Author: Martin Marks

Martin Marks, a lifelong resident of New Jersey, recently retired from the practice of endodontics in 2021after a 30 year professional career. Marks served on the Township Council of Scotch Plains, NJ for twelve years, 9 of which as Mayor. He was a candidate for the NJ State Legislature and U.S. Congress. Married to Lori since 1988, they also own a home in Oceanside, CA where they spend a great deal of time. All of his work can be found at martinmarks.substack.com.

The Absurdity of the Israel-bashing Crowd

January 22, 2024 11:57 amJanuary 22, 2024 11:57 am

The war in Israel and Gaza has now entered its fourth month with no apparent end in sight, although those purporting themselves to be supportive of Palestinians have been calling for an end to the Israeli military action almost from...

California’s Concealed Gun Carry Laws Put On Hold (AGAIN)

January 12, 2024 7:10 amJanuary 12, 2024 4:56 pm

In what could best be described as a game of Judicial Ping Pong, two judges on a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Panel have blocked a California Law known as SB 2, which was signed into existence by Governor Gavin...

Los Angeles DA George Gascon’s Ignites More Controversy with Chief of Staff Appointment

December 18, 2023 2:30 amDecember 18, 2023 2:31 am

Some of the larger cities across the nation have been mired in controversy and escalating crime by virtue of attitudes and policies implemented by Woke law enforcement officials—District Attorneys in particular. The politics of crime has been at the forefront...

California Supreme Court to Weigh in on 2024 Tax Initiative Before it Even Gets to the Ballot

December 11, 2023 4:00 pmDecember 11, 2023 4:00 pm

The California Initiative and Referendum process is no doubt a complicated one, rife with controversy and arguably in need of overhaul. I am normally astounded at what a California ballot looks like with not only choices for candidates at various...

Bay Bridge Protesters Snarl Traffic For Hours

November 18, 2023 8:27 amNovember 18, 2023 8:27 am

It is normally no fun to be San Francisco commuter, but Thursday was particularly slow and frustrating due to an hours long protest by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who blocked traffic in the west-bound lanes of the Bay Bridge. Ultimately 50 arrests...

Judge Strikes Down California’s Ban on Semiautomatic Weapons

October 23, 2023 7:46 amOctober 23, 2023 7:46 am

Last week, Roger Benitez, a United States District Court Judge out of San Diego, ruled again that California’s ban on semi-automatic weapons—arms that California has labeled “assault weapons” is unconstitutional and is overturned. That the 34-year-old ban was overturned came...

Latest Mid-East War Shines The Light On Blatant Antisemitism

October 16, 2023 9:05 amOctober 16, 2023 9:05 am

The pictures and videos coming out of Israel last week following the terrorist incursions by Gaza-based Hamas on the holiday of Simchas Torah, which this year coincided with the Jewish Sabbath, were horrific. The stories subsequently emerging—many of which proudly...