Today, former Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James released a statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States. A native of Long Branch, NJ who graduated from Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School, James commanded the Air Force…
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Biden recalls El Paso massacre
Today, Joe Biden released a video HERE to recognize the one year anniversary of the El Paso massacre, share words of comfort with the grieving families, and recommit to the need to win the battle for the soul of the nation so…
Lawsuit challenges Trump cheating on the Census
New Jersey has joined a coalition lawsuit to challenge a memorandum issued by President Donald Trump this week that would for the first time exclude undocumented immigrants counted in the census from state population totals used to apportion seats in…
Benefits did not hinder working
A report by Yale economists finds no evidence that the enhanced jobless benefits Congress authorized in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic reduced employment. The report (PDF) contradicts Republican claims that more generous unemployment benefits, which provided $600 per week…
Moms for Biden kickoff event
Women for Biden held its first Moms for Biden event, a kickoff event featuring Jill Biden and Jennifer Garner. Moms Demand Action volunteer Julvonnia McDowell, Portland mom Rashelle Chase, and advocates Fatima Goss Graves and Alida Garcia also spoke at the launch, which…
Linden man arrested for drive-by shooting in Roselle
Roland Carenard, 24, of Linden, has been arrested and charged in connection with a drive-by shooting that left two people injured in Roselle last fall. Carenard is charged with two counts apiece of both second- and third-degree aggravated assault, as…
Zogby Analytics poll says Trump vs Biden race is close
Right now President Donald Trump is trailing former Vice President Joe Biden 44% to 40% in the latest Zogby Analytics presidential poll. In third place is Libertarian nominee Dr. Jo Jorgensen (5%) in fourth place is Green Party nominee Howie…
NJ residents need REAL ID to board airplanes after 9/30/20
New Jersey residents who want to board a domestic flight will soon need a star on their driver’s license, indicating that it is a REAL ID credential or they will need another form of approved identification to board their flight…
COVID hampers campaigning
Eight employees with the Progressive Turnout Project, which has been knocking on doors to turn out voters in the 2020 election in a dozen states since June, have tested positive for COVID-19. A top official with the Democratic group said…
Prosecutor takes over Clark Police Department
Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo has taken control of the Clark Township Police Department through a process known as “supersession,” which permits the the county’s chief law enforcement officer to supervise the responsibilities of local police departments within the…