When it comes to Social Security, language matters.
by Deborah Halpern, SMO member Retired citizens receive Social Security from the payroll taxes paid during their years of employment (or...
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Summit Marches On
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
The 51st Seat Matters.
Why does a Warnock win still matter even though Democrats again control the Senate? Let us count the ways. A Warnock win means no...
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Summit Marches On
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
There You Go Again, Saying It's Bipartisan.
From my purple state perch in Chapel Hill, NC, I often read the local political updates from my old stomping grounds - NJ D - 7 - where...
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Summit Marches On
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
#ENOUGH: A Call To Action.
1. Urge elected officials to enact support Governor Murphy's common-sense gun legislation ("Gun Safety Package 3.0"). These bills would:...
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Summit Marches On
- May 5, 2022
- 2 min
*abortion is healthcare.
The SCOTUS Roe v. Wade draft decision leak constitutes a national emergency for anyone who is able to get pregnant. If Roe is indeed...
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Summit Marches On
- Mar 24, 2022
- 3 min
Reflecting on five years of community activism.
Summit Marches On was "born"just over five years ago, a week or two after the Women’s March on Washington. Our first meeting consisted of...
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Summit Marches On
- Feb 8, 2022
- 6 min
It's SMO's Fifth Anniversary!
Five years ago, a group of Summit women, fresh home from the Women’s March On Washington, sat down at a kitchen table to address the...
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Summit Marches On
- Jan 14, 2022
- 1 min
Join SMO's MLK Day of Service!
This year's effort includes two great opportunities to help make a difference in our community!
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Summit Marches On
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Lacey Cotter Rzeszowski: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
First off, I’d like to thank all the commissioners for your commitment to the New Jersey constitution, for going above and beyond the...
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Summit Marches On
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Merv Turner: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
Thank you Commission Members for this opportunity to speak. My name is Mervyn Turner. I have been a resident of New Jersey for 36 years,...
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Summit Marches On
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Lisa Winkler: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
Thank you for sponsoring this hearing on fair districting for the state of New Jersey. My name is Lisa Winkler. I am a resident of...
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Summit Marches On
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Allen Swanson: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
I want to talk about principles and values that make our democracy such an effective system of governing. Our Democracy is built, in...
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Summit Marches On
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
Deborah Halpern: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
Good morning, my name is Deborah Halpern and I am a resident of Summit, NJ, located in the 7th Congressional District. I have lived here...
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Summit Marches On
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
Vincent Kearney: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
Good morning to you Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen of the Commission. My name is Vincent Kearney. I am a resident and Councilman in...
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Summit Marches On
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
Tracy Keegan: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
Good morning. Thank you, Justice Wallace and Commissioners for your time and your hard work during this important process. My name is...
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Summit Marches On
- Dec 1, 2021
- 4 min
Marci Bandelli: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
First and foremost I would like to thank the Redistricting Commission for holding several hearings on this very consequential process....
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Summit Marches On
- Nov 30, 2021
- 2 min
Judi Knott: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
Members of the Redistricting Commission, First, I’d like to thank you for your service on this important commission. My name is Judi...
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Summit Marches On
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
Terri Tauber: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. My name is Terri Tauber and I live in CD7. I lived in Summit for 33 years before...
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Summit Marches On
- Nov 24, 2021
- 2 min
Erica DuBois: CD-7 Redistricting Testimony
First and foremost I want to thank justice Wallace and the commission for your time and commitment to this hugely important job. Thank...
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