Taxpayers had to shell out $99,500 to settle a false arrest lawsuit that reveals ongoing profiling practices in the Elizabeth Police Department, which targets people based on race, ethnicity, or other unlawful factors. According to John Paff, the Elizabeth City Council resolved during its April 11, 2023 meeting, to pay $99,500 to settle a falseContinue reading “Elizabeth taxpayers punished for unprofessional profiling police”
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Top Official of California Police Union Charged with Drug Trafficking
Joanne Segovia, a prominent figure in the San Jose Police Officers’ Association, one of California’s largest police unions, has been charged with importing fentanyl, muscle relaxers, and various other drugs through the mail. The accusations also include an alleged attempt to shift blame onto her housekeeper once federal agents began investigating the illegal operation. AccordingContinue reading “Top Official of California Police Union Charged with Drug Trafficking”
Ex-Boyfriend Arrested in Connection with Slaying of New Jersey Mother
Authorities in Hudson County have made an arrest in connection with the death of 32-year-old Norelis Mendoza, a mother of two who was found dead in Bayonne on Wednesday, May 17. Gregory Mallard, a 35-year-old man who is Mendoza’s former boyfriend, was charged with her murder. Mallard, who had previously served 10 years in prisonContinue reading “Ex-Boyfriend Arrested in Connection with Slaying of New Jersey Mother”
Women seeking greater representation
Democrats are making more gains than Republicans when it comes to equal representation between women and men holding elective office, according to data from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. Still, only 39 percent of Democrats in the New Jersey state Legislature are women, which may look good compared with theContinue reading “Women seeking greater representation”
FBI misused surveillance tool on Jan. 6 suspects, BLM arrestees and others
The FBI has come under scrutiny for misusing a powerful digital surveillance tool on more than 278,000 occasions, targeting individuals such as crime victims, Jan. 6 riot suspects, and people arrested during protests following the death of George Floyd in 2020. The revelations came to light in a recently unsealed court document obtained by theContinue reading “FBI misused surveillance tool on Jan. 6 suspects, BLM arrestees and others”
Vivek Ramaswamy’s reckless & irresponsible remarks spark outrage
In a stunning display of reckless and irresponsible rhetoric, multi-millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, who is burning money on a vanity campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, recently made controversial statements regarding transgender individuals and the U.S. Department of Education. In a desperate bid to attract attention, Ramaswamy’s remarks were intended to draw widespread criticism for theirContinue reading “Vivek Ramaswamy’s reckless & irresponsible remarks spark outrage”
Scutari slush fund spending draws calls for an investigation to be launched
Senate President Nicholas Scutari, widely known as “no-Show Nick,” is under scrutiny as a Democratic lawyer is calling for an investigation to be launched into the politician’s alleged use of election funds to pay for personal expenses. The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has been urged to conduct a thorough examination of Scutari’sContinue reading “Scutari slush fund spending draws calls for an investigation to be launched”
Amid Justice Clarence Thomas scandal, Biden failed to disclose free vacations
The White House may have crippled the prospect of criminal prosecution against former President Donald Trump for his Mar-a-Lago document stash with the politically explosive discovery of classified documents in the Delaware home and an office at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement of the University of Pennsylvania in Washington, D.C. that wasContinue reading “Amid Justice Clarence Thomas scandal, Biden failed to disclose free vacations”
The highway’s jammed with broken heroes on a last-chance power drive
Transportation officials have announced Route 22 westbound lane and ramp closures tonight as the bridge replacement project advances in Union Township and Garden State Parkway southbound Exit 140B will also be closed tonight Route 22 westbound is scheduled to have lane and ramp closures tonight as a bridge replacement project advances in Union Township, UnionContinue reading “The highway’s jammed with broken heroes on a last-chance power drive”
Stacked court is helping extremists do end run against democracy
Our current Supreme Court — stacked with far-right judges thanks to strong-arm tactics from Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell — has ended the national right to reproductive freedom in America. It’s rolled back the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gasses and protect our environment. It’s severely limited the ability of states to implement sensible gunContinue reading “Stacked court is helping extremists do end run against democracy”
“The Short Life of Baby Milo” illustrates why forcing women to give birth is wrong
