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How New Jersey leftist groups define “progressive”

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Guides and Explainers
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May 6, 2025

The Jersey Bee asked three New Jersey organizations on the political left to explain what “progressive” means to them. Here’s what they said.

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Common political terms and what they mean in New Jersey
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Elections
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May 5, 2025

Politicians and media use terms to describe policies and politics in New Jersey that aren’t universally understood. Here are some common political terms and what they mean.

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How to protect yourself from scams pretending to be immigration agencies or lawyers in New Jersey
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Immigrants
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April 16, 2025

Scam emails and messages falsely promise legal representation for obtaining a Green Card or other immigration services in exchange for a small fee. Here is what to look for.

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How to prepare for an initial immigration court appearance in New Jersey
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Immigrants
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April 8, 2025

Here’s what you need to know about immigration court appearances and what happens if you miss them.

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Common wage theft schemes and what to do if you’re a victim in New Jersey
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March 27, 2025

Wage theft schemes are keeping some New Jersey workers from receiving the pay they're owed. Find out how to identify them and what to do if you suspect your wages are being stolen.

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What we know about Bloomfield’s purchase of the former site of Essex County’s Bloomfield Tech high school
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Local Government
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March 25, 2025

The Jersey Bee received questions from residents about the purchase and development of the former Bloomfield Tech property. Here's what we learned.

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How to find public assistance without violating public charge rules in New Jersey
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Immigrants
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March 11, 2025

Public charge determines what public resources a visa or green card applicant can rely on in the United States.

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Los candidatos a la gobernación de Nueva Jersey en 2025 responden preguntas sobre segregación y equidad
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February 21, 2025

The Jersey Bee preguntó a 12 candidatos a la gobernación de Nueva Jersey cuáles eran sus planes para un estado más justo y equitativo. Seis respondieron. Esto es lo que contestaron.

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How noncitizens can protect themselves when talking to ICE officers in New Jersey
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Resources
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February 12, 2025

What you say (or don't say) to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers could protect you and your family if ICE is at your home or workplace.

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‘Everybody needs a village’: In New Jersey, a community of health providers redesign care for Black mothers
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Reproductive Health
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February 11, 2025

Black women are nearly seven times more likely to die than white women from a pregnancy-related death in New Jersey. A number of promising programs – designed by and for Black women – could change that.

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