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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
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…
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Somewhere near Simi Valley, CA, residents are reporting strange rumblings. But it’s not an earthquake, it just Ronald Reagan spinning in his grave at Mach 1 speed. The president who once… Read More
There are two things that Americans love: their local post office and local library. Both are currently under attack by the Trump administration and his DOGE hatchet man, Elon Musk. There are reports… Read More
At this writing, Elon Musk and his Teenage Mutant Incel hackers are taking a chainsaw to essential government programs, ostensibly to “cut waste and fraud.” But like so many Tech Bros,… Read More
During his 2024 campaign for president, Donald Trump famously noted that of COURSE he wouldn’t act as a dictator in his second term – “except on Day One.” Judging from some… Read More
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More
In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More
Agreement strengthens research in areas including urban planning and city development
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — As part of its Governor-led economic mission to the Gulf Arab States, Governor… Read More
Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency In Response to Ongoing Jones Road Wildfire
Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 7:00… Read More
The Fire Management Assistance Grant Program Provides Reimbursement of Wildfire Emergency Response Costs
TRENTON - Acting Governor Tahesha Way on April 25th, announced that the Federal Emergency… Read More
TRENTON – Acting Governor Tahesha Way on April 23rd, declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in response to the active Jones… Read More
TRENTON – Acting Governor Tahesha Way on April 23rd, signed legislation requiring State-regulated health insurers to cover biomarker testing, putting this form of diagnostic testing in reach… Read More