Speaker Series - Dr. Ben Dworkin
2017-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ, 08840, United States
The Metuchen Democrats speaker series continues with Dr. Ben Dworkin:
Dr. Ben Dworkin, is the Director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science. A veteran of New Jersey politics, he has extensive experience in campaigns and elections, government and legislation, lobbying and issue advocacy, as well as teaching and media relations. He has been frequently quoted by major newspapers including the Philadelphia Inquirer, Star-Ledger, Press of Atlantic City, Asbury Park Press, the Home News-Tribune and others. He is also a frequent guest on NJ12’s “Power & Politics” television news program.
As one of the top experts in New Jersey politics, Dr. Dworkin will give a non-partisan analysis of the 2016 election and the impact that it has had on national, state and local political parties and communities. Additionally, Dr. Dworkin will give his take on the upcoming 2017 gubernatorial election.
This is sure to be a fascinating evening and we hope you can join us.

Grassroots Organizing Conference
2017-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | 9 Suydam St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2885, United States
We would like to invite you to the first ever Rutgers University Spring 2017 Grassroots Organizing Conference! The conference will serve as a networking and training forum for a wide array of advocacy organizations. The invitees span the full range of citizen-run and student-run groups working on issue-based and electoral-focused grassroots campaigns. This conference will provide a nonpartisan atmosphere for organizations to participate in skills workshops and collaborative discussions.
Come see our distinguished keynote speaker, Jeff Tittel, Director of the NJ Sierra Club!
The conference will occur on April 21 from 10 AM to 4 PM. It will take place in the Ludwig Global Learning Center on the Douglass Campus of Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/wdudO7ab0qQJUVQf1
Sponsered by: NJPIRG Students, Honors College Student Advisory Board and Douglass Women’s Center Coalition

March for Science - New Jersey Satellite March
2017-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr, Trenton, NJ, 08608, United States
The Official Mission Statement of the New Jersey March for Science
The New Jersey March for Science affirms the guiding statement of the National March for Science (https://www.marchforscience.com/mission/):
“The March for Science champions robustly funded and publicly
communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity. We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good and for political leaders and policy makers to enact evidence based policies in the public interest.”
We as scientists, students, teachers, doctors, engineers, and concerned citizens have chosen to March for Science to bring attention to important issues that we see as threatening the safety of our fellow citizens, our state, our national character, and the endeavor of scientific exploration.
-Fact-Based Policies: We demand that our leaders take into account the best available scientific evidence when making their decisions, in particular in the areas of climate change, healthcare, energy policy, public safety, education, and resource management. We reject attempts to silence the voices bringing attention to scientific evidence of the serious problems faced by our society, and we reject politically-motivated attacks on scientific research in any field.
-Free Inquiry: As scientific study requires open exchange of ideas and free association across ethnic, religious, and national lines, we demand that the right to speech, travel, and association be protected to the fullest extent, in keeping with the highest ideals and traditions of the United States. Beyond the damage done to our nation’s scientific and economic output, such policies are violations of our human rights, and should be opposed regardless of their impact on science.
-Education: We demand that public education be protected and strengthened, to provide for our next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators, as well as for our future artists, writers, and musicians, whose contributions are equally critical for a healthy democracy. The lack of quality education for all American children robs them of opportunities and deprives all of us of the fruits of their talents.
For these reasons, we have chosen to March for Science. We march so that scientific evidence will be taken seriously. We march because our friends and colleagues are being targeted unjustly. We march because we are concerned about the next generation. We hope you will join us on April 22, in Trenton, in DC, or elsewhere. And we hope you will join us afterwards, for all the work that needs to be done.
*The organizers of the New Jersey March for Science are volunteers and are not being compensated in any manner for their time and dedication to this event. Information is shared and disseminated as quickly as possible. Nothing in the information provided is intended to create a contractual relationship and Organizers are merely acting as facilitators to aid in the success of the event. Any person participating in the New Jersey March for Science does so at their own risk and at their own expense. No warranty of any kind, express or implied, are made by the New Jersey March for Science Organizers and Sponsors nor are Organizers and Sponsors liable for any monetary loss, personal injury, cancellation of event or misinformation. Participants release New Jersey March for Science Organizers and Sponsors from any and all legal liability and acknowledge that participation is at their own risk.

