Commentary

LWV GNBA welcomes members and friends to share their perspectives on the issues shaping our democracies and communities. We encourage thoughtful reflections, commentaries, and personal insights that advance understanding, inspire engagement, and strengthen our collective voice.

If you would like to contribute, please send your submission to lwvnj.gnba@gmail.com. Scroll down to see our recent submissions.

Buyer's Remorse

By Iris Klein Voters I speak to are either in a state of regret, or remorse. Those who feel regret are wishing things could have been different, while those who feel remorse have a more intense feeling of sorrow as they see the consequences of their actions, or inaction, becoming personally detrimental or harmful to others. Avoid buyer’s remorse after an election by doing a little homework before the election. The New Jersey Primary will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Apr 25, 20252 min read

In 2025 I Resolve To...

By: Iris Klein This New Year I’m resolving to stay engaged, meet new people, and try new ways to become an active part of my community. Rather than feeling a sense of hopelessness and disappointment, I am determined to find purpose through positive interactions with other human beings. If you feel the same need, here are some ideas for making your new year’s resolution on a reality: FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE – Once we do not see advocacy for oppressed groups as our re

Feb 15, 20253 min read

INTERns' CORNER

Read articles written by LWV GNBA's high school interns below.

Debrief on The Affordable Care Act Subsidies Discussion by Claire Mellone (December 2025)
Changes Being Made to Birthright Citizenship by Kaavya Shah (December 2025)
Classification of Professional Degrees and Student Loans by Dashna Patil (December 2025)
New Jersey's Minimum Wage is Rising Again: What this Means for Workers and Local Businesses. by Sri Kakarla (December 2025)
The Supreme Court Declines to Revise Same-Sex Marriage Law by Sri Kakarla (November 2025)
Unpacking the Government Shutdown by Dashna Patil (November 2025)
Court Case: Reducing Mail-In Ballots by Kaavya Shah (November 2025)
What’s Happening with SNAP? by Claire Mellone (November 2025)
Common Misconceptions About The Government by Kaavya Shah (September 2025)
How Local Governments Work by Dashna Patil (September 2025)
The Importance of Local Elections by Claire Mellone (September 2025)
Fact or Fiction? How to Stay Informed Without Being Misled by Sri Kakarla (September 2025)