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We vowed to never forget after Sept. 11, 2001. Yet 25 years later, justice for victims, identification of the missing an...
07/09/2026

We vowed to never forget after Sept. 11, 2001. Yet 25 years later, justice for victims, identification of the missing and even New Jersey's own memorial remain unfinished, writes John Farmer Jr.

America came together after 9/11 in a spirit of sacrifice and common purpose. Twenty-five years later, guest writer Anth...
07/09/2026

America came together after 9/11 in a spirit of sacrifice and common purpose. Twenty-five years later, guest writer Anthony DePrince III asks whether we've lost too much of that civic commitment and what it means for public safety.

A lawsuit alleges the union's president used tens of millions in mandatory dues for his gubernatorial bid, despite membe...
07/09/2026

A lawsuit alleges the union's president used tens of millions in mandatory dues for his gubernatorial bid, despite membership cards promising political contributions were optional.

The Iran conflict drags on, trust in government hits a low, New Jersey’s voter debate intensifies and Gloria Steinem’s l...
07/09/2026

The Iran conflict drags on, trust in government hits a low, New Jersey’s voter debate intensifies and Gloria Steinem’s legacy sparks reflection. Mike and Julie analyze the biggest political stories shaping the midterms.

New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Dr. Stephen Cha writes that federal Medicaid and SNAP changes approved by Congres...
07/09/2026

New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Dr. Stephen Cha writes that federal Medicaid and SNAP changes approved by Congress and signed by President Trump will have real consequences for New Jersey families, frontline workers, and vulnerable residents who depend on health coverage and food assistance.

Rat poison used to kill rodents is also killing owls and other predators through secondary exposure, prompting calls for...
06/09/2026

Rat poison used to kill rodents is also killing owls and other predators through secondary exposure, prompting calls for New Jersey to adopt other practices for rodent management.

While state workers gained protection after a 2018 Supreme Court ruling, private-sector employees in New Jersey still la...
06/09/2026

While state workers gained protection after a 2018 Supreme Court ruling, private-sector employees in New Jersey still lack the basic freedom to opt out of union dues

As town halls turn combative nationwide, officials, citizens and police each have a role to play in keeping democracy fu...
06/09/2026

As town halls turn combative nationwide, officials, citizens and police each have a role to play in keeping democracy functional without silencing dissent.

Where a patient lives increasingly predicts whether they survive cancer, exposing deep gaps in access to screening, trea...
06/09/2026

Where a patient lives increasingly predicts whether they survive cancer, exposing deep gaps in access to screening, treatment, and specialty care across the country.

Americans remember the horror of Sept. 11. But for the families who lost husbands, fathers and loved ones, the consequen...
06/09/2026

Americans remember the horror of Sept. 11. But for the families who lost husbands, fathers and loved ones, the consequences never ended. Kristen Breitweiser, Marie Halloran and Patricia Ryan reflect on 25 years of loss, advocacy and the unfinished work of fairness and accountability.

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