By Kamala Budhathoki Sarup

America’s identity as a land of opportunity has long been shaped by immigrants who arrive seeking better lives and, in the process, help build a stronger nation. Their contributions are not just cultural—they are deeply economic. Today, amid ongoing national conversations about immigration reform, it’s crucial to spotlight the role immigrants continue to play in advancing both the national and local economy.

Am I truly living up to my oath of office to defend and protect the Constitution? Am I upholding America’s democracy and freedoms for which millions have perished to protect? Am I fighting for what’s right, opposing what’s wrong, and embracing what’s morally virtuous? Am I elevating my homeland’s well-being above my own aspirations and my treasured dreams? Are there 10 honest Republican members of Congress who can say, yes, I have lived up to these ideals and values? I dare say no.

The Democrats' Greatest Challenge Ever

Published in Cape May County Herald.

Before boarding a flight, residents of Cape May County often have to make a lengthy drive out of the region. Whether traveling across the country or the world, locals face significant obstacles caused by limited nearby flight options and underutilized airports that offer far fewer services than their names suggest.

Published in Cape May County Herald.

Prices are higher, paychecks don’t go as far, and the residents of Cape May County are saying that simply getting through day-to-day life has become more difficult than ever. Inflation is something we all saw change across the country, and residents here are feeling it in their daily lives and the grocery store aisles.

Published in Cape May County Herald.

Cape May County, with its unspoiled beaches, historic character, and frenzied summer resort tourism, is confronted with a stealthy issue that threatens to undermine its economic growth and destroy the visitor experience: the lack of a public transportation system. Even with high-strength attractions for residents as well as visitors alike, the failure of a viable transport system has the effect of leaving people in frustration and businesses struggling to reach their potential.

Published in Cape May County Herald.

I’m thrilled to be supporting Mikie Sherrill, the just-nominated Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey, who has just cemented her presence on the national scene. While advancing immigration reform and measures that benefit working- and middle-class families, the state has become more hospitable to both visitors and small companies under her leadership. The principles that keep me returning to the Democratic Party, election after election, are embodied by leaders like Mikie.