You have traveled the path to US citizenship for years. You have maintained all the valid documents, studied English and now have a deep understanding of the history and civics of this great country. You are ready and willing to swear the oath to the Constitution and make the United States your permanent home. Unfortunately, you are afraid your past…

If it seems as though the cultural winds are shifting toward universal legalization of pot, New Jersey’s governor is choosing to ignore them. At an opening of a new addiction treatment facility in Manahawkin, the governor renewed his pledge to keep marijuana illegal in the Garden State, citing false and inflated tax revenue figures from legalization proponents. He also called…

Hardworking employees often put their livelihood and their ability to provide for their families before anything else. Unfortunately, this often includes their own personal health and safety. When someone is injured on the job, they are often either afraid to report an injury because of the prolonged downtime that may follow, or just feel a profound sense of guilt and…

When a police officer has cause to search you – or your belongings, including your vehicle – you have nothing to worry about if you haven’t done anything wrong. That only makes sense. However, what if the cop finds something – like drugs or a weapon – and you contend the goods don’t belong to you? What are your rights…

Ok, maybe there won’t be any actual lighting up – not in public anyway. However, pro-marijuana activists remain hard at work as the calendar nears April 20, known by many to be an underground celebration day for pot smokers. (It’s also Earth Day.) Rallies are planned in Trenton on April 20 and Camden on May 2. In addition to the…