March for Science
2017-04-22 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | National Mall, National Mall, Washington DC, United States
The March for Science is a celebration of our passion for science and a call to support and safeguard the scientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among scientists, and the incredible and immediate outpouring of support has made clear that these concerns are also shared by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. The mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue, which has given policymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence, is a critical and urgent matter. It is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a public stand and be counted.
ON APRIL 22, 2017, WE WALK OUT OF THE LAB AND INTO THE STREETS.
We are scientists and science enthusiasts. We come from all races, all religions, all gender identities, all sexual orientations, all abilities, all socioeconomic backgrounds, all political perspectives, and all nationalities. Our diversity is our greatest strength: a wealth of opinions, perspectives, and ideas is critical for the scientific process. What unites us is a love of science, and an insatiable curiosity. We all recognize that science is everywhere and affects everyone.

A conversation about social justice.
2017-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center St
Newark, NJ 07102
6:30 pm
All are invited to attend this free conversation with gubernatorial candidates about social justice issues and the possibilities for meaningful change in our state.
Our cities hold real promise for addressing some of the greatest social and racial justice challenges of our time: income inequality, unequal access to education, a broken criminal justice system, voter suppression and systems that deny dignity and human rights.
The best solutions to these enduring challenges will come from our communities.
Consistent with our respective organizations’ missions, and our positions as non-partisan advocacy organizations, we are working closely with the communities we serve to help make New Jersey a standard bearer for social and racial justice.
Just one month ahead of the primary election, this forum will provide an important opportunity for the candidates to share how they will address these critical issues.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. Reservations must be made in advance at njpac.org/dosocialjustice, at the NJPAC Box Office, or by calling 1.888.MY.NJPAC.

The Immigrants' March
2017-05-06 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | The National Mall, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
We are a nation of immigrants.
We work, we build, we raise families, we vote.
#WeAllBelong
As attacks on immigrants and refugees continue to come under the Trump administration, it’s important that we unite together and show the President that we will not be intimidated and we demand respect and fairness.
On May 6th, let’s come together in Washington and show the world we will not be intimidated by the attacks on immigrants in our country and those seeking opportunity in the United States.

Children's March NYC
2017-05-13 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Cadman Plaza, 75 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
Our children don’t get to vote, but they do have a voice—and they want and need to use it. This march is an opportunity for all of our children to choose the issues they care about, and to learn to stand up and speak out—on their own terms and in their own words. Let’s get our children together and let them lead a celebration of independent thought, community, inclusivity, and their future.
Join us! #childrensmarchnyc
If you’d like to help out in any way, or just want to reach out with a question or suggestion, you can reach us at volunteer.childrensmarch@gmail.com
Twitter:
@ChildMarchNYC

Metuchen Democratic Committee Meeting
2017-05-25

Jersey Pride - NJ's 26th Annual LGBTQ Pride Celebration
2017-06-04 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | 5th & Ocean, Asbury Park, New Jersey
JOIN THE FAN PAGE HERE: https://www.facebook.com/JerseyPrideFest
INSTAGRAM: @jerseygaypride
JERSEY PRIDE – NJ’s annual gay pride celebration at the jersey shore. The 26th Anniversary. Enjoy the fabulous pride parade, headline performers, great food, arts and crafts, exhibits and community information, activities for the entire family, and the best in entertainment. The festival features 150 artisans, crafters, and organizations, and a diverse Food Court. Fun for all ages in the “Family Zone”.
PARADE ROUTE
Kicks of at 12 noon from Town Hall. Down Cookman to Grand to Sunset to arrive at the festival grounds at Sunset & Ocean.
Rain or Shine!
Possible Performers, Vendors, Advertisers, Sponsors & Volunteers, please visit the wesbite for applications at http://www.jerseypride.org/ or email info@jerseypride.org
*****Make sure your friends know about this*****
SHARE ON YOUR WALL, POST TO GROUPS & PAGES OR
ADD YOUR FRIENDS TO THIS EVENT.
More info coming soon!

