Greetings AAUW NJ Members, I'm not sure if it's because of all the restrictions on our activities this year, or because of them, but for me it feels like this year is just flying by! Many of our branches have been successful in adapting programs and interest groups to virtual or socially distanced formats. We are a creative group, and always interested in learning new things. Congratulations to the Atlantic County Branch "For A More Just Society" interest group for the very well researched and polished program that they shared with us statewide last month: Where Do We Go From Here?: The Invention of Race, Redlining, and Mass Incarceration." We hope other branches are motivated to take up the discussion of "where we go from here" in addressing racism as a particular equity concern. Watch the Atlantic County Branch website for a link to the recording of this program.  Many thanks to our Communications VP, Mariel Kolker, for creating this new compact newsletter format. Please reply to [email protected] if you have suggestions for future newsletters. Karen Brown, President 

In this issue... October's Featured Programs: Fall Focus - October 10th Your Voice Your Vote - October 14th Election Information for New Jersey from the League of Women Voters NJ AAUW Action Fund November Save-The-Date - November 10th - Female Spies of WWII Branch Programs and News Link to video of September's Racial Injustice Program

This is our second newsletter, let us know how it's going! Email your feedback to [email protected]. ~+~  Share your mission-related events and news with us!

October's FIRST Featured Program: Fall Focus Oct 10th, 10 am via Zoom

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October's SECOND Featured Program: Your Voice Your Vote October 14, 7 pm via Zoom

Dr. Martha Burk focuses directly on what's at stake for women not only through the 2020 election, but also in the years beyond.   Written from a nonpartisan viewpoint, Dr. Burk lays out the records of both the Democratic and Republican parties as well as their platforms on topics that are essential to the AAUW mission of equity for women.   Register now and vote smarter in November! 

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Martha Burk is a political psychologist and women's issues expert who is co-founder of the Center for Advancement of Public Policy, a research and policy analysis organization in Washington, D.C. She serves as the Money Editor for Ms. magazine, and is a syndicated newspaper columnist and frequent blogger for womensvoicesmedia.org. Her public radio show"Equal Time with Martha Burk." originates from KSFR.

Election Information for New Jersey The League of Women Voters of New Jersey has a website that covers everything about this election, where you can: Register online (through October 13th) Check your registration status Read information about candidates Find your polling place Read their 2020 General Election FAQ Click here to navigate to LWVNJ.org

AAUW Action Fund It’s as simple as this: When women vote, we change the conversation. Between now and Election Day, let’s start conversations about the issues that affect our families and communities. We need to ask tough questions, jumpstart the discussion, and determine where our candidates stand.

Visit AAUW's Action Fund page for access to: 2020 Voter Issue Guide Head to Head Voter Guides Congressional Voting Records Policy Insights How to Vote in 2020 Become a 2-Minute Activist The AAUW Action Fund advances equity for women and girls through member activism and voter mobilization.

November Save-The-Date November 10th Female Spies of WWII Julia Child at 23 in 1936

Branch Events Mountain Lakes Branch is pleased to invite all AAUW NJ members to its upcoming programs for September and October, both accessible by Zoom: October 22 at 6:45 p.m. Book review and discussion led by Susan Boyar, PhD in Literature. Featuring The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.  This multi-generational family saga tackles prickly issues of racial identity and bigotry. The subjects are twin 16 year-old, light-skinned black girls in Louisiana. To register for this event, please submit your email address to Mary Hager ([email protected]) so she can include you in the Zoom invitation.   ~+~ Branch News We applaud Somerset Hills Branch for beginning a racial justice study group. As we learn and grow, we are not only moving AAUW's mission forward, we are also creating a kinder and more just world. If your branch is forwarding the AAUW mission in some way, please share your activities with [email protected]. We want to celebrate you!

Did you miss September's amazing Racial Injustice Program? Now you can view it here Many thanks to AAUW-Atlantic Cape for hosting this well-researched program and extending it to all AAUW NJ members.

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