Bill S783 Will Benefit New Jersey: Here’s Why We Support It
As New Jersey continues to face an opioid epidemic, Bill S783 aims to provide a piece of the solution. This bill, introduced in January, will establish the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund and the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund…
Sharing Black Stories: 7 Must-Watch Movies and Shows
In honor of Black History Month we are sharing Black stories by rounding up 7 must-watch movies and shows that highlight black voices, specifically, stories of those whose activism has made, and continues to make, an impact today. While…
5 Animal Welfare Films: Change the Way You Think About Animals
by Samantha Hogan Animal welfare is one of the Lesniak Institute’s top priority causes. From banning the shark fin trade to stopping the cruel use of animals in circus performances, our advocacy efforts in NJ continue to make a…
Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide: Tis the Season to be a Responsible Shopper
By Samantha Hogan Searching for sustainable holiday gifts this year? We’ve got you covered! We’re breaking down some great places and ways to shop responsibly this season. Purchasing sustainable gifts, and supporting small businesses doesn’t have to be difficult or…
Giving Tuesday: 5 Ways to Give Back
By Samantha Hogan GivingTuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The global generosity movement started in 2012 to encourage acts of kindness. The movement was created to help the “giving season” get started, reminding people that there is much more to…
It’s About Protecting Lives, It Shouldn’t Be That Hard?
By: Abel Morais There are 72 jurisdictions where being gay or trans is criminalized. Punishments can range from fines to death in some cases. Under Secretary John Kerry, who was the Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017,…
Colleges and Universities Reopening Amidst Health Pandemic
By: Abel P. Morais Jr. On Thursday, July 9th, the New Jersey Assembly Higher Education Committee met with representatives from public and private institutions of higher education from across New Jersey. This meeting allowed for each representative to…
Pending Police Reform Laws In New Jersey
By Katelyn Piorkowski NJ residents are demanding systematic change to protect minority communities as they take to the streets in honor of Geroge Floyd and countless other black lives lost to unjust acts of police brutality across the…
My Experience at a State Senate Meeting
Written by: Sabrina Ahmed, Lesniak Institute Intern, Fall 2019 On November 18th, I was given the opportunity to observe a State Senate meeting as a specialist intern for the Lesniak Institute. My superior, Sarah Mack, thoughtfully explained that the…