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Silencing the Free Press Threatens Democracy — and New Jersey’s Public Schools Would Feel the Impact First
New Jersey has long taken pride in strong public schools, robust civic education, and a tradition of protecting free expression.
Dec 24, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
When a Smoke Screen Eliminates the “Sunlight.
How Mike Lilley’s Inherent Bias, Disinformation, Refusal to Answer a Challenge, and Fixations Invalidate His Organization
Dec 20, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
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Student Speech Is Not the Issue. Outside Control Is.
How the Turning Point USA Club America chapter agreement gives them control over club actions, activities and social media content.
Dec 18, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
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What a Candidate’s Words Reveal: The Case of Kyle Chadwick
Oct 11, 2025
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Melissa DeFelice
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MAHMOUD V. TAYLOR: Does it even apply to schools in the State of New Jersey?
Jul 1, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
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A Deliberate Distortion of Reality
Feb 19, 2025
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Melissa DeFelice
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When “Patriotism” Becomes Indoctrination
Sep 24, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
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Student Speech Is Not the Issue. Outside Control Is.
Dec 18, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
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The Reckoning Is Coming: A Call to Action for Democracy
Mar 3, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
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TRUMP COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS – A Program Wrapped in “Rainbows and Butterflies” That Favors the Wealthy
TRUMP COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS – A Program Wrapped in “Rainbows and Butterflies” That Favors the Wealthy
Dec 11, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
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The Hamilton Playbook: How Extremists Quietly Move Into Local School Boards
And how they continue to fail because of diligent community members.
Nov 3, 2025
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Melissa DeFelice
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He Just Keeps Talking: When a Candidate’s Response Confirms the Concern
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a local school-board candidate whose own words raised serious questions about his judgment and character.
Nov 1, 2025
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Melissa DeFelice
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Setting the Record Straight: Responding to False Claims About Public Education Advocacy in New Jersey
A small but vocal organization, the Sunlight Policy Center of New Jersey (SPCNJ), has sought to present itself as a source of investigative reporting on…
Oct 30, 2025
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Melissa DeFelice
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When Teachers Become the Target
Across New Jersey, educators are being targeted by extremist groups using coordinated online doxxing campaigns.
Oct 12, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
What a Candidate’s Words Reveal: The Case of Kyle Chadwick
School board candidate Kyle Chadwick’s own words reveal why character and civility must still matter in public service.
Oct 11, 2025
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Melissa DeFelice
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When “Patriotism” Becomes Indoctrination
How Turning Point USA and federal “patriotic civics” programs threaten honest education in our schools
Sep 24, 2025
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Michael A Gottesman
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