By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. We all learned in school that zero is a number. You can count to it, add it, subtract it, multiply by it, and even use it to calculate your bank account balance. But some