Category: Politics
Murphy Expands Support for New Jersey’s Military Families Through New Initiative
Governor Phil Murphy has pledged to help military families in New Jersey. Murphy announced New Jersey’s participation in the national “Do Your Part” campaign to improve resources for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve military members and their families. The program, developed with Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association, helps states identify and address military…
As the 25th Anniversary Nears, America’s Fading Memory of 9/11 Raises Civic and Security Concerns
9/11’s synchronized strikes on New York, the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field killed almost 3,000. Families, first responders, and communities mourn. Many Americans were born after 2001 or too young to remember it, widening the cultural memory gap. Over 100 million Americans in that generation are targeted by 9/11 awareness groups. National danger, civic duty,…
New Court Ruling Protects Pre-K Access for Immigrant Children in New Jersey Amid Trump Administration Policy Changes
A recent court ruling prevented a Trump administration policy that threatened to pull hundreds of New Jersey pre-K children, mainly from immigrant families, out of federally sponsored preschool programs. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed reclassifying Head Start as a “federal public benefit,” which would bar undocumented children and certain immigrant families…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim Invites Students to Apply for Spring 2026 Senate Page Program
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…
When policy choices leave families to guard loved ones: nursing home care in New Jersey under strain
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 Governor’s Race Intensifies Over Sales Tax Controversy
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…
What Charlie Kirk’s Killing Revealed About Free Speech at Work
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…
Bergen County Keeps Flags at Full Staff Amid Presidential Proclamation for Charlie Kirk
The White House ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk after his tragic death. President Trump’s decree covered federal buildings, military posts, embassies, and other government institutions. That directive was ignored by Bergen County, New Jersey. County officials stated that they follow New Jersey’s flag status. On that day, state instructions…
Madison’s decision to keep flags at full staff draws rebuke from former Jets center Nick Mangold
This weekend, Madison, New Jersey, refused to lower its American flag in response to a presidential proclamation after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead on a Utah college campus. Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University, sparking nationwide memorials. President Donald Trump ordered federal facilities to fly the flag…
Political Violence Escalates After Charlie Kirk’s Killing, Leaders Call for Calm Amid Blame Game
The murder of Republican activist Charlie Kirk has raised national concerns about political violence and party blame games. At a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10, Turning Point USA founder Kirk was shot. Authorities say a gunshot wounded his neck while he addressed a large audience. His death occurred at a local…

