EVENTS
September 2026

The next monthly meeting is Wednesday Oct 14 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Please bring a donation for the food bank for our Mutal Aid Group. Also, please bring a cash donation (no matter how small) to help fund our Nov 4th PARTY and postcarding.

 Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,  

Please check your voter registration.  One of our members was curious as to why her husband received a ballot recently but she did not.  She went on the Vote 411 website and found that her registration of many years had been listed as inactive.  After inquiries to the county’s Supt. of Elections office, she found that her local post office had returned her ballot to the County Clerk’s office and that her registration was listed as inactive.  She now has to register again before she can vote.  Please don’t wait.  Time is running out.  If you haven’t gotten a ballot yet, go to vote411.org immediately and check to see if your status is listed as "inactive.”

In order to resolve the issue she had to register again at the Superintendent of Elections office.  Then once they processed the registration, she had to go to the County Clerk’s office with her new voter’s registration card and get a ballot.  In Burlington County, they are in the same building.  Someone told her that she was not alone in having to do this. She was also told that she was lucky to have caught the inactive status now on the state’s new vote411.org website because soon people will be unable to re-register for the midterm elections. 

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement.  For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. Register for October at Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies · Indivisible Turning the Tables. For more information, email Laura Beverage at laurabeverage97@gmail.com

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

We have a big post election celebration planned for Nov 4 from 6pm to 9pm at the Lake Colony Country Club in Medford.

Food, music, dancing and joy!

SJNOWIndivisible members and one significant other ONLY (we will open to others if we can)

Room holds 175. Sign up ASAP as we may fill up and you will be closed out. Event is FREE

You can sign up to bring a dessert or appetizer but it’s not mandatory

(use LINK in your EMAIL - not published here)

The next monthly meeting is Wednesday Oct 14 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Please bring a donation for the food bank for our Mutal Aid Group. Also, please bring a cash donation (no matter how small) to help fund our Nov 4th PARTY and postcarding.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,  

It starts with YOU. Help drive a November Blue Wave.

The 2026 midterms are less than two months away, and the Evesham Democratic Club needs every one of us engaged to build a Blue Wave in Evesham and across New Jersey.

Join us on Wednesday, September 30 at 7 PM via Zoom to learn why this election demands action now — and exactly how you can help. We’ll cover early voting essentials, key dates and ballot box locations, what every voter must do to prepare, how we protect our vote, and how we organize as Blue Wave ambassadors. A Q&A will ensure you’re fully ready for November.

Together, we can make sure every eligible voter casts a ballot, every vote is counted, and the results are honored. More info and signup here: https://www.mobilize.us/southjerseynowindivisible/event/1028183/

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Call To Action:  Fight the Trump Administration’s Election Interference

The Trump administration has attempted to seize voting records and other sensitive election data, attempted to nationalize, or take away states rights to hold and control their elections, threatened to use ICE at polling places, tried to ban all mail-in-voting, tried to use an executive order to to require proof of citizenship to vote, among other attempts!

Demand that your representatives condemn this unconstitutional interference and urge your state leaders to protect the integrity of our elections!

Script: Hi, my name is (name) and I’m a constituent from (town).

I’m calling to express my concerns about the Trump administration’s ongoing interference with our election systems. I ask that (your representative) pass legislation to block election interference by federal officials, including the unlawful seizure of our voting records and ICE agents at polling locations.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.

Governor Mikie Sherrill  609-292-6000

Senator Cory Booker  202-224-3224  856-338-8922

Senator Andy Kim  202-224-4744  856-757-5353

Representative Herb Conaway  202-225-4765  609-438-6290

Representative Donald Norcross  202-225-6501  856-427-7000

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. Register for October at Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies · Indivisible Turning the Tables. For more information, email Laura Beverage at laurabeverage97@gmail.com

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

We have a big post election celebration planned for Nov 4 from 6pm to 9pm at the Lake Colony Country Club in Medford.

Food, music, dancing and joy!

SJNOWIndivisible members and one significant other ONLY (we will open to others if we can)

Room holds 175. Sign up ASAP as we may fill up and you will be closed out. Event is FREE

You can sign up to bring a dessert or appetizer but it’s not mandatory

WATCH THE BENNETT-KEAN DEBATE TONIGHT SUNDAY 9/27 @ 7PM ON THE NJ GLOBE WEBSITE.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Please watch the critical Reecca Bennett-Tom Kean Debate. This in-person debate will be streamed on the NJ Globe website:

       https://newjerseyglobe.com

People can also view a recoding of the Debate on the NJ Globe website until November 3rd.           

