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Building power of Latino & working class communities to achieve dignity & justice.
We, the people, have an agenda, and we aren’t going anywhere.

Learn more about the People’s Agenda and take action today to create a more accessible, affordable, safe, and welcoming New Jersey:

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November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This past weekend, after historic voter turnout hundreds of New Jerseyans gathered in Jersey City to demand concrete action to protect families, stop ICE abductions & provide real opportunities to thrive.

✅Pass the Immigrant Trust Act NOW!
✅Divest from Palantir NOW!
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
South Jersey, heads up!

Join (name of your organization) on 11/1 for the South Jersey Community Civic Action Session. Learn how to build power in your community and celebrate local organizing wins to inspire the hard work ahead of us!

RSVP: www.mobilize.us/wtp/event/85...
October 31, 2025 at 10:18 PM
.The @newjerseyoag.bsky.social is suing Amazon for illegally misclassifying thousands of Flex drivers to steal wages and deny benefits.

Labor organizations nationwide are standing in solidarity with NJ Amazon Flex Drivers, calling this lawsuit a national model.

When we fight, we win! ✊
October 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today, we’re outside the U.S. District Court to stand shoulder to shoulder w/ @replamonica.bsky.social as she faces bogus charges for providing oversight as an elected member of Congress to keep her constituents safe. We won’t stay silent!

#StandWithMcIver #DefendDemocracy
October 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Central Jersey, heads up!

Join @maketheroadnj.bsky.social on Oct.18 for the Central Jersey Community Civic Action Session. Learn how to build power in your community and celebrate local organizing wins to inspire the hard work ahead of us!

RSVP: www.mobilize.us/wtp/event/84...
October 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Are you between the ages of 14-25 & want to make a difference in your community?

Join us for a day filled w informative panels, engaging workshops & leave ready to change the world.

Come discover your power Oct. 4 at the Youth Power Summit in Princeton.

Register today!
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October 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🚀 Momentum alert! Through NJMVP:

✅We’ve made 741,991 attempts
✅Reached 609,742 voters
✅Had 8,500+ meaningful conversations across 21 counties

Most of those were low-propensity BIPOC voters who didn’t vote in 2024—and now they are being heard!
September 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Childcare benefits the public, not just parents and children.

🗣️ Demand they RESTORE THE FUNDING at the #FixChildcareNow Town Hall.
📅 Sat, Sept 13 | 9:30 AM | The Waterfront at 2 Grafton Ave, Newark, NJ
Register online at: bit.ly/FixChildcareNow

#ChildCareForAllNJ
September 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📣 NJMVP partner AAPI New Jersey is kicking off voter season!

✅ Thursday, Sept. 4
Get Out the Vote Kick-Off Training

🔗 Register here: www.mobilize.us/aapinewjerse...

Be part of the movement to get our communities ready and excited to vote this year! 🗳️✨

#NJMVP #civicengagement #NJVotes
September 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🎉 VICTORY!

In a unanimous vote, Passaic stabilizes rents at 3% and becomes the 5th city in NJ to eliminate vacancy decontrol! This new housing ordinance will impact more than 10,000 tenants, nearly half of the city’s renter population. 

#PassaicTenants #RentersRising
September 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
📢Tonight, Passaic City Council will vote on one of the strongest rent stabilization laws in NJ, protecting 4,000+ families from displacement & ending vacancy decontrol!

➡️ Today, September 2nd
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Passaic City Hall - 330 Passaic Street

#PassaicTenants #RentersRising
September 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🏠 Did you know? Passaic’s proposed housing ordinance ends vacancy decontrol, a loophole that lets landlords hike rents when tenants move out.

This ordinance would protect thousands of families from displacement.

Let’s finish the fight!
📍 Sept 2, 6:30PM | Passaic City Hall
August 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📢 Did you know? Passaic’s proposed housing ordinance would stabilize rents at 3%.

That means thousands of families can stay in their homes without the fear of sudden rent hikes.

The ordinance has to pass ONE MORE VOTE! Join us TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND at 6:30PM at Passaic City Hall!
August 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
LET’S KEEP THE PRESSURE GOING AND PACK THE ROOM AGAIN!
Tuesday September 2nd- 6:30pm
330 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ

On August 5th, 200+ Passaic tenants made history by introducing an ordinance that would strengthen tenant protections. The ordinance now moves to a second and FINAL VOTE!
August 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
#NJMVP is still reaching 1million voters to ask the questions that often go unheard:

📌 What issues impact you the most?
📌 What would make you feel motivated to vote?
📌 What do you want leaders to focus on?

Civic engagement should be about all of us. Let’s make it a reality!
August 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
💡Did you know Passaic is thinking of updating their rent cap ordinance? This change could benefit and protect thousands of working-class families.

📲The powerful Passaic tenants are making calls, mobilizing the community to join us this Tuesday, August 5th at 6:30pm in Passaic!
August 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📅 SAVE THE DATE: On Wednesday Oct 15, join us for a night of food, music, joy & people's power in Elizabeth, NJ for our annual People's Power Celebration!

Stay tuned for ticket info & honorees!
July 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We're in Robbinsville today—3 years after Amazon worker Rodger Boland died on the job while working during the peak of summer with temps like today.

We’re talking to workers to ensure they understand their rights in extreme heat.

Heat protection can’t wait. Pass the #NJHeatStandard NOW!
July 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🚨PACK THE ROOM!
Tuesday August 5th - 6:30pm
330 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ

On August 5th, Passaic City Council will consider an ordinance to protect tenants. With 20,000+ tenants in Passaic, this is a pivotal moment to show up & show out!

Sign up here!
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July 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
IT’S OFFICIAL!

In a PACKED ROOM at Union County Comissioner’s meeting tonight, commissioner officially announced Union County will NOT contract with ICE or private prison corporations.

#ICEoutofNJ
July 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🚨BREAKING - VICTORY! After months of community pressure, Union County announced they WILL NOT contract with private prisons including ICE.

Huge victory for people’s power! When we fight, we win!
July 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
🚨‼️3RD CIRCUIT FEDERAL COURT OVERTURNS NJ DETENTION BAN

This decision allows for private prison companies to continue doing business in NJ, overriding our state values. But let’s be clear, IMMIGRANTS ARE NOT FOR SALE

💥MASS RALLY AT ELIZABETH DETENTION CENTER, TODAY @ 3:30 PM
July 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Yesterday, we’re out in the streets of Rahway because this budget isn’t just $$, it’s about our neighbors lives & the consequences the cuts to vital services will affect our families.

✊🏽 Thank you Candace & Christen for sharing their stories & helping bring these issues to life.
July 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New Jersey families are being left behind. It’s time to fight back. Together.

The federal cuts will hit working-class & immigrant families the hardest. We’re organizing across the state to stop the cuts & demand real solutions.

Sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/u9VtHWBJW0i3...
July 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM