July 21, 2022

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Overdraft fees for low-income people of color are like a penalty for being poor | Calavia-Robertson

The relationship between banks and lower-income Americans is toxic. It's time to break up with overdraft fees and start to heal.

By Daysi Calavia-Robertson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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In Atlantic City, VP Kamala Harris preached to the choir | Opinion

The crowd at NAACP's national convention was all hers. Her sorority sorors' calls echoed in the hall and applause punctuated comments about issues on the organization's agenda

By Ande Richards | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Booker plans Senate hearing to address marijuana laws’ harm to Black residents

Booker notes Black people are almost four times more likely to be arrested than white people even though they use cannabis at the same rate.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sandy victims wouldn’t have to pay back federal aid under bill House just passed

The federal government said N.J. homeowners owe $73 million that they shouldn't have received.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

N.J. officials, feds teaming to protect abortion access after Supreme Court ruling

Acting state Attorney General Matthew Platkin said the partnership is similar to what state and federal agencies share concerning gun and drug trafficking cases.

By S.P. Sullivan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Nasty family fight between Port Authority chairman, sister leads to lawsuit over police chief job

Kevin O'Toole said he had nothing to do with his sister being passed over as police chief in the town where both live, but acknowledged their deteriorating relationship.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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