The essence of my fight for at least the past 12 years has been the illegal underfunding of our school district by the state of New Jersey. This isn’t a jab to the current governor Phil Murphy. He wasn’t here when it all began. I’m sure he knows about it.
History of MLK Day
The Civil Rights Movement was made up of a broad coalition of civic groups, student activists, labor and religious organizations. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who advocated non-violent protest was the symbolic leader — its primary spokesperson – the face of the movement.
25-year-old teacher to challenge Pascrell in Democratic Party primary
When Zina Spezakis announced her run against Congressman Bill Pascrell, the congressman took notice. Within weeks, he had endorsed the Green New Deal and become a vocal advocate for expanded environmental protections. Today, as a fourth-year teacher and a member of Generation Z, I announce that I am joining the race for our party’s nomination…
Against hiring aides for Paterson council members
Imagine that you apply for a job, interview for the position, successfully convince everyone in the room that you are a superstar candidate, well able to accomplish great things if given the chance. Imagine that everyone present is so impressed with your pitch the boss says the magic words, “You’re hired”.
It’s time to ask hard questions about tax credit projects
Paterson has reached a major crossroads. The city is at a critical stage where a decision must be made to return to transparent and accountable government or continue to let the go-along-to-get-along sink us deeper into the swamp of half-truths and factual lies that have flooded out the Silk City and spoiled the grassroots.
Paterson teacher: Pink slips are in my future
The end of the school year can lull you both in good and bad ways. I brave a smile even though I know there is impending doom for my future as a teacher.
Paterson landlord says it’s his ‘moral’ duty to make sure tenants have a warm place in the winter months
As a landlord my job is to provide livable housing conditions to my tenants. This cold temperature has been difficult for many of my tenants. There are busted water pipes, frozen pipes, and no heat in several locations.