Letters about Phil Murphy

Extreme weather, but the wind brings hope
Diane Simmons
Published: 01/21/2022
The next step is to help us fight an even more extreme 2022 by halting all new fossil fuel projects in the state, thus cutting on back added greenhouse gases that help bring about climate change. Read More
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In the NJ Legislature, Democrats Are Working, Republicans are Super Spreading
Laura Morowitz
Published: 12/04/2021
Republicans only know how to engage in antics shown to worsen the pandemic. Pathetic. Read More
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In Trying Times We Must Make Sure That Voters Exercise Their Hard Won Rights
John Willard
Published: 11/14/2021
But most New Jersey citizens decided to vote for apathy. And they do this at a time when voters in at least 18 other states, governed by Republicans, are fighting new laws that restrict the right to vote. Read More
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Murphy Ran (and Won) As A Proud Progressive, Twice
Jim Price
Published: 11/06/2021
He campaigned publicly with Bernie Sanders who called him the most progressive governor in the country.  He did not run to the middle which is the usual Democratic response when opponents drag out the “far left” label.  And he won!  With a more cooperative legislature (Good-bye Mr. Sweeney), hopefully more good legislation will get passed giving more people a reason to vote. Read More
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Why I vote for the re-election of Phil Murphy
Maria Eva Dorigo
Published: 11/01/2021
Here in the US, unlike other developed countries, we have a high rate of maternal mortality, especially amongst people of color. 26 women every 100,000 died last year for pregnancy related complications here in NJ. A Black woman is seven times more likely to die of complications than a white woman. Did you know that thanks to Tammy, Phil Murphy and the tireless work of health officials Murphy signed into law the Universal Home Nurse Visitation Program for Newborns. Read More
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In This Election, Science and Competence Must Win
Laura Morowitz
Published: 10/24/2021
NJ does not need another bully governor. We need calm, compassion and competence. We need Governor Murphy and we need to return him to office on November 2. Read More
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Climate Change Is Here, New Jersey Can Lead
Diane Simmons
Published: 10/11/2021
Governor Murphy: history will judge us for the actions we did or did not take when the extent of potential climate devastation became clear. I urge you to put your administration on a war footing; let New Jersey lead in this fight. Read More
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Governor, please sign this bill
Jim Price
Published: 08/10/2021
The bill is a first step in getting the counties out of the "profit by incarceration” business. The people being held in immigrant detention are not being charged with any crimes; there is no reason to keep them in jail. Read More
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We Need Gov. Murphy to Support the Essex-Hudson Greenway
Ed Jones
Published: 07/30/2021
But to make this greenway happen, the various local players have to work together—and quickly—before Norfolk Southern Corporation sells the property in pieces. As the Star-Ledger editorial argues, Gov. Murphy needs to take the lead to create a plan to buy the land and create “our own High Line” as Sen. Teresa Ruiz put it. Read More
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Tell Your Representatives, Releases Not Transfers When NJ ICE Contracts Are Ended
Elizabeth Redwine
Published: 07/09/2021
Many worked to end Essex County’s contract with ICE, but now the federal government is taking the draconian step of moving those ICE detainees from the Essex County Correctional Facility to detention centers in the Deep South including Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia. Read More
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NJ Must Act to Stop ICE's Inhumane Treatment of Immigrants
Jim Price
Published: 06/27/2021
The opportunists who control both parties need to do better and come up with a path to citizenship for all. The current system—or lack of one—is deeply inhumane. Read More
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Closing Edna Mahan is Only the First Step
Maria Eva Dorigo
Published: 06/18/2021
There are plenty of those women held in Edna Mahan that deserve to be freed and not transferred to another facility. Most incarcerated women are there for drug related crimes and non-violent crimes. More than 50% of incarcerated women are single moms and primary caregivers. Read More
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Stop Being "Shocked" About Abuse at NJ Jails and Prisons
Laura Morowitz
Published: 06/12/2021
Reports of abuse, violence and neglect, not only in correctional facilities but in detention centers throughout New Jersey and the US are widespread. In this most recent case “34 staff members and 10 corrections officers“ were charged in the violent beating of women inmates, clearly not a case of “one bad apple” but a thorough and systematically abusive system which dehumanizes people who are convicted of crimes, no matter how large or small. Read More
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NJ – Land of Grifts and Drifts
John Willard
Published: 05/21/2021
Murphy’s commission nominees are committed to preserving the Pinelands, and not crisscrossing it with gas pipelines, as the current legacy Christie commissioners are managing to do. Let’s get the nominees approved so we can protect our natural gift. And let’s abolish the grift of “senatorial courtesy.” I see the harm it does. I don’t see the good. Read More
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We need jobs. We need energy. We need our planet to survive.
Diane Simmons
Published: 04/21/2021
In a report released last week, the UMW admits that many in the industry have “looked the other way” when it came to facing the inevitable fact that coal — which contributes massively to climate change — is on the way out. Read More
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Close Edna Mahan Correctional Facility
Maria Eva Dorigo
Published: 03/28/2021
In general, incarcerated women were girls who suffered trauma or were institutionalized before being sent to prison. We failed them before. Let's not fail them again. Read More
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Supporting Gov. Murphy's Budget
Matt Dragon @matt_dragon
Published: 09/09/2020
Economists find, time and time again, that the best way out of an economic downturn are the same policies that are always good governance: investing in communities. Read More
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Release Vulnerable Prisoners, Save Lives
Maria Eva Dorigo
Published: 05/19/2020
According to ACLU NJ, New Jersey has the highest rate of prison deaths in the country, more than NY, CT, PA and MA combined. 544 prisoners, 600 correctional officers tested positive and 42 prisoners died. Read More
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Can the "Best Jail" Label Stand Up to Basic Scrutiny?
Jim Price
Published: 05/01/2020
We understand that Joe D cannot release anyone on his own say-so, only ICE has the authority. But there is nothing stopping him or his freeholders from publicly calling on ICE to release the detainees. Read More
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Youth Justice And School Segregation Need Similar Approaches
Matt Dragon @matt_dragon
Published: 01/15/2020
NJ’s segregated schools and inequality in youth justice have the same racist roots. The issues are intertwined. Join me in asking the Governor to listen on both. Read More
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