Op-Ed: Stealing is the New Epidemic
Talk to retailers in just about any part of the United States and they will tell you that retail theft and vandalism have reached crisis […]
Articles by Gerry Scharfenberger
Could Phil Murphy’s new NJ PACT plan depopulate the Jersey Shore?
Just when you thought you’ve heard it all, along comes the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to propose rules that will make much […]
The High Cost of Higher Education
Tuition Pays for What? One of the most talked about issues these days of staggering inflation is the high cost of college tuition. According to […]
It’s Policy, Not Personality That Counts
How many times have you heard people declare that when it comes to voting, they always “vote for the best person.” While it sounds nice, […]
Obscenity and Our Children
Can anyone explain what is driving the obsession with sexualizing children through our education system, while cutting parents out of many facets of their lives? […]
Hatred 101 on a College Campus
Over the past several months, the American people have watched in horror as college campuses have been beset with the ugliest displays of violence and […]
Op-Ed: The Reality of OPRA
By Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger & Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn One of the most important facets of the relationship between government and its constituents is the ability […]
Electrification, No Matter What the Cost?
The manic obsession with moving New Jersey off fossil fuels to 100% electrification for our energy needs is putting residents and businesses in a very […]
Inflation and New Jersey’s Minimum Wage
At the recent State of the State address, Governor Murphy boasted that New Jersey’s minimum wage had reached $15 an hour and that he “hoped […]
The Ugly Racism of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Whoever said “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” must have had DEI in mind. After all, who could possibly be against diversity, […]
The Environmental Cost of Affordable Housing Mandates
We hear so much as of late of all the modern conveniences and aspects of our way of life that are supposedly perilous to our […]
The Attack on Women’s Rights in Team and Competitive Sports
There is an ancient Chinese curse that translates to “may you live in interesting times.” Certainly, one can argue that we are living in just […]