We've got less than 2 months until Election Day — when everything in Trenton could be turned completely upside-down.

Anti-vax and anti-mask agitators are working hard, town by town in Board of Education and Town Council meetings, to rile people up against Governor Phil Murphy. And it's working! 

Just a regular candidate trying to take over the Butler NJ Board of Education and motivate every anti-mask zealot in town to vote against Murphy.

Make no mistake: Phil Murphy's opponent Jack Ciattarelli drank the GOP Kool-Aid. He's anti-mask, anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ+ ... you name it. The longer his campaign goes on, the farther right he swings — a good sign that he believes the key to victory is catering to the RABIDLY right-wing Republican base. Why? Because if there's one thing we gotta give the rabid right wing credit for, it's that THEY VOTE.

Complacent middle-of-the-road "everything-is-fine" New Jersey Dems? Not so much.

Do your like-minded neighbors understand the urgency of this election?
Do they know there IS an election this year?

Those of us who see the danger need to wake up our like-minded (but less engaged) neighbors and get them out to vote: vote for Phil Murphy for governor, and vote for all of our other endorsed candidates, up and down the ballot in county races and legislative districts, and in municipal races, too. TURNOUT IS EVERYTHING!

We need you. It's time to dust off your canvassing shoes, limber up your speed-texting fingers, break out your postcarding supplies, even do some yodeling in the mirror to warm up your phone banking voice.

VOLUNTEERING is where it's at. That's where YOUR POWER lies. You've got the skills, you've got the will, and we've got the info you need to make a real difference. Please check out the volunteer opportunities below, and find some ways you can help! 

Events &
Volunteer Opportunities

SUPPORTING OUR ISSUES

• DEFENDING DEMOCRACY — “REDISTRICTING: WHAT IT MEANS FOR NEW JERSEY’S NOTORIOUS POLITICAL LANDSCAPE” — Monday, September 13, 7:00 pm on ZOOM. New Jersey is a political snake pit. Redistricting can either make our government more fair and representative, or it can strengthen existing politicos' death grip on power. How will this year's ongoing redistricting affect YOUR representation in Trenton and in D.C.? WILL YOU STILL BE IN MIKIE SHERRILL'S DISTRICT? Register here for the Zoom link: https://www.nj11thforchange.org/redistricting. Featuring the incredibly knowledgeable Marcia Marley (President of BlueWave NJ), Matthew Duffy (New Jersey Institute for Social Justice) and Peter Chen (New Jersey Policy Perspective).

• RALLY FOR GUN SAFETY — Friday, September 10, 11:00 AM — with Governor Murphy, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Parkland activist Fred Guttenberg.
  Register here: https://mobilize.us/s/6st2S1. Support Governor Murphy’s plan to move us forward, and demonstrate to show that Jack Ciattarelli’s proven pro-gun record and stated pro-gun positions are wrong for New Jersey! Gather at the Bloomfield Public Library.

• REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ACTION — Every Day, All Day: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS! Here’s how:
  • Today, write and call your state electeds and tell them to PASS THE REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ACT. Click here to learn why this matters. Here’s who to contact:
    • State Senate President Steve Sweeney at (856) 339-0808 and (856) 251-9801; email [email protected]. 
    • Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin at (732) 855-7441; email here.
    • YOUR district’s state legislators; find them here: https://www.nj11thforchange.org/district_elections 
  • Today, write and call our Congressional Representative, Mikie Sherrill (DC: 202-225-5034, and Parsippany: 973-526-5668), and email her here.
    • ask her to make a public statement about Texas’s anti-choice law
    • ask her make a public statement about SCOTUS’s disgraceful ruling
    • tell her you expect her to again vote YES on the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA)
  • GET READY TO MARCH! Save the date for October 2, when we will be participating in a nationwide movement to MARCH for women's rights. Mark your calendars NOW!

TEXT BANKING WITH NJ 11th FOR CHANGE

• TEXT BANKING CD11 VOTERS — On your own schedule, with group Zoom hangouts (dates to be announced).
  We have to make sure that our target voters are ready to vote in NJ’s crucial off-year election: that they're registered, that they know how to use vote-by-mail ballots, that they understand the early voting period, and more! Turnout is the key to victory! To join the texting team, email [email protected].

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VOLUNTEERING TO SUPPORT PHIL MURPHY FOR GOVERNOR

 DEMONSTRATE WITH GOV. MURPHY

• RALLY FOR GUN SAFETY — Friday, September 10, 11:00 AM — with Governor Murphy, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Parkland activist Fred Guttenberg.
  Support Governor Murphy’s plan to move us forward, and demonstrate to show that Jack Ciattarelli’s proven pro-gun record and stated pro-gun positions are wrong for New Jersey! Gather at the Bloomfield Public Library. Register here: https://mobilize.us/s/6st2S1 

CANVASSING FOR GOVERNOR MURPHY
& DEMS UP AND DOWN THE BALLOT

• Woodland Park — Wednesdays at 4:00 pm 

Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/njdsc/event/397541/ for more information; meeting places vary. Please contact Katey at [email protected] or 973-818-6713 with any questions! 

• Glen Ridge — Thursdays at 4:00 pm, Sundays at 1:00 pm

Sign up here https://www.mobilize.us/njdsc/event/398527/ for more information; meeting places vary. Please contact Devan at [email protected] or 301-922-9078 with any questions! 

• Canvassing in Cedar Grove — Sundays at 1:00 pm

We will be meeting in the parking lot of the Robert J. O’Toole Community Center (199 Fairview Ave). Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/njdsc/event/408991/. Please contact Devan at [email protected] or 301-922-9078 with any questions! 

• Canvassing in West Orange—Saturdays at 2pm

We will be meeting at the Panera in West Orange (495 Prospect Ave.). Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/njdsc/event/404528/. Please contact Devan at [email protected] or 301-922-9078 with any questions!  

PHONE BANKING FOR GOVERNOR MURPHY
& DEMS UP AND DOWN THE BALLOT

• Virtual Phone Banking 

Training occurs at the start of every meeting! Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/njdsc/event/408255/. Please contact Scott at [email protected] or 856-495-4748 for meeting times.   

SUPPORTING CANDIDATES FOR MORRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER: T.C. McCourt, A.J. Oliver, and Dina Mikulka

GET CANDID WITH YOUR CANDIDATES — Friday, September 10, 6:00 PM on Zoom. 

A continuing series of discussions on important Morris County issues. This time, Dover Police Chief Jon Delaney and law enforcement reform advocate Bill Schievella join us for a chat on public safety in Morris County — where we've been, where we are, and where we're going.

Register here. Upcoming events: The Economy, 9/17; Education, 9/24; The Environment, 9/29.

LD26: Christine Clarke (Senate), Melissa Brown Blaeuer and Pamela Fadden (Assembly)

• CANVASS FOR THE WIN! — Saturdays at 10:30 AM. (RECURRING WEEKLY EVENT)
  Join us to knock doors, share stories, collect helpful information and talk to voters about November 2! Meet at Morris Plains Library, 77 Glenbrook Road, Morris Plains. Click here to join/get more information.
  
  
• PLAYGROUNDS & POSTCARDS! — Sundays at 10:30 AM. (RECURRING WEEKLY EVENT)
  Bring the littles out with you to enjoy some playtime with new friends, and help us fill in postcards to voters! Jefferson. GPS to 30 Florida Avenue, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. Click here to join/get more information.
  
  
• PACKET PICKUP & PINTS! — Sundays at 7:30 PM. (RECURRING WEEKLY EVENT)
  Can't canvass Saturday mornings? Let's get together for a brief evening 'happy hour' at which you can pick up a canvassing packet to complete on your own schedule during the week! Verona Inn, 624 Bloomfield Ave, Verona. Click here to join/get more information.