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement.

For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.
   

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com
   

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. Register for October at Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies · Indivisible Turning the Tables. For more information, email Laura Beverage at laurabeverage97@gmail.com

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

We have a big post election celebration planned for Nov 4 from 6pm to 9pm at the Lake Colony Country Club in Medford.

Food, music, dancing and joy!

SJNOWIndivisible members and one significant other ONLY (we will open to others if we can)

Room holds 175. Sign up ASAP as we may fill up and you will be closed out. Event is FREE

You can sign up to bring a dessert or appetizer but it’s not mandatory

<the link is in the email, not posted here>

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Change happens when LARGE numbers of people take action.

Many of you are new and don't know the story of how Senator Andy Kim was elected to Congress in 2018.  306,875 votes were cast in that election. Andy won by 3,000 Vote by Mail Ballots.  That's 0.01% of the vote.  65,000 Applications for Vote by Mail Ballots were mailed in District 3. SJNOWIndivisible sent 36,000. We now have a nationally recognized Senator because of that. What we do matters. All of these Senate races are going to be very close.

This is going to be my last request for your participation.

I have over 3,000 postcards left that can be sent to register new Democratic Voters.

I have 200 stamps which I will give to the first people who request them.

Register New Democratic Voters to flip the Senate!! The last day to register to vote is Oct 13. Time is running out. There are 6 Senate races we are working on: MI, GA, KS, NC, OH, TX.

You can do as few as 10 postcards. Request more if you want. Last day to mail them is Oct 6. I give you EVERYTHING , including directions,  names and addresses and the postcard script.  All you have you do is put a stamp on the postcard and mail it. Everyone can do this. Even if you've never done them. You pick up your package on my porch in Mount Laurel.

Discount Stamp site is 24 cents. They take about a week to arrive.

https://postagesave.com/shop

Every person can make a difference. If you haven't done anything yet, (and even if you have) now is your chance!!

 We need a few more people to sign up for the Pumpkin Festival on Oct 4 to Register new voters. At this one, we work with SJNOW-Alice Paul Chapter

Blackwood Pumpkin Festival Oct 4 (10-1 & 1-5) (Diane Stenzel) 

https://tinyurl.com/2dvz7phx

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. Register for October at Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies · Indivisible Turning the Tables

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

The next monthly meeting is Wednesday Oct 14 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. A Donation for our Epic Post Election Party Nov 4 is appreciated no matter how small.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Register New Democratic Voters to flip the Senate!! They have added KANSAS!!!! The last day to register to vote is Oct 13. Time is running out. There are 6 Senate races we are working on: MI, GA, KS, NC, OH and TX

You can do as few as 10 postcards. The Discount Stamp site is: here

They take about a week to arrive. I wouldn't mail your postcards after Oct 6.

Every person can make a difference. If you haven't done anything yet, (and even if you have) now is your chance!!

Register new Voters at the Pumpkin Festival Oct 4. At this one, we work with SJNOW-Alice Paul Chapter

Blackwood Pumpkin Festival Oct 4 (10-1 & 1-5) (Diane Stenzel) sign up here

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AI Kill Switch Act. 

CTA: Call your Representatives! This is important stuff!

AI technology is advancing more rapidly than humans’ understanding of it, and it’s not just outsiders who are alarmed by the pace. In July, more than 1,300 employees from leading AI companies signed an open letter voicing concerns that AI is developing faster than humans’ ability to understand, oversee, or control it.

H.R. 9917, the AI Kill Switch Act, is a bipartisan bill that would require AI companies to maintain the technical infrastructure to slow down, suspend, or fully shut down their models, report serious safety incidents, and submit systems for mandatory testing before deployment.

SCRIPT:  Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from {   }

I’m calling to urge [Name] to cosponsor and support H.R. 9917, the AI Kill Switch Act. AI capabilities are developing at a speed that could exceed human understanding. We should act now to ensure that companies have the tools and infrastructure they need to regain control of their technology in an emergency.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.

Representative Herbert Conaway  202-225-4765

Senator Andy Kim  202-224-4744

Senator Cory Booker  202-224-3224

Oct 17 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - the CRI event is at 2100 NJ-70. At the corner of Route 70 and Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill

In front of the Wegmans Shopping Center.

Signs should say "Vote! and Vote Early."

