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From Asbury to the Midwest: Springsteen’s New Protest Anthem Collides With a City in Crisis

Springsteen Strikes a Nerve Again: New Protest Song Echoes From Minneapolis to the Jersey Shore When Bruce Springsteen releases new music, the world listens. When...

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New Jersey Early Voting Kicks Off Amid Tight Governor’s Race and Statewide Headlines

Voters head to the polls as fiscal, safety, and economic issues dominate the news. Early in-person voting began across New Jersey on Saturday, October 25, 2025, marking the start of a critical period ahead of the November 5 gubernatorial election. Residents have until November 2 to cast their ballots early, providing greater flexibility in a contest that polls show is razor-close between Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Both candidates continue to attract high-profile endorsements from national figures, including Barack Obama and Donald Trump, highlighting the stakes of a race that has become a focal point for statewide and national attention. While the governor’s race dominates the political conversation, several other pressing issues have...

New Jersey’s Gubernatorial Race: What’s at Stake in 2025?

The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election promises to be a pivotal moment in the state's political landscape. With a contest shaping up between U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican, the stakes are high, and both candidates have their sights set on leading the state through some of its most pressing challenges. As the election approaches, voters are grappling with questions surrounding affordability, infrastructure, and leadership, all while both campaigns face a series of challenges. The Candidates: A Study in Contrast Mikie Sherrill’s candidacy brings a fresh perspective to New Jersey politics. A former Navy pilot, prosecutor, and four-term Congresswoman, Sherrill has built a reputation as a pragmatic leader with a...