  Today is the sixth day of Hanukkah and I want to wish a continued happy and light-filled holiday to our New Jersey Jewish community. While previous presidential administrations borrowed a menorah for the holiday each year, President and First Lady Biden added the first ever permanent Wh…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Chairman’s Update: Safer Transit Access, Marriage Equality is Law, and More!

Democrat,  I wanted to start this week with a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Essex County Dems Annual Holiday Toy Drive this year! We were able to collect over 2,000 unwrapped toys and clothing items for children throughout Essex County, ensuring that kids and families in our o…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Chairman’s Update: Love Wins, Warnock Wins, Inclusive Green Economy, and more!

Democrat, I am pleased to be able to start the newsletter off this week with some positive news on two fronts: The Respect for Marriage Act passed the House on Thursday and will be sent to President Biden, who has already affirmed he will immediately sign it into law.. The law will grant federal …
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 9:55 PM

Chairman’s Update: ANCHOR Extension, Turkey Pardons, and more!

Democrat,  On behalf of NJDSC, I want to express how devastated we are by the mass shooting that took place in Colorado Springs last weekend. Our hearts go out to all of the victims, their friends and family, and those directly impacted by this tragedy in Colorado Springs, especially our LGBTQ+ c…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Chairman’s Update: Dems Hold Senate, The Biden-Harris Record, and more!

Democrat,  This week with the victory of Senator Cortez Masto in Nevada, Democrats were able to celebrate retaining majority hold in the Senate. I appeared on Politics & Power with NJ GOP Party Chairman, Bob Hugin, this week to discuss how Democrats were able to hold back the “red wave” Republ…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 4:37 PM

TOMORROW

Dear friend,  Tomorrow is the big day! If you haven’t already cast your ballot by mail, or made your way out during Early Vote, then tomorrow is your chance to make your voice heard. Just a few quick reminders ahead of tomorrow: Double check your polling place.Polls open at 6 AM and close at 8 PM.S…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Election Edition!

Friend, Election Day is now just a few days away so we are in the final crunch of making sure Democrats across New Jersey show up and show out in this midterm election. Republicans have made it clear that they don’t have solutions, only rhetoric. They have made it clear that fighting for our worki…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Vote early now!

Friend,   Early In-Person Voting has started in New Jersey! Early voting strengthens our democracy by expanding opportunities to exercise your right to vote and allows you to choose to vote, in person, when it’s most convenient for your schedule.   Every county in New Jersey has designated in-pers…
  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 6:20 PM

👻Jumpscare! The GOP is on our tail!

Friend, we are writing to you on Halloween because the midterm election is only 8 DAYS AWAY and there is nothing scarier than the idea of a Republican-controlled Congress.  Friend, We are writing to you on Halloween because the midterm election is only 8 DAYS AWAY and there is nothing scarier than …
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Violence Intervention, Ending “Junk Fees”, and More!

Democrat,  There are less than two weeks until Election Day and we need your help to get more Democrats out to vote. Republicans have made it clear that they have no solutions, only rhetoric. They have made clear that protecting our working families is not a priority for them, only protecting the …
  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Help Us Get Out the Vote!

 Dear friend, With less than two weeks until Election Day, we need your help more than ever. Help us sprint to the finish line by joining us for one of our phone banks & text banks to contact voters!  Black & Progressive Caucuses Phone Bank with  Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman Thursday, Octobe…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Student Loan Forgiveness App, Youth Mental Health, and more!

Democrat, I want to start this week by highlighting that the application for federal student loan debt relief is open now until December 31, 2023. Filling it out takes less than 5 minutes and eligible applicants could receive up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness if they were Pell Grant recipients and…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 7:04 PM

2022 NJDSC Convention Recap

Democrat, It’s been a week and a half since the 2022 NJDSC Convention Road Trip and we are all still feeling the enthusiasm and motivation we experienced from meeting with our Democratic community across New Jersey - and hope you are too! We want to thank our incredible sponsors ActBlue, Market St…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Voter checklist, getting involved, and more!

Democrat,  I want to start by thanking everyone who participated in this year’s NJDSC Convention - the first in-person NJDSC convention since 2019! It was so inspiring to be around Democrats from across our state who are so motivated and dedicated to furthering Democratic values and fighting with…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 7:07 PM

Are you coming?

Friend,  We are just 3 short days away from our 2022 Convention! With in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long, there's something for everybody.   Some events have limited capacity to ensure COVID safety and are nearing capacity so RSVP now to ensure your seat! Schedule of Events T…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Chairman’s Update: One Week Til 2022 NJDSC Convention, Murphy’s Fiscal Turnaround, and more!

Democrat, We are only ONE WEEK AWAY from our 2022 NJDSC Convention. Passes for the convention are still available for $22 and include access to every virtual and in-person event that entire weekend. After purchase, attendees MUST RSVP for EVERY event you wish to attend on their respective Mobilize…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Join the NJDSC for a march to ROEvember!

