About NJ21st, Inc.

Independent Civic Journalism for New Jersey

Fact-based reporting, public records work, and civic education focused on how local and state government really operate.

Who We Are

NJ21st, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(4) civic journalism organization founded in 2021 and formally incorporated in 2025.

We focus on government transparency and accountability, with an emphasis on New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District, while reporting on issues that affect communities statewide.

Through independent reporting, public records analysis, and community-driven research, we give residents the tools to understand how government works and who it works for.

Our Mission: Provide residents a factual, citizen-driven perspective on government, promote evidence-based decision-making, and create a forum for public discourse free from corporate and political influence.

NJ21st Inc is a tax-exempt social welfare organization under section 501(c)(4). Contributions are not tax-deductible.

How We Add Value

  • No corporate advertising dollars or political funding.
  • Document-backed reporting and analysis.
  • Public records and OPRA-driven investigations.
  • Plain-language explanations of complex policy.

“When people have access to facts and understand the truth, they stop fighting each other and start working together to fix the system.”

Read our Editorial Policies for ethics, standards, and independence.

Editorial Team & Contributors

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Laura Kapuscinski

Laura is a Seton Hall graduate with a background in nonprofit fundraising and event planning. She is a community volunteer and mother of four.

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John Migueis

John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in advocacy, policy, and civic engagement. He focuses on transparency and government accountability.

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Shauna Williams

Shauna studied design at FIT and worked as a senior designer for Madame Alexander. She is active in community athletics and serves as Scoutmaster for Troop 368.

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Viswa Reddy

Viswa is the former Millburn BOE President and an experienced technology leader. He writes about education, technology, and governance.

NJ21st Editorial Team

nj21st is a proud member of Lion Publishers.

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