Monthly Archives: November 2011

DEP Dims the Lights on Clean Water

On Monday, NJ Spotlight held a policy roundtable on NJ water supply (see my prior post). Today, considering similar multi-billion dollar water infrastructure deficits and financing issues, but in a very different format, the NJ Clean Water Council (“Council” or “CWC”) … Continue reading

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Spotlight on NJ Water Supply for the 21st Century

BPU President Solomon Says Fracking Poses No Risk to NJ Water Supply [Important updates below] NJ Spotlight held another event in their policy roundtable series at Rider University today titled: New Jersey’s Water Supply in the 21st Century (see this for … Continue reading

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From Alexandria to Zuccotti Park – They’ve Been Destroying Books for 2,000 Years

(superb essay reprinted in full, without author Mr. Eskow’s permission. But I have that poster framed on my wall. h/t CrooksandLiars) From Alexandria To Zuccotti Park: They’ve Been Destroying Books For 2,000 Years By Richard RJ Eskow Fahrenheit 451: The … Continue reading

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Welfare for Marinas, Boats, and Homes on Lake Hopatcong

Governor Christie insists that we are broke and is slashing spending. In fact, the Governor has disproportionately targeted DEP and clean energy funds for cuts and diversions. But, despite this alleged State fiscal crisis, his DEP just coughed up money … Continue reading

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Thanks

Of course, I’m most thankful for my wonderful kids – but right up there this year is the Occupy Wall Street Movement, which has inspired hope and rekindled activism. OWS has created both political and reflective space to imagine political … Continue reading

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