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. Register for October at Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies · Indivisible Turning the Tables

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

The next monthly meeting is Wednesday Oct 14 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Donation for Nov 4 party is appreciated, no matter how small. Sign up sheet is coming soon.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Register New Democratic Voters to flip the Senate!! The last day to register to vote is Oct 13. Time is running out. There are 5 Senate races we are working on.

You can do as few as 10 postcards and the Discount Stamp site that I have repeatedly sent you is 24 cents a stamp.

Every person can make a difference. If you haven't done anything yet, (and even if you have) now is your chance!!

We have to work flat out until Oct 6 (last day to mail postcards)

Who's in??

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The last opportunity to register new Voters is the Pumpkin Festival Oct 4. At this one, we work with SJNOW-Alice Paul Chapter

Blackwood Pumpkin Festival Oct 4 (10-1 & 1-5) (Diane Stenzel) 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ACAA29A0FFC07-65061850-blackwood

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. Register for October at Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies · Indivisible Turning the Tables

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

The next monthly meeting is Wednesday Oct 14, at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Please bring a cash donation for the Nov 4 party. Any amount is appreciated

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Call your Congressmen and Tell Them To Restore Food Safety

Since Trump took office in 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been hit hard by staffing cuts, leadership turnover, and policy changes—and the result is a very weak food safety system.

The FDA has lost thousands of employees due to staffing cuts, and the CDC and USDA’s meat and poultry inspection service have lost thousands more. Entire advisory committees on food safety and meat and poultry inspection were eliminated, and federal labs that researched foodborne pathogens were told to relocate or shut down, with no plan in place. The CDC also removed several pathogens, including the parasite Cyclospora, from the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network.


Americans are already feeling the impact. This summer, the U.S. saw its largest-ever outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness traced to contaminated lettuce, with more than 15,700 cases confirmed. Public health experts say the response has been extremely slow and disorganized because the necessary staff and labs no longer exist. 

Food safety isn’t a partisan issue. Call your Representative and tell them: Congress must press the FDA and HHS to reinstate the food safety officials, inspectors, and laboratory staff who have been let go, and fully fund food safety inspection and outbreak-response programs at the FDA, CDC, and USDA.

Representative Herbert Conaway  202-225-4765

Senator Cory Booker  202-224-3224

Senator Andy Kim  202-224-4744

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. Register for October at Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies · Indivisible Turning the Tables

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

The next monthly meeting is Wednesday Oct 14 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. 

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Register New Democratic Voters to flip the Senate!! The last day to register to vote is Oct 13. Time is running out. There are 5 Senate races we are working on.

You can do as few as 10 postcards and the Discount Stamp site that I have repeatedly sent you is 24 cents a stamp.

Every person can make a difference. If you haven't done anything yet, (and even if you have) now is your chance!!

We also have 2 College Voter Registration opportunities that need to be filled, TCNJ and Monmouth University. No experience is necessary. We will train you on site. At TCNJ you are working with their student Voter Registration Team. You truly don't need to know anything. If you haven't done College Voter Registration, here's your chance.

== >> TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) - Sep 30  11:30am -1pm 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ACAA29A0FFC07-65769416-tcnj

The other opportunity is new to us. Monmouth University has about 5000 students. I was at Raritan Valley Community College yesterday-also over an hour ride. I was with 5 volunteers, none of whom had ever done Voter Registration before. It wasn't a problem. There are so many unregistered eligible voters. Many of the registered students didn't know there was an election Nov 3. Make a difference! I will be at Monmouth University with you. We can carpool if you live near Mount Laurel.  I need you!!

== >> Monmouth University - Oct 8   

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ACAA29A0FFC07-64495711-monmouth

The last opportunity to register new Voters is the Pumpkin Festival Oct 4. At this one, we work with SJNOW-Alice Paul Chapter

Blackwood Pumpkin Festival Oct 4 (10-1 & 1-5) (Diane Stenzel) 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ACAA29A0FFC07-65061850-blackwood

We have to work flat out until Oct 6 (last day to mail postcards)

Who's in??

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. Register for October at Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies · Indivisible Turning the Tables

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

The next monthly meeting is Wednesday Oct 14 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. 

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

We were at Raritan Valley Community College today and registered 57 students. Many others told us they were registering on line.

There are still a few openings in College Voter Registration.

1. TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) - Sep 30  11:30am -1pm (Andrea Williams)  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ACAA29A0FFC07-65769416-tcnj

2. Monmouth University - Oct 8    (Kathy O'Neill) 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ACAA29A0FFC07-64495711-monmouth

 It starts with YOU. Vote for a November Blue Wave.

The 2026 midterm elections are less than two months away. The Evesham Democratic Club invites you to be part of a Blue Wave in both Evesham and New Jersey. Join us on Wednesday, September 30 at 7 PM via Zoom to learn why we need a Blue Wave for the November midterms, and to discover what you can do. The session will cover early voting, important dates and locations, vote protection, and how to organize and become Blue Wave Ambassadors.

There will be time for Q&A to ensure you feel prepared for the 2026 midterms. Together, let’s ensure that every eligible voter can cast their vote, that all votes are counted, and that the results are honored.

This event is hosted by the Evesham Democratic Club but all who want to be part of the November Blue Wave are welcome! More information and signup here: https://www.mobilize.us/southjerseynowindivisible/event/1028183/

Call to Action: Stop Trump’s Crypto Corruption

Last year, the House passed the CLARITY Act, a bill disguised as “crypto regulation” that actually serves the billionaires and bad actors at the center of today’s crypto chaos. This bill doesn’t protect consumers, doesn’t close money laundering loopholes, and does nothing to stop the biggest threat of all: Trump’s crypto-fueled bribery machine. Now, the CLARITY Act is being considered in the Senate.  

Trump has already amassed 1.4 billion in the last year alone, and the latest bill text doesn’t include any meaningful ethics.
 

The Senate is expected to vote to open debate on the CLARITY Act TOMORROW, September 15. Keep calling your Democratic US senators to demand they reject this toothless crypto “regulation” bill that would only further enable Trump’s crypto corruption. The CLARITY would only further enable Trump’s crypto corruption.

Senator Andy Kim:(202) 224-4744

Senator Corey Booker: (202) 224-3224

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. Register for October at Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies · Indivisible Turning the Tables

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

The midterms are coming!!   It's time to do postcards!

We have an amazing discount stamp site that works. I sent out 5 postcards last week to different states and verified they were received. The stamps are so cheap I wanted to check again. Log on and put Postcard stamps in the Search box.

https://postagesave.com/shop

Right now Field Team 6 has Postcards for 5 Senate races:

According to the lastest Cook Political Report-

NC- Lean D

GA- Lean D

MI- Toss Up

OH-Toss Up

Tx- Toss Up

This is NOT WHERE THESE RACES STARTED!!

Email me and tell me how many you are committing to doing. You know the drill. Once I give you the names and addresses, you cannot give them back to me. You must complete and mail them. If you have a preference for a particular Senate race, tell me.

Let's do this!

Eileen

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The Sign up for TCNJ for College Voter Registration is live now. It will fill fast. TCNJ is very popular.

TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) - Sep 30  11:30am -> 1pm (Andrea Williams) 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ACAA29A0FFC07-65769416-tcnj

The next monthly meeting is Monday, September 14, at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Please bring a donation for the food bank for our new Mutual Aid group. Also, please bring a cash donation (no matter how small) to help fund our party Nov 4 and postcarding.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

1. Honor the memory of 9/11:

• https://www.911memorial.org/

• https://www.911day.org/

• https://voicescenter.org/living-memorial

2. Help flip NJ7: We have a real chance of electing a Democrat to this seat. There are many ways you can help, the most important of which is canvassing. There are weekend and weekday canvasses, as well as phone banking and postcarding events. Go to https://rebeccabennettforcongress.com/volunteer/ or https://www.mobilize.us/?q=rebecca%20bennett for details.

3. Canvass Training Wednesday Sept 16 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM via Zoom: Never canvassed before but want to give it a try? Want more information on how canvassing works and the tools available? Join us for this session hosted by Plainfields Area Indivisible and presented by Rich Cleaver. More information and signup here: https://www.mobilize.us/plainsfieldsareaindivisible/event/1024819/

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. Register for September at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleturningthetables/event/1007067/

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

The next monthly meeting is Monday, September 14, at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Please bring a donation for the food bank for our new Mutual Aid group. Also, please bring a cash donation (no matter how small) to help fund our party Nov 4 and postcarding.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

1. Get Ready for the MIdterms: Make sure your voter registration is up to date and check it regularly.  You need to know if your registration has been removed or changed due to some G.O.P. shenanigans so you can get it fixed before the election. You can easily check your registration by texting VOTER to 59798 or at https://vote.gov/register/new-jersey. This way of checking your registration is especially nice as it can be shared with friends and relatives can also check theirs.  Let's share it. We will win the elections! 

