Is Pope Leo XIV the Right Pontiff for This Moment?

Is Pope Leo XIV the Right Pontiff for This Moment?

By Jose M. Vantroi Reyes T. | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / shutterstock.com  For me, the election of a new Pope —both because of how quickly it happened and because of who was chosen— fills me with enthusiasm. Although I consider myself a Catholic with limited participation in Church rituals, I have embraced its values […]

Handling the Seven Deadly Sins Positively: We Are Only Humans

Handling the Seven Deadly Sins Positively: We Are Only Humans

By Anne Webster  The Seven Deadly Sins—lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride—have long served as moral warnings. Rooted in early Christian doctrine, these traits are often framed as fatal flaws. But what if we viewed them not as absolute evils, but as deeply human impulses with the potential for growth and transformation? Instead […]

Is a Faith-Based Charter School a Threat to Religious Freedom, or a Necessity to Uphold It? The Weighty Decision Lies With the Supreme Court

Is a Faith-Based Charter School a Threat to Religious Freedom, or a Necessity to Uphold It? The Weighty Decision Lies With the Supreme Court

By:Charles J. Russo | Theconversation.com As demonstrators gathered outside, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 30, 2025, about whether Oklahoma can operate the nation’s first faith-based charter school. St. Isidore of Seville would be a virtual, K-12 school run by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa. Charters are typically public schools […]

New York Knicks 2025 Season Overview and Playoff Outlook with Harmonie Lewis, Knickerbocker & Basketball Die-hard Enthusiast

New York Knicks 2025 Season Overview and Playoff Outlook with Harmonie Lewis, Knickerbocker & Basketball Die-hard Enthusiast

The New York Knicks have demonstrated significant growth during the 2024-2025 NBA season, securing a strong position in the Eastern Conference standings. The acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns has bolstered their frontcourt, provided a dynamic scoring presence and solidified their offensive strategies. Jalen Brunson’s exceptional leadership has been evident, with standout performances, including a 55-point game […]

NYC Kicked ICE Out of Rikers. The City Council Must Keep it That Way

NYC Kicked ICE Out of Rikers. The City Council Must Keep it That Way

By Melissa Mark-Viverito, Carlos Menchaca and Daniel Dromm, CityandStateNY | Photo Courtesy of Carlos Menchaca In New York City, we believe in fairness. In due process. In protecting families – not tearing them apart. That’s what guided us when, as City Council members, we worked to get Immigration and Customs Enforcement out of Rikers Island a decade […]

The Shadow of Influence: Wealth, Power, and Governance in Trinidad & Tobago

The Shadow of Influence: Wealth, Power, and Governance in Trinidad & Tobago

In small nations like Trinidad and Tobago, the concentration of wealth and influence in the hands of a few individuals and businesses can disproportionately sway governmental policies, often at the expense of the general citizenry. This phenomenon, while not unique to the twin-island republic, poses a significant challenge to democratic principles and equitable development. Several […]