Examiner Opinion
Congress must act to protect Medicare
It is hard to believe our nation celebrated Medicare’s 50th anniversary just over a year ago, yet there is now a move in Congress...
Resident asks congressman to come ‘home’
Has anyone seen my congressman, Chris Smith? He has been representing District 4 since 1980 and has rarely been seen here in his "home"...
Residents need to support those with special needs
This month, news media began reporting about a terrible incident in Chicago where a teenager with special needs was held captive and brutally beaten,...
Access to affordable health care matters
Far too many Americans with disabilities are facing a future with the prospect of losing access to health care. Access to comprehensive, affordable health...
Veterans memorial foundation seeks support
On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) and those we serve, best wishes for health and prosperity as...
Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation grateful for support
On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) and those we serve, best wishes for health and prosperity as...
Fire sprinkler system in rebuilt school will ensure safety
On Jan. 3, the students of James Monroe Elementary School in Edison happily returned to their school after one improperly discarded, partially burning cigarette...
Being silent is not an option
Unless people speak out against a bigoted racist like Carl Paladino, despicable comments like his become acceptable and end up being the new norm....
Customer service would help ensure package delivery
I have been hearing a lot in the news lately about missing packages from people’s front porches. The carriers that deliver the package can...
Vote on roof repairs should have been on Nov. 8
Let me start by acknowledging that my household did participate in the Dec. 13 special election (in the Millstone Township K-8 School District) and...
Reader supports congressional investigation of presidential election
As my congressional representative for the 4th District, I am respectfully urging Congressman Chris Smith to add his voice to the nonpartisan group of...
Reader suggests how to repair trust between police, minorities
The candidates in this election cycle were asked how they would repair the broken relationship and trust between the African American communities and the...
Fire official responds to solicitation letter
On behalf of your elected Millstone Township fire commissioners, I am writing in response to a number of inquiries received regarding a recent “annual...
America will be stronger next year
Our USA patriot history is strongly worth repeating in 2017-18.
Question: What would both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson do in December 1800? Pray a...
Thank an EMS volunteer
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
World AIDS Day is a time to recommit to the fight
On Dec. 1 we mark World AIDS Day, a moment to acknowledge progress and to remember the 35 million lives taken by this epidemic....
How will Trump respond?
I am an early sleeper and early riser. I woke up on Wednesday, anticipating a glass-ceiling-shattering victory for Hillary; the totally unexpected happened.
As expected,...
EMS volunteers are ‘unsung heroes’
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