2. Save the Clean Water Act: 

The EPA under Trump is trying to do away with parts of our most important clean water laws, and we need Congress to stop this. The EPA and the Army Core of Engineers have proposed a new rule narrowing which streams and wetlands are protected. if finalized, this new rule could destroy the waterways most vulnerable to pollution, destruction, and overdevelopment. Without  federal permits and safeguards, wetlands that absorb floods, protect wildlife and keep drinking water clean will not be protected. Even streams that do not run all year still need help so polluters can’t operate there, and families aren’t left at risk of contamination.   

Script:

“Hi!  My name is (name). I am a constituent from (city zip*).  I am calling my Rep/Sen to stop Trump‘s EPA from weakening the Clean Water Act.  Please support immediate oversight hearings, block this rollback, and keep federal protections of streams and wetlands. It’s not “clarity and regulatory certainty” that they are seeking. They want more protection for rich polluters and less help for everyday families facing floods, droughts, and contaminated water.”

*Please use full address if leaving a voicemail.

Phone numbers:

Rep. Herb Conaway:  202-225-4765, 609-438-6290
Rep. Donald Norcross:  202-225-6501, 856-427-7000
Sen. Corey Booker:  202-224-3224, 856-338-8922
Sen. Andy Kim:  202-224-4744, 856-757-5353

3. Support Congressional Redistricting in NJ: As partisan gerrymandering has added to a weakening of the Voting Rights Act, we need to tell our state legislators and the Governor to amend the New Jersey State Constitution to allow us to suspend the current New Jersey Redistricting Commission, which is not scheduled to convene until 2030.  Putting the issue on the next ballot will allow New Jersey voters to decide whether to redraw Congressional districts before the 2028 election.

SCRIPT

“Hi, my name is (name). I am a constituent from (city zip*)  I am calling to ask my Sen/Assem/Governor to support amending the New Jersey Constitution to allow suspension of the current New Jersey Redistricting Commission, which does not convene until 2030. Please act now so New Jersey voters can decide if Congressional districts should be redrawn in time for the 2028 election.” *Please use full address if leaving a voicemail.

Phone numbers for NJ state legislators district 7:

Assemblyman Bal it Singh  856-461-3997
State Senator Troy Singleton  856-234-2790
Governor Mikie Sherrill  609-292-6000

4. Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 7661 and S4925), better known as “The National Book Ban.”: 

These bills were introduced by Republicans to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.  The bills prohibit use of federal education funds in any public school classroom or library for books that have references to gender dysphoria or transgenderism, claiming they are  sexually-oriented materials. The Act forces schools and libraries, if threatened, to consider pulling LGBTQ+ books or they could lose their Title One federal funding support. Major literary and library groups like the American Library Association actively oppose this bill as an overreach of the federal government, calling it government censorship.

Script:

“Hello. My name is (name), and I’m a constituent from (city, zip).*  HR 7661 and S4925 or the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (known as the national book ban) does the following:

1.  It eliminates LGBTQ+ representation in book collections
2.  It  causes the loss of critical Title One funding for low income schools
3.  It has a chilling effect, and is thus is a cause of preemptive self-censorship
4. It infringes on first amendment and parental rights and
5.  It brings financial risk to authors and creative industries.

Please stop this unwanted and unneeded National Book Ban!”

*Please use your full address if you are leaving a voicemail.  

Phone Numbers:

Rep. Herb Conway:  202-225-4765, 609-438-6290
Rep. Donald Norcross:  202-225-6501, 856-427-7000
Sen. Corey Booker:  202-224-3224, 856-338-8922
Sen. Andy Kim:  202-224-4744, 856-757-5353

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SPECIAL ARK ROAD RESISTANCE RALLY 4:30 - 5:30: This Friday’s Ark Road Resistance Rally falls on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, and there will be a special rally honoring the victims and their families and all first responders. There will be music and singing and possibly some elected officials. This is the same time and location as the usual weekly rally, but the focus will be on 9/11 victims.

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. Register for September at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleturningthetables/event/1007067/

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

The midterms are coming!!   It's time to do postcards!

