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Murphy: Honor Dr. King with service to your NJ community
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Dr. King's leadership offers relentless guidance for hope15 hours ago
Will Democratic Party coalition collide in fight to replace Weinberg?1 day ago
Just as events during Reconstruction did, the Capitol insurrection will fail4 days ago
To manage vaccine demand in Paterson, it will take a war effort2 days ago
Did Trumpism die in the trashing of the Capitol? | Kelly9 days ago
Biden must end the pandemic, spur the economy. And then look to fix NJ/NY mass transit3 days ago
We can defeat COVID-19 — if we unite2 days ago
Paterson's priorities: Fight crime and COVID, continue development9 days ago
Letters to the Editor1 year ago
Kelly: America ignored warnings that Capitol would be attacked. Why? -- After 9/11, U.S. law enforcement said it would pay attention to terror warnings. So why did cops ignore the threat on the U.S. Capitol? -- Mike Kelly15 hours ago
A house divided: We must all work to unite the nation -- Lincoln spoke of a house divided. We're back in that house today — and we need both hands to repair it.15 hours ago
We can hope history won't repeat itself — but Fritz Oppenheimer's experience is a warning -- The United States my husband's grandfather would have said, is not perfect. He thought it superior to all other nations in pursuing democracy for its citizens. -- Life1 day ago
Faith community can host vaccine sites -- There are vast numbers of synagogues, churches and mosques located in virtually every community that could be deployed to help in this vaccine effort.2 days ago
View All Photos -- January editorial cartoon gallery13 days ago
Polycentricity will save American democracy -- America benefits from its polycentricity — its multiple sources of competing power and influence, rather than just one seat of power at the center.2 days ago
My family fled Mao. Capitol riots are a reminder | Chao -- My parents fled Asia fearing that a cult-like leader would destroy not just freedom and the economy, but common decency.2 days ago
Capitol riot: Rudy Giuliani must be held accountable -- Rudolph Giuliani must be held accountable for his role in inciting the Trump mob's assault on the U.S. Capitol3 days ago
While questions on Jan. 6 persist, the Capitol Police deserve a salute -- As we hold parties accountable to the fullest extent of the law, I'd urge Americans to not lose sight of the Capitol Police heroes of Jan. 6.3 days ago
FOR SUBSCRIBERS - Campaign begins: 5 reelection themes outlined in Murphy speech - Phil Murphy's State of the State address was a likely preamble to the messages we'll hear during his reelection quest in New Jersey. Charles Stile3 days ago
With Trump gone, social media may never be the same -- Following last Wednesday's events, social media platforms, like much of America, may be changed forever.4 days ago
NJ workforce can no longer be hindered by barring former prisoners -- NJ workforce can no longer be hindered by barring former prisoners.4 days ago
Capitol riot: The way forward is unity -- Only in unity — social, racial and political unity — can we keep our republic, and make it better than it's ever been.4 days ago
The January Insurrection | Moving Mountains -- Wednesday's insurrection in D.C. was not some spontaneous event, spurred by momentary passions.5 days ago
' A republic, if you can keep it' | Opinion -- America must remain vigilant lest the cancer which has infected its body politic reemerge.2 days ago
Changing Horizons means meeting the new demands of NJ healthcare -- New Jersey should not continue to enact laws placing unnecessary restrictions on Horizon.9 days ago
Royalty and peasantry — or democracy: Which will we choose? -- Restoring honesty to our national dialogue will go a long way to reduce the polarization and to reunite America.9 days ago
Stile: NJ Republicans condemn violence, but not Trump -- New Jersey Republicans fell short of condemning President Donald Trump in the wake of the Wednesday riot at the U.S. Capitol. -- Charles Stile9 days ago
Editorial: Republicans, make the choice, reject Trump -- Republicans must reject the rabble — and its leader. It's time for Trump to go and for Trumpism to end.9 days ago
Biden inauguration CEO: 'One nation' of America must endure -- Tony Allen, president of Delaware State University, calls on the nation to constructively move forward from the attacks on the U.S. Capitol9 days ago
The Trump era is a high water mark for civic engagement. But we should be careful what we wish for -- The Trump years have done what all the American history teachers failed to do -- make citizens of us. But as Wednesday's riots prove, that could be a mixed blessing7 days ago
Anarchy in America: We the People cannot stand for it | Editorial -- America must move forward from the brink we nearly faced at the U.S. Capitol: an authoritarian overthrow of the people's will.9 days ago
With legal weed coming to New Jersey, U.S. must open doors for cannabis research -- As recreational cannabis comes to New Jersey, the U.S. must open the possibility of further research.10 days ago
Did Trump pandemic advisor Scott Atlas commit public health malpractice? -- The Chancellor of New York Medical College hopes that Scott Atlas will have to answer for failure to benefit patients and for causing great harm.10 days ago
FOR SUBSCRIBERS - Stile: Why NJ congressman may have to support Trump, reject Biden win - Jeff Van Drew says he will reject the certification of the Electoral College vote. He doesn't have much of a choice but to stay loyal to Trump. Charles Stile11 days ago
Sustain and Serve NJ can help local restaurants | Opinion -- The state's Sustain and Serve NJ initiative can bolster New Jersey's restaurants as they struggle in the pandemic.11 days ago
As Biden heads to the White House, a lot is at stake for America -- In his acceptance speech Biden said "the very soul of America is at stake." And so it is. The year 2021 should be an interesting time.12 days ago
Returning home to the house of faith: What will the future look like? -- People will come back to a place where they make a difference, where they are cared for, and where they feel the grandeur of being part of the biggest thing of all.12 days ago
Let's remember all the things 2020 taught us — good and bad -- Here's to a less painful and more peaceful new year in 2021.9 days ago
2020 REQUIRED RECALIBRATING GOALS — AND PLENTY OF GRIT -- After 2020, we know that we can endure — a great deal. With grit, we survived — and can continue to thrive in 2021.20 days ago
Our reporters identified solutions to improve school bus safety. Now, let's make them happen -- Our reporters identified valuable solutions that, if made into New Jersey law, could improve school bus safety.17 days ago
Opinion: Prominent NJ figures on how to survive 2020 -- This NJ group includes a former governor, a James Beard Chef, an internet superstar, a Rutgers Law dean, two medical professionals and a rock star.18 days ago
Learning meaning of patience comes after COVID battle -- We must preserve our patience — identify the things we can control and work hard to make them happen.19 days ago
Bandiera: Joy we get from music is essential to who we are -- People need music on their radios in their cars and they need to see live bands, but it's not out there, except for streaming on a computer, or small outdoor venues until it got too cold.19 days ago
As New Jersey battled the COVID-19 pandemic, compassion held first responders together -- We will remember the love and compassion that kept us together along with the horrible loss and sadness.20 days ago
Cannon: Restaurants will always rebound with resilience -- Restaurants are far from dead — and they've seen worse than the pandemic. With resilience, they'll rebound.20 days ago
McGreevey: Faith in service is given, not received -- In a pandemic, as the god of consumerism offers no solace, we return to faith20 days ago
Laughter was essential to surviving 2020 -- Humor was as important as hand sanitizer and social distancing in surviving 202020 days ago