The Most New Jersey Thing of the Week happened yesterday when immediately following the 2020 Budget Address by Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, NJTV aired the official Democratic Response delivered by the legislative leaders of his own party, including Senate Prez…
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NJTV is broadcasting live on tv and online NJTV is carrying Murphy’s 2020 Budget Address live, with Analilia Mejia among those in-studio for commentary. That, of course, makes perfect sense, given Analilia’s impact via her role as outgoing Working Families…
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I don’t have the same weepy feeling as some other folks have watching this sweet and powerful goodbye from Analilia. Because when she asks us to continue the work we all started with her, I think we will. And because…
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On Showtime this week, comedy duo Desus & Mero busted on Cory Booker’s sartorial choice on the campaign trail; formless red vest, loose pants and footwear looking for all the world like bedroom slippers. Goofy smile. Booker looked like a…
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I’m taking some time off, but my sisters aren’t. So I want to amplify yesterday’s live-stream and statements putting NJ politicians on notice that the people of NJ are turning their attention to how they do business. Also recommend Bill…
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Tick-tock! This week, DNC Chair Tom Perez is expected to announce the city which will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention. We already know the dates: July 13-16. Eight cities submitted proposals; Atlanta, Denver, NYC, SanFrancisco, Birmingham, Houston, Miami, &…
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The pro-democracy movement is finally taking hold in New Jersey, an urge by community leaders and everyday New Jerseyans toward a more accountable, more transparent, more democratic state that represents the will of the voters. Like this (so far) women-led…
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This is about ending the shenanigans of politicians who assume nobody will stop them. UPDATE: This announcement is moved to Newark Penn Station 11am Thursday! If you’re getting on the NJ Chamber of Commerce Walk to Washington trip, you will…
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Here it is, this is what your country looks like. Or did last year. Gallup released this map this weekend, covering 2018 state-by-state. This is roughly the map we have to start with as we launch our 2020 hopefuls, and…
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In less than 5 months, much of the progressive home planet will be converging on nearby Philadelphia; that’s activists, labor organizers, political writers, LGBTQ leaders, and people running for office. Anc more. Presidential lead-up years usually draw about 3,000 people…
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