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...

New Jersey’s 20th Legislative District, located in Union County, is one of the state’s most closely watched districts heading into the 2025 elections. Covering the communities of Elizabeth, Kenilworth, Roselle, and Union Township, LD20 has long been a Democratic stronghold, but shifting demographics and voter engagement trends continue to shape its political landscape. A District with Deep Democratic Roots For decades, the 20th District has been reliably Democratic in state legislative elections. Nearly half of all registered voters are Democrats, giving the party a strong organizational advantage during campaign season. By comparison, just 13% of registered voters identify as Republicans, with the remaining voters registering as unaffiliated or aligned with smaller parties. That large bloc of unaffiliated voters...

The recent New Jersey gubernatorial and legislative races offer a clear window into the shifting dynamics of political communication, strategy, and public perception. Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s victory, alongside a strong performance by Democratic Assembly candidates, signals not only a win for progressive policies but also a stark reminder about the power of narrative, messaging, and staying grounded in reality. While Republicans, particularly MAGA-backed nominee Jack Ciattarelli, ran a high-profile, aggressive campaign, Democrats often lagged in visibility and media dominance. The loudest voices on the right control messaging, media coverage, and public narrative, and they leverage it to amplify even the most misleading claims. Daily, I received messages from conservative readers insisting polls had the governor’s race...