North NJ DSA

Generations Sacrificing Future Generations

by Kate Q Who suffers from Roe being overturned? The working class. Who else suffers? Children who are unwanted and the families who can’t adequately feed and care for them. Millions of children were forced back into poverty after the Child Tax Credit expired. With no new stimulus check in sight, families will be forced […]

Public Abortion Campaign

by Angelica L. On June 29, 2022, the Jersey City Council unanimously declared the city a “right-to-choose sanctuary city”, where “anyone should have a right to abortion, on-demand, and without question.” This declaration signaled a promise by the Council to protect people who give birth. Campbell Charshee, a member of the Medicare For All Working […]

The Role Of Mass Organizing Around Reproductive Justice In A “Blue” State

by Julia T. On July 24th, New Jerseyans took to the streets to protest the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Chapter members rallied outside the office of Senator Bob Mendendez, who did not sign a letter that many of his Democratic colleagues did imploring President Biden to take strong action to protect abortion. Democrats are […]

Jersey City Profiles in Healthcare: Uninsurance, Underinsurance a Barrier to Care for those with Physical, Mental Health issues.

Why do we as socialists support Medicare for All? Because “the healthcare system in America — a profit-driven, limited-coverage, patchwork, employer-based, multi-payer model — is a nightmare for working people.” (source: DSA M4A Organizing Guide) The struggles three real people living in North Jersey have faced accessing adequate health-care illustrate the necessity for a more […]

Tim Faust on Single-Payer Healthcare with North NJ DSA

North NJ Democratic Socialists of America was pleased to have Tim Faust (@crulge) come to our meeting on July 22nd, 2017 at the Dover Free Public Library. Tim talked about single-payer healthcare, the benefits and drawbacks of the ACA, and how we can fight for health justice. North NJ DSA is a chapter of Democratic […]

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