At NJ21st, we believe in the power of community voices to drive transparency and accountability in local government. We’re a nonprofit, independent platform that thrives on contributions from residents, public employees, and anyone passionate about civic engagement.​

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just someone with a story to tell, we invite you to share your insights, analyses, and experiences. Your contributions help shed light on the workings of our local institutions and empower others to stay informed and involved.

There are Two Ways to Get Involved:

Submit an Article:

You do not need to be a professional writer. You just need to care, observe, and share what you know — clearly and truthfully. We accept:

Investigative pieces (e.g., following the money, analyzing contracts, exposing inconsistencies)

Commentary (well-supported opinion on local decisions)

Meeting breakdowns (public board/council meetings, with facts and timestamps)

Personal observations (as a parent, teacher, student, taxpayer)

Data summaries (if you’re a numbers person, we love you already

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Share Important Information with Us:

Whether you’ve received important information through an OPRA Request, are an employee of a Municipality or School District with information, we are interested in what you have to share.  You can use our file upload tool to provide us with documents and footage.

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