The Rise of America’s Broligarchy and What to Do About It

The Rise of America’s Broligarchy and What to Do About It

By Lawrence Norden and Daniel I. Weiner | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / shutterstock.com Campaign finance rules and checks on presidential power are collapsing just as leading technology corporations have gained massive power over our political system. As Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and President Donald Trump’s top campaign donor, rampages through the federal government shutting […]

Divide & Conquer, President Trump and Elon Musk’s Strategy of Dividing Poor America from Working Together for Economic Equality

Divide & Conquer, President Trump and Elon Musk’s Strategy of Dividing Poor America from Working Together for Economic Equality

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com In recent years, the United States has witnessed a deepening polarization, with tensions escalating between certain segments of the white working-class population and proponents of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This divide has been influenced by political figures and influential leaders, notably former President […]

DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Do More to Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money

DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Do More to Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money

By: Thomas P. DiNapoli | Editorial credit: Here Now Audit Finds Multi-Billion Dollar Procurements Still Follow Old Processes, Despite Promise of MTA’s Transformation Plan The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by […]

On Immigration, the Extremes Are Not Good Advisors

On Immigration, the Extremes Are Not Good Advisors

By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com  Approaching the end of a complicated and tumultuous year, in so many ways, immigrants and their advocates are regrouping to face 2025 with bigger challenges because the promise of Donald Trump’s mass deportations could become a reality.   Recently, I wrote that […]

Trump’s Anti-immigrant Crusade Doesn’t Even Respect Citizens

Trump’s Anti-immigrant Crusade Doesn’t Even Respect Citizens

By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: John Gomez / shutterstock.com Will Donald Trump carry out his Machiavellian anti-immigrant promises? Last Sunday, on NBC’s Meet the Press, he reiterated that mass deportations are a fact, starting with “criminals,” and that he would abolish  U.S. citizenship by birth. But he also affirmed that he wants […]

Top 10 Promises People Make for the New Year

Top 10 Promises People Make for the New Year

By Staff Writer The start of a new year is a time of reflection and renewal for people around the world. It represents a fresh beginning, inspiring many to make promises—commonly known as New Year’s resolutions—to improve their lives. Whether focused on health, relationships, finances, or personal development, these promises reflect a universal desire for […]

How Can New York Be a City of ‘Yes, And?’

How Can New York Be a City of ‘Yes, And?’

By Jumaane Williams, Citylimits.org “While revised zoning enables new structures, what other structures can we put in place to ensure that rising developments aren’t accompanied by still-rising rents?” On Thursday, the City Council is set to vote on “City of Yes”—a plan to increase housing production, put forward by the mayor and adjusted to be significantly […]

Jesus as an Immigrant: A Biblical Analysis

Jesus as an Immigrant: A Biblical Analysis

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The concept of Jesus as an immigrant has profound theological, social, and ethical implications, particularly for contemporary discussions on migration and refugee policies. The Bible, especially the King James Version (KJV), provides compelling evidence to support this notion. Through an analysis of biblical texts, this article explores the life of Jesus […]

Unintended Consequences Abstaining at the Most Existential Moment

Unintended Consequences Abstaining at the Most Existential Moment

By Ron Cheong | Photo by A.I.  Donald Trump did not win the Election, well intentioned Democrats precipitated their Party’s loss by lower turnout as shown in the table of latest available numbers below:  Pro-Palestinian Protest Vote Trump held onto his base with inroads into Latinos and other minorities (mainly Black males) and roughly kept […]

The Center We Thought We Knew Is Dead

The Center We Thought We Knew Is Dead

By Donald Blair The outcome of this latest Presidential election surprised both sides. Polls and pundits alike failed to predict the significant shift to the political right. Criticism and complaints usually start on the losing side, and this election was no different. Democratic critics were quick to deride Harris’ campaign, claiming she was either too […]

1 2 3 10