A West Caldwell, New Jersey, bill on local governance and First Amendment rights has aroused debate. The Township Council will consider a protest ban. Public gathering organizers with 25 or more participants would need a permit 30 days in advance under the new regulation. They must also agree in writing to pay the township for…
If you’re a New Jersey high school student interested in joining the Senate Page Program in spring 2026, send your application to Senator Andy Kim. This popular program lets students work on the Senate floor in Washington, D.C., to learn about politics. This form expires September 30, 2025. The Senate Page Program has allowed junior…
Families expect safety, comfort, and expert care when placing a parent or partner in a nursing home. These expectations clash with a system stretched thin by staffing deficits, opaque financing, and recent policy decisions that limit accountability for many New Jersey families. The experience of a loved one with a serious illness who relied on…
New Jersey’s governor election has heated up after Republican Jack Ciattarelli suggested a 10% sales tax on all commodities, including food and clothing. A June campaign rally in Bergen County featured this remark about Tennessee’s tax policy, which has no state income tax but a 10% sales tax on select items. Ciattarelli stated that he…
Montclair residents’ outrage at the author’s Palestinian origin forced the cancellation of a children’s book program. Palestinian-American writer Jenan Matari said Watchung Booksellers canceled her book launch for Everything Grows in Jiddo’s Garden due to safety concerns. Jewish community members warned of the tragedy. Matari said her appearance was criticized verbally and aggressively. She says…
Right after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, workplace actions and legal battles refocused attention on free speech. A famous television commentator lost his platform, while a nurse sued a New Jersey hospital for calling out a colleague. Employers and employees struggle with how social media, hospital hallways, and live TV comments affect…
A former New Jersey assistant principal is suing his district for forcing him to hide his sexuality and culture. Openly gay and Jewish David Francis-Maurer sued Cherry Hill East High School’s principal in Camden County Superior Court for telling him to “leave his identities at the door.” He thought the proposal meant not talking about…
Someone standing close shouted down former President Donald Trump during a public appearance, drawing criticism from his followers. The moment raised safety concerns, with many believing he narrowly escaped something far worse. An interruption from a few feet away allowed the guy to rant about Trump’s vulnerability, witnesses said. The mob shouted, disapproved, and raged…
A New Jersey township lost ballots, thus many votes were never counted. This requires a fresh election. Differences in the final count caused the issue. This led the court to invalidate the first results. The missing votes were found in an audit following the campaign. It showed no vote groupings were delivered to the center…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s biography 107 Days, due out soon, has drawn heavy criticism from former Biden administration personnel. Harris accuses Biden’s close circle of undermining her, failing to safeguard her public image, and letting Biden make crucial decisions like whether to run for a second term in excerpts released before the complete launch….
