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Contentious Election Transparency Act heads to New Jersey Gov. Murphy’s desk
The legislation requires so-called “dark money groups” to disclose campaign donations exceeding $7,500.
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New Jersey attorney general announces state takeover of Paterson Police Department
The changes come days after the release of police body-camera footage showing the death of Najee Seabrooks, a local activist who was in mental distress when cops killed him.
2 years ago
Some of the emails obtained by WHYY News appear to commend someone who spoke out against Black Lives Matter signs at their school.
2 years ago
Cries for civilian review boards grow louder in N.J. following Najee Seabrooks’ killing
A bill allowing cities to create civilian review boards with subpoena power has stalled in the Legislature.
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Listen 1:18The 31-year-old Paterson violence intervention advocate was experiencing a mental health episode during a fatal encounter with police on March 3.
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Bodycam footage shows Najee Seabrooks’ deadly encounter with Paterson Police, questions remain
With guns drawn, police are seen negotiating with Seabrooks. At times the 31-year-old Black man can be heard both complying and threatening to harm himself and officers.
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Ron Rice, New Jersey’s longest-serving Black lawmaker, dies at 77
Rice was a staunch advocate for social justice. Gov. Phil Murphy announced he will sign an executive order requiring flags to fly at half-staff in Rice’s honor.
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Headlining music and comedy acts include Halsey, Santana, Stephen Colbert, Bill Burr, and Demi Lovato.
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Community members in Paterson have called for police to suspend the involved officers without pay, effective immediately.
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Cherry Hill school gearing up for launch of Asian American Pacific Islander studies this fall
Administrators hope to strike a balance between siloing the curriculum and infusing Asian American Pacific Islander studies across the curriculum as a whole.
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In 2021, New Jersey became the second U.S. state to ban the practice at public universities under certain circumstances.
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Midwifery was relatively common in the U.S. before the early 1900s, but as surgical care and obstetrics rose in prominence, white male doctors began demonizing the profession.
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