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Category Archives: Advocacy
Education & Career Forum For Union County Students – May 18, 2013
Middle school and high school students are invited to attend a free education and career panel discussion event to be held on Saturday, May 18 at Union County College’s Kellogg Building. Sponsored by the County Youth Services Commission, the forum … Continue reading
New Jersey Opportunity To Compete Act
The following is a press release issued in support of the New Jersey “Opportunity to Compete Act”. The intent of the legislation, according to its sponsors, is “to improve the economic viability, health, and security of New Jersey communities and … Continue reading
Lights Out For Earth Hour: Saturday, March 23, 8:30 – 9:30PM
For one hour the lights will be turned off in over 5200 major cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide as part of a global statement of concern for climate change and commitment to finding solutions to environmental issues. For … Continue reading
Contacting Congress
A month ago I posted an article about the Fiscal Cliff which turned out to be a moderate win for the White House. It was probably less of a win for the American public, given the behavior of some in … Continue reading
Avoid The Fiscal Cliff – Contact Your Congressman
Editor’s Note – For a more current list of New Jersey Congressional delegation’s, telephone numbers, and district office locations see the January 5, 2013 post, “Contacting Congress”. You may have thought by winning the election all our unresolved issues would … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy
Tagged Albio Sires, Bill Pascrell, Capital Switchboard, Chris Smith, congressional email, Donald Payne Jr., fiscal cliff, Frank LoBiondo, Frank Pallone, income inequality, Jon Runyan, Juan Cabanela, Leonard Lance, New Jersey State AFL-CIO, Robert Andrews, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Rush Holt, Scott Garrett, Steven Rothman
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Environmental Christmas List
For the past year or more there has been a renewed sense of purpose in my household. Perhaps it had something to do with the presidential election, the odd weather, or a change in food habits. Put them all together … Continue reading
NJ Voter Registration Deadline – October 16
Democracy only works if people participate. In some states it would be correct to say that democracy only works if people are allowed to participate. Fortunately, New Jersey is a state where voter registration is an easy enough process. The … Continue reading
President Declares Immigration Policy Change For Young People
On June 15 President Obama announced changes to immigration policy that would allow a deferral of deportation to young people who came to this county as children. The announcement appeared in the White House Blog and the Department of Homeland … Continue reading
Webinar on Proposed Safety Net Budget Cuts
Webinar: Impact of Looming Budget Cuts on Low-Income Families, our Communities, and our Economy: Tools and Resources to Help You Fight Back Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 1-2PM EST The webinar is co-sponsored by Half in Ten, Coalition on Human Needs, … Continue reading
Anti-Poverty Network of New Jersey – Poverty Summit
Earlier this week the Anti-Poverty Network of New Jersey sent out invitations to the Poverty Summit to be held May 21. Let me pass along the information so you can attend and join in the dialogue about poverty in New … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Nonprofit
Tagged Anti-Poverty Network of NJ, APN, income insecurity, poverty, War Memorial
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