Cultivating Justice in the Garden State: My Life in the Colorful World of New Jersey Politics
Raymond Lesniak, "Cultivating Justice in the Garden State: My Life in the Colorful World of New Jersey Politics"
English | ISBN: 1978824971 | 2022 | 210 pages | PDF | 1108 KB
English | ISBN: 1978824971 | 2022 | 210 pages | PDF | 1108 KB
Born into a working-class Polish immigrant family in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Raymond Lesniak went on to become a major force in the tough and bruising world of state politics. In this remarkable memoir, he reflects upon his life and career fighting for social justice in the Garden State.
He recounts the many causes he championed in his forty years as a state legislator, from the landmark Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act to bills concerning animal protections, marriage equality, women’s reproductive rights, and the abolition of the death penalty. He also delves into his experiences on the national stage as a key advisor for Bill Clinton and Al Gore’s presidential campaigns. With refreshing candor, Lesniak describes both his greatest achievements and his moments of failure, including his unsuccessful 2017 gubernatorial run.
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