Tennyson Donyéa
More from the Contributor
N.J. advocacy groups say U.S. courts are ‘turning this country back’ on transgender rights
The founder of the Trans Affirming Alliance called the federal court ruling that prevents the DOE from enforcing rules protecting trans youth “an attack on our children.”
3 years ago
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers address at NAACP Convention in Atlantic City
Harris voiced support for abortion rights and tighter gun restrictions, and promised to reduce disproportionately high maternal mortality rates for people of color.
3 years ago
N.J. law waives graduation test for Class of 2023, incoming high school seniors react
New Jersey is one of only two dozen states in the U.S. to require exams to graduate.
3 years ago
New Jersey’s deficit grew by $44 billion last year, as state rakes in record surplus
More than three-quarters of New Jersey’s debt comes from non-bonded obligations such as benefits for current and retired state workers.
3 years ago
Speed, red-light cameras could reduce racial disparity in police stops, study says
A recent study found that national support for automated traffic cameras increased when participants viewed camera implementation through the lens of racial justice.
3 years ago
New Jersey law expands summer working hours for teenagers
The new regulations make permanent a 2021 law which expanded summer working hours for residents between 16 to 18 years old to up to 50 hours per week.
3 years ago
Hispanic Fiesta celebrates 40 years in Philadelphia
The festival is a celebration of local Latin American and Hispanic culture. And this year’s event featured iconic musical guests.
3 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs sweeping gun control measures into law
At a press conference held in Metuchen, Murphy signed seven new laws in total.
3 years ago
This oft-forgotten N.J. battlefield played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War
After British troops surrendered at the Battle of Princeton, Britain never regained full control of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.
3 years ago
The budget for fiscal year 2023 includes a historic $9 billion surplus.
3 years ago
N.J. legislature looks to approve abortion protections, child tax credit
One bill would prohibit anyone who comes to N.J. for an abortion from being extradited back to states where abortion is illegal.
3 years ago
N.J. lawmakers eye election reform ahead of summer recess
With the legislative session set to wrap up for the summer this week, New Jersey lawmakers have moved on nearly half a dozen measures related to election reform.
3 years ago