National Initiative for Democracy
Much of the body politic is cynical and unsatisfied with American government. According to the study, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009, published by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, over three-fourths (76%) of the people believe that “elected officials in Washington lose touch with the people pretty quickly”. … Read more
New Brunswick Tax Abatements
During the Democratic Primary in June, much of the debate in New Brunswick focused on tax abatements. In 2009, the city took in slightly under eight million dollars through payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTS). Many of New Brunswick’s residents believe that these tax abatements amount to nothing more than the subsidization of private businesses … Read more
