A Conversation Guide on Building a More Perfect New Jersey in 2024

With the holiday season approaching, we know these topics might come up at the dinner table. Here’s a guide to help you talk about your rights in New Jersey, dispel misinformation, and organize your family and friends.

Mult-racial family enjoying thanksgiving dinner around a table

NJ Lawmakers Must Meet the Moment in Lame Duck and Advance Civil Rights and Liberties

With Election Day over, lawmakers must turn back to unfinished business in Lame Duck and advance racial and social justice before the conclusion of the current legislative session.

By Sarah Fajardo

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton

For New Jersey to be Fair and Welcoming for All Who Call It Home, Lawmakers Must Pass the Values Act

New Jersey has a rich immigrant heritage that we must protect to ensure that we are truly a fair and welcoming place for everyone who calls this state home.

By Ami Kachalia

Protestors with a sign "#Freethemall" outside the NJ statehouse

Our Public Servants In New Jersey Should Serve Us, Not ICE

New Jersey must prioritize fairness, opportunity, and keeping families together, and that means making the Values Act law.

By Ami Kachalia

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A Budget Must Reflect Our Values, and That Means Investing in Communities

We need a budget that reflects our values and invests in justice. That means housing assistance, aid for those excluded from federal pandemic funds, language access, and legal counsel for immigrants.

By Jim Sullivan

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