Ben Breier's blog

Christopher Christie's early exit as federal prosecutor makes it easier for his top assistant, Ralph Marra, Jr., to become the Acting U.S. ... >

There's nothing more difficult to see than the history before your eyes. It sometimes takes generations to understand the significance of ... >

OK, he didn't say precisely that, but when the Chairman of the Budget Committee informs us that governmental spending is the key to prosperity, ... >

The Star Ledger got it right last April when it gave a thumb's-up to the NJN management plan to wean “the state's only public ... >

The sub prime mortgage melt down and its ensuing financial “crisis” has tested the mettle of all of us who believe in and support the free ... >

I am pleased to report the results from the first national poll conducted by Environmental Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at ... >

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The American patriot and the gracious war hero re-emerged Tuesday, oddly in defeat. Senator John McCain gave a moving concession speech, ... >

Whenever I get the chance to visit my parents in Florida when working a comedy gig down there, it’s like living in a “Seinfeld” episode. They ... >

In an election year driven by a hemorrhaging economy and an electorate hungry for an end to divisive politics, 7th Congressional District candidate ... >

A couple of weeks ago, my mother, Angelina Katz, did her second debate on behalf of Barack Obama. A debate? My mother? If you knew her, you’d be ... >

A press release on the official Union County web site admittedly made me snicker just a bit today because it brought back to mind something my late ... >