National Pride March
2017-06-11 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Memorial, 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW, Washington, DC, United States
NATIONAL PRIDE MARCH (NOW A GLOBAL MOVEMENT)

“In Solidarity!”
Update: The outreach and response to this March is staggering and inspiring. What started off as a proposed March in Washington, DC on June 11th, has quickly morphed into a national movement, as well as a global one. Austin(TX), Portland(ME), Indianapolis(IN), Seattle (WA), Sydney (AU) are just a few of the cities who have announced solidarity marches. And there are MANY others who are in the initial planning stages around our country and the world.
For those who can not attend the March in DC, we URGE all our community members, their families, friends, and allies to reach out to their local Pride organizations to help coordinate additional solidarity marches. Use these organizations to help bring your local communities together. The issues that face our community are not just national, but local as well.
In short time, we will start linking all the pop-up solidarity marches to this main event page, as well as a web page that will be created with more information on all the marches.
Let’s make this truly a “National Pride March” that spreads from coast to coast and shows solidarity through our Pride movement. Although at the pace we are going, we might have to change the name to the “Global Pride March!”

MCYD September General Meeting
2017-09-25 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Middlesex County Democratic Organization, 231 Bridge St, Metuchen, NJ, 08840, United States
Join us for our Young Dems September meeting at the MCDO headquarters! Your presence makes a difference. Come learn what we’re all about or get involved!

NJYD Policy Committee General Meeting with Christine Sadovy
2017-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Join the NJYD Policy Committee for our first general meeting of the year! We are honored to have Christine Sadovy of Planned Parenthood Action Fund as our speaker this month, talking with us about healthcare policy and advocacy.

Run With Reed & Todd
2017-10-01 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Join us for National Public Lands Day event at the Middlesex Greenway Metuchen trailhead at 11am and stay to join Reed and Todd for a group run down the Greenway and through parts of Metuchen directly after the event. They will stop at various points along the way to chat and answer questions about their campaign and vision for Metuchen. After the run is over, we will meet at Hailey’s Harp and Pub for some food, drinks, and more conversation! We hope to see you there!
It’s important to note that running is NOT required. All are welcome including walkers and parents strollers. You can also meet us at Hailey’s if you prefer. We just hope to see you there!

Frelinghuysen’s Columbus Day Sell-Out!
2017-10-09 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Press conference begins at noon.
On Monday, we’re holding a press conference and rally on Congressman Frelinghuysen’s attacks to our budget. They Republicans want to slash important funding for healthcare, the environment, and more. Frelinghuysen’s budget would cut the EPA alone by ten percent. We could also see more drastic cuts added on as the budget process moves forward because of President Trump. Groups will be discussing how his votes have impacted citizens in all issues. We’re gathering on Monday to call on the Congressman to stand up for New Jersey and stand up for our budget!

MCYD Women's Engagement Committee Meeting
2017-10-11 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Garden State Ale House, 378 George St, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Pease join the Middlesex County Young Democrats’ Women’s Engagement Committee at the Garden State Ale House.
Prior to the meeting, please join us at the Women Aware Candlelight Vigil from 6:30-7:30 in New Brunswick’s Monument Square Park.

