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Open letter: Jersey City’s budget crisis — which way forward?

The demand for cuts may not represent the whole city. If implemented, their long term impact will outweigh the damage of a tax increase. Alternative measures are needed to offset the hardship for homeowners, to raise popular understanding and build a fightback at the state and federal levels, and to raise revenue for future years.

Primary voters tell MAGA: We’re coming for you in November

Results across the country show GOP could be in for a rough ride

Protests at Newark immigrant detention center grow

ICE launches attacks on peaceful community protests, causing escalation of tensions

United struggles, shared power — Honoring history, building our future

Labor and community leaders in Jersey City met on February 26, 2026 to celebrate African American History Month, build solidarity, and discuss with elected officials what is needed to defend and expand democracy and meet people’s needs in the city. Click here to listen to conversation.

Progressive Analilia Mejia beats moderate to win N.J. Democratic primary

Mejia’s stunning victory against a former representative with millions of dollars from wealthy donors and political action committees was one of the biggest political upsets in a Democratic primary for Congress since Ocasio-Cortez defeated her incumbent opponent.

Affordability and justice on the agenda in Jersey City following elections

Progressive mayors in New York City, Jersey City, and Newark have more leverage, if they work together, to push for more and deeper affordability.

(Click here to listen to the article.)

Companies behind new development in Jersey City continue legacy of super exploitation

By CAMERON ORR

Jersey City labor and peace activists unite for ‘Good Trouble’

By CAMERON ORR

Labor and community unite behind N.J. lawmaker charged by ICE

By CAMERON ORR

N.J.’s Governor race showed working people want change

By CAMERON ORR

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