Kamala Budhathoki 'Sarup'

Public Transport in Cape May County: A Growth Roadblock

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Kamala Budhathoki Sarup Cape May County, with its unspoiled beaches, historic character, and frenzied summer resort tourism, is confronted with a stealthy issue that threatens to undermine its economic growth and destroy the visitor experience: the lack of a public transportation system. Even with high-strength attractions for residents as well as visitors alike, the failure of a viable transport system has the effect of leaving people in frustration and businesses struggling to reach their potential. A Network Without Trains

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Democrats Have Inspiring Vision of U.S.

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Democrats Have Inspiring Vision of U.S. I’m thrilled to be supporting Mikie Sherrill, the just-nominated Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey, who has just cemented her presence on the national scene. While advancing immigration reform and measures that benefit working- and middle-class families, the state has become more hospitable to both visitors and small companies under her leadership. The principles that keep me returning to the Democratic Party, election after election, are embodied by leaders like Mikie.

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Get a Move on Repairing the Roads

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Get a Move on Repairing the Roads

April 16, 2025

South Jersey’s crumbling road conditions are becoming a major concern, posing risks to motorists and pedestrians while also affecting the local economy. Potholes, cracks and uneven surfaces are widespread, making daily commutes difficult and leading to costly vehicle repairs.

Despite infrastructure improvements in other parts of the country, many South Jersey roads remain in disrepair, raising urgent questions about safety and economic development.

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Political theory holds that a sustainable politics

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Political theory holds that a sustainable politics will engender a type of cooperation between the elected representatives of the people which results in accomplishments that are useful to the people who elected them rather than the representatives themselves.

When political deadlocks cause a static condition, or the elected representatives only care about their own personal wealth and accomplishments, such a democracy can easily give rise to a condition which is ripe for social unrest, even revolution or rebellion.

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Woman celebration Teej in Nepal symbolizing love

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In Nepal, the women celebrated Teej  sumptuous celebrations, strict fasting and prayers. Also known as the feast of fasting for women, Hindu women on this day fast for spousal bliss and cleansing of body and soul. Prayers are also given for the well-being of their husbands and children.

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Charulata written by Rabindranath Tagore.

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I saw a movie by Satyajit Ray named

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Unsafe Abortions and Empowerment

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Published in Cape May County Herald.
 
 The World Health Organization has estimated that as many as 20 million abortions each year are unsafe and that 10 to 50 percent of women undergo unsafe abortions.
 
The Jakarta Declaration and the U.N.

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Women’s Political Participation

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Women’s Political Participation and Freedom
 By Kamala Sarup
Published in Cape May County Herald.
 
"Women's rights are still human rights," Hillary Clinton, who is widely expected to run for president in 2016, said at the fourth annual Women in the World Summit. "Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.

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