New Jersey Citizen Action
@njcitizenaction.bsky.social
Since 1982, we've combined advocacy, organizing, & policy work while providing free direct services in our fight for social, racial, & economic justice in NJ.
https://www.njcitizenaction.org/
https://www.njcitizenaction.org/
Our Healthcare Program Director, Laura Waddell had a great time guest lecturing for Heather Howard's Global Health Policy class at Princeton University. We partnered with NJPP and taught about "Building A Health Care Movement". The class was really great and engaged. Thank you, Princeton University!
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Our Healthcare Program Director, Laura Waddell had a great time guest lecturing for Heather Howard's Global Health Policy class at Princeton University. We partnered with NJPP and taught about "Building A Health Care Movement". The class was really great and engaged. Thank you, Princeton University!
Had a great Roundtable last night in Eatontown with advocates & CD4 residents. We dug into the growing healthcare & food security crisis caused by federal cuts, and how to mobilize our communities to share their stories and push state lawmakers to step up for their constituents.
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Had a great Roundtable last night in Eatontown with advocates & CD4 residents. We dug into the growing healthcare & food security crisis caused by federal cuts, and how to mobilize our communities to share their stories and push state lawmakers to step up for their constituents.
At our press conference, BIPOC childcare providers & parents shared why affordable, accessible childcare is essential. With a $30M shortfall leaving families without support, NJ must urgently invest in childcare. Thank you @SenMTeresaRuiz, @AsmAngelaMcK & @SenBTimberlake for fighting to fix this.
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
At our press conference, BIPOC childcare providers & parents shared why affordable, accessible childcare is essential. With a $30M shortfall leaving families without support, NJ must urgently invest in childcare. Thank you @SenMTeresaRuiz, @AsmAngelaMcK & @SenBTimberlake for fighting to fix this.
We thank the Democrats who stood firm to protect healthcare for all, & we're relieved the govt has reopened, but soaring health insurance costs & threats to critical healthcare protections make this no victory for the American people. Read full statement here: www.njcitizenaction.org/statement_on...
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We thank the Democrats who stood firm to protect healthcare for all, & we're relieved the govt has reopened, but soaring health insurance costs & threats to critical healthcare protections make this no victory for the American people. Read full statement here: www.njcitizenaction.org/statement_on...
In response to some Democrats voting in agreement of a deal to reopen the govt and end the shutdown, thereby compromising on ACA premium tax credits, NJCA’s Healthcare Program Director had the following video statement:
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
In response to some Democrats voting in agreement of a deal to reopen the govt and end the shutdown, thereby compromising on ACA premium tax credits, NJCA’s Healthcare Program Director had the following video statement:
A historic night of celebration for democracy, for the resurgent resistance, and for hope, not just in NJ but around the country! @mikiesherrill.bsky.social surges to victory, flips 6 counties, and Dems pick up big wins in Virginia and New York City! #WhenWeVoteWeWin
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
A historic night of celebration for democracy, for the resurgent resistance, and for hope, not just in NJ but around the country! @mikiesherrill.bsky.social surges to victory, flips 6 counties, and Dems pick up big wins in Virginia and New York City! #WhenWeVoteWeWin
NJ: You did it! @mikiesherrill.bsky.social will be our next Governor. Our heartfelt congratulations to her, and thank you to everyone who worked for this. Remember, WHEN WE VOTE WE WIN.
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
NJ: You did it! @mikiesherrill.bsky.social will be our next Governor. Our heartfelt congratulations to her, and thank you to everyone who worked for this. Remember, WHEN WE VOTE WE WIN.
TOMORROW is the last day to vote!
Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM. If you’re still in line when polls close, stay in line - your vote is your right.
Not sure where your polling location is? Find it here: nj.gov/state/electi...
Your voice. Your vote. Let’s make it count.
Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM. If you’re still in line when polls close, stay in line - your vote is your right.
Not sure where your polling location is? Find it here: nj.gov/state/electi...
Your voice. Your vote. Let’s make it count.
November 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
TOMORROW is the last day to vote!
Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM. If you’re still in line when polls close, stay in line - your vote is your right.
Not sure where your polling location is? Find it here: nj.gov/state/electi...
Your voice. Your vote. Let’s make it count.
Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM. If you’re still in line when polls close, stay in line - your vote is your right.
Not sure where your polling location is? Find it here: nj.gov/state/electi...
Your voice. Your vote. Let’s make it count.
