Morris County Young Democrats

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MCYD is back! On April 2nd, we relaunched with over 20+ community members, candidates, and elected officials. Thank you ...
04/15/2026

MCYD is back! On April 2nd, we relaunched with over 20+ community members, candidates, and elected officials.

Thank you to everyone who came out!

We’re excited for what’s next, so stay tuned! If you want to get involved, DM us.

07/07/2025

On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble.

07/04/2025

Five descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?".

ACTION NEEDED: Contact NJ Republican Congressmen Today!If you live in NJ, take a minute to write to our Republican Repre...
07/01/2025

ACTION NEEDED: Contact NJ Republican Congressmen Today!

If you live in NJ, take a minute to write to our Republican Representatives in Congress. Let them know where you stand on the issues that matter most. Your voice matters! Extra points if you contact out of state reps!

📬 Contact Info Below:

🇺🇸 Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2)
📧 https://vandrew.house.gov/forms/writeyourrep/default.aspx
📞 (202) 225-6572

🇺🇸 Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-4)
📧 https://chrissmith.house.gov/contact/
📞 (202) 225-3765

🇺🇸 Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (NJ-7)
📧 https://tomkean.com/contact/
📞 (202) 225-5361

Make your voice heard and help hold our reps accountable!

📝 Sample letter:

Subject: Vote NO on the “Big Beautiful Bill” Uphold Conservative Values, Protect America’s Future

Dear Representative,
I’m writing to urge you to vote NO on the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” While the name may sound appealing, the content of this legislation represents a departure from key conservative principles: fiscal responsibility, efficient government, personal freedom, and national strength through community, not dependency.
Below are major concerns, grounded in policy and principle:

1. HEALTHCARE: Cuts to Medicaid and Misguided Medicare “Reform.” The proposed cuts to Medicaid will directly impact millions of Americans, including seniors, low-income families, and people with disabilities. While work requirements may sound prudent, the reality is they add red tape and deny coverage to individuals who are already struggling.
Additionally, the idea of using AI to root out “waste” in Medicare may sound modern, but it risks disrupting care for our seniors based on opaque algorithms rather than doctor-patient trust. We should be investing in preventative care and community clinics, proven ways to reduce costs, rather than using technology to ration access.

2. IMMIGRATION: Billions for Border Spending Without Real Reform. Strong borders matter. But throwing billions at detention centers and a wall, without addressing legal immigration pathways, asylum backlogs, or workforce needs, is not strategic governance. Border security should be smart, not just expensive. Taxpayers deserve more than blank checks.

3. EDUCATION: Cutting Special Education Hurts Families and Communities. Proposed education cuts, especially those that impact disabled students, are not only shortsighted, they’re costly in the long run. Early intervention and specialized education save money by reducing long-term dependency and incarceration rates. This is not an area for austerity. Smart investments here protect both liberty and taxpayer dollars.

4. TAX POLICY: Helping the Wealthy, Ignoring Structural Reform. While I support tax relief and growth-oriented policy, this bill’s focus on expanding the pass-through deduction for high-income earners ignores the structural tax challenges small businesses face. True reform means simplifying the code, not handing out carve-outs that favor only a few.

5. NUTRITION (SNAP): Cutting Food Assistance is Counterproductive SNAP isn’t just a safety net, it’s an economic stabilizer. Families that can feed their children are healthier, more productive, and less likely to rely on emergency services or public healthcare. Every dollar in SNAP returns $1.50–$1.80 to the economy. Cuts here are not just cruel, they’re inefficient.

6. RECONCILIATION & RAMMING THROUGH POLICY
Using the reconciliation process to force this sweeping bill through without bipartisan support undermines the democratic process and puts temporary political gain ahead of thoughtful governance. Conservatives should lead by principle, not party-line politics.

BOTTOM LINE: WE NEED TARGETED REFORM, NOT BLOATED POLICYThis bill cuts crucial programs while handing out tax breaks to the already well-off. It sacrifices smart, preventative strategies that save us money long-term in favor of short-term optics. It does not reflect the best of conservative governance.
Please vote NO on the “Big Beautiful Bill” and help lead the way toward smarter, more principled policymaking, fiscal responsibility, efficient spending, and a true commitment to American families.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]

05/09/2025

Make a Call 609-292-6000
Or
Text Governor Murphy: (732) 605-5455

HI, MY NAME IS [YOUR NAME], AND I'M CALLING TO URGE GOVERNOR MURPHY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION AND SPEAK OUT PUBLICLY AGAINST THE ICE DETENTION OF MAYOR RAS BARAKA.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS ESCALATION BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, ICE AND DHS. IT'S AN ATTACK ON A SITTING BLACK MAYOR AND ON ALL COMMUNITIES WHO STAND UP FOR JUSTICE.
GOVERNOR MURPHY MUST DEMAND MAYOR BARAKA'S
IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND CALL ON FEDERAL AUTHORITIES TO END THIS POLITICAL PERSECUTION.
THANK YOU.

04/10/2025
03/22/2025

Address

11 Washington Street
Morristown, NJ
07960

Website

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mcydrelaunch26

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