"In America, they are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent.

In America, the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world's poorest children to sickness and death.

In my country, they're taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers, they're rolling back historic Civil Rights legislation that led to a more just and pluralistic society. They're abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for freedom.

They're defunding American universities that won't bow down to their ideological demands. They're removing residents off American streets without due process of the law, are deporting them to foreign detention centers and prisons. This is all happening right now.

A majority of our elected representatives have failed to protect the American people from the abuses of an unfit president and a rogue government."

"The last check on power, after the checks and balances of government have failed are the people-you and me. It's the union of people around a common set of values. Now that's all that stands between democracy and authoritarianism."

“Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experiment to rise with us. Raise your voices against authoritarianism, and let freedom ring.”

Bruce Springsteen

Stand Up, Speak Out

Join us this Week (7/20-7/27)

JSB Monthly Meeting (7/21)

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Chris Smith Middletown Office Protest (7/23)

Chris Smith Toms River Protest (7/22)

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Welcome Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill as our Guest Speaker!

Ms. Sherrill is scheduled to arrive around 5:30 PM and speak for about a half hour.

Please feel free to welcome her into the theater with

a small sign or small American flag.

Pick Some Actions

Call Your Reps...Texas Gerrymandering, Emil Bove, Congressional "Shut Down"

Call Your Senator

Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______.

First, I understand that a final vote on Emil Bove could be coming as soon as Monday. I expect the Senator to do everything in his/her power to ensure that this unfit, corrupt man doesn’t get anywhere near a lifetime appointment on our federal courts. Vote no.

Also, I’m angry that Texas is holding a special legislative session to try to redraw the legislative maps in their favor. Instead of focusing on responding to devastating floods in central Texas, Governor Greg Abbott is trying to rig Texas’ maps to push Democrats out of office and preserve Republicans’ majority. It’s repugnant and anti-democratic. I want the Senator to make a statement denouncing it. And I support Democrats in “going nuclear” to counteract this threat in any way they can. Take the gloves off. Thanks.

Cory Booker 202-224-3224
​Andy Kim 202-224-4744

Call Your Congressperson

Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.

I’m furious that Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans have shut down the work of Congress to protect Trump from accountability over the Epstein files. They are abandoning their constitutional responsibilities in order to serve Trump’s personal interests. Americans demand the truth. We will settle for no less.

[If GOP add:] And we will never forget the Republicans who blocked the release of these files.

Also, I’m angry that Texas is holding a special legislative session to try to redraw the legislative map in their favor. Instead of focusing on responding to devastating floods in central Texas, Governor Greg Abbott is trying to rig Texas’ maps to push Democrats out of office and preserve Republicans’ majority. It’s repugnant and anti-democratic. I want the Congressmember to make a statement denouncing it. Thanks.

[If Democrat add:] And I support Democrats in “going nuclear” to counteract this threat in any way they can. Take the gloves off. Thanks.

CD6 Frank Pallone 202-225-4671
CD4 Chris Smith 202-225-3765
CD2 Jeff VanDrew 202-225-6572

Call Your Reps about the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Background

Update:

July 21, 2025: After multiple deadly shootings in Gaza where Israeli troops opened fired on Palestinians trying to reach U.N. aid convoys, 25 countries, including Britain and Canada, have issued a statement condemning Israel for their “drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians.”

Despite a tentative ceasefire proposal initiated in January of 2025, the devastating war and humanitarian crisis continues in Gaza. On March 18th, the Israeli government launched surprise attacks that killed hundreds of Palestinians and multiple United Nations workers, and renewed aggressive ground operations to occupy more land. Additionally, on March 31st, Israeli troops executed 15 Palestinian medics who were clearly identified as such, buried them in a mass grave along with their ambulances, then plowed it over with military bulldozers. Israeli officials have made it clear that their primary goal is the occupation of the Gaza Strip, not the return of the hostages.

The United Nations has also sounded the alarm about Israel’s blockade of humanitarian goods and supplies into Gaza, warning that the population is now on the brink of famine. The foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the UK released a statement demanding that Israel adhere to international law and allow passage of aid to go unhindered. The Trump administration, however, has continued to support the Israeli government with offensive weapons and military equipment and has floated the idea of expelling all Palestinians from Gaza to develop the land under US ownership.

The United States cannot continue to fund and supply the Israeli government with weapons while it continues its atrocious attacks on Gaza, blocks humanitarian aid, and violates international law. Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) to block the sale of offensive U.S. weaponry to Israel have been introduced in the House. Demand your members of Congress support this necessary restriction and pressure the Trump administration to work towards a fair and durable ceasefire deal that protects the people of Gaza.

Script:
Hi, my name is (name) and I live in (town)

I’m calling to urge the Senator/Congressman to pressure the Trump administration to negotiate a sturdy ceasefire deal and end the escalating attacks on Gaza.

Additionally, I ask the Senator/Congressman to... [PICK 1-3 actions:]

• call for the urgent delivery of aid to Gaza and work to ensure it safely reaches Palestinian civilians, (and)

• support resolutions to block the sale of offensive weaponry to Israel, (and)

• condemn any plans to relocate Palestinians to other countries or so-called humanitarian zones, (and)

• support a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, guaranteeing Palestinian safety and sovereignty.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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

Senators

Cory Booker 202-224-3224
​Andy Kim 202-224-4744

Congressmen

CD6 Frank Pallone 202-225-4671
CD4 Chris Smith 202-225-3765
CD2 Jeff VanDrew 202-225-6572

Call Your Reps...Resist the Escalation of ICE Raids and Detentions

BACKGROUND (5calls..org)

July 21, 2025: Trump officials are now rushing to build more ICE tent camps, like the one in Florida with abhorrent conditions, in more cities and states. They have been actively lobbying Republican state and local leaders to assist.

With the passage of H.R. 1, Republicans in the House and Senate have handed Donald Trump and notorious xenophobe Stephen Miller $171 billion to supercharge their mass deportation operations, including $45 billion for detention centers and $30 billion for new ICE officers and transportation.ICE’s funding now exceeds the total immigration enforcement budgets of the Obama, Biden, and first Trump administrations combined. Many budget reconciliation provisions do not go into effect until 2026 or later, but ICE’s funding increase is immediate. This means:

• More ICE raids in cities nationwide, with ICE agents terrorizing residents with masked abductions and violent assaults and ICE impersonators further fueling chaos and fear.

• More despicably inhumane concentration camps like the facility grossly dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” built on top of a Florida Everglades swamp.

• More economic damage as farmworkers, caregivers, and other essential workers go into hiding and communities avoid public spaces out of fear.

Despite this unprecedented level of funding for ICE, the agency relies on local law enforcement for assistance. The bill includes $14 billion for local law enforcement departments to incentivize such partnerships. Both Congress and state governments must oppose the Trump administration’s push towards an authoritarian police state and protect its communities from this terrifying assault.

SCRIPT (5calls.org)

I’m calling to urge (Senator/Congressperson) to oppose the Trump administration’s attacks on immigrants and conduct public oversight investigations into the conduct of ICE agents and conditions of detention facilities. ICE raids are terrorizing communities across the country, violating due process rights, and subjecting innocent people to extremely inhumane treatment. I expect the (Senator/Congressperson) to hold this administration accountable for their authoritarian tactics.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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

Senators

Cory Booker 202-224-3224
​Andy Kim 202-224-4744

Congressmen

Frank Pallone 202-225-4671
Chris Smith 202-225-3765
Jeff VanDrew 202-225-6572