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!
Check out the terrific coverage of our race, and other insurgent contests and the End of the Line! gothamist.com/news/how-the...
How the death of 'The Line' is reshaping NJ township councils and county boards
A change in New Jersey’s ballot system is upending local government races in parts of the state.
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NEWS! We won another council seat yesterday, expanding progressive representation on the Town Council to 3 seats! BOE Vice Pres Shantell Cherry beat incumbent Frank Uhrin to be the new Ward 1 Rep, winning our first ward seat ever! www.insidernj.com/press-releas...
Piscataway Progressive Democratic Organization Statement On Winning Another Council Seat and First-Ever Ward Race - Insider NJ
Piscataway Progressive Democratic Organization Statement On Winning Another Council Seat and First-Ever Ward Race; PPDO Founding Member and School Board Leader Shantell CHERRY to Represent Ward 1, Exp...
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Thrilled to have this endorsement from working family fighter Mayor @rasjbaraka.bsky.social for the Democrats Putting Piscataway Working Families First slate! We are so grateful for his leadership and solidarity. Thank you Mayor!
‼️ Piscataway Dem Challenger Betsy Aumack for Pway Ward 2 files investigation request with AG and State Comptroller Over Misuse of Taxpayer Funds, Local Ethics Board Concerns; expands 5/7 ethics filing v. incumbent & Wahler Admin for unlawful Ethics Board representation, costs and other concerns. ⬇️
A great day in Montgomery, AL as thousands gathered under the theme “All Roads Lead to the South” - a rally to mobilize awareness & action in opposition to southern states racial gerrymandering to dismantle majority Black congressional districts after the SCOTUS decision in Louisiana v Calláis.
“You can’t tell me we can’t overcome because we’ve done it before” 🔥 👊🏾 - @tequilamjohnson of The Equity Alliance
NEWS: 🗞️ Democrat Betsy Aumack, Ward 2 candidate for Piscataway Council in the June 2 Primary, filed an ethics complaint & investigation request about a letter the incumbent sent on Twp letterhead at taxpayer expense. Full press release in the links.
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Working Families Party endorses slate of down-ballot progressives - New Jersey Globe
The New Jersey Working Families Party endorsed a slate of downballot candidates from around the state on Tuesday, including Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who
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Piscataway Progressive Dem Org (PPDO) ❌👑@pwaydems.bsky.social · 4mo agoCongratulations to our slate of Democratic Primary Challengers who were endorsed by @njwfp.bsky.social today! Progressives are on the move, and we’ve got next!
Congratulations to our slate of Democratic Primary Challengers who were endorsed by @njwfp.bsky.social today! Progressives are on the move, and we’ve got next!
Why is Piscataway’s “Democratic” Mayor making it harder for people to stand up to Trump?
Why is Piscataway's Mayor Helping Trump?
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TFW an incumbent “Democratic” Councilman doesn’t know whether he is getting a donation or giving one… it’s way past time for a change!
Great coverage of our ICE OUT FOR GOOD Piscataway event yesterday! www.tapinto.net/towns/piscat...
ICE Out for Good: Piscataway Protest Draws Community Call for Accountability, Due Process
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Activists and residents gathered Sunday afternoon at the sidewalk outside the Piscataway Municipal Building as part of grassroots organization, Indivisible’s national Weekend of...
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ICE OUT FOR GOOD PISCATAWAY! Sun, 1/11, 4PM! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
ICE Out For Good Piscataway · Indivisible
Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity...
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📣 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 ⬇️
‼️ 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!
Happy Kwanzaa to all of our members, neighbors and friends celebrating. May the holiday be filled with joy, community and prosperity!
‼️ 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
We made Good Trouble together and honored the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis ! www.tapinto.net/towns/piscat...
‘Good Trouble’ Lives On: Piscataway Residents Rally for Voting Rights on John Lewis Day of Action
PISCATAWAY, NJ — To mark the fifth anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, Piscataway residents and local leaders gathered outside the municipal complex Thursday for...
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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...
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
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! ❌👑 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
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...
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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.
Piscataway Progressive Dem Org (PPDO) ❌👑@pwaydems.bsky.social · last yr.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.
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.
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
NO KINGS PISCATAWAY · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
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Indivisible ❌👑@indivisible.org · last yr.ONE WEEK UNTIL NO KINGS DAY! At this time next Saturday, we will be taking to the streets across the country. While Trump wastes millions on a birthday parade in DC, we’re showing up everywhere else to say NO KINGS. There are nearly 2,000 events planned. Join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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
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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.
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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.
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