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Newark City Council Passes Resolution Supporting State Reparations Task Force…

May 10, 2022
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…

Institute and Over 90 Groups Urge Passage of Same Day…

May 10, 2022
Bill That Removes Arbitrary Barrier to Voting Stalled This Month  NEWARK — Over 90 advocacy groups including the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and the League of Women Voters of New…

Institute Applauds Legislature and Governor for Enacting Poll Worker Pay…

May 10, 2022
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…

New Jersey Institute for Social Justice Reacts to Confirmation of…

May 10, 2022
NEWARK – The following can be attributed to Ryan P. Haygood, President & CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, in reaction to the confirmation today by…

Connecticut and Utah Election Officials Tout Benefits of Same-Day Voter…

May 10, 2022
NEWARK – Top election officials from Utah and Connecticut joined Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and the League of Women…