The Institute seeks to ensure that urban residents live in a society that respects their humanity, provides equality of economic opportunity, empowers them to use their voice in the political process, and protects equal justice.
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New Jersey Complete Count Commission
January 09, 2019The Honorable Tahesha Way
Secretary of State of New Jersey
State of New Jersey, Department of State
20 West State Street, Fourth Floor
P.O. Box 300
Trenton, NJ 08625Re: New Jersey Complete Count Commission
Dear Chairwoman Way and Members of the New Jersey Complete Count Commission:
I am Patricia Williamson, the New Jersey Counts Project Director at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (the “Institute”). The Institute is a legal advocacy organization that works to ensure that urban residents live in a society that respects their humanity, provides equality of economic opportunity, empowers them to use their voice in the political process, and protects equal justice.
NJISJ Redistricting Testimony
December 17, 2018Testimony of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice before the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee on SCR43/SCR152
NJISJ Testimony For NJ Senate Labor Committee
December 03, 2018Testimony of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice in Support of S.3061, S.3063, and S.3065 New Jersey State Senate Labor Committee
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Leading Advocates and Civil Rights Groups Oppose New Jersey Redistricting Plan that Elevates Partisanship Over People
November 26, 2018 -
Op-Ed: Higher Minimum Wage, Apprenticeships Are Keys To American Dream In NJ
November 15, 2018 -
Sessions Memo Disappoints New Jersey Attorney General
November 13, 2018 -
Senator M. Teresa Ruiz Leads New Jersey into National Apprenticeship Week with Introduction of Inclusive Apprenticeship Bill Package
November 09, 2018 -
The New Jersey Institute For Social Justice Leads Coalition Of Youth Advocates, Fair Housing, Civil Rights And Religious Organizations, In March For Social Justice
November 05, 2018
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The Institute at 20
Please join us for a conversation moderated by Elise Boddie with Institute leaders Ken Zimmerman, Cornell Brooks, and Ryan Haygood on the defining social justice struggles for New Jersey.Given the significant challenges we face, we have only two options: to embrace chaos or embrace community. We choose community. Join us as we work to bend our neighborhoods toward the beloved community.