NEWARK – In response to the passage and signing into law of A208/S1290 increasing poll worker pay from $200 to $300/day and allocating $7 million to pay for the increase, the following can be attributed to Aaron Greene, Associate Counsel in the Democracy & Justice Program at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice: “We commend the Legislature for passing, and Gov. Murphy for signing into law, an increase in poll worker pay….Read More…

Bill That Removes Arbitrary Barrier to Voting Stalled This Month  NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice today issued the following reactions in response to the Governor’s proposed FY2023 budget The following can be attributed to Laura Sullivan, Director of the Economic Justice Program at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice: “We…Read More…

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice today issued the following reactions in response to the Governor’s proposed FY2023 budget. The following can be attributed to Laura Sullivan, Director of the Economic Justice Program at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice:  “We are heartened that the Governor has made affordable housing a priority for the state…Read More…

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice today released Making the Two New Jerseys One: Closing the $300,000 Racial Wealth Gap in the Garden State. The new report reveals that while New Jersey is one of the most prosperous states in the nation, it is also characterized by some of the starkest racial and economic inequities. The Institute will be discussing these findings at a virtual event…Read More…

Say the Word: Reparations Campaign Gains Momentum  NEWARK – In response to advocacy from social justice advocates across the state, the Newark City Council today passed a resolution endorsing the enactment of the New Jersey Reparations Task Force bill currently pending in the state legislature. The state legislation (S386/A938) would establish a Reparations Task Force to study New Jersey’s often overlooked and deep history of slavery and its aftermath and make policy recommendations to repair the enduring…Read More…

NEWARK – Governor Murphy on Monday signed into law – and the Legislature passed – several important bills that will promote racial justice, help New Jersey’s young people and expand democracy in the Garden State. “During a time when we are seeing unrelenting assaults on racial justice and equity in America, we are encouraged that…Read More…

NEWARK – In response to the release of more detailed data regarding the congressional district map certified by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and voting rights advocate Juan Cartagena today expressed concern about the reduction in populations of color in several New Jersey congressional districts. In the 8th Congressional…Read More…

NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice will host a virtual conversation with Newark Police Division (NPD) Independent Monitor Peter Harvey on Thursday,  Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. about the findings of his 16th, 17th and 18th Quarterly Reports on the Police Division’s compliance with a 2016 consent decree. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate in the…Read More…

NEWARK – A coalition of racial justice organizations will hold a virtual press conference on Tuesday to present its proposed congressional redistricting map (“the Racial Equity Map”) that prioritizes racial equity and fair representation for communities with shared interests. The Racial Equity Map, which was submitted to the Congressional Redistricting Commission on Sunday, includes six people…Read More…

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice today released Repairing the Cracks: How New Jersey Can Restore Black & Brown Communities Ravaged by COVID-19 and Systemic Racism. The new report explores the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black and other communities of color in the Garden State, and proposes policies designed to…Read More…