Opinion

Voice of the People: Climate Comments Make Christie A Killer

May 21, 2013
Voice of the People: Climate Comments Make Christie A Killer

Gov. Chris Christie made a startling assertion that "I don’t think there’s been any proof thus far that (Hurricane) Sandy was caused by climate change,” during an exchange with reporters at a ceremony in Lavallette, where the final nail was hammered into a reconstructed boardwalk.

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Assemblyman Promotes Vocational-Technical Schools

May 20, 2013
Assemblyman Promotes Vocational-Technical Schools

I am pleased to report that Governor Christie has signed into law my legislation that will expand opportunities for all students and families to receive information about the educational programs available to them at New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools.

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Writer’s Block: Who Do You Trust?

May 20, 2013
Writer’s Block: Who Do You Trust?

When I was nine years old, I told my best friend Judy that I liked a certain boy in our class. I swore her to secrecy that she wouldn’t tell anyone. She eagerly agreed and so we did the sacred ‘pinky swear’ to seal our secret. In the fourth grade, the ‘pinky swear’ was considered…

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The State We’re In: What’s the buzz? Hummingbirds!

May 19, 2013
The State We’re In: What’s the buzz? Hummingbirds!

Outside on a warm day, something buzzes past in a blur. A large bumblebee or sphinx moth, perhaps? How about a hummingbird?

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[OPINION] Let’s Not Sacrifice Our Privacy On The Altar Of Cyber Security

May 16, 2013
[OPINION] Let’s Not Sacrifice Our Privacy On The Altar Of Cyber Security

In the name of protecting us from hackers, computer viruses and cyber-terrorists, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make it easier for sites like Facebook and Twitter and Internet service providers like Comcast and Time-Warner to share users' private messages and files with government agencies.

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[OPINION] The Triumph of Progressivism: Graduation 2013 and 1968

May 16, 2013
[OPINION] The Triumph of Progressivism: Graduation 2013 and 1968

Many of you soon-to-be college graduates are determined to make the world a better place. Some of you are choosing careers in public service or joining nonprofits or volunteering in your communities.

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[OPINION] Making “Patient Protection” Essential In Obamacare

May 16, 2013

For decades, Americans have demanded a healthcare system that provides lifelong access to affordable care. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act looked to be a huge step in that direction.

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[OPINION] Stop Misleading The Voters

May 15, 2013

With the gubernatorial election rapidly approaching, it is difficult to ignore the changed political landscape, which has come to light as a result of the new batch of higher office in New Jersey. In Middlesex County, the changes have done a lot to shake up the organization of the Democratic Party both at the local…

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[OPINION] The BPU Should Not Give PSE&G A Blank Check

May 15, 2013

PSE&G is at it again. They’re trying to sell us on this scheme they have so that we, their customers, will pay the cost of “improving” their service to us. There are problems with the recent proposals put before the Board of Public Utilities by PSE&G.

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[OPINION] Round The Clock Surveillance: Is This The Price Of Living In A ‘Free, Safe’ Society?

May 13, 2013
[OPINION] Round The Clock Surveillance: Is This The Price Of Living In A ‘Free, Safe’ Society?

Immediately following the devastating 9/11 attacks, which destroyed the illusion of invulnerability which had defined American society since the end of the Cold War, many Americans willingly ceded their rights and liberties to government officials who promised them that the feeling of absolute safety could be restored.

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