By Nick De Gregorio _ Thomas Paine, a critical voice during our American Revolution, published Common Sense in 1776. It’s clear that most of our current elected officials have never read it. If they had, no governor would deny citizens Read More
By Nick De Gregorio _ Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is not the patron saint of free speech, but at least he is trying. In last October’s testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Zuckerberg held fast when Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Read More
By Nick De Gregorio _ In 2018, Mikie Sherrill was elected to Congress on a campaign that touted her military credentials. Many of us assumed that as a veteran, she would be our greatest advocate on Capitol Hill. Sadly, that Read More
By Nick De Gregorio _ Dear Senator Warren, Happy Veterans Day. Please stop treating us like your props. – Earlier this month, you promised America Medicare for All. With its $21 Trillion price tag, you admitted that we would need Read More
By Nick De Gregorio _ It’s nice to be home after nearly a decade in the Marines. Leaving Bergen County wasn’t easy, but after 9/11 I felt a sense of duty that I could not ignore. Perhaps that’s why after Read More
By Nick De Gregorio _ When it comes to US politics, foreign policy is a backwater. Not since 2008 has foreign policy been a top 5 issue for voters, and that makes sense. While we immediately feel the effects of Read More
By Nick De Gregorio _ In 2007, I left Bergen County and joined the Marine Corps. After nine years of service and a few more in school, my wife and I finally moved back earlier this year. There really is Read More
By Nick De Gregorio _ On Sunday, America woke to a tweet from President Trump that tied the immigration debate to the ethnic backgrounds of certain members of Congress who have vocally opposed his administration’s policies. “Why don’t they go Read More
By Nick De Gregorio _ Primary season is officially underway for the 2020 presidential election, and it has been nothing short of astonishing. In their pursuit of a remedy to President Trump at any cost, the Democratic field continues to Read More
