Stephen N Zielinski SrToday, I stood on the steps of the New Jersey Statehouse alongside CAIR-NJ to recognize the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. It’s a cause that should have the unwavering support of every leader, yet I was the only gubernatorial candidate present. That shouldn’t be the case—not in New Jersey, not in this country, and not in the world.
Stephen N Zielinski SrAh, yes. "Clean" natural gas—the fossil fuel industry’s favorite bedtime story. A fairytale so good they should be selling it as a children's book. Picture it: a cute little gas well, happily bubbling away, providing "clean" energy while birds chirp in the background and local communities toast to their economic prosperity. What a dream. Too bad reality looks more like a toxic wasteland where tap water catches fire and earthquakes shake once-stable towns.
Stephen N Zielinski SrWhy I’m the Only Candidate Who Can Do Basic Math Let’s talk about energy. Specifically, let’s talk about how New Jersey’s major utility companies are set to raise rates by a staggering 17.5% to 20.5% as of June 1st, 2025. That’s not just a minor inconvenience—it’s an outright assault on families, businesses, and the economic well-being of our state. And yet, I seem to be the only candidate who has a solution that doesn’t involve mortgaging our future on outdated, overpriced, and dangerous nuclear power.
Stephen N Zielinski SrNew Jersey is home to 50 food desert communities, impacting approximately 1.5 million residents across all 21 counties. For these residents, daily life is marked by limited access to nutritious food, transportation challenges, economic constraints, and the resulting health risks. But we cannot allow this to define us. I see an opportunity—a chance to