Monthly Archives: June 2013

Gov. Christie’s Vetoes Reflect Right Wing Priorities That Are Out of Touch With NJ

Christie Defends Privatization, Corporate Power, Guns & Attacks on Women Democrats Neutered by Sham “Bipartisanship”  [Update: 7/10/13 – Colleen O’Dea at NJ Spotlight writes a good story:  Christie Vetoes Bill That Would Check His Power to Privatize – good fit … Continue reading

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South Mountain Reservation Tree Cutting Scheme Improved Slightly

After Criticism, County Agrees to Exceed DEP’s Minimum 2 inch Twig Replacement Size DEP can’t see the forest for the basal area of the twigs DEP surely can’t see the park’s history, aesthetics and users’ enjoyment  Olmstead they’re not [Updates … Continue reading

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Support NJ Dreamers

“Get up, Get down – there’s a People’s Movement in this Town!” Urge Assembly to pass the “Tuition Equality Act” (A4225) Last week, I went to Trenton for the familiar rag: in this case, to the Assembly Budget & Appropriations … Continue reading

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Coroner’s Report: Open Space Funding and “Forest Stewardship” Bills Suffer Similar Fate

Before Rigor Mortis Sets In, A Quick Anatomy of Two Debacles Yesterday, the Assembly effectively killed the proposed $17 billion sales tax diversion to fund open space for the next 30 years (for news coverage, see Tom Johnson’s at NJ … Continue reading

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Are There Bad Faith Dealings on “Forest Stewardship” Bill?

 Legitimate Differences in Intepretation? Or Misleading Statements? The Bill’s Supporters Must Clarify – In Writing – Before Any Asssembly Vote Today The Star Ledger finally reports on the recent development on the controversial “forest stewardship” bill, which is scheduled for full … Continue reading

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