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Something’s fishy in New Jersey

Republicans fighting offshore wind in New Jersey had a chance to prove their concern for whales was genuine. They failed.

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Emily Atkin
May 23, 2023
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A man wearing glasses and a black jacket stands on a beach holding a hand-written poster that says "Wind Kills Whales." There is a crowd of people around him, looking away from the camera.
A rally along the Jersey Shore calling for an end to offshore wind energy. Source: Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Getty Images

From Marjorie Taylor Greene to Tucker Carlson, Republicans nationwide have suddenly become very concerned about whales. 

It’s a legitimate thing to be concerned about. Since 2016, there has been an uptick in whale deaths along the Atlant…

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