On Nov. 4, New Jersey voters delivered a decisive 14-point victory to Democrat Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill over Republican rival Jack Ciattarelli, sparing the state of the rightward turn that some feared. Yet this triumph was not a progressive win; Sherrill, the former congresswoman from Montclair campaigned as a stabilizer, not a disruptor, promising affordability while […]
With poll worker shortages and voter burnout, experts say vote-by-mail could strengthen U.S. democracy as the nation nears its 250th year.
How New Jersey’s SNAP disruption exposed food system gaps and why stronger local infrastructure and long-term planning are needed for real food security.
NJ students face low college graduation rates and high costs; JerseyCAN urges expanding AP, CLEP, and dual-enrollment programs to boost college and career readiness.
Ben Jealous reflects on America’s cycles of struggle and progress, urging young people to persist through the dark 2020s.
History has shown that whenever people claim divine ownership over a race or a nation, faith hardens into ideology.
Ben Jealous argues that raising the minimum wage to $25 could strengthen families and rebuild struggling communities.
New Jersey looks blue, but its politics run red. This Camden Front and Center column explains why and how.
Ben Jealous warns the world has crossed its first climate tipping point as coral reefs collapse, threatening oceans and global food security.
Cardinal Dolan’s praise of Charlie Kirk sparks a call to return to the Gospel’s holy message of love and compassion.