We have an amazing discount stamp site that works. Postcard stamps are 24 cents instead of 65 cents!! I sent out 5 postcards last week to different states and verified they were received. I did this a few months ago but the stamps are so cheap I wanted to check again. Log on and put Postcard stamps in the Search box.

https://postagesave.com/shop

Right now Field Team6 has Postcards for 5 Senate races:

Cook Political Report now rates these:

NC Lean D

GA Lean D

MI Toss up

OH Toss up

TX Toss up

It's unbelievable! We can win these states as well as Iowa and Alaska!

Email me and tell me how many you are committing to doing. If you have a preference, tell me. You know the drill. Once I give you the names and addresses, you cannot give them back to me. You must complete and mail them as soon as they are completed. Last day to register to vote is Oct 13.

Let's do this!

Eileen

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

The midterms are coming!!   It's time to do postcards!

We have an amazing discount stamp site that works. I sent out 5 postcards last week to different states and verified they were received. The stamps are so cheap I wanted to check again. Log on and put Postcard stamps in the Search box.

https://postagesave.com/shop

Right now Field Team6 has Postcards for 5 Senate races:

NC, GA, MI, OH, TX

Email me and tell me how many you are committing to doing. You know the drill. Once I give you the names and addresses, you cannot give them back to me. You must complete and mail them.

Let's do this!

Eileen

The next monthly meeting is Monday, September 14, at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Please bring a donation for the food bank for our new Mutual Aid group. Also, please bring a cash donation (no matter how small) to help fund our party Nov 4 and postcarding.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

1. Ways You Can Support the Critical Swing NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign 

Knock Doors in Bridgewater, NJ This Weekend (Sep 5-6) and Other Sep Weekends  

-20 SJNOW Indivisible people have knocked, with great results, over 1.4K doors in the NJ-7 Somerset County towns of Somerville, Bridgewater, Raritan Borough, and Warren during the past 7 weekends!

-We will continue our Bridgewater door knocking this weekend (Sep 5-6) during the 10 AM-1 PM shift on Saturday, Sep 5. Three more Bridgewater canvassing shifts are available each weekend during 1-4 PM on Saturdays and 10-1 and 1-4 on Sundays. Newcomers are welcome, and they will receive canvassing training. We also encourage people that are not quite sure that they want to do this to go out on a shift with one of our experienced canvassers and simply observe how things are done. Give it a try! 

-Please email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com, or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com, for more details, if you want to join us this weekend, OR during future weekends in September.

NEW. Sign Up Now to Attend an Important Virtual Event on WED, Sep 16, 7-8 PM. A special Zoom "Canvassing Training" Presentation by Rich Cleaver and other SJNOW Indivisibles will be offered to potential new and experienced canvassers in many NJ Indivisible groups, in order to obtain more door knockers for Rebecca's campaign.

-This presentation will provide concrete facts and tips about canvassing as well as an overview of the stages of development for new canvassers. It will also address common concerns that people might have about knocking on the doors of voters and initiating a conversation. 

-This event is sponsored by the Plainsfields Area Indivisible group in Union County.  Everyone is welcome to attend. Here is the Mobilize link for this event.

https://www.mobilize.us/plainsfieldsareaindivisible/event/1024819/

-This collaborative special event represents a very positive result for our new Canvassing Organizing Group (COG). The COG has been reaching out to many NJ Indivisible groups in Central and North Jersey, encouraging them to provide more Bennett Campaign door knockers and offering to assist them in doing this. 

Join Weekday Virtual Phone Banks to Reach Voters

-Shifts occur during 5-7 PM on Tuesday and 6-8 PM on Thursday. Sign up for shifts here

Join Weekend Virtual Phone Banks to Reach Voters

-Shifts occur during 10 AM-12 PM AND 12 -2 PM every Saturday and Sunday. Sign up for shifts here

REPOST Often Info & Clips from Rebecca's Social Media Sites

-Rebecca's social media sites can be found at the Rebecca Bennett for Congress Campaign Website, located here

-Rebecca's one-minute vertical real-life videos on social media are quite good. Check them out and repost them.

-Everyone can REPOST!

-The Bennett Campaign has asked us to do this!

2. Make Signs to Support First Responders & Victims Families at 9/11 Ark Road Rally

The Ark Road Resistance rally on Friday 9/11 is planning to focus on honoring first responders and victims families.  Ila Vassallo offered to host a sign making party on Wednesday 9/10 at 7 pm. Please send her an email at: ila.vassallo02@gmail.com if you can attend.

