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. We welcome contributions from any area of NJ as long it covers local or state government.

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

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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NJ21st is proud to be part of NJ News Commons, a collaborative network supporting local journalism across New Jersey. Our acceptance into NJ News Commons reflects our commitment to independent, community-centered reporting and to strengthening the local news ecosystem in New Jersey. Founder/Editor John Migueis is also a member of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and the NJ-SPJ chapter. Read our Editorial Policies and standards.