Lead Organizer, RAC-NJ. Previously: attorney, teacher, blogger. Opinions are my own/ RT doesn’t indicate support. I ❤️ NJ. I believe in public schools.

Joined February 2014
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Replying to @SenPresScutari
@SenPresScutari You say “Make the case.” RAC-NJ leaders (including those who met w/@JonBramnick) have requested a mtg & been ignored. Name the day/time and we’ll make the case that voting rights are sacred. @NJ_ISJ @LWVNJ @NJLCV @TheRAC #DemocracyInADay nj.com/politics/2022/03/top-…
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Sarah Blaine (she/her) retweeted
Mayor Baraka’s arrest was shocking — and he should be released immediately. I called ICE leadership who relayed that the mayor was arrested for trespassing. However, video clearly shows the mayor outside the gates of Delaney Hall facility when he was arrested. I’ve reached out to DHS Secretary directly and am in touch with the members of Congress who conducted the oversight inspection. Developments are unfolding fast and I will work to keep everyone updated.
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Sarah Blaine (she/her) retweeted
Reopening Delaney Hall won’t fix our broken immigration system or make us safer—it just pads the pockets of a private company that prioritizes profit over people. I recently inspected an ICE detention center in New Jersey and saw how the Trump administration's claims of focusing on dangerous criminals don’t match the reality. People like Karim Daoud—who has lived here for 21 years, has no criminal record, and has a wife and kids who are U.S. citizens—are being detained. Detaining individuals like him doesn’t improve safety—it only creates division and fear in our communities. We need transparency and accountability to be certain of safe and humane conditions at places like Delaney Hall. Most of all, we must push for real immigration reform across our nation. - AK
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Sarah Blaine (she/her) retweeted
Show me what democracy looks like, 💪🏿THIS🗳️ ✨is what✊🏾 🗣️DEMOCRACY⚖️ 🪞looks like!⚡️ The John Lewis #NJVRA Voter Empowerment Act has PASSED Assembly committee!
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I’m a strong believer in public education. I am worried that someone who is comfortable being in the pocket of Betsy DeVos is no friend of public education.
Among the last-minute @KeanForCongress donors: Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and five members of her family. All gave the max.
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The Gateway Tunnel agreement was signed today. That’s great. And it’s a reminder that ELECTIONS matter. If Chris Christie hadn’t canceled the ARC Tunnel in 2010, the Hudson River tunnel would have been in service for 6 years. Instead we are 11 years from a new tunnel.
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Sarah Blaine (she/her) retweeted
Today's SCOTUS ruling makes it easier to jail & fine unhoused people for sleeping outside. Handcuffs don't get anyone closer to housing — they only make homelessness worse. The real solution is providing affordable housing and the support services people need to become stable.
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Hey NJ - I am making way too much progress knitting this sock today while serving as a poll worker, which means my polling location is really quiet. Please get out and vote! #njprimary #newjerseyprimary #njelection #votenj
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Hey New Jersey - our Primary Elections are today. Please get out and vote. As one of your friendly neighborhood poll workers, I am making way too much progress on knitting this sock today, which means our polling place is way too quiet. Polls are open until 8 pm.
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I’ve been stewing about the shenanigans that disenfranchised me, my family, my neighbors, and all LD27 D primary voters. I worked the polls on June 6 bc I believe in democracy. D or R, autocracy is autocracy. Shame on all who are perpetuating this farce.
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Well, it’s been less than a day, but if this is my 50s, I have no complaints!
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Sarah Blaine (she/her) retweeted
We support @RutgersU's faculty in their fight for fairness. We will honor the picket line regarding any work collaboration we have with them.
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Sarah Blaine (she/her) retweeted
In Birmingham at the Civil Rights Institute. Learning the history of segregation in the city. How exactly is this different from NJ today? Reminder - the State is defending our segregated school system in court RIGHT NOW.
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9 years ago today, @valeriestrauss called me to ask whether she could publish my blog post about teachers in The Washington Post. I said yes. washingtonpost.com/news/answ…
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And now my job is to help empower other people the way that the people who taught me empowered me. I have had amazing teachers and incredible opportunities. Thank you to @valeriestrauss for making that call 9 years ago. It changed my life more than you will ever know.
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And every so often, someone shares a meme that quotes the conclusion of that blog post that ran in the Washington Post 9 years ago—so thank you also to @valeriestrauss for providing me with the opportunity to experience being a meme!
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Proud of RAC-NJ leader Rabbi Ethan Prosnit, who is a guest of newly elected congressman Tom Kean, Jr. at tonight’s #SOTU — with Rabbi Prosnit’s leadership, RAC-NJ works with leaders from both parties to repair the world for the sake of our children and our grandchildren.
I am proud to have Rabbi Ethan Prosnit of Temple Emanu-El in Westfield join me in the House chamber for the President’s #SOTU tonight. Rabbi Prosnit is an outstanding leader in our community, a devoted steward of his temple and a mentor to many young people in his congregation.
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Sarah Blaine (she/her) retweeted
Our message in response to the devastating attacks in #MontereyPark during the Lunar New Year. As we mourn those killed, we stand together and ask those to support our community during this difficult time.
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