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Piscataway Progressive Dem Org (PPDO) ❌👑
@pwaydems.bsky.social
We are the all-volunteer, grassroots organization working with our Piscataway neighbors to ensure fairness, transparency and justice in our community. Join us in the fight for democracy and progress. The future is up to us!
📣 MORE BIG NEWS! Elizabeth “Betsy” Aumack for Piscataway Ward 2! Former Fire Commissioner, mom of three & long time community leader Betsy Aumack is running to represent Ward 2 working families on the Piscataway Council. For affordability, accountability & accessibility, Vote Betsy Aumack! Details ⬇️
January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
‼️ NEWS! Lifelong resident & community servant Viola Stone will run to represent her Ward 3
neighbors in the June 2026 Democratic Primary. Our volunteer, grassroots org won 2 of 3 Council seats in the 2024 primary, the first without the “County Line.” See comments for full announcement, more to come!
December 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Happy Kwanzaa to all of our members, neighbors and friends celebrating. May the holiday be filled with joy, community and prosperity!
December 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
‼️ Progressive Dem At-Large Council Members Rashid & Leibowitz Call for Investigation into False, Wasteful Politicization of #Piscataway Public Resources. Full statement at www.tinyurl.com/pwaytruth122225
December 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Join us on Thurs., July 17 5:30-6:30P at the municipal building for Good Trouble Lives On: Piscataway. We’ll be talking about protecting & expanding voting rights! Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
July 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#Piscataway’s Community Center (aka “The Y”) will be open as a cooling center for residents today!
June 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
PWAY! UKNO! About 500 people came out despite the weather to say NO KINGS on our watch! Plus, we got to hear from @rasjbaraka.bsky.social!We’re so proud to be standing up with our neighbors and fighting for our future together! #nokings #pway #democracyisuptous
June 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We’ll be hosting the 6/14 NO KINGS Piscataway Visibility event rain or shine, outside of the Municipal building, 455 Hoes Ln., 2-3PM. Join us! We’re urging our state Sen. Bob Smith to support the gender affirming care bills to protect the trans community!
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June 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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This isn’t the end. NJ is changing. People are getting on board with the idea of a fairer, more equitable state.

I want to thank everyone who worked on my campaign. Every organization that has endorsed us. My family. My team. And most importantly my supporters.

youtube.com/shorts/dilf8...
This isn’t the end. New Jersey is about to experience a new day. This...
YouTube video by RasforGovernorNJ
youtube.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Thank you @rasjbaraka.bsky.social for your leadership and vision! We are so proud of what you did. Progressive values and voices must be part of a strong Democratic coalition. We are winning In Piscataway, and we aren’t stopping now.
We’re proud of continuing our winning streak in Piscataway; both our endorsed candidates won in our community yesterday. Congratulations to Rep. Mikie Sherrill on her statewide victory! We look forward to working together to stop MAGA and its candidates in November. Read on for our full statement.
June 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We’re proud of continuing our winning streak in Piscataway; both our endorsed candidates won in our community yesterday. Congratulations to Rep. Mikie Sherrill on her statewide victory! We look forward to working together to stop MAGA and its candidates in November. Read on for our full statement.
June 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Join us next week, 2-3PM for a visibility event outside the Municipal Building! Make a sign at our street fair booth beforehand and then make history! www.mobilize.us/s/bwo6CQ
June 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Excellent article by NJ Democrat on NJ's June 10 primary elections which marks an unprecedented shake-up with no candidates benefiting from the historically rigged party ballot “county line,” creating a competitive political landscape.

njdemocrat.substack.com/p/its-the-en...
IT’S ‘THE END OF THE LINE’
But not (yet) the end of The Machine
njdemocrat.substack.com
June 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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The city of Tulsa, home to one of the most horrifying racial-terror massacres in U.S. history and the people who tried to cover it up, has announced a $105 million reparations package.
Tulsa announces reparations for the 1921 ‘Black Wall Street’ massacre
It took decades of research by historians and journalists — and reports by state and federal commissions — to uncover the violence that claimed more than 300 Black lives.
wapo.st
June 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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NJCA is pleased Provident Bank reaffirmed commitment to disburse $12M loan subsidy in 2022 DOJ consent order. But bigger concern is the message the Trump administration is sending to financial institutions.: bad actors in redlining may not be held accountable.
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/06/04/f...
Feds look to drop oversight of bank accused of discrimination in Newark • New Jersey Monitor
A judge ordered federal oversight after Lakeland Bank was accused of lending discrimination in 2022 in Newark. Feds now want to end oversight.
newjerseymonitor.com
June 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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It’s on record.
June 4, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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The analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also found that the version of the bill passed by the House last month would lead to nearly 11 million people going uninsured.
Trump's bill adds $2.4 trillion to U.S. debt over 10 years, per nonpartisan analysis
The analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also found that the version of the bill passed by the House last month would lead to nearly 11 million people going uninsured.
n.pr
June 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Early voting begins TODAY, June 3rd through Sunday, June 8th! During this period, you can vote in person at any early voting location in your county.

Find your county’s early voting sites and hours here:
www.nj.gov/state/electi...

Don't wait, get out and vote today!
June 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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We have to put the public back in public safety. That means addressing root causes like poverty, housing insecurity, lack of healthcare access, and educational inequity. Appreciate the conversation, @VanLathan.
May 28, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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-$1.5T in new tax cuts predominantly for the rich
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states

The oligarchy's wish list.
May 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM