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This not only eliminates much transparency for HHS, this democratic process was one small check against inappropriate use of executive powers that is now gone

ICYMI our first NJ Defenders of Democracy profile. Meet CJ Griffin. @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social jerseyvindicator.org/2025/02/27/m...

Tomorrow we are launching an ongoing series called “Defenders of Democracy” profiling people in New Jersey who are fighting for a stronger democracy in our state. If you would like to nominate someone to be profiled, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Know what’s happening and the likely outcomes including loss of family members to preventable death.

Backroom deals and billion-dollar contracts: NJ Turnpike E-ZPass agreement with Singapore-owned firm shrouded in secrecy. The latest Vindicator story by investigative [email protected].

As we build The Vindicator we are working on our “manifesto” for local news - what we believe, how we see our role, what info. needs we are working to serve. Always happy to engage with NJ residents about your thoughts. We can talk by phone/Zoom/in person. Or feel free to comment or DM us! 🙏🏼

Trenton has now had 21 days this season with a high temperature at or below freezing, 5 more days than the average for 1991-2020. Here's a look at where others in the region stand. Source: National Weather Service.

The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.

"TikTok displayed the greatest right-wing skew, per its findings — showing right-leaning content 74% of the time." techcrunch.com/2025/02/19/s...

Vindicator editor Ian Shearn suggested yesterday that we create a new beat - the democracy beat - covering both federal and state action that impact democracy. Thoughts? Is this something readers things is important? Ideas on approaching this?

This is very, very bad.

Help us serve your information needs better. What kinds of information and stories should we be reporting on in New Jersey? What’s missing from news coverage in the state?

A new directive from the Education Department, which continues the Trump administration’s efforts to curb transgender rights, could end school-based mental health services and support for homeless students. @jsmithrichards.bsky.social @jodiscohen.bsky.social

When cities clear homeless encampments, workers often take people’s belongings — including important documents, survival gear and irreplaceable mementos. Over and over, people across the U.S. told ProPublica they were devastated by such losses: https://propub.li/3WScD3g

Fascinating: Springfield, Ohio officials are suing the Neo-Nazis for interfering with their civil rights amidst the anti-Haitian hate campaign: www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

ICYM our coverage of the GOP gubernatorial debate. Learn what policies the Republican candidates want to implement in NJ through executive orders. jerseyvindicator.org/2025/02/05/n...

Thank you for connecting with us on BlueSky! We’ve been on this platform just under 2 months and today we reached 5,000 followers. Loving the dialogue here and we appreciate all the news tips and story ideas NJ residents have sent our way! 🙏🏼

Laura Jones and the entire moderation panel deserve all the awards and stiff drinks after that calamity. They're the true winners of that debate. @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social @jerseybeenews.bsky.social @newjerseymonitor.com @newjerseyglobe.bsky.social

At NJ GOP gubernatorial debate where all four candidates started sparring out of the gate. Chaotic debate, with candidates attacking each other and comparing past remarks to actions and comments in the past.

Tomorrow I'll be speaking at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol. Standing alongside Mrs. Sicknick as we continue this seemingly impossible journey for accountability. I'll be joined by Whip Katherine Clark, Benny Thompson, Bonnie Watson Coleman and other lawmakers committed to this fight.

Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:

Check out our latest newsletter: Dem. debate, toxic Trenton tap water, anti-corruption commission. Our focus is investigative, accountability, & solutions journalism for NJ. Story suggestions welcome. We focus on statewide issues & local issues with statewide impact. ckarchive.com/b/d0ueh0ho4g...

🚨BREAKING: The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the Maryland State Board of Elections’ (MDSBE) administration of voter rolls and voting machines. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

in this orwellian hellscape, telling people their constitutional rights is breaking the law, but blatantly breaking the law is bold muscular executive action

I voted to reject RFK Jr.'s nomination to HHS. I cannot in good conscience support someone who denies and will dilute our public health protections, sow distrust in science, and oversee massive cuts to health care programs for vulnerable Americans.

And it begins. FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge. First Amendment Violation of Due Process Rights to Privacy www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...

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The six Democrats vying to be the next governor of New Jersey squared off Sunday night at Rider University in the first debate of the primary election cycle. Our story and photos: jerseyvindicator.org/2025/02/03/2...

With science falling under increasing attack, this medical historian is here to remind people of the power of #vaccines. THREAD🧵 Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7

“…those who’ve worked in air safety say that those who try to dramatically shake up the federal workforce need to remember that lives are on the line.” wtop.com/national/202...

This photo: one for the history books

NJ egg prices are crazy now

Your thoughts on this, NJ residents?

From a doctor about an hour ago. CDC has removed ACIP vax recommendations from website.

Gee, what could go wrong? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Disturbing historic parallels for this.