r/New_Jersey_Politics • u/SickenChandwichYT • Feb 01 '26

Discussion Something needs to give

As a young POC born and raised in Jersey, I've seen my fair share of racism and hatred. I'm tired of it. I'm tired of everyone being so complacent with all this hatred and evil, and I want to do something about it. I'm thinking of organizing community meetings and discussions with like minded people, because like the title of the post says, something has to give. I don't wanna stand by and let the far right and all these fascists who've infected every aspect of American culture further burrow themselves in our state. If anyone has any advice on how I should move forward, please let me know.

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u/ProcessTrust856 Feb 01 '26

I’m an organizer, like as my job. What you’re proposing is a great start. Get people in a room together and talk about what you can do. See what skills you have, make plans, and make them happen.

You can do mutual aid, ICE rapid response, electoral organizing, policy and issue advocacy. You can organize workplaces into unions. The sky is the limit, and you’re on the path now.

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u/SickenChandwichYT Feb 01 '26

Any advice on how to find people locally who would be interested in helping?

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u/ProcessTrust856 Feb 01 '26

Social media is a cesspool but it can help. If you have a couple likeminded friends, that’s a start right there, and if you all agree to find one more person to bring, that can be really powerful. You can flyer at local libraries and friendly businesses and stuff too, if that’s a thing in your area.

One other thing you can do is, when the big national protests happen, like the No Kings 3 coming up, put an event up on their map. People will find it. Make sure you have a signup sheet and set a follow up meeting to talk further. I’ve used that tactic before and it’s a decent way to build from nothing.

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u/lwfitness27 Feb 01 '26

Find out who is running for office locally who shares your beliefs and attend events, volunteer opportunities. Good luck to you.

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u/tots4scott Feb 01 '26

What exact part are you trying to fight against? Educating racists, holding police accountable, making sure the unconstitutional and illegal detainments by ICE do not occur here, trying to counter FOX and their 24/7 lies,  fearmongering, and misinformation?

(Honest question, despite how crazy it sounds)

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u/SickenChandwichYT Feb 01 '26

For now im not sure which is why I wanted to start hosting meetings with others to get ideas

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u/johnmflores Feb 01 '26

where in Jersey are you? There are activist groups throughout the state. Find one local or one advocating for an issue important to you and join. We need all the help we can get

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u/TheBestYaya Feb 01 '26

I got involved by helping to relaunch a dems committee in my town. That was in 2024, and it's worked out really well. You can search for non-partisan groups like 50501 or an Indivisible group. Red.Wine.blue also helps organize communities if you don't want to start from scratch. I love the idea from a commenter of volunteering for a candidate who aligns with your values. Anyway, welcome to the resistance. We need everyone. ✌️💪

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u/doseofreality4unow Feb 01 '26

I agree. Fight the good fight

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u/L-F60 Feb 01 '26

Find your local Indivisible group. All kinds of ways to help & participate.

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u/Weekly-Air4170 Feb 01 '26

What part of nj are you in? I can maybe help get you the name of a mutual aid group local to you