Stand Up and Speak Out

Might need to print this photo of Representative Al Green of Texas and put in on the fridge as a reminder:

STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT

(photo credit: Win McNamee)

On Thursday, the House voted to censure Rep. Green. TEN (!) Democrats (none from NJ) joined all the Republicans. Of course the NJ Republicans had to pile on. Shame on Smith, Van Drew and Kean Jr. After the vote, Rep. Green said: "Mr. Speaker and still I rise, I rise a proud, liberated Democrat, unbought, unbossed and unafraid."

Words to live by.

Ready to ACT? Lots of rallies, protests, and forums in the events list below, be sure to read to the end and sign up. Linking to an article we read this week about the effectiveness of protests and boycotts, worth your time: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/02/elon-musk-apartheid-boycott-tesla-doge-trump/

And a reminder that you don’t need to wait for a rally or event near you! Make it a habit to call your reps every week. And even better, gather a group of 4 or 5 people and make an appointment with your Senate or Congress staffers. Bring your stories, make recommendations, ask questions. And then let us know how it went. Find your rep’s contact info here: https://www.nj11thforchange.org/contact_reps

Featured events:

More info here

A Conversation with Matt Platkin

NJ 11th for Change is proud to co-sponsor this event organized by BlueWaveNJ

Events!

Get more information at the links in their titles and register there if an RSVP is needed!

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Rally for Our Rights on International Women’s Day

Hosted by Morris County DEMS

12:00 PM

Morristown Town Hall Lawn, 200 South Street (Opposite Kings Supermarket)

Parking available in the lot behind Town Hall, accessed from Franklin St.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

FUERA ICE: ICE Out of Newark

Sponsored by Make the Road New Jersey and New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice

Demonstration to protest ICE and Private Prisons in Newark!

Delaney Hall, Newark, NJ

12:00 PM

Monday, March 17, 2025

ATNJ Democratic Gubernatorial Spotlight–Sean Spiller*

Hosted by Action Together New Jersey via ZOOM

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

[You must pre-register to attend; limit of 500 participants]

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Governing New Jersey: In Conversation with NJ AG Matt Platkin

Hosted by BlueWaveNJ

This conversation between Matt Platkin and former US Secy of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will focus on steps being taken in NJ to protect our rights and the rule of law.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Montclair, NJ

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Just say NO to Tom Kean Jr. budget cuts