Public Policy Forum with Matthew Desmond, and US Senator Booker
2017-10-12 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Monarch Housing Associates, Inc., 29 Alden St, Ste 1B, Cranford, NJ, 07016-2156, United States
On Thursday, October 12, 2017, join Monarch Housing, New Jersey Policy Perspective, the Housing & Community Development Network of NJ​, the Anti-Poverty Network of NJ (APN)​, the The The Supportive Housing Association of NJ​, Bridges Outreach, Inc.​, the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc..​, the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris, Inc., Homeless Solutions, Inc. for a Public Policy Forum with Matthew Desmond, Author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, and US Senator Cory Booker (NJ-D.) at Drew University.
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Campaign Rally for Middlesex Dems with VP Joe Biden
2017-10-12 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center, 125 Raritan Center Pkwy, Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
Please join MCDO Chairman Kevin McCabe, Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios, and special guest, the 47th Vice President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden, for a campaign rally for the Line B Democratic Team:
Phil Murphy and Sheila Oliver for NJ
Kevin Hoagland for Middlesex County Surrogate
Charles Tomaro for County Freeholder
Leslie Koppel for County Freeholder
Shanti Narra for County Freeholder
The rally will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center (doors are at 11:00 a.m.). If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP to the Middlesex County Democratic Organization at rsvp@mcdonj.org, or via phone at (732) 906-3680.

Fall Fundraiser Democrats for Metuchen Borough Council
2017-10-13 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Join us for a very special fall fundraising event supporting the Metuchen Democratic candidates for Borough Council, Reed Leibfried and Todd Pagel hosted by Dan and Maryann Topping.
Come support Reed and Todd’s Borough Council Race and enjoy live music with food and beverages from some of your favorite local restaurants & businesses.
Suggested Contribution:
$125 Sponsor – $85 Supporter – $50 Frien
RSVP at: http://tinyurl.com/08840dems
Make all checks payable to CTE Leibfried and Pagel For Council.

The People's Town Hall: 17th District
2017-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Westergard Library, 20 Murray Ave, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
New Jersey has dealt with 8 years of Governor Christie’s obstructionist agenda, with state elected officials from both sides of the aisle supporting it.
Join fellow progressives in Piscataway, Franklin, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, and Milltown for a progressive town hall, and why our elected officials should all support a $15/hr minimum wage, full funding for women’s health, 100% renewable energy, and free community college.
Speakers will include: Analilia Mejia, Executive Director-NJ Working Families Alliance; Jon Whiten, VP-New Jersey Policy Perspective; Junior Romero, Regional Organizer-Food & Water Watch; Christine Sadavoy, Political Director-Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey

Fund the Facts with guest Rep. Pallone
2017-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar, 13 N 4th Ave, Highland Park, NJ, 08904, United States
New Jersey is at a crossroads and NJPP is eager to help navigate through these complex and challenging times. News out of Washington is baffling at best and terrifying at worst. Here in the Garden State, we are set to elect a new Governor in a few short weeks who will walk into a Statehouse in financial dire straits. There are grave threats and unique opportunities before us.
In an effort to give our supporters more opportunity to engage with each other and our staff, we are hosting smaller events exclusively for those who donate to NJPP monthly.
With special guest Congressman Frank Pallone!
We are excited to host a “Fund the Facts” cocktail and conversation hour open to all sustainable monthly donors. Simply begin making a monthly online contribution, and join us to talk policy and network.
Fund the Facts and donate here: https://www.njpp.org/donate/sustaining

Fixing NJ’s Broken Tax Code: An Agenda for Economic Justice
2017-10-23 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Temple Emanu-El Westfield, NJ, 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ, 07090, United States
In New Jersey:
* The poorest families pay the highest share of their incomes to state and local taxes.
* Over the last ten years the wealthiest New Jerseyans and corporations have received billions in tax cuts and subsidies.
* The state consistently fails to raise enough tax revenue to meet the needs of all its residents; make targeted investments in schools, transportation; or even pay its bills.
* The state’s credit rating and other measures of fiscal health have spiraled downward over the past decade.
Please join New Jersey Policy Perspective, New Jersey Citizen Action, Better Choices for New Jersey and Westfield 20/20 for a panel discussion and public forum to discuss these problems and lay the groundwork for common-sense solutions that can advance economic justice and make the state’s tax code fairer and budget more responsible.
With the governor’s office and every legislative seat up for election this fall, New Jersey has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to take bold action. Please come and get educated on the key policy issues at play and learn what you can do next.

