In New Jersey, political power has been concentrated in the hands of a few, leaving many marginalized residents unrepresented in the conversations that shape our society. To build equitable communities, we must ensure that everyone has a voice in the process.
Learn MoreJoin us for the fifth installment of the IMAGINE MORE series as we break down the spectrum of healthcare disparities and seek solutions to remedying the gaps in mental healthcare, maternal health, and environmental health for Black and Brown New Jersey residents.
Learn MoreJoin Eagleton for a virtual panel analyzing the results and implications of the 2022 primary election in New Jersey.
Learn MoreReaching Equity in Education is the fourth installment in the IMAGINE MORE: Racial Justice Begins with Us virtual series. This session will focus on the root causes of segregation and funding disparities in our state's education system and offer solutions, including pending legal action, to ensure all New Jersey students succeed.
Learn MoreJoin Eagleton’s Center for Youth Political Participation and the Center for Election Reform Inc., to discuss 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting with co-authors E.J. Dionne and Miles Rapoport.
Learn MoreAchieving Safe and Healthy Homes for All is the third installment in the IMAGINE MORE: Racial Justice Begins with Us virtual series. This session will focus on how pathways to homeownership, investments, and community-building can repair inequities and create wealth and opportunities for our state's diverse communities.
Learn MoreJoin Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway and the Eagleton Institute of Politics for a moderated conversation exploring the past and future of our democracy—particularly the actions
Learn MoreNew Jersey has one of the widest racial disparities for maternal and infant mortality rates. Join the Eagleton Science and Politics Program for a discussion on the social and political determinants of maternal and infant health and the proposed solutions.
Learn MoreUsing storytelling, listening, and relationship-building skills, anyone can successfully raise money. Fundraising expert Nancy Bocskor will teach participants how to build and utilize these skills to successfully make the “ask.”
Learn MoreThis session will focus on the appointments process, including the types of seats to consider and how to build and leverage your qualifications and experience for an appointment.
Learn More"Disrupting the Criminal Justice System" is the second installment in the "IMAGINE MORE: Racial Justice Begins with Us" virtual series. This session will explore the root causes and discuss strategies to end the criminalization of New Jersey's Black, Brown, and immigrant residents and repair the harms caused by this unjust system.
Learn MoreJoin CYPP for the second session of RU RUnning? campaign training for college students. Panelists will discuss their careers in politics, how to get involved with working on a campaign, and different campaign strategies.
Learn MoreJoin Eagleton for a conversation with Rutgers Law Professor and Eagleton Faculty Associate Sahar Aziz about her new book, "The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom."
Learn MoreThis session will provide practical tips for preparing yourself to run for office, including developing a unique and persuasive message and improving your digital presence.
Learn MoreThe session will highlight the power dynamics of party organizations, building relationships with party operatives and gaining the party’s support, and will address how to respond when the party organization is not supportive.
Learn MoreNow that campaign operations have been moved mostly online, what are the best strategies for engaging voters? This session will spotlight the best practices and offer actionable tips for reaching and engaging voters online.
Learn MoreThe Eagleton Institute is pleased to co-sponsor "IMAGINE MORE: Racial Justice Begins with Us." This series brings together one of the largest and most diverse lineups of New Jersey organizations and voices from across the ideological spectrum to develop an action plan for racial justice and reparations. Participants include national thought leaders, philanthropic and community-based organizations, policy advocates, jurists, and local activists who have been directly impacted by injustice.
Learn MoreA panel of public leaders will discuss the importance of having more LGBTQ+ individuals engaged in politics and public life, including as elected or appointed officials, lobbyists, and party leaders.
Learn MoreThe session features a roundtable discussion about the importance of having more Latinas engaged in politics and public life, including as elected or appointed officials, lobbyists, and party leaders.
Learn MoreJoin CYPP and CAWP's NEW Leadership® National Network for RU Running? political campaign training for college students. The first session will feature a panel of young, elected leaders from New Jersey. Panelists will share their campaign insights.
Learn MoreEva Pusateri will provide a focused overview of key elements of your campaign plan, including practical tips for voter contact, message development, and working with a campaign team virtually.
Learn MoreReal advice from the real experts – women who have done it themselves. Panelists will provide insights and advice on important topics for current or future public officials.
Learn MoreThis roundtable features women in the Asian American community who have been involved in public leadership in various ways, including elected or appointed officials, campaign workers, and non-profit leaders.
Learn MoreThe 2021 election heralded a historic moment for the state when the three first Asian American women were elected to the New Jersey legislature. In a panel moderated by Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter, Assemblywomen Shama Haider, Sadaf Jaffer, and Ellen Park will discuss this important moment, why they chose to run now, the importance of having diverse voices at the policymaking table, and what this means for women in New Jersey moving forward.
