Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Finding and keeping a job is hard enough, but for those with disabilities, it can be a huge challenge. In fact, the unemployment rate for Americans with disabilities is twice that of the general population. Each year, The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month to raise awareness, and to …
Dear Editor: Recently, we’ve met with at least half of NJ’s Congressional delegation and/or their staff to discuss the “chained CPI” proposal that would cut current Social Security beneficiaries’ annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). Many Democrats and Republicans are saying things like, “It wouldn’t be my first choice, but if it is part of …
Continue reading “Millions of lives are now on Washington’s negotiating table”
Dear Editor: I’m a mom with two children in the Jersey City Public Schools. I read an article in your paper recently about Breakfast after the Bell, which should’ve been called “snacks after the bell,” in Jersey City Public Schools. I want you to know that this program is not good for the children. Our …
Continue reading “Breakfast after the Bell feeds kids junk food”
Dear Editor: This and every Veterans Day, we must never forget the unselfish sacrifices made by our fantastic, elite, “second to none” military personnel. These courageous, brave, heroic, high caliber individuals fought in every war, conflict and police action without hesitation. They disregarded their own personal well being from the American Revolution up until today’s …
Dear Editor: My detractors are continuing to make every effort to discredit me by claiming that I have and continue to wear a wire for the FBI. It is time that I respond to what they already know as the truth. I have never worn a wire until the time it was asked of me …
Dear Editor: Oct 2, 2013 it was reported that West New York Mayor Felix Roque was acquitted of federal hacking charges. Many people were glad to see the mayor acquitted, and on the other hand many people were hoping he would be ruined. I think it is pitiful and shameful when public figures in general …
Continue reading “Voting is best defense against local corruption”
Dear Editor: I was not scared of all the witches, zombies, and assorted goblins wandering about on Halloween. What really scares me is the meat industry. This is the industry that: Mutilates, cages, and butchers billions of cows, pigs and other sentient animals. Feeds carcasses of cats and dogs killed in pounds to chickens. Exposes …
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to the editor in response to the letter “Helping Us Help Others” about International Stuttering Awareness Day, which was on October 22. The letter mentions the website of The Stuttering Foundation (www.stutteringhelp.org) and its features such as a directory of speech therapists and the video 7 Tips for …
Dear Editor: My name is Ellen Simon and I am a public school mom. I’m running for a seat on the Jersey City Board of Education because I believe every child in this city should have access to an excellent education. With other activists, I have fought for a national superintendent search, safe drinking water …
Continue reading “Vote Ellen Simon for Jersey City Board of Education”
Dear Editor: In less than five days, there is an important election taking place in Jersey City for the Board of Education. The 28,000 plus children in Jersey City need a school board that will not only listen to them but who will get the work done and put politics behind. I’m proud to endorse …