“The Short Life of Baby Milo” is a poignant story that sheds light on the heartlessness and potential consequences of restrictive anti-abortion laws, particularly from the perspective of the Dorbert family. The narrative showcases how these laws, often championed by Republican lawmakers, failed to consider the intricate complexities of a pregnancy affected by a rareContinue reading ““The Short Life of Baby Milo” illustrates why forcing women to give birth is wrong”
New Jersey churches demand state historic landmark preservation money
Preying on public money Two historic New Jersey churches are suing the state for being excluded from a grant program created to preserve and restore landmarks with historical significance. The Mendham Methodist Church and The Zion Lutheran Church Long Valley were denied funding after the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that using taxpayer dollars toContinue reading “New Jersey churches demand state historic landmark preservation money”
Congressman Tom Kean Jr. voted to protect serial liar Rep. George Santos
House Republican leaders avoided an on-the-record vote on whether GOP Rep. George Santos should be expelled, instead holding a vote to move the Democratic-proposed resolution to the House Ethics Committee. The full House adopted the Republican motion by a party-line vote of 221-204, with seven members voting present. Congressman Tom Kean voted to protect serialContinue reading “Congressman Tom Kean Jr. voted to protect serial liar Rep. George Santos”
RFK Jr. pledges to restore honest government for the American people
In an era marked by growing disillusionment with government institutions, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is emerging as a popular presidential candidate advocating for honest and transparent governance and his campaign in New Jersey is gaining momentum. With his platform for “Honest government for the people,” Kennedy is gaining support among Democrats, who believe his visionContinue reading “RFK Jr. pledges to restore honest government for the American people”
U.S. Attorney Sellinger to meet Camden residents at his third town hall meeting
U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and members of his staff will meet with residents in Camden next week at the third in a series of planned town hall meetings. The town hall series is a Sellinger initiative to engage directly with citizens’ concerns with the hope of ultimately improving public safety in New Jersey. TheContinue reading “U.S. Attorney Sellinger to meet Camden residents at his third town hall meeting”
Atlantic City fugitive wanted for killing Mays Landing man was apprehended
An Atlantic City fugitive wanted in the killing of a Mays Landing man last year has been apprehended in Virginia, bringing a breakthrough in the ongoing investigation. Rasabohyt Bethea, 39, was taken into custody earlier this month by police in Hampton, Virginia, according to reports from BreakingAC.com. Bethea is now facing charges as a fugitiveContinue reading “Atlantic City fugitive wanted for killing Mays Landing man was apprehended”
Lisa McCormick calls Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s vote for GOP debt limit bill ‘betrayal’
Lisa McCormick, a progressive Democrat who advocates for the rights of seniors and veterans, is calling out Rep. Tom Kean Jr. by labeling his vote in favor of the Republican debt limit bill a “betrayal.” “The Republican scheme would result in a 22 percent cut in funding for the Social Security Administration and the DepartmentContinue reading “Lisa McCormick calls Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s vote for GOP debt limit bill ‘betrayal’”
Sanders reintroduces Medicare for All legislation to guarantee health care
At a time when more than 1 million people in the United States have lost their lives to the coronavirus pandemic – at least one-third of which have been linked to lack of health insurance – and 15 million Americans are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.),Continue reading “Sanders reintroduces Medicare for All legislation to guarantee health care”
Cowardly Cryan dodging Democratic debates as foes point to his record
State Senator Joe Cryan, a New Jersey politician whose $322,704 annual taxpayer-funded salary has shocked residents of his impoverished legislative district, is facing criticism for evading debates with his Democratic primary challenger, Roselle Board of Education Commissioner Angela Alvey-Wimbush. As the race intensifies, Cryan’s decision to duck debates and other public discussions has raised concernsContinue reading “Cowardly Cryan dodging Democratic debates as foes point to his record”
Column B Democrats reach out to the community, as Column A ducks debates
Column B Democrats are meeting with the public and answering questions about the way they will conduct themselves if voters choose them in the June 6 Democratic primary election. The team had a forum with Latino residents that was live cast on Facebook, which was arranged by local residents who said the regular political organizationContinue reading “Column B Democrats reach out to the community, as Column A ducks debates”
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