Always our President! @barackobama.bsky.social joined @senbooker25hrs.bsky.social @rasjbaraka.bsky.social and others to fire up voters in the race to the finish to elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social the next Governor of New Jersey! Election Day is around the corner. Let's Go!
November 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Always our President! @barackobama.bsky.social joined @senbooker25hrs.bsky.social @rasjbaraka.bsky.social and others to fire up voters in the race to the finish to elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social the next Governor of New Jersey! Election Day is around the corner. Let's Go!
We're nearly there! In Clifton today getting out the vote for Democrats Alixon Collazos-Gill, Dr. Rosaura Bagolie and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social! Let's get out the vote for the candidates who will fight for all New Jerseyans!
November 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
We're nearly there! In Clifton today getting out the vote for Democrats Alixon Collazos-Gill, Dr. Rosaura Bagolie and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social! Let's get out the vote for the candidates who will fight for all New Jerseyans!
Join us for our "Community Town Hall Meeting: Responding to the Federal Cuts to Healthcare and Food Security" on Nov 13 in Eatontown at 6PM to learn more about how federal cuts will affect our communities. RSVP via QR code or this link: form.123formbuilder.com/6901074/eato... for location details.
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Join us for our "Community Town Hall Meeting: Responding to the Federal Cuts to Healthcare and Food Security" on Nov 13 in Eatontown at 6PM to learn more about how federal cuts will affect our communities. RSVP via QR code or this link: form.123formbuilder.com/6901074/eato... for location details.
We’ll be spending the weekend getting out the votes for our endorsed candidates, especially Mikie Sherrill for Governor. NJCA will be in Ewing, Willingboro, Clifton, and Jersey City. Comment below to let us know where you’re canvassing this weekend!
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We’ll be spending the weekend getting out the votes for our endorsed candidates, especially Mikie Sherrill for Governor. NJCA will be in Ewing, Willingboro, Clifton, and Jersey City. Comment below to let us know where you’re canvassing this weekend!
Join us TONIGHT for our very first Instagram Live Podcast at 7pm! Laura and Gabrielle will be talking about healthcare in NJ, the rules and policies that have changed, how we can help you with health insurance and more! Follow us on IG here: www.instagram.com/newjerseycit...
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Join us TONIGHT for our very first Instagram Live Podcast at 7pm! Laura and Gabrielle will be talking about healthcare in NJ, the rules and policies that have changed, how we can help you with health insurance and more! Follow us on IG here: www.instagram.com/newjerseycit...
NJCA was also at the Knitty Gritty JC to fire up the GOTV for Sherrill.
October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
NJCA was also at the Knitty Gritty JC to fire up the GOTV for Sherrill.
NJCA’s Beverly Brown Ruggia joined supporters in Jersey City last night to welcome gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill on her “21 County Driving Down Costs Tour”! Mikie’s fighting to make New Jersey more affordable for working families so let’s show up for her! Vote early or on November 4th!
October 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
NJCA’s Beverly Brown Ruggia joined supporters in Jersey City last night to welcome gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill on her “21 County Driving Down Costs Tour”! Mikie’s fighting to make New Jersey more affordable for working families so let’s show up for her! Vote early or on November 4th!
It was also a packed house last night at another event: the Mercer County GOTV Rally in East Windsor where Reps. Herb Conway and Bonnie Watson Coleman also spoke to show their support for Mikie Sherrill's gubernatorial campaign.
October 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It was also a packed house last night at another event: the Mercer County GOTV Rally in East Windsor where Reps. Herb Conway and Bonnie Watson Coleman also spoke to show their support for Mikie Sherrill's gubernatorial campaign.
Packed house last night as voters showed up big to support Mikie Sherrill for NJ Governor at the Somerset County Democratic Committee event that was co-sponsored by NJCA.
Remember to vote on or before Nov. 4th for a governor who puts New Jerseyans first and stands up for working families.
Remember to vote on or before Nov. 4th for a governor who puts New Jerseyans first and stands up for working families.
October 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Packed house last night as voters showed up big to support Mikie Sherrill for NJ Governor at the Somerset County Democratic Committee event that was co-sponsored by NJCA.
Remember to vote on or before Nov. 4th for a governor who puts New Jerseyans first and stands up for working families.
Remember to vote on or before Nov. 4th for a governor who puts New Jerseyans first and stands up for working families.
Join HSBC Bank of New Jersey and NJCA for a FREE First-time Homebuyer webinar on 11/5.
