Voice of the People
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. »
Voice of the People: Big, Bad Brownies
Fresh off their paranoia-inspired "War on Christmas," Right wing fanatics are waging a crusade against Girl Scouts of the USA, which builds courage, confidence, and character among girls to make the world a better place and was chartered by the U.S. Congress on March 16, 1950. »
Voice of the People: Betting On U.S. Government Better Than Gold
War and mismanagement has left our nation deep in debt and our economy in shambles, but our treasury is far from empty. Inside the Washington Beltway or on Fox News or among con-artist conservatives and even Democratic defeatists, our country’s debt load was politically toxic in 2011. »
Voice of the People: Impeach Christie
Essex County legal cases have not been suspended indefinitely because of a hot political dispute between Gov. Chris Christie and state Sen. Ronald Rice, as reported in Alexi Friedman's front page story on Sunday. »
Stocks Sink On Investor Worries, But Working Class Should Have Greater Concerns
While stocks suffered losses on news of continuing European debt and the failure of America's congressional 'super committee' to achieve any progress, the fact remains that investors have seen a massive rebound under Democratic President Barack Obama's first three years, and the working class has much more about which to worry. »
Voice of the People: Voting To Send A Message
America's seniors have always contributed their wisdom, experience, and courage to move our community forward. Our seniors deserve the fulfilling, prosperous life they bestowed upon their children. While they may not always be highly partisan, it is becoming clear that they need to use this election to send Republicans this message: Hands Off Social... »
Voice of the People: Let Unity Heal America
Political commentator James J. Devine calls for unity as we pursue solutions to America's problems: "At its heart, the frustration among voters in this deeply divided nation is essentially rooted in one thing: There has been a class war waged against the working middle class for nearly thirty years and its effect is finally... »
Voice Of The People: Government Is Good
The US Postal Service will be bankrupt by December without an injection of tax dollars but so would almost every other function of this republic, except Social Security and Medicare, so calling this a government bailout seems inappropriate. »
Voice of the People: Discrimination Against Jobless Is Unjust
According to the latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, 14 million Americans are unemployed and looking for jobs. Six million have been out of work for at least six months. Uncounted others have simply given up. »
Voice of the People: Al Qaeda Won
As we approach the tenth anniversary of the successful terrorist attack, millions of Americans will solemnly pretend that the decade has not been an unmitigated disaster. »
Voice Of The People: Obama, Democrats And The Fight To Save America
President Obama and Democrats in Congress have seen dramatic deterioration of their public standing, driven by unyielding partisan Republican attacks and subterfuge aimed at creating disaffection among independent voters. »
Voice of the People: The Democratic Donald Trump
Roselle mayoral candidate and Councilman Jamel Holley attended Essex County Republican state Sen. Kevin O'Toole's Feb. 17 event, where Gov. Chris Christie was featured, and he says he loves the Tea Party. »
Voice of the People: Brown Noser
By James J. Devine Unless Linden Councilman Peter Brown learns to play fair, act responsibly, work together or show respect he is going to have a short life in government, but apparently the 28-year-old politician believes the key to longevity is serving power brokers, party bosses and his rather sizable ego. »
Voice Of The People: This Used To Be A Free Country
It is about time that we drop the panic mode and return to normal. In today’s era of heightened security and public panic, you’re not allowed to have uncontrolled people just milling around the Statehouse halls, meeting with their representatives and engaging in the democratic process. »
Volunteer Tax Awaits Christie Signature
A bill that would require members of a board of education to undergo criminal history background investigation, for which the unpaid elected officials would pay a tax, has been approved by both houses of the Legislature and is waiting for action by Gov. Chris Christie. »
Voice Of The People: Mafia Supports Cryan
It is uncertain if Mafia members are patriotic, but there is strong evidence to suggest that they like Assemblyman Joe Cryan. »
Invest in Democracy
Speaking on legislation that would allow legal notices to be posted on government websites instead of requiring publication in newspapers, Assemblyman Jon Bramnick of Westfield said, “I thought this was a no-brainer.” »
Voice of the People: Time Is Running Out To Fix What’s Wrong In America
President Barack Obama’s surrender to Republicans is worse than the cost of just caving in on Bush-era tax cuts, although that deprived the national treasury and the America economy of hundreds of billions of dollars. »
Voice of the People: The Tea Party’s All Wet
I read the Constitution and understand it. I like progressive Democrats who stand for shared prosperity, opportunity, liberty, equality and justice. Mediocre Dems can be defeated in primaries but tea baggers are not able to solve problems because government is part of the solution -- and they don't get it. »
Voice Of The People: If You Love America, Then You Should Kill It
The oddest thing about the reactionary support for Republicans is that -- as the tea baggers proved in dozens of primary elections around the country -- to be deemed worthy of membership in the modern G.O.P. one must be a narrow-minded, Bible-thumping, war-mongering supporter of incompetence, greed, lawlessness, cronyism and mismanagement. »
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