How many more American soldiers must die?
      Nearly four years ago, President George W. Bush sent our nation's troops into an unnecessary and unjustified invasion of Iraq. Bush's reasons for invading Iraq have long since been discredited, and our continued presence there exacerbates the sectarian conflicts that have torn Iraq apart sinc...
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Township Council president outlines fiscal strategy
      When Gov. Corzine called this week for a four percent cap on municipal budgets it brought a smile to my face because it sounded like he was taking a page from our playbook on the Brick Township Council.
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Hometown heroes honored during Red Cross Month
      March is Red Cross Month and this year we are honoring our local "hometown heroes" to bring awareness to the community about individuals who dedicate their time to serving their community through the American Red Cross. What's a hero? Like art, heroism is in the eye of the beholder. You...
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COAH members need to embrace spirit of the law
      A recent appellate court decision that voided the state's guidelines for affordable housing was an essential step in getting back on course to providing homes for New Jersey's low- and moderate-income workers. K.
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Leave decisions about vaccines in the hands of parents
      As the daughter of someone who contracted the polio virus and was subsequently left a paraplegic, I have witnessed firsthand the irreversible damage caused by communicable diseases.
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