Opinion Archives

Obtaining Permanent U.S. Residency and Citizenship: a Complicated Journey, Explained

Applying for American citizenship is a lengthy, expensive process fraught with twists and turns that leave your fate out of your control, even if you follow instructions to the letter. Willemijn Don-Goetz of Haddon Township describes, in detail, her pathway to citizenship.

April 1, 2025

Opinion

From the Editor: Welcome to the New NJPEN.com

September 13, 2024

Opinion

To the Editor: Collingswood School Bond Referendum Could Address Racial Disparities in Student Achievement

Local organizers of the community group EMBRACING RACE – The Conversation argue that grade-level-aligned schools can help the district attack structural racism reflected in student achievement gaps.

June 12, 2024

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Went to Cast My Ballot, Was Told I’d Already Voted

Confusion at the voting booth tested Election Day procedures and poll workers' familiarity with the process.

June 4, 2024

Obtaining Permanent U.S. Residency and Citizenship: a Complicated Journey, Explained

From the Editor: Welcome to the New NJPEN.com

To the Editor: Collingswood School Bond Referendum Could Address Racial Disparities in Student Achievement

EDITORIAL: Went to Cast My Ballot, Was Told I’d Already Voted

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