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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… See Comments
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Reagan Weeps

Reagan Weeps

March 8, 2025
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
“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

“The Resistance” Needs Libraries

March 8, 2025
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
(Soft) Power to The People

(Soft) Power to The People

March 8, 2025
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
Dictator On Day…Whatever

Dictator On Day…Whatever

March 8, 2025
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
The Age Of Ridiculous Men

The Age Of Ridiculous Men

February 3, 2025
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
January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

February 3, 2025
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
Beware The Broligarchy

Beware The Broligarchy

February 3, 2025
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
President Musk

President Musk

December 20, 2024
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
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New Jersey Delegation Concludes Economic Mission in Dubai: May 1-2, 2025

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May 4, 2025
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This Week in New Jersey - May 3, 2025

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
May 3, 2025
Acting Governor Way Delivers Remarks at the Inaugural New Jersey Film Expo The Screen Alliance of New Jersey hosted the first NJ Film Expo on May 1 at Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford. The New… Read More

Statement from Governor Murphy on the 52nd Anniversary of the Murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
May 2, 2025
“52 years ago on May 2nd, New Jersey State Trooper and Vietnam War veteran Werner Foerster was viciously murdered in the line of duty by Joanne Chesimard, who, after her conviction, escaped… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Murphy Signs Memoranda of Understanding Between New Jersey and UAE Universities

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
May 2, 2025
Agreements between universities, including Kean and Rowan, establish academic partnerships, strengthening research capabilities between institutions DUBAI — As part of New Jersey’s… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Murphy and Acting NJMVC Chief Administrator Littles-Floyd Announce Launch of 'REAL ID Tuesdays'

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
May 2, 2025
“REAL ID Tuesdays” Will Be Held Every Other Tuesday Starting May 20, 2025Will Add Approximately 5,200 Additional REAL ID Appointments Every Two Weeks TRENTON — Building on the… Read More
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