3. Enjoy Labor Day and Then Rally to Support Workers & Retirees at 5 PM on WED, Sep 9 in Mt. Laurel 

Please join this special Post-Labor Day Rally at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. Fight the Trump/GOP/Billionaires Attacks on All Workers, Unions, and Retirees! These attacks include: the skyrocketing prices of everything caused by the Iran War and the Trump Tariffs; the massive cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits of Retirees associated with the GOP Big Ugly Bill; and the constant federal government assaults on unions, contracts, and collective bargaining rights. 

This Rally will focus on what the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and other unions have successfully done to counter the vicious Trump/Musk DOGE and other attacks on their employees' jobs, benefits, working conditions, and union rights. 

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. Register for September at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleturningthetables/event/1007067/

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

The next monthly meeting is Monday, September 14, at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Please bring a donation for the food bank for our new Mutual Aid group.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

• 5 Ways to Support the Critical Swing NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign 

Knock Doors in Bridgewater, NJ This Weekend (Sep 5-6) and Other Sep Weekends  

-20 SJNOW Indivisible people have knocked, with great results, over 1.4K doors in the NJ-7 Somerset County towns of Somerville, Bridgewater, Raritan Borough, and Warren during the past 7 weekends!

-We will continue our Bridgewater door knocking this weekend (Sep 5-6) mainly during the 10 AM-1 PM shift on SAT, Sep 5. Three more Bridgewater canvassing shifts are available during 1-4 PM on SAT, Sep 5 AND during 10-1 & 1-4 on SUN, Sep 6. Newcomers are welcome, and they will receive canvassing training. We also encourage people that are not quite sure that they want to do this to go out on a shift with one of our experienced canvassers and simply observe how things are done. Give it a try! 

-Please email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com, or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com, for more details, if you want to join us this weekend, OR during future weekends in September.

BRAND NEW. SAVE THE DATE. WED, Sep 16, 7-8 PM. 

A special Zoom "Canvassing Training" Presentation by Rich Cleaver and other SJNOW Indivisibles will be offered to potential new and experienced canvassers in many NJ Indivisible groups, in order to obtain more door knockers for Rebecca's campaign. This event is sponsored by the Plainsfield Area Indivisible group in Union County. We will provide this group's Mobilize link for this event in future emails. Everyone is welcome to attend. This collaborative special event represents a very positive result for our new Canvassing Organizing Group (COG). The COG has been reaching out to many NJ Indivisible groups in Central and North Jersey, encouraging them to provide more Bennett Campaign door knockers and offering to assist them in doing this. 

Join Weekday Virtual Phone Banks to Reach Voters

-Shifts occur during 5-7 PM on Tuesday and 6-8 PM on Thursday. Sign up for shifts here

Join Weekend Virtual Phone Banks to Reach Voters

-Shifts occur during 10 AM-12 PM AND 12 -2 PM every Saturday and Sunday. Sign up for shifts here

REPOST Often Info & Clips from Rebecca's Social Media Sites

-Rebecca's social media sites can be found at the Rebecca Bennett for Congress Campaign Website, located here

-Rebecca's one-minute vertical real-life videos on social media are quite good. Check them out and repost them.

-Everyone can REPOST!

-The Bennett Campaign has asked us to do this!

• CALL TO ACTION. Tell Congress: Act NOW to Preserve Our Public Lands

Congress must act NOW to preserve and protect our public lands.  The administration has a pattern of treating public lands as assets to be sold off rather than preserved for public use.  The administration has weakened the U.S. Forest Service agency's ability to manage the 150 national forests by moving its headquarters and closing research facilities.  It has reduced the size of public lands designated as National Monuments and repealed longstanding regulations for both land and wildlife protection.  The mismanagement, destruction, and sale of public lands must stop now.  It will be too late to wait for the courts to intervene.

Tell our congressmen to take action now to preserve and protect our public lands.  Tell them to oppose the sale of our national parks, including sections of Yosemite National Park; oppose the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service; and oppose the repeal of regulations that protect our public lands and wildlife.

*Please give your full address if leaving a voicemail.