We’ll also discuss HSBC's $20k Down-payment Assistance and $5,000 toward closing assistance.
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We’ll also discuss HSBC's $20k Down-payment Assistance and $5,000 toward closing assistance.
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Join HSBC Bank of New Jersey and NJCA for a FREE First-time Homebuyer webinar on 11/5.
We’ll also discuss HSBC's $20k Down-payment Assistance and $5,000 toward closing assistance.
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We’ll also discuss HSBC's $20k Down-payment Assistance and $5,000 toward closing assistance.
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us for our IG Live Podcast on Oct 29 at 7pm! Laura and Gabrielle will be talking about healthcare in NJ, rules & policies that have changed, how we can help you with health insurance & more! If you aren't already following us, follow us now: www.instagram.com/newjerseycitizenaction
October 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Join us for our IG Live Podcast on Oct 29 at 7pm! Laura and Gabrielle will be talking about healthcare in NJ, rules & policies that have changed, how we can help you with health insurance & more! If you aren't already following us, follow us now: www.instagram.com/newjerseycitizenaction
NJ turned out in Lambertville, Frenchtown, Piscataway, Montclair, Jersey City, Princeton, and many other towns and cities to stand with millions of others across America to send the message: #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
NJ turned out in Lambertville, Frenchtown, Piscataway, Montclair, Jersey City, Princeton, and many other towns and cities to stand with millions of others across America to send the message: #NoKings
We were here in Jersey City today standing with the rest of America to shout out
NO to health care cuts
NO to weaponizing the justice system
NO to dismantling democracy
NO to detention centers and attack on immigrants
#NoKIngs in America, period.
NO to health care cuts
NO to weaponizing the justice system
NO to dismantling democracy
NO to detention centers and attack on immigrants
#NoKIngs in America, period.
October 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We were here in Jersey City today standing with the rest of America to shout out
NO to health care cuts
NO to weaponizing the justice system
NO to dismantling democracy
NO to detention centers and attack on immigrants
#NoKIngs in America, period.
NO to health care cuts
NO to weaponizing the justice system
NO to dismantling democracy
NO to detention centers and attack on immigrants
#NoKIngs in America, period.
Do you want to take action against the unprecedented attacks from deep federal cuts that threaten working families to efforts that limit free speech, undermine voting rights, and terrorize immigrant communities?
Join us for the 2025 Unity Summit!
Register at www.njcitizenaction.org/unity.
Join us for the 2025 Unity Summit!
Register at www.njcitizenaction.org/unity.
October 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Do you want to take action against the unprecedented attacks from deep federal cuts that threaten working families to efforts that limit free speech, undermine voting rights, and terrorize immigrant communities?
Join us for the 2025 Unity Summit!
Register at www.njcitizenaction.org/unity.
Join us for the 2025 Unity Summit!
Register at www.njcitizenaction.org/unity.
It’s the 48th anniversary of the CRA! Ensuring every1 has access to wealth is as important as ever. With progress at the federal level currently stalled, community leaders are finding ways to use state CRA to encourage more loans&investments in underserved areas!www.ncrc.org/communityreinvestmentact
October 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It’s the 48th anniversary of the CRA! Ensuring every1 has access to wealth is as important as ever. With progress at the federal level currently stalled, community leaders are finding ways to use state CRA to encourage more loans&investments in underserved areas!www.ncrc.org/communityreinvestmentact
Join us for an important Community Town Hall Meeting: Responding to the Federal Cuts to Healthcare & Food Security to learn more about how these cuts will affect our communities!
Register today and join the conversation: njcitizenaction.org/townhall-1022
Register today and join the conversation: njcitizenaction.org/townhall-1022
October 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Join us for an important Community Town Hall Meeting: Responding to the Federal Cuts to Healthcare & Food Security to learn more about how these cuts will affect our communities!
Register today and join the conversation: njcitizenaction.org/townhall-1022
Register today and join the conversation: njcitizenaction.org/townhall-1022
Govt is shut because GOP refuses to fund enhanced premium tax credits that enable millions throughout NJ and America to afford their Affordable Care Act marketplace plans. No one should see their premiums spike or lose their health insurance so billionaires can get a tax break. #carenotcuts
October 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Govt is shut because GOP refuses to fund enhanced premium tax credits that enable millions throughout NJ and America to afford their Affordable Care Act marketplace plans. No one should see their premiums spike or lose their health insurance so billionaires can get a tax break. #carenotcuts