Opinion
Trudi’s Corner
How many people read or pay attention to the business section in newspapers? How many pay attention to the Wall Street reports on television? I do read about certain companies or comments about a casino problem. Other than that, I really have no interest in any of it. »
Black Hawks In Boston: The American Military Empire Comes Home
The bedrock of the American republic is fracturing. The Constitution is being eviscerated by government leaders and their corporate allies. The system of checks and balances embodied in that document, the mechanism which prevents the United States from sliding into tyranny, is eroding. »
Putting People First
The national economy is gradually starting to improve, and now is the time for Union County to act swiftly in order to keep those gains and build a better future. The 2012 Chairman’s Initiatives, called “Putting People First,” does just that, by helping Union County residents and business owners connect with the resources they... »
State Budget Must Address Property Taxes, Retain Key Programs
As Governor Chris Christie prepares next year’s state budget, AARP calls on the Governor and legislature to ensure that the budget addresses NJ’s excessively high property taxes, and includes support for the many people in our state who need the help that key programs provide. »
Bird Watching Goes Viral
Bird watchers are a unique breed. The hobby rewards patience, quiet and stillness… but get a group of birders together and it won’t be long before they’re chirping away about the birds they’ve seen, where to find certain species, and other bird-related esoterica. »
Trudi’s Corner
I’m not usually at a loss when it comes to writing about certain subjects, and this is one of those times. I grew up in an average household, with parents who were supportive of my endeavors. They were not “phonies” and did the best to impress proper values in the family life. Today, I’m... »
Edison Mayor Calls For Civility In Politics
Too often in today's society we dehumanize people in politics. We only recognize them as opponents. No longer do dignity and respect matter. Our disagreements become personal attacks on character and integrity rather than discussions focusing on initiatives to improving our communities and problem solving. »
Property Taxes Are NJ’s Real Problem
Gov. Christie's proposal to cut income taxes by 10 percent has once again spurred examination of our entire tax structure in New Jersey. While I support reducing the income tax rates of low- and middle-income families, the real villain in New Jersey is property taxes. »
Say No To Social Security & Medicare Cuts
Do not cut our Social Security and Medicare benefits. Instead start cutting from top. Cut the perks and entitlements and bonuses of executives and politicians that we are paying for with money we do not have: they are not impoverished and can never spend all they already have within their life spans. »
Celebrating Black History Month
African-American history in the United States has been recognized annually since 1926, first as “Negro History Week” and later as “Black History Month.” Carter G. Woodson, an African American historian and journalist pioneered the celebration originally designated for the second week in February, to coincide with marking the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick... »
A Federal Auction In Desperate Need Of Reform
On the hit A&E cable show "Storage Wars," competing buyers take a peek inside foreclosed self-storage lockers, guess what might be hidden inside, then bid for the salvage rights. It's entertaining television. But it's a terrible model for the federal government acquire life-and-death treatments for Medicare patients. »
Has The First Amendment Become An Exercise In Futility?
Living in a representative democracy such as ours means that each person has the right to stand outside the halls of government and express his or her opinion on matters of state without fear of arrest. That’s what the First Amendment is all about. »
Linden AARP Chapter Seeks New Members
Our chapter is one of the most active chapters in Union County. I think what makes it so is that we have very interesting programs set up for each of our meetings. »
Lame Duck Yields Environmental Winners And Losers
For most people, January is quiet. We recover from the holiday whirlwind, pay off credit cards (at least partially!) and resolve to eat less and exercise more. »
To Protect Human Rights, Companies Must Pull Out of Iran
Late last year, the United Nations' Special Rapporteur on human rights, Ahmed Shaheed, briefed the General Assembly about the state of human rights in Iran, and he painted an extremely bleak picture. »
Trudi’s Corner: The Golden Globes
Did everybody tune in to the Golden Globes show on Jan. 15? It’s the first time I ever stayed with this type of show all the way to the end. Monday morning, I read all the comments and heard the remarks about it from the so-called experts in their field. »
Creating A Secure Medicinal Marijuana Program
It is not a simple matter to create a program to grow and dispense marijuana in New Jersey for medicinal use. The Department of Health and Seniors Services, along with the Attorney General's Office, the Department of Agriculture and other state agencies, is building a new, secure network of nonprofit Alternative Treatment Centers (ATC)... »
U.S. v. Jones: The Battle for the Fourth Amendment Continues
In a unanimous 9-0 ruling in United States v. Jones, the U.S. Supreme Court has declared that police must get a search warrant before using GPS technology to track criminal suspects. But what does this ruling, hailed as a victory by privacy advocates, really mean for the future of privacy and the Fourth Amendment? »
Raising Awareness During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
There were no flashing lights or red flags that let 4,000 women across this country know that cervical cancer was coming. »
Voice of the People: Judge Rejects Injustice
Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the U.S. District Court in Manhattan rejected a proposed $285 million settlement in a Citibank fraud case and challenged the Securities and Exchange Commission’s policy of allowing defendants to resolve an action without admitting or denying the allegations. »
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