Dana Wefer

Founder of New Jersey Awakens, a coalition working to elect reform candidates who put people above special interests. Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey.

Saving Democracy: The Need To Restore Our Government

Our liberal democracy is becoming more illiberal and less democratic. Our choices this past November were between two candidates who were both disliked by the majority of Americans. Congress has

By Dana Wefer

/ August 25, 2017

Saving Democracy: The Need To Restore Our Government

New Jersey Elections Are the Lifeblood of State's Political Corruption

New Jersey is a corrupt state. You could write a book about it. In fact, this reporter did. This reporter did as well. If you grew up here, like me,

By Dana Wefer

/ March 9, 2017

New Jersey Elections Are the Lifeblood of State's Political Corruption

Why a Bernie Democrat is Running for N.J. Governor as a Republican

Democracies are not the normal order of human civilizations. Throughout history, and even today, people are far more likely to live under monarchies, dictatorships, and authoritarian regimes than they are

By Dana Wefer

/ March 3, 2017

Why a Bernie Democrat is Running for N.J. Governor as a Republican