I wanted to bump up this conversation from the comments between Felix Moulier and Keith Benson regarding the oppression of and responsibilities of parents and residents in Camden. The context for this discussion was a post on False Accountability from the Camden School District: Felix Moulier: Accountability of ALL and not just the elected or appointed. I … Continue reading Guest Post: Where Personal Responsibility Meets Oppression…
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I really enjoyed this take from Joseph Russell over at South Jerseyist: Like many kids who grew up in South Jersey, my parents took me down the shore every year. It was nothing particularly fancy; we went wherever we could afford for a week. I was probably less than ten years old when I got … Continue reading Guest Post: Jersey Shore, a haven for new urbanists?…
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More thoughts on gentrification and Camden, this time cross posted here from South Jersey Planner, Lew Bivona’s blog. Go read more of his excellent content: Though I advocate for responsible planning across the region, I enjoy writing about Camden the most. Frankly, it’s because I like Camden more than any other place. My family has … Continue reading Guest Post: Gentrification: What’s in a Word (In Camden)?…
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This guest post was sent to me as part of a push by Camden Churches Organized for People. It was written by their executive director, Rev. Ed Livingston. You can find their “Contract for Camden, not Billionaires” petition here. I’m unaware of the copyright implications of reposting in its entirety, so I’ve included critical excerpts. Please … Continue reading Guest Post: Contract for Camden not Billionaires…
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This guest post is excerpted from Rutgers student Marcus Biddle’s Camden Writes project. Frankly, there’s nothing wrong with the Philadelphia 76ers building a practice facility anywhere. In a perfect world, it would be a fine offer. In reality, Camden doesn’t need more buildings, or sports teams. It needs more jobs. With every development process, and … Continue reading Student Voice: It’s About Jobs, Not Practice Facilities…
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One of the joys of my job is watching students struggling to reconcile what they learn with their own life experiences. Here, Brian Everett, a Rutgers-Camden student and author of NJ Poverty Reality, writes about growing up in Cherry Hill, and its relationship with Camden: The reoccurring suburban battle cry has been sounded; “Not in … Continue reading Student Voice: Cherry Hill Remains Intolerant…
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