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Gay rights activist remembered for workplace anti-discrimination efforts
The recent death of Frank Kameny has left many in New Jersey reflecting on his career with the federal government and the place he held as one of the icons of the gay rights movement. His activism for employee rights, especially for gays and lesbians, has led to a better workplace for federal employees across the…
Read MoreChildren’s Names May Have Led To Loss of Custody
Many claims have been used in order to try to sway a judge to grant child custody to one parent over another, but could a child’s name be an indicator of bad parenting? A heated debate over the names of the children belonging to a New Jersey couple has heightened with the sudden removal of…
Read MoreNew Act in Works May Change Divorce Process
A new act may change the way that marriages dissolve in some states, including New Jersey, if momentum keeps building for the Second Chances Act. Designed by a retired state Supreme Court Justice and a social sciences professor, the act hopes to give marriages a second chance before divorce is finalized. If passed, supporters hope…
Read MoreNew Jersey Suit Says Chamber of Commerce Employee Was Harassed
A 52-year-old New Jersey woman has brought a serious claim against several individuals. Her suit stems from sexual harassment she says endured while she was the vice president for business development, a position she held with the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. According to her suit, she was harassed as well as underpaid. One individual…
Read MoreNew Jersey Domestic Violence Victims Use Art As Therapy
In New Jersey, a new art exhibit is being put on display by women who have been abused by their significant others. With Domestic Violence Awareness Month upon us, the exhibit that will be presented in several libraries throughout the state is aiming to make individuals more conscious of the effects of domestic abuse in…
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