Camden’s School Takeover: How State Control Stripped Democratic Power From Residents
State control of Camden schools has stripped residents of democratic power while accelerating closures and charter expansion.
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Praying For Hope
Reverend Jesse Jackson’s leadership continues to inspire hope, courage, and change even as he faces health challenges.
Campbell Soup’s ‘Poor People’ Problem Goes Way Deeper
An analysis of Camden’s politics, corporate gentrification, and Campbell Soup’s influence on racial and economic inequality for Black and Latino residents.
Just In Time For Thanksgiving, Hope For An America Where Ending Poverty Comes Before Party
Ben Jealous reflects on Jack Kemp’s legacy and Holly Knoll’s lessons in leadership and compassion this Thanksgiving.
America At 250: It’s Time To Bring The Ballot Home
With poll worker shortages and voter burnout, experts say vote-by-mail could strengthen U.S. democracy as the nation nears its 250th year.
SNAP Disruption Underscores Need To Strengthen New Jersey’s Full, Diverse Food Security Infrastructure
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.
New Report: NJ Isn’t Preparing Students For Life After High School. Let’s Fix That.
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.
What 400 Years Of Family History Teaches About This American Moment
Ben Jealous reflects on America’s cycles of struggle and progress, urging young people to persist through the dark 2020s.
This State of the Nation: When Faith Becomes a Border
History has shown that whenever people claim divine ownership over a race or a nation, faith hardens into ideology.
Praying For Hope
Reverend Jesse Jackson’s leadership continues to inspire hope, courage, and change even as he faces health challenges.
Campbell Soup’s ‘Poor People’ Problem Goes Way Deeper
An analysis of Camden’s politics, corporate gentrification, and Campbell Soup’s influence on racial and economic inequality for Black and Latino residents.
Just In Time For Thanksgiving, Hope For An America Where Ending Poverty Comes Before Party
Ben Jealous reflects on Jack Kemp’s legacy and Holly Knoll’s lessons in leadership and compassion this Thanksgiving.
America At 250: It’s Time To Bring The Ballot Home
With poll worker shortages and voter burnout, experts say vote-by-mail could strengthen U.S. democracy as the nation nears its 250th year.
SNAP Disruption Underscores Need To Strengthen New Jersey’s Full, Diverse Food Security Infrastructure
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.
New Report: NJ Isn’t Preparing Students For Life After High School. Let’s Fix That.
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.
What 400 Years Of Family History Teaches About This American Moment
Ben Jealous reflects on America’s cycles of struggle and progress, urging young people to persist through the dark 2020s.
This State of the Nation: When Faith Becomes a Border
History has shown that whenever people claim divine ownership over a race or a nation, faith hardens into ideology.