RantCrush Top 5: July 3, 2017

Over the weekend, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ordered a state government shutdown after lawmakers were unable to pass a state budget. So, just in time for the Fourth of July celebrations, all state-run parks, beaches, forests, and camping areas are closed to the public. However, yesterday photos were published of Christie and his family enjoying a day on the beach; they were spending the weekend in a beach house that the state provides.

After ordering state beaches closed to the public, Chris Christie took his family to the empty beach https://t.co/dRULtatCcg pic.twitter.com/A2tmTJ9nBJ

— Brian Cassella (@briancassella) July 2, 2017

Emma Von Zeipel

Emma Von Zeipel is a staff writer at Law Street Media. She is originally from one of the islands of Stockholm, Sweden. After working for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand, she ended up in New York City. She has a BA in journalism from Stockholm University and is passionate about human rights, good books, horses, and European chocolate. Contact Emma at EVonZeipel@LawStreetMedia.com.