TOPIC & KEYWORD: Understanding

Hate speech and hate groups are nothing new in America. What we are seeing lately in New Jersey, with multiple reports of Boards of Education and public libraries being asked to remove certain books from shelves, is just the latest iteration of hate. These are not ‘culture wars,’ unless culture now means that it is[...]

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Legislators in New Jersey’s 19th district, which includes Sayreville, released a statement following the arrest of a suspect in connection with the February 1, 2023 murder of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour. “We want to thank the law enforcement community, especially the Sayreville Police and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, for their diligent and dedicated efforts in[...]

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HANOVER TWP. –  A new school board policy that directs staff to report gay students to their parents remains on hold, but its ultimate future seems uncertain after a court hearing Tuesday. Judge Stuart Minkowitz was clearly dubious about requiring staff to treat gay students differently. “You’re identifying a protected class … for special treatment,” the judge[...]

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In a Monmouth University Poll released today that shows former President Donald J. Trump the top choice among Republican voters, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie fares poorly. TV analyst time has evidently improved Christie as a recognized entity. But that doesn’t mean Republican voters favor him as a presidential candidate, or even want him[...]

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Hate speech and hate groups are nothing new in America. What we are seeing lately in New Jersey, with multiple reports of Boards of Education and public libraries being asked to remove certain books from shelves, is just the latest iteration of hate. These are not ‘culture wars,’ unless culture now means that it is[...]

The post Book Bans: the Latest Version of ‘Build the wall’ appeared first on Insider NJ.

Legislators in New Jersey’s 19th district, which includes Sayreville, released a statement following the arrest of a suspect in connection with the February 1, 2023 murder of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour. “We want to thank the law enforcement community, especially the Sayreville Police and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, for their diligent and dedicated efforts in[...]

The post Suspect Arrested in Connection with the Murder of Sayreville Councilwoman appeared first on Insider NJ.

HANOVER TWP. –  A new school board policy that directs staff to report gay students to their parents remains on hold, but its ultimate future seems uncertain after a court hearing Tuesday. Judge Stuart Minkowitz was clearly dubious about requiring staff to treat gay students differently. “You’re identifying a protected class … for special treatment,” the judge[...]

The post Judge Punts on School Board Policy Re. Gay Students appeared first on Insider NJ.

In a Monmouth University Poll released today that shows former President Donald J. Trump the top choice among Republican voters, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie fares poorly. TV analyst time has evidently improved Christie as a recognized entity. But that doesn’t mean Republican voters favor him as a presidential candidate, or even want him[...]

The post Monmouth Poll: Christie Radiates Negative Vibes with GOP Voters appeared first on Insider NJ.