American democracy is a hard-won gift handed down to us by the founders of our country. Given the long history of voter disenfranchisement in our nation, it’s perplexing that so many citizens fail to exercise their right to vote. For example, in the New Jersey gubernatorial and legislative primaries this past June, 2017, only 13% […]
On Monday, June 26, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is expected to make an important decision about key permits for the PennEast pipeline. The proposed PennEast pipeline would be a 120-mile gas pipeline through Hunterdon and Mercer counties. Environmental groups, such as ReThink Energy NJ, say that PennEast would increase harmful emissions and threaten drinking […]
Today, PLANETCIVIC, a civic engagement platform designed to transform the way New Jersey residents interact with their elected officials and candidates, launches throughout the state, expanding from its Montclair base. PLANETCIVIC is FREE and non-partisan, and if you are a New Jersey resident you can join at www.planetcivic.com. Our purpose is to inspire more New Jersey […]