Learn MoreEagleton faculty associate and CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig will host a viewing and discussion of his documentary commemorating the 60th anniversary of the trial of Adolf Eichmann, widely known as the "Architect of the Holocaust."
Learn MoreOne of the nation's leading pollsters, Celinda Lake, will offer key advice for women candidates to utilize in their own campaigns moving forward.
Learn MoreJoin Eagleton's Miller Center for Community Protection & Resilience as law enforcement and national security experts explore how faith-based organizations can harden their facilities and effectively train their community while also retaining a welcoming atmosphere.
Learn MoreEagleton’s Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) is thrilled to announce that PBS journalist Yamiche Alcindor will be the 2021 Wynona Lipman Chair in Women’s Political Leadership.
Learn MoreJoin the current class of Eagleton Science Fellows as they share their experiences as science advisors in New Jersey state government.
Learn MoreJoin Eagleton for a conversation with Rutgers/Eagleton alum and CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig about his new book and national bestseller, Hatchet Man: How
Learn MoreWomen out-vote men. Less well known is that men out-give women. We assemble a panel of experts to discuss why women are underrepresented as contributors to state legislative and statewide executive elections, what can be done about it, and how unequal voice impacts the success of women candidates. Panelists will discuss the reports in the CAWP Women, Money, and Politics series—a collaboration between CAWP and OpenSecrets—including the forthcoming report titled The Money Race for the State Legislature.
Learn MoreAs part of Eagleton’s Gambaccini Civic Engagement Series, Rutgers Alum Andrew Peng will discuss his story of civic engagement and political empowerment through journalism as founder and editor of The Yappie.
Learn MoreJoin the Eagleton Science and Politics Initiative virtually as we discuss the political background, risk communication, and government distrust around the COVID pandemic
Learn MoreJoin Eagleton for a post-election virtual panel analyzing the results and implications of the 2021 election.
Learn MoreCome network with alumni of the Eagleton Fellowship and Undergraduate Associates Programs. Moderated by Francine Newsome Pfeiffer, Rutgers Vice President for Federal Relations and Adjunct Faculty, panelists will discuss their current positions, career paths, and advice for students with current Undergraduate Associates and the audience.
Learn MoreJoin the Center for Youth Political Participation for Pizza & Politics: A Conversation with Yael Bromberg. Part two of Constitution Day 2021: Fulfilling the Promise of the 26th Amendment, constitutional litigator and legal scholar Yael Bromberg will discuss the legal implications of voter suppression. This event is Session Five: Be A Civic Leader (ALL IN NJ).
Learn MoreThe Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement invites you to join us for a virtual book talk featuring Laura Hamilton and Kelly Nielsen, authors of Broke: The Racial Consequences of Underfunding Public Universities from 4-5PM on October 14, 2021. This talk is part of the Politics of Higher Education Series a Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement event that aims to build awareness of how political decision-making impacts issues related to college access and equity.
Learn MoreAs part of the Albert W. Lewitt Endowed Lecture Series and Hispanic Heritage Month, join Veronica Duron, Chief of Staff to US Senator Cory Booker,
Learn MoreMark your calendars for the first New Jersey Gubernatorial debate on September 28th. Eagleton and its partners are hosting the first 2021 New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate on September 28th. The Institute's partners include: Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration, NJPAC, WABC-TV, WPVI, Univision65, NJ Advance Media, WHYY-FM radio, and WCTC radio.
Learn MoreGrab some popcorn & join us for a virtual Popcorn & Politics: New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party!
Learn MoreJoin the Eagleton Institute of Politics‘ Center for Youth Political Participation for a virtual celebration of Constitution Day 2021: Fulfilling the Promise of the 26th Amendment on Friday September 17, 2021 at 11:30AM EST.
Learn MoreJoin the Eagleton Institute of Politics and the American Political Science Association in conversation with the editors and contributors of Teaching Civic Engagement Globally as they discuss the need to teach democratic citizenship, the theoretical discussions and challenges regarding global civic engagement education, and successful evidence-based pedagogical approaches for linking democratic education research with action that reflects contemporary global circumstances.
Learn MoreJoin the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences and Eagleton Director John J. Farmer, Jr. for a virtual event on September 9 from 12pm-1pm, marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Professor Farmer was the New Jersey Attorney General on 9/11 and served as senior counsel for the 9/11 Commission.
Learn MoreThe program will begin with a presentation by Professor Julia Sass Rubin from the Bloustein School on her analysis of the impact of the county-based "line" in NJ primaries, with specific analysis of the contests in 2020 and of those in 2021 that will have just occurred. Following Julia's comments, we will hear from four panelists, each of whom has expertise on ballot design and other related election reform issues.
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