Tag Archives: Alex Giannattasio
Following Up on Operation Robin Hood
Last Tuesday, Charlie Kratovil and other Operation Robin Hood activists gathered to make brown bag lunches (peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and a piece of fruit) for the homeless. Attendees… Read more
An In-Depth Look: Operation Robin Hood and Charlie Kratovil
By now, Charlie Kratovil is a well-known figure in the New Brunswick community. His most recent attempts to bring grassroots change and “good” to New Brunswick have been gathering a… Read more
Black Friday 2009: Finally Living Up to Its Name
This year’s Black Friday has come and gone, heralding in the last month of the year. According to ShopperTrak, a corporation that follows consumer habits at more than 50,ooo US retailers, Black Friday shoppers this year rose to 195 million consumers, up from 172 million last year. On the other hand…
Seniors, Be Thankful – Alex Giannattasio
Last night, I had the good fortune to attend a pre-Thanksgiving potluck feast in New Brunswick. Among certain collegiate social niches, it has become tradition (perhaps it seems only natural)… Read more
BREAKING: Election Updates – Alex Giannattasio, EIC
Four major elections are breaking as we speak: Virginia’s Gubernatorial, New Jersey’s Gubernatorial, New York’s Mayoral, and the New Brunswick Wards Question. Here is what we know so far: In… Read more
From the Editor’s Desk – Alex Giannattasio
Happy last week of October. Hope you like rain. There’s a lot going on this week, not the least being the introduction of our new web layout.
Hope and Change – Alex Giannattasio
Those of you who know me know that autumn is my favorite time of year. The leaves, the food, the harvest, the smells and colors all serve to rekindle old sense… Read more
Politics As Usual – Alex Giannattasio
As Of Yet Untitled Corruption in New Jersey politics is not a new phenomenon. Rather, it is a part of everyday political life in New Jersey, the lard that keeps… Read more
Cap and Trade: Do We Need It? – Alex Giannattasio
As Of Yet Untitled Alexander Draine’s most recent column in Draine On Society entitled “Carbon-based Lifestyles” opened up the debate on climate change and HR2454 (“Waxman & Markey”) from a… Read more
Full Transcription of Last Week’s Debate
Last week, I had the pleasure to debate Bill Godshall of Smokefree Pennsylvania on the merits of the new Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, or HR 1256, which… Read more