Representative Herbert Conaway  202-225-4765  609-438-6290

Senator Cory Booker  202-224-3224  856-338-8922

Senator Andy Kim  202-224-4744  856-757-5353

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For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement.  For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. Register for September at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleturningthetables/event/1007067/

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

The next monthly meeting is Monday, September 14, at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Please bring a donation for the food bank for our new Mutual Aid group.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

1. Here are 4 Ways to Support the Critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign 

Knock Doors in Bridgewater, NJ This Weekend (Sep 5-6) and Other Sep Weekends 

-20 SJNOW Indivisible people have knocked, with great results, over 1.4K doors in the NJ-7 Somerset County towns of Somerville, Bridgewater, Raritan Borough, and Warren during the past 7 weekends! They have also distributed 36 Bennett lawn signs to voters, and they have recruited 7 new local volunteers for the campaign. Our canvassers have received commendations from both Senator Andy Kim and the Bennett campaign, and they have successfully reached out to other NJ Indivisible groups to obtain more Bennett door knockers.

-We have found so far that Rebecca's positions on affordability (i.e., significantly reducing the costs of groceries, housing, healthcare, childcare, energy, and other items) and anti-corruption (e.g., banning Congressional stock trades in contrast to her GOP opponent, Tom Kean Jr) are resonating with voters. 

-We will continue our Bridgewater door knocking this weekend (Sep 5-6) mainly during the 10 AM-1 PM shift on SAT, Sep 5. Three more Bridgewater canvassing shifts are available during 1-4 PM on SAT, Sep 5 AND during 10-1 & 1-4 on SUN, Sep 6. Newcomers are welcome, and they will receive canvassing training. 

-Please email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com, or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com, for more details, if you want to join us this weekend, OR during future weekends in September.

Join Weekday Virtual Phone Banks to Reach Voters

-Shifts occur during 5-7 PM on Tuesday and 6-8 PM on Thursday. Sign up for shifts here

Join Weekend Virtual Phone Banks to Reach Voters

-Shifts occur during 10 AM-12 PM AND 12 -2 PM every Saturday and Sunday. Sign up for shifts here

REPOST Often Info & Clips from Rebecca's Social Media Sites

-Rebecca's social media sites can be found at the Rebecca Bennett for Congress Campaign Website, located here

-Rebecca's one-minute vertical real-life videos on social media are quite good. Check them out and repost them.

-Everyone can REPOST!

-The Bennett Campaign has asked us to do this!

2. CALL TO ACTION. Tell Congress: Enforce the War Powers Resolution for the Iran War

Again, the Trump administration has resumed strikes on Iran--still no Congressional Approval. More strikes mean putting more troops at risk, and more taxpayers' dollars wasted. We must end this illegal war.  Congress must enforce the War Powers Resolution.  

Call your congressmen and tell them to enforce the bipartisan War Powers Resolution; to oppose any further military action and to hold hearings on the Trump administration's justification for these new unauthorized strikes.  

*Please give your full address if leaving a voicemail.

Representative Herbert Conaway  202-225-4765  609-438-6290

Senator Cory Booker  202-224-3224  856-338-8922

Senator Andy Kim  202-224-4744  856-757-5353

For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Rally every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. You can park in the ShopRite parking lot. The past few weeks the support has been amazing! People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement. For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz@comcast.net

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Thursdays at 4:30 PM, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Postcarding - Send postcards to flip and maintain Senate seats in OH, GA, Maine and others. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage. Contact Eileen Hill: eileenghill@gmail.com

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Rally is located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. It occurs during 5-6 PM on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com

• Virtual Community Support Circle for Activists and Allies: In the face of the current regime’s devastating actions, it is normal that we are all experiencing grief, outrage and overwhelm. As witnesses and advocates, we are likely to be experiencing collective trauma. In response to these recent events, Indivisible is offering a dedicated online support space for local community activists. This will be a safe space to process any grief & loss that’s coming up, as well as a space to learn about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Facilitated by Michelle Ward, a trauma-informed therapist, this time together will be one for grounding, mutual support and healthy coping skills building. This virtual offering occurs on the second TUESDAY of each month, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Eastern Time. The next offering is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. Register for September at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleturningthetables/event/1007067/

• Weekend Door Knocking for NJ Midterms. We are organizing people to knock doors on weekend shifts from now until November for 3 NJ Democratic Congressional Campaigns. We are knocking doors: (1) in Central NJ for the critical NJ-7 Rebecca Bennett Campaign against GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; (2) in Evesham for Herb Conaway in NJ-3 (also supporting the local Evesham Dems); and (3) in SJ towns for the NJ-2 Zack Mullock Campaign against GOP incumbent Jeff Van Drew. New door knockers are welcome, and they will receive OJT training with an experienced canvasser. For more information, email Pete Bilazarian at pbilazar@aol.com or Rich Cleaver at richcl205@gmail.com