Category Archives: Hot topics

Toxic Chemicals Released In South Jersey Train Accident Force Evacuation

 Do You Live in the “Kill Zone”? [Important update below] The Star Ledger is reporting that earlier this morning, a train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals that caused breathing difficulties among at least 18 people and forced evacuation of the … Continue reading

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Are There Any Grownups in the Room?

Gov. Christie Drunk On Springsteen and Snooki  Time to Form A Coastal Commission To Plan For A Climate Changed Shore “This is too important a place in the fabric of New Jersey’s culture to not rebuild it. I’ve never had … Continue reading

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This is What A Real and Caring Response Looks Like

The Hope and Spirit of the New Deal Embodied in the Occupy Movement [Update: 11/9/12 – for those looking to help out, see this for good contact info:  Support Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts in NYC, NJ – end] Yesterday, I came … Continue reading

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Gov. Christie’s Retaliatory Massacre at the D&R Canal Commission

Christie Concludes: If I Can’t Abolish or Bypass Them, I’ll Appoint Them! The Hunterdon County Democrat reports today that Governor Christie has proposed to replace the entire membership of the D&R Canal Commission: Christie nominates new members of Delaware & … Continue reading

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Don’t Frack NY – Albany Protest Photos

Will Cuomo Sell Out to the Frackers? Will professionals at NY DEC stand up for scientific integrity and the public interest, or allow politicians and industry lobbyists to approve the EIS?   Last Monday (8/27/12), I traveled up to Albany … Continue reading

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