  March To ROEvember Saturday, October 8 TIME: 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. PLACE: Montclair City Hall, 205 Claremont Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042  March To ROEvember with NJDSC, BlueWaveNJ, NJ Citizen Action, NJ Working Families & Planned Parenthood Action Fund Of NJ. Choose to protect reproductive ri…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 6:37 PM

2022 NJDSC Convention Schedule

Friend,   Tickets are on sale now for our 2022 NJDSC Convention that is being held October 6-9 across New Jersey, with in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long. You can see a full schedule of the events we have planned across our state below.   Passes for the convention are $22 and …
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Chairman’s Update: Climate Week, Debt Relief for 1.1 Million in NJ, and more!

Democrat,  September 15 through October 18 is Hispanic Heritage Month, when we come together to honor and appreciate the long legacy of contributions that Hispanic leaders have made to our state and country. New Jersey is stronger because of our Hispanic communities and this month, and every month,…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Have you purchased your 2022 Convention tickets yet?

Friend,   Make sure to get tickets for our 2022 NJDSC Convention that will be held from October 6-9, with in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long throughout our state. You can see a full schedule of events at the link below.  Passes for the convention are $22 and include access to …
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 3:33 PM

Chairman’s Update: Fiscal Victories, Cancer Moonshot, and more!

Democrat, This week, Congressional Republicans led by Senator Lindsey Graham and New Jersey’s own Representative Chris Smith, introduced legislation that would create a federal abortion ban.   This legislation was introduced despite its clear unpopularity, with 57% of voters saying they oppose such…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Senator Bob Menendez hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!

 Democrat, We wanted to make sure you had the chance to check out the 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration that Senator Bob Menendez is hosting on September 18th! You can learn more about his event here. This year's Keynote Speaker is acclaimed journalist Blanca Rosa Vilchez from Univ…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 7:54 PM

ALERT: GOP INTRODUCES NATIONAL ABORTION BAN

 Dear friend,  We knew this was always the plan. Yesterday, top Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced a national abortion ban bill that would ban abortions, no matter what your state law allows. This means that even here in New Jersey, where Democrats acted to prot…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 3:05 PM

2022 NJDSC Convention – TICKETS ARE HERE

Friend,   Tickets are officially on sale for our 2022 NJDSC Convention that will be held from October 6-9, with in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long throughout our state. You can see a full schedule of events at the link below.  Passes for the convention are $22 and include acce…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Chairman’s Update: Climate Curriculum, Taking on MAGA, and more!

Democrat,  This Sunday we commemorate the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. I know New Jerseyans remember that day vividly and viscerally, even as we have learned to live with the repercussions of this life altering tragedy. Let’s always remember the lives lost, and…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Save the Date! 2022 NJDSC Convention Coming Soon

We’re excited to announce our 2022 NJDSC Convention We’re excited to announce that our 2022 NJDSC Convention will be held from October 6-9, with in-person and virtual events scheduled all weekend long throughout our state.   This year’s convention theme is Road Trip: Where We’ve Been and Where We’r…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 5:43 PM

Chairman’s Update: Labor Day Weekend, Safer America Plan, and more!

Democrat,  Happy Labor Day Weekend! As we all take time this long weekend to enjoy the last days of summer, I will be reflecting and celebrating the labor unions and workers who fought to get us where we are and those who have continued the fight to keep us moving forward. New Jersey is a proud uni…
  NJDSC Coalitions · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 9:33 PM

Shout Out to the Women's Caucus!

We had such an incredible turnout for our Women’s Equality Day virtual celebration - over 200 of you came out in support of our new Women’s Caucus! Coalition Member,  We had such an incredible turnout for our Women’s Equality Day virtual celebration - over 200 of you came out in support of our new…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Thank you, Senator Rice

Today Senator Ron Rice, one of the greatest champions for social justice we have ever had in the New Jersey State Legislature, retires after nearly four decades of public service. Friend, Today Senator Ron Rice, one of the greatest champions for social justice we have ever had in the New Jersey St…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Chairman’s Update: Back-to-School Tax Holiday, Student Debt Relief, and more!

Democrat, Parents, teachers, and students across New Jersey are getting ready to head back to school, and that means spending more money than we want to on the supplies kids and teachers need to succeed.   Democrats in New Jersey know that for millions of Americans across the entire country, money …
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Join the Women's Caucus for Women's Equality Day Virtual Celebration!

    Women's Equality Day Virtual Celebration   Friday, August 26, 2022   Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.    Location: RSVP for Zoom link   Join our Women's Caucus to celebrate Women's Equality Day vi…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 3:05 PM

NJDSC Coalitions Had A Busy August!

Coalition Member,   We are so grateful for a summer full of incredible events! One of the most exciting parts of the Coalitions program is getting to be out and mingling around our beautiful state with the vibrant Democratic community that we have in New Jersey- that will only grow larger and stro…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 6:34 PM

Chairman’s Update: Pay It Forward, Inflation Reduction Act Passed, and more!

