News & Commentary

Casting your ballot is the prime defense against regressive action, and it is as important as ever that everyone who is eligible to vote makes their voice heard in every single election.

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. For college students, it can be especially difficult to know if you’re eligible, how to register, and where to cast your ballot. To vote your values this fall, here’s what you need to know.

Students care about their privacy but are facing invasive levels of AI-powered surveillance in schools, perpetuating existing discrimination. NJ students are calling on lawmakers to implement regulations on AI-powered surveillance and protect student’s right to privacy.

As calls for book bans continue to ripple across the country, it’s more important than ever to be informed of how to spot similar waves in your town.

It’s long past time for New Jersey to shift its approach to drug use from criminalization to public health.

Being stopped by police is a stressful experience that can escalate quickly. As you gather at protests this summer, make sure you learn more about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

In recent years across the nation, we’ve seen a resurgence of systematic attempts to ban books from libraries, classrooms, and curriculums with the aim to undermine experiences across all races, genders, and sexualities.

In New Jersey, abortion is legal and the right to reproductive autonomy remains protected. However, legality does not ensure equitable access to this time-sensitive care. Many insurmountable barriers to accessing abortion remain.

Last year, two new moms in New Jersey needed legal help after they were drug tested during labor – without their knowledge or consent – at local hospitals. There was no medical justification for the hospitals to perform these tests; they did so only because the patients were pregnant.