On April 3 when Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Elections Transparency Act which, among other provisions,…
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A Look at the Intersection of Space, Time, and American History in LD-24 – Insider NJ
When Abraham Lincoln became President of the United States of America on March 4, 1861, he…
Comparing the LD-3 Stir Around Sawyer and Durr: An Analysis by Insider NJ
He’s known by many simply as Ed “the Trucker.” There really aren’t all that many state…
Insider NJ: Christie Rerun to Provide Residual Payments to Contributors
On Tuesday in New Hampshire, former Gov. Chris Christie is expected to formally announce he’s entering…
Insider NJ: Examining Proposed Solutions to the Teacher Shortage and Their Limited Effectiveness in Addressing Structural Issues.
In January 2023, I wrote a column for InsiderNJ, entitled “The New Jersey Teacher Shortage: A…
The State of LGBT Representation in NJ Politics: A Critical Assessment. Celebrating Pride with Jay Lassiter.
What’s it like to be LGBT in New Jersey politics in the year 2023? Short answer:…
Insider NJ: The Christie Presidential Campaign’s Potential Impact on the Election
I am no fan of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. His use of the word “woke” is…
Insider NJ Reports on Murphy’s Successful Unlocking of Nuclear Launch Codes
Skipping over the preliminaries — meetings, discussions, negotiations or compromises with legislative leaders — Gov. Phil…
School Boards Experience Culture Wars and Book Bans in Relation to Trans Issues
Tuesday’s Board of Ed meeting in Roxbury was another opportunity for foaming-at-the-mouth right-wingers to ban books…
Insider NJ: Spadea Expresses Affection for Primaries
LAFAYETTE – Republicans talk a lot about people fleeing New Jersey for lower-cost states. Bill Spadea…