Chris Christie Governor Elect for New Jersey

Tuesday, November 3rd, New Jersey held its gubernatorial election for 2010, which included the offices of governor and the newly created lieutenant governor.  The two positions were grouped together as a single choice, so every candidate running for governor had a...

Christie heats up New Jersey gay marriage debate

"They're here. They're on our home turf," Harris said, referring to the Washington, D.C.-based organization. "And we can't let them win." ~Jean Harris,  Garden State EqualityNow that Chris Christie has been...

New Jersey to take on gay marriage fight next

Governor Corzine was eager to sign a gay marriage bill into legislation.  Newly elected Christie says he would favor a federal amendment banning gay marriage nationally.   Now gay advocates are in a...

New Jersey Governor's race a 'dead heat'

President Obama has been pushing for NJ Governor Jon Corzine,  and will have to own the loss if Christie overtakes him: The New Jersey gubernatorial race is now in "dead heat"  . Christie may lose...

Transgender Activist, Runs For Mayor Of Idaho Town

NAMPA, Idaho — About a block from a street concert in downtown Nampa, Melissa Sue Robinson strolls with purpose into a trendy coffee shop – the unofficial liberal embassy of this sprawling Republican stronghold in southwest Idaho. Dressed in a cream-colored pantsuit, a...

Another Rite of Passage

It is with great pride and satisfaction to recognize the accomplishments of  another young member of the 6th Regiment U.S. Colored Troops, Reenactors (6th USCT) . This time the transition is into a...

Christie: If elected, will ban gay marriage in NJ

GOP NJ gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie has vowed if elected governor of New Jersey in November that he will work to block legalizing gay marriage in the state,  even amending New Jersey's state...

Teacher in N.J. accused of selling grades

TRENTON, N.J. --- Forget the apple,this New Jersey high school teacher only accepts cold hard cash. A Social Studies teacher in New Jersey is in a bit of a bind after she was caught accepting...

Play Roast Beef!

At the command "Play Roast Beef", the Fife and Drums played this Revolutionary War tune that calls the troops get into formation for a meal. Today the troops here are campers, 9 to 12 years old, attending the...

Returning National Guard Troops Feted in Trenton NJ

A parade in Trenton honored 2600 New Jersey National Guard Troops who have just returned from active duty in Iraq.  Family members and appreciative citizens lined the streets of Trenton cheering on the...

Rite of Passage

Members of the 6th Regiment U.S. Colored Troops, Reenactors Inc. extend warm congradulations to Kyle Allen, who was promoted from cadet to private. Kyle has faithfully participated for years as a cadet musician in...

Government becoming too powerfull?!! Updated July 2009

Below is my post from March of 2009: Some of you might say " they all ready are,...Have you heard of the IRS?!!" Yes, I remember the senate hearings several years ago where mothers and fathers were telling stories of how the IRS agents broke down their home doors in the...

When Flirting Becomes Pornography

A 14-year-old New Jersey girl faces charges of child pornography for posting nude pictures of herself on MySpace, and if convicted she could be forced to register as a sex offender. Apparently, the young lady...

Three Centuries of Black Soldiers

- cameraphone upload by ShoZu The Old Barracks hosted a unique program for Black History Month featuring reenactors and exhibits presenting the history of black soldiers spanning from the colonial era to the...

Patriots' Week In Trenton

At 1 PM, the reenactment of  Washington's Crossing of the Delaware kicked off the events for Patriots'  Week held in Trenton New, Jersey, beginning Dec. 26th to Dec. 31st. Like many Revolutionary War...

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