Edison Opinion

County Corner: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 16 is a significant day. It is the celebration of one of our greatest leaders of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate his...

Pandemic fuels increase in tobacco use in youths

From 2005 to 2020, adult cigarette smoking rates fell from around 20% to 12%, and youth cigarette smoking...

The State We’re In: Kick off 2023 with a ‘First Day’ hike

By Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If one of your New Year's resolutions is to get...

County Corner: Holiday Celebrations 2022

It is that time of the year when we look forward to seeing family and friends. Whether it...

County Corner: Veterans Day – Nov. 11, 2022

Veterans Day is held on the anniversary of the end of World War I, for which fighting stopped...

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Children need eye exams before starting school

I’m writing to commend Gov. Chris Christie for recently declaring August “Children’s Vision and Learning Month” in New Jersey. The goal of this observance...

Learn about Mid-Atlantic Ocean Action Plan Aug. 10

The Atlantic Ocean’s vastness is shared by many, especially along the heavily populated stretch of coast between New York and Virginia. The ocean is used...

Police at risk in traffic stops

Routine traffic stops. No more are there routine traffic stops. The police are under attack, under assault when they make routine traffic stops. The Department...

Trump needs to express words of compassion and move on

I just watched Mr. and Mrs. Khan on Morning Joe. I spent the last few days sending out information just as you are, defending...

DEP’s proposed revisions may threaten water supply

The League of Women Voters of Ocean Township is urging the New Jersey Senate to post SCR66 for a vote as soon as possible. If...

Proposed constitutional amendment to fund pensions lacks transparency

It’s only fair that the State of New Jersey keeps its promises to tens of thousands of retirees regarding their pension payments. So, it...

Revisions would serve builders, not residents

The League of Women Voters of Monmouth County is urging the state Senate to post SCR66 for a vote as soon as possible. If...

Continuing improvements still needed for persons with disabilities

As the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reached its 26th anniversary on July 26, we must of course celebrate this monumental...

Trash in Roosevelt Park lake is disgrace

I have been enjoying walking around and just sitting enjoying the peace and beauty of Roosevelt Park. That is, until yesterday when my husband...

Presidential candidates need to address Social Security

Both presidential candidates will take the stage in the next two weeks to try to sell us on the idea they can lead our...

Complete Streets will help Americans stay active

Streets are the great connectors of any community. They don’t just take us from one place to another in our cars, they bring us...

Writer supports rabbis who are outspoken and politically active

I entered the Rabbinate to make a change in the world. As a holocaust survivors' kid I wanted to make 'never again' a reality....

Consider running for seat on local school board

By Donald Webster Jr. With the school year drawing to a close, now might seem like an unusual time to bring up board of education...

Europe will ‘never be like America’

“When in the course of human events it becomes necessary to dissolve the political bands which have connected one with another" ... so spoke...

Mr. Trump, please start being presidential

The opposition will do everything possible to make Trump look like Hitler. I have defended Trump many times regarding the fact that he is...

AARP thankful for bill that protects the elderly against abuse

Thank you Gov. Chris Christie and members of the legislature for signing Bill S157 to create the New Jersey Task Force on Abuse Against the...

Can Trump restore America and change the status quo?

Vox Populi, Vox Dei — The Voice Of The People Is the Voice of God - is inscribed on the alabaster frieze of the...

Uncertainty principle a more reassuring option for voter

It seems like our choices are narrowed. In Ted Cruz, I found a man who actually did exactly what he said he would do...

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