At the Institute, we work day in and out to Make the Two New Jerseys One. We fight to create a state where everyone can thrive, including our Black and other residents of color.
Many people under 18 already have “adult” responsibilities. There is no reason they shouldn’t be able to vote for their School Boards.
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400 years after slavery began in America, New Jersey still suffers from extreme racial injustice. Learn more and take action for racial justice. #1619NoMore
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We need to ensure New Jersey has #DemocracyInADay!
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New Jersey must codify into state law our own voter protections and expand voter access now.
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Support legislation to create a baby bond program to invest in NJ's families and help close the racial wealth gap.
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We need to invest in our children, not imprison them in an antiquated, bloated and wasteful system.
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CRBs are an important tool for civilian oversight of police. Take Action here.
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Tell your party leaders it’s time to abolish the county line and have fair ballots and elections in New Jersey.
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New Jersey must stop criminalizing developmentally appropriate misbehavior by establishing a minimum age of 14 for when kids can be considered “juvenile delinquents.”
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Completely banning chokeholds in NJ should be uncontroversial. Tell lawmakers it's time to do that.
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The right to a jury of one’s peers is fundamental to our justice system and our democracy.
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At the Institute, we work day in and out to Make the Two New Jerseys One. We fight to create a state where everyone can thrive, including our Black and other residents of color.