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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 1:01 PM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

Camp Cruelty

July 15, 2025
“What distinguishes a concentration camp from a prison (in the modern sense) is that it functions outside of a judicial system. The prisoners are not indicted or convicted of any crime by… Read More

It Is Happening Here

July 14, 2025
A few months back, I had a conversation with someone who rolled her eyes at the notion that Donald Trump is acting like Hitler. Even as he was trying to stifle the press, control the justice system,… Read More

Who Are Those Masked Men?

July 13, 2025
Back in the day, many heroes wore masks: Batman, the Lone Ranger, Iron Man. Sadly, we’re in an era of another kind of mask, the kind that “Halloween’s” Michael Myers favored,… Read More

The Madness of King Donald

July 12, 2025
He exhibited signs of mania and wildly erratic behavior, lashing out at anyone and everyone around him. He made terrible political decisions, humiliating his country and weakening it on the world… Read More

Corruption In "Plane" Sight

July 11, 2025
Abe Lincoln was offered a herd of elephants. In 1880, Queen Victoria sent President Rutherford Hayes a beautiful desk made from the salvaged timbers of the HMS Resolute (which is still used in the… Read More

Ice, Ice Baby

May 12, 2025
Donald Trump seems to have a thing for making others suffer. In his first administration, he made a big show of separating children – including nursing babies – from their migrant… Read More

Down The Memory Hole

May 11, 2025
Since the Trump administration came back into power, there’s been a concerted effort to “disappear” all kinds of historical facts and figures in our country. Trump brays that DEI… Read More

“First They Came For…”

May 10, 2025
He attempted a coup. When it failed, he embarked on a brash campaign of revenge and retribution. With a deep sense of grievance among the population, the environment was ripe for his message. He took… Read More
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Acting Governor Way Takes Action on Legislation

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
August 4, 2025
TRENTON - On August 4, 2025, Acting Governor Way signed the following bills into law: S-862/A-2596 (A.M. Bucco, Diegnan/Karabinchak, Calabrese) - Requires DOT to provide additional information in… Read More

This Week in NJ - August 1st, 2025

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
August 1, 2025
Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency for Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Across New Jersey Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency… Read More

Statement by Governor Murphy and Department of Education Commissioner Dehmer on the Release of Over $140 Million in Federal Education Funding for New Jersey Schools

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
August 1, 2025
“After improperly withholding funds for nearly one month, the Trump Administration recently released over $6 billion in funding for public education across the country. This includes over $140… Read More

Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Across New Jersey

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 31, 2025
State of Emergency Declared Across All 21 Counties Rainfall Could Reach a High of Seven Inches in Parts of the State TRENTON - Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a… Read More

Governor Murphy Announces Departure of Cabinet Secretary Andrea Spevak and Names Jayné Johnson as New Cabinet Secretary

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
July 25, 2025
TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy on July 25 announced the departure of Cabinet Secretary Andrea Spevak from his office. Jayné Johnson, currently serving as the Governor’s Director of the… Read More