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Progressive James Solomon wins big in Jersey City, snapping Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid
Solomon replaces Steven Fulop, who has been the mayor for 12 years.
Solomon replaces Steven Fulop, who has been the mayor for 12 years.
Progressive James Solomon wins big in Jersey City, snapping Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid
Solomon replaces Steven Fulop, who has been the mayor for 12 years.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Progressive James Solomon wins big in Jersey City, snapping Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid
Solomon replaces Steven Fulop, who has been the mayor for 12 years.
Solomon replaces Steven Fulop, who has been the mayor for 12 years.
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This is our mascot, Emmy the Watchdog, watching over West State Street in Trenton from our office window. Support our work today at a time when watchdogs in NJ are being muzzled. 2 funders are each matching donations today, meaning $50 becomes $150 to directly fund our reporting. Link in comments.
December 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is our mascot, Emmy the Watchdog, watching over West State Street in Trenton from our office window. Support our work today at a time when watchdogs in NJ are being muzzled. 2 funders are each matching donations today, meaning $50 becomes $150 to directly fund our reporting. Link in comments.
This is our mascot, Emmy the Watchdog, watching over West State Street in Trenton from our office window. Support our work today at a time when watchdogs in NJ are being muzzled. 2 funders are each matching donations today, meaning $50 becomes $150 to directly fund our reporting. Link in comments.
December 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is our mascot, Emmy the Watchdog, watching over West State Street in Trenton from our office window. Support our work today at a time when watchdogs in NJ are being muzzled. 2 funders are each matching donations today, meaning $50 becomes $150 to directly fund our reporting. Link in comments.
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What an embarrassment. After the gutting of OPRA, I'm not very confident that this bill dies as it should, but I am certainly reaching out to my reps. Murphy shouldn't want this monstrosity to be part of his legacy, but heck, he just might go along.
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social speak up!
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social speak up!
December 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
What an embarrassment. After the gutting of OPRA, I'm not very confident that this bill dies as it should, but I am certainly reaching out to my reps. Murphy shouldn't want this monstrosity to be part of his legacy, but heck, he just might go along.
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social speak up!
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social speak up!
Progress made at Trenton Water Works, but major steps to stabilize system remain stalled
Efforts to expedite crucial maintenance work have dragged on as bids for the work soared.
Efforts to expedite crucial maintenance work have dragged on as bids for the work soared.
Progress made at Trenton Water Works, but major steps to stabilize system remain stalled
Efforts to expedite crucial maintenance work have dragged on as bids for the work soared.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Progress made at Trenton Water Works, but major steps to stabilize system remain stalled
Efforts to expedite crucial maintenance work have dragged on as bids for the work soared.
Efforts to expedite crucial maintenance work have dragged on as bids for the work soared.
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Time to call your state reps
December 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Time to call your state reps
Appeals court rules Trump’s appointment of Habba as New Jersey U.S. attorney was unlawful
The decision of.the three-judge panel was unanimous.
The decision of.the three-judge panel was unanimous.
Appeals court rules Trump’s appointment of Habba as New Jersey U.S. attorney was unlawful
The decision of.the three-judge panel was unanimous.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Appeals court rules Trump’s appointment of Habba as New Jersey U.S. attorney was unlawful
The decision of.the three-judge panel was unanimous.
The decision of.the three-judge panel was unanimous.
Bill to strip New Jersey comptroller’s powers advances after chaotic, unanimous committee vote
Opponents of the bill were frequently silenced, while supporters were allowed to speak as long as they wanted.
Opponents of the bill were frequently silenced, while supporters were allowed to speak as long as they wanted.
Bill to strip New Jersey comptroller’s powers advances after chaotic, unanimous committee vote
Opponents of the bill were frequently silenced, while supporters were allowed to speak as long as they wanted.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Bill to strip New Jersey comptroller’s powers advances after chaotic, unanimous committee vote
Opponents of the bill were frequently silenced, while supporters were allowed to speak as long as they wanted.
Opponents of the bill were frequently silenced, while supporters were allowed to speak as long as they wanted.
Sen. Shirley Turner replaced today on state govt committee debating bill to gut comptroller with Sen. Burzichelli, a common tactic when a senator plans to vote no on a bill leaders want rammed though committee.
December 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sen. Shirley Turner replaced today on state govt committee debating bill to gut comptroller with Sen. Burzichelli, a common tactic when a senator plans to vote no on a bill leaders want rammed though committee.
Tomorrow is Giving News Day, a national day to support independent journalism. Every day, we work to make our state more transparent. Donations this week will be tripled thanks to national and local donors. Because of support last year, we were able to hire Pulitzer finalist Jeff Pillets.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tomorrow is Giving News Day, a national day to support independent journalism. Every day, we work to make our state more transparent. Donations this week will be tripled thanks to national and local donors. Because of support last year, we were able to hire Pulitzer finalist Jeff Pillets.
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The cruelty is the goal https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/us/trump-green-card-interview-arrests.html
For Spouses of U.S. Citizens, Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs
Agents are arresting foreign-born spouses when they report for the final step to obtain permanent residency, and charging them with visa violations that could result in deportation.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The cruelty is the goal https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/us/trump-green-card-interview-arrests.html
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A federal judge in Denver on Tuesday ordered federal immigration officers to stop making arrests in Colorado without a warrant, unless the detainee posed a flight risk, the latest in a string of lower-court decisions rebuking President Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics.