Millennial Day of Action Rally and Outreach
2017-10-28 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Busch Campus of Rutgers University, 1 Scarlet Knight Way, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Join us in New Jersey for a full day of action kicking off with phone banking and canvassing for Ambassador Phil Murphy for Governor, Speaker Sheila Oliver for Lieutentant Governor, and Democrats up and down the ballot!
After all the action, we will be having a huge rally with some big special guests!

New Brunswick Domestic Violence Awareness Parade and Rally
2017-10-28 22:30 - 2017-10-29 01:30 (America/Halifax)
There is such a powerful intersection between domestic violence and gun violence. Join the Middlesex Chapter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence as it show its support for this cause. WE MUST STAND TOGETHER.

GOTV Election Rally
2017-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cai's Cafe, 420 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ, 08840, United States
Our campaign is in the final stretch. Join us as we Middlesex County Democratic candidates as they stop in Metuchen as part of their bus tour.
Together we will rally to Get Out The Vote and afterward hold a town-wide canvass to support Metuchen Democratic council candidates, Reed Leibfried and Todd Pagel and the Line B County Democrats!
This is a family friendly event and open to all ages. Coffee and pastries will be served.

MCYD GOTV PEP Rally!
2017-11-05 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Samsel Upper Elementary School, 298 Ernston Rd, Parlin, NJ, 08859, United States
Come join us for the BIGGEST, BEST, PEPPIEST PEP RALLY for all of our Middlesex County Democratic candidates on Column B !! Join the MCYD and MCDO as we welcome Senator Cory Booker and Ambassador Phil Murphy and show them that Middlesex is where it’s at! Free food, music and dancing will pump you up for Election Day! Let’s Get Out That Vote!!!!
Free to attend, just RSVP to rsvp@mcdong.org today!

2017 Election Night Party
2017-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ, 08840, United States
Please join us on Tuesday November 7th as we celebrate the hard work of everyone involved in the 2017 campaign season!

November General Meeting
2017-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Middlesex County Democratic Organization, 231 Bridge St, Metuchen, NJ, 08840, United States
Join us for our Young Dems November meeting at the MCDO headquarters! Your presence makes a difference. Let’s chat about our big victories this past Election Day. Come learn what we’re all about or get involved!

Highland Park Activist Night
2017-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Middlesex County, New Jersey, Middlesex, NJ, 08816, United States
Join us post-election for an activist night in Highland Park! But this isn’t a normal activist night. We’ll be celebrating our endorsed candidates, all the hard work you have done, and talk about our next steps now that the election is over. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/2zLgXpr

National Day of Action, Stop Trump Tax Scam
2017-11-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Rep. MacArthur is the only NJ Congressperson to vote in favor of giving tax breaks to the 1% while raising taxes on working people. Join us on a National Day of Action to send a message to Rep. MacArthur – Stop the Tax Scam and Protect the ACA.

Nancy MacLean & Anastasia Mann—Democracy in Chains
2017-11-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Labyrinth Books Princeton, 122 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Behind today’s headlines of billionaires taking over our government is a secretive political establishment with long, deep, and troubling roots. We invite you to hear about and discuss author Nancy McLean’s exposé of the right’s relentless campaign to eliminate unions, suppress voting, privatize public education, and change the Constitution. McLean is Professor of History and Public Policy at Duke University; she will be joined by Anastasia Mann, Lecturer in the Humanities Council and the Program in American Studies at Princeton University.
The capitalist radical right has been working not simply to change who rules, but to fundamentally alter the rules of democratic governance. But billionaires did not launch this movement; a white intellectual in the embattled Jim Crow South did. ‘Democracy in Chains’ (Viking Books) names its true architect—the Nobel Prize-winning political economist James McGill Buchanan—and dissects the operation he and his colleagues designed over six decades to alter every branch of government to disempower the majority.
