Jessica Ramirez, Esq. is a trial attorney, legal commentator, former member of the New Jersey Assembly, and advocate for survivors of sexual assault. Her practice includes personal injury litigation and representation of sexual abuse survivors.
As both a trial attorney and a New Jersey Assemblywoman, I’ve made it my life’s work to protect the people of our state—whether that means standing up to corporations in court or writing laws to stop dangerous practices before more harm is done. One of…
Safe and habitable housing is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. Yet, for too many tenants, this right is constantly under threat. While existing laws provide a framework for tenant protections, recent incidents highlight areas where these laws can be strengthened. Landlords neglect repairs,
Last Fall, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a study linking the use of chemical hair straightening products to uterine cancer. The study also reaffirmed the connection between the products and the development of some breast and ovarian cancers while stressing Black and Latina…
When purchasing a product, you’re likely thinking about how well it will work or how it compares to a similar product – not whether it will hurt you. After all, it’s on store shelves, so you assume it has undergone rigorous tests to rule out…
Chemical hair straightening products have been around for decades. They’re used by millions of women each year, offering those with the curliest, frizziest, and difficult-to-flatten hair the opportunity for a sleek, straight finish. Since hair straightener products, also known as hair relaxers, brea
More than 65,000 American women are expected to be diagnosed with uterine cancer this year. It is the most common female gynecologic cancer, and women older than 55 are especially likely to develop it. Obesity, hormonal imbalances, and a family history of cancer can all…
As consumers, we try to keep safety in mind whenever buying a product. However, as a recent study indicates, more often than not, consumers rely on blind trust that manufacturers are using safe ingredients in what they sell. Unfortunately, the manufacturers don’t always protect the…
Muchas mujeres en todo el país se aplican productos químicos para alisar el cabello, sin darse cuenta de las posibles consecuencias de la salud que estos productos químicos pueden tener en sus cuerpos. Un estudio reciente explica sobre el peligro que pueden representar los productos…
Many women across the country apply chemical straightening products to their hair, unaware of the potential health consequences these chemicals may have on their bodies. A recent study is shining a light on the danger chemical hair products may pose, placing millions of women at…
On Christmas Eve last year, a couple in Metuchen, New Jersey, and their four children were celebrating with friends when they received word from neighbors that their house was engulfed in flames. Along with losing the home to the fire, the family’s two dogs were…
If you’ve ever climbed onto the back of a motorcycle, you know the thrill and excitement of riding one. With the wind rushing by, you might quickly forget that a motorcycle rider has a higher risk of crashing, often through no fault of their own.…