Colorado Judge Tells Immigration Agents to Stop Arrests Without Warrants
The ruling that immigration agents are acting illegally is the latest to rebuke the Trump administration’s tactics, but earlier orders have been blocked on appeal.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A federal judge in Denver on Tuesday ordered federal immigration officers to stop making arrests in Colorado without a warrant, unless the detainee posed a flight risk, the latest in a string of lower-court decisions rebuking President Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics.
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Watchdog: New Jersey prisons face deepening staffing crisis, growing humanitarian concerns (via @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social)
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Watchdog: New Jersey prisons face deepening staffing crisis, growing humanitarian concerns • The Jersey Vindicator
It's extremely difficult for loved ones to visit prisoners.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Watchdog: New Jersey prisons face deepening staffing crisis, growing humanitarian concerns (via @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social)
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Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.
How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here's what voting officials are watching
Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.
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Those of us who live here & pay attention can attest
Plaintiff’s attorney, “There is unfortunately a racist culture in some parts of the Bloomfield Fire Dept which is known about by the township and allowed to persist by the township for many years.”
#DemVoice1 www.nbcnewyork.com/video/on-air...
Plaintiff’s attorney, “There is unfortunately a racist culture in some parts of the Bloomfield Fire Dept which is known about by the township and allowed to persist by the township for many years.”
#DemVoice1 www.nbcnewyork.com/video/on-air...
November 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Those of us who live here & pay attention can attest
Plaintiff’s attorney, “There is unfortunately a racist culture in some parts of the Bloomfield Fire Dept which is known about by the township and allowed to persist by the township for many years.”
#DemVoice1 www.nbcnewyork.com/video/on-air...
Plaintiff’s attorney, “There is unfortunately a racist culture in some parts of the Bloomfield Fire Dept which is known about by the township and allowed to persist by the township for many years.”
#DemVoice1 www.nbcnewyork.com/video/on-air...
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“Scolding a U.S. reporter for asking questions about MBS ordering a fellow journalist to be bone-sawed to death signals to dictators everywhere that they can murder journalists with impunity,” -- Seth Stern, director of advocacy for the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
White House defends Trump calling female reporter ‘Piggy’
The president has escalated his attacks on the press amid political blowback for his handling of files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
“Scolding a U.S. reporter for asking questions about MBS ordering a fellow journalist to be bone-sawed to death signals to dictators everywhere that they can murder journalists with impunity,” -- Seth Stern, director of advocacy for the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
New Jersey Gov.-elect announces transition committee policy ‘action teams’
Sherrill has named people to 10 teams.
Sherrill has named people to 10 teams.
New Jersey Gov.-elect announces transition committee policy ‘action teams’
Sherrill has named people to 10 teams.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New Jersey Gov.-elect announces transition committee policy ‘action teams’
Sherrill has named people to 10 teams.
Sherrill has named people to 10 teams.
Thanks to all the Vindicator members who showed up at our first open house at our new office Sun. on W. State St. in Trenton. More than 35 people came out. It was a wonderful day!
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Thanks to all the Vindicator members who showed up at our first open house at our new office Sun. on W. State St. in Trenton. More than 35 people came out. It was a wonderful day!
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AI data centers will make energy prices far worse worse. That's why a coalition including Third Act NJ, MD, PA, MI, IL, Central is calling for binding, “Bring Your Own Clean Energy” rules. drive.google.com/file/d/19DHg...
Advocates CIFP letter.pdf
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November 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
AI data centers will make energy prices far worse worse. That's why a coalition including Third Act NJ, MD, PA, MI, IL, Central is calling for binding, “Bring Your Own Clean Energy” rules. drive.google.com/file/d/19DHg...
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Yep, NJ requires appointments, and they're typically booked out months in advance. I luckily can put in to have mine updated when I renew my license next year.
November 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Yep, NJ requires appointments, and they're typically booked out months in advance. I luckily can put in to have mine updated when I renew my license next year.
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@katiebrennan.bsky.social weakening the State Comptroller's office sounds like a pro-corruption move. Please look out for this!
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
@katiebrennan.bsky.social weakening the State Comptroller's office sounds like a pro-corruption move. Please look out for this!
NJ's incoming governor campaigned on transparency. That promise will soon be tested.
New Jersey’s war on transparency and accountability
The state’s incoming governor campaigned on transparency. That promise will soon be tested.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
NJ's incoming governor campaigned on transparency. That promise will soon be tested.
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Richard Camel said he was punished and hounded with internal affairs investigations after complaining to bosses about racial discrimination.
Retired corrections officer wins $375k discrimination lawsuit against Passaic County
Richard Camel said he was punished after complaining to bosses about discrimination.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Richard Camel said he was punished and hounded with internal affairs investigations after complaining to bosses about racial discrimination.
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MAGA learned from global autocrats the language needed to push fear.
How the right uses "gender ideology" to blame trans people for everything
MAGA learned from global autocrats the language needed to push fear.
www.motherjones.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
MAGA learned from global autocrats the language needed to push fear.
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"This all began with the Rigged Census" claims the guy who was president during the 2020 census
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"This all began with the Rigged Census" claims the guy who was president during the 2020 census