Democrat, I want to begin this week by thanking and celebrating all that Democrats have been able to accomplish this legislative session. We are standing up for American families at a time when it is critical that action be taken.   These legislative victories are the result of your Democratic elec…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Chairman’s Update: Historic Unemployment, CHIPS and Science Act Signed, and More!

Democrat,   This week we are celebrating that our unemployment rate is sitting at a historic low of 3.5% after 528,000 jobs were added in July. Fighting unemployment has been at the top of the agenda for Democrats and the Biden administration, and we are proud to see…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Gateway Program Commences, PACT Act Passes, and More!

Democrat, This week we hit a major milestone in the work Democrats have been doing throughout the country to expand access to healthcare coverage. We are now at a U.S. record low with only 8% of Americans uninsured.  This landmark achievement would not be possible without the work Democrats have do…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Chairman’s Update: Year Three of Charge Up NJ, Gas Prices Continue to Decline, and More!

Democrat,  I want to start this week off by honoring Former East Orange resident Gladys E. Blount, who was one of 855 women who were selected from more than 6,000 African American women serving in the Army Air Corps and Service Corps during WWII to become part of the exclusive All-Black, All-Woman…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 6:04 PM

NJDSC Coalitions have been busy in 2022!

Coalition Member,   NJDSC launched our Coalitions program in March of this year and we are already so proud of what we have been able to accomplish because of the dedication the Democratic community in New Jersey has given back to us. As we continue to grow, we want to make sure to keep our coalit…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 3:36 PM

Chairman’s Update: VP Harris Visits NJ, Codifying Marriage Equality, and More!

Democrat,  New Jersey is in the middle of a heatwave that is expected to continue into next week with temperatures staying in the 90s and even reaching over 100 degrees. This type of oppressive heat can be dangerous. Make sure you and your neighbors: 🚰 Stay properly hydrated 🚫Limit outdoor activit…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 7:44 PM

Chairman’s Update: New mental health call line, a spotlight on candidate Matt Jenkins, and more!

Friend,  I hope everyone has had the chance to view the new photos NASA released from the James Webb Space Telescope that showed the “deepest and sharpest infrared images of our universe that have ever been taken”.   This is a major and historic feat in science and it is exciting for all of us to …
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 2:05 PM

Chairman’s Update: Gun Package signed into law, a spotlight on Tim Alexander, and more!

Friend,  Data from the most recent Democratic primary showed that women made up over 62% of the electorate, up from 54.7% in 2018. This proves how important it is for Democratic leaders to fight for policies like abortion rights, equal pay, paid family leave, and other initiatives that will make ou…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 6:01 PM

July Coalitions Newsletter

  Coalition Member,    We wanted to reach out again to thank everyone who came out to one of our many events in June and to make sure you know what we have coming up in July!   As part of the ongoing project to re-launch our caucuses, we are very exci…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Chairman’s Update: NJ Budget Signed, a spotlight on Rep. Menendez, and more!

Democrat,   After a week of continuously disappointing rulings coming out of the Supreme Court, Democrats in New Jersey are cementing their commitment to New Jerseyans’ right to their own body and healthcare decisions, clean air and water, and religious choice. It is hard n…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 1:04 PM

Abortion is still Legal in NJ — For Now

Here in NJ, abortion remains legal, but that might not always be the case. Already, Republicans are pushing for a nationwide ban on abortion that would supersede state law and put lives at risk right here in our backyard.Friend, Here in NJ, abortion remains legal, but that might not always be the c…
  Chairman LeRoy Jones and Vice-Chair Peg Schaffer · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 5:10 PM

This Assault on Women’s Rights Cannot Be Allowed to Stand

This decision is an unprecedented assault on women and their right to control their own bodies and make decisions about their own health care, and it once again proves Republicans’ utter contempt for women in this countryFriend,  This morning's Supreme Court decision is an unprecedented assault on …
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 7:32 PM

NJ Dems Win Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

In a major win for all New Jerseyans, Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Senator Vin Gopal announced a back-to-school sales tax holiday yesterday.Friend,  In a major win for all New Jerseyans, Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas …
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Join NJDSC for the Unity March to Combat Anti-Asian Hate!

Join NJDSC for the Unity March on June 25th!   NJDSC is partnering up with APIAVote, Gold House, Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, and other major Asian American-led organizations to organize the Unity March in Washington DC this Saturday, June 25th. This march is about demanding action for inclu…
  NJDSC Team · [email protected]
June 20, 2022 at 6:03 PM

ICYMI: 🏳️‍🌈Join the NJDSC LBTQ+ Caucus for a Pride Mixer!

 Dear friend,  In case you missed our last email, we wanted to make sure you had a chance to learn about the Pride Mixer happening next Tuesday, June 21st at The Tavern at Galloping Hill. We hope you'll join our LGBTQ+ Caucus and the Union County Democratic Committee from 6-9PM. Read more informati…