Former Sheriff Jerry Speziale is making Thomas Adamo’s recent party switch an issue even though the candidate mounting a comeback campaign voted in the 1999 Republican primary, two years before he became the Democratic nominee for sheriff. Speziale, who hopes to reclaim the job he held from 2002 to 2010, sent a mailing targeting hisContinue reading “Mailing fuels party-swapping controversy in Passaic County sheriff race”
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Move to reclassify marijuana is a historic shift in U.S. drug policy
Recreational marijuana is legal in almost half the country, but the Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy. Around nine in ten Americans say marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use, according to a January 2024Continue reading “Move to reclassify marijuana is a historic shift in U.S. drug policy”
These New Jerseyans would elect independent Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as president
Fourteen New Jersey residents are being nominated as presidential electors to represent independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This diverse group of individuals spans various political affiliations and backgrounds, reflecting a growing interest among Americans in the alternative choice in the upcoming presidential election, and local volunteers are gathering signatures to put them onContinue reading “These New Jerseyans would elect independent Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as president”
AIPAC Andy Kim vs. peace activist Larry Hamm should be an easy choice
In the midst of a heated Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey, few vocal concerns have arisen over the financial backing provided to Congressman Andy Kim by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-war groups. Lawrence ‘Larry’ Hamm, an Our Revolution-endorsed candidate and a prominent figure in progressiveContinue reading “AIPAC Andy Kim vs. peace activist Larry Hamm should be an easy choice”
A judge with up to $30k in bank stocks should not be ruling on credit card fees
By Donald Sherman, Gabe Lezra and Linnaea Honl-Stuenkel The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued a rule capping the late fees that banks can impose on consumers at $8, but the rule could be overturned by a judge who reported owning up to $30,000 in Citigroup stocks. Judge Donny Ray Willett’s failure to recuse inContinue reading “A judge with up to $30k in bank stocks should not be ruling on credit card fees”
Immigration is about principle but has become a partisan political football
The Broadway musical Hamilton has a line that elicits thunderous applause every night—“Immigrants, we get the job done.” Recent research shows us that the line could just as accurately state, “Immigrants, we create jobs.” One recent study shows that immigrant-founded and owned companies employ nearly 6 million people. And even Mary Meeker’s 2017 report, which analyzes and predicts the latestContinue reading “Immigration is about principle but has become a partisan political football”
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico shot in ‘an attack on democracy’
The Prime Minister of a NATO member state was shot five times in what Slovakia’s government is calling a politically motivated assassination attempt. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in critical condition after being shot several times from close range as he walked among a small crowd following a government meeting outside Bratislava, but hisContinue reading “Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico shot in ‘an attack on democracy’”
Biden administration unveils strategy to tackle maternal mental health crisis
In response to the urgent public health crisis surrounding maternal mental health and substance use issues in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a comprehensive national strategy. Developed by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA)Continue reading “Biden administration unveils strategy to tackle maternal mental health crisis”
Lawmakers want to ban ‘judge-shopping’ used to cheat instead of fair trials
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced the End Judge Shopping Act, which would require judges to be randomly assigned to civil cases that could have state- or nation-wide consequences. The bill codifies a similar rule to combat judge shopping issued by the Judicial Conference of the United States, a congressionally created body that oversees theContinue reading “Lawmakers want to ban ‘judge-shopping’ used to cheat instead of fair trials”
Wavy Gravy is more realistic than a cowardly Republican chickenhawk
By James J. Devine Former national security advisor John Bolton’s extremist foreign policy views have been wrong and reckless. Still, the arrogant chickenhawk’s latest declaration should invite skepticism, criticism, and doubt because Americans have a binary choice in November and his advice is not to make it. Bolton said that he plans to write inContinue reading “Wavy Gravy is more realistic than a cowardly Republican chickenhawk”
For the fifth year, Olivia and Liam are America’s most popular baby names
Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names, with 2023 being the fifth consecutive year that parents have chosen the monikers for their little ones. Also for the fifth consecutive year, Noah took the second slot for boys, and Emma for girls. Only one new name appeared in the Top 10 listsContinue reading “For the fifth year, Olivia and Liam are America’s most popular baby names”
Customs agents intercept 60 dead butterflies & moths from Portugal
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists encounter many odd products while conducting import examinations that protect our nation’s agricultural resources. Recently, one such parcel contained 60 dead butterflies from Portugal. CBP agriculture specialists initially inspected the parcel, manifested as “pieces of silk to be used in works,” on May 2. The parcel instead containedContinue reading “Customs agents intercept 60 dead butterflies & moths from Portugal”
As Menendez trial starts, Jon Stewart lampoons political corruption absurdities
On The Daily Show, Jon Stewart delivered a scathing critique of political corruption, starting with the trial of New Jersey Democratic Senator Robert Menendez and proceeding with a humorous commentary shining light on the absurdities and complexities of corruption within the political sphere. Stewart began by juxtaposing the ongoing trial of Senator Menendez with theContinue reading “As Menendez trial starts, Jon Stewart lampoons political corruption absurdities”
Jury selection starts in Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial
by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor Eight months after federal authorities indicted Sen. Bob Menendez in a wide-ranging corruption scheme, his trial got off to a slow start in Manhattan Monday, with the federal judge excusing almost a third of the 150 potential jurors called. U.S. Judge Sidney Stein warned them the trial could lastContinue reading “Jury selection starts in Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial”
Critics slam Legislature for passing public records overhaul
by New Jersey Monitor Staff, New Jersey Monitor Critics of a bill that aims to overhaul the Open Public Records Act are panning the Legislature for approving the bill Monday and sending it to Gov. Phil Murphy for his signature. The bill seeks to make it harder for records requestors to get attorney’s fees fromContinue reading “Critics slam Legislature for passing public records overhaul”
Winning the war one weather observation at a time
By Jewaun Victor | 87th Air Base Wing The 305th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight participated in an Air Mobility Command-directed semi-annual exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The exercise ensured weather technicians are prepared to employ observing skills using tactical equipment and manual techniques. Weather observations are critical to military operations, reporting currentContinue reading “Winning the war one weather observation at a time”
Trump quoted notoriously racist New Jersey Assemblyman during shore shitshow
Disgraced former President Donald Trump cited statistics at his Wildwood, New Jersey, campaign rally, further fueling the controversy surrounding a Republican lawmaker’s proposal to stop treating undocumented immigrants as human beings. Notoriously racist New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra sparked intense controversy with his proposal to strip undocumented immigrants of their humanity and deny them recognitionContinue reading “Trump quoted notoriously racist New Jersey Assemblyman during shore shitshow”
Contrasting visions on immigration distinguish Hamm, Campos-Medina & Kim
Immigration reform has become a central issue among New Jersey’s Democratic US Senate candidates, Patricia Campos-Medina, Lawrence “Larry” Hamm, and Congressman Andy Kim presenting distinct approaches to address the complexities of immigration policies in the United States. Patricia Campos-Medina, drawing from her personal experience as an immigrant woman, advocates for a compassionate and comprehensive immigrationContinue reading “Contrasting visions on immigration distinguish Hamm, Campos-Medina & Kim”
Democratic Senate candidate Larry Hamm to join Princeton hunger strike
Lawrence Hamm, chairman of the People’s Organization For Progress (POP) and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, said he will embark on a 24-hour fast in solidarity with hunger-striking Princeton students. The students are demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to military aid to Israel, and divestment from companies with ties to IsraelContinue reading “Democratic Senate candidate Larry Hamm to join Princeton hunger strike”
Retired Howell Township police chief pleads guilty to sexual affair coverup
Andrew Kudrick, a retired Howell Township police chief, acknowledged providing false statements to obstruct an investigation into his sexual affair with a subordinate. Kudrick admitted his guilt during a hearing before Judge Paul X. Escandon on May 13, 2024, in the state Superior Court for Monmouth County, Freehold. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. PlatkinContinue reading “Retired Howell Township police chief pleads guilty to sexual affair coverup”
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