A Student Q&A on Creating Change and Giving Back

When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June of 2022, one student was inspired to fight back by selling tie dyed canvas bags and donating the proceeds to the ACLU of New Jersey.

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Action Needed for Expansion of Reproductive Rights – Your Ballot is the Key to Accountability

Ensuring that New Jersey prioritizes funding for abortion facilities and clinics is more crucial than ever.

By Sarah Fajardo

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Leveraging Categorical Clemency Makes Reviewing Prison Sentences an Expectation, Not an Exception

Despite a historic downward trend in New Jersey’s prison population in the last decade, many people are still facing extreme sentences, incarcerated for years or even decades after their rehabilitation, and forced to serve sentences that are not commensurate to their crime or culpability.

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On National Voter Registration Day, Confirm You Can Cast Your Ballot to Vote Your Values

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.

By Alejandra Sorto

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How to Vote in New Jersey Elections as a College Student

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.

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As Students, We Face Invasive AI-powered School Surveillance. Now We're Calling on Lawmakers to Regulate it.

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.

By Shreya Sampath, Marisa Syed

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Banning Books is an Act of Censorship and it Can Take Many Forms – Here's How to Spot it.

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.

By Elyla Huertas

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Overdose Awareness Day Reinforces Why NJ Must Decriminalize all Drugs

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

By Ami Kachalia

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Know Before You Go: The Role of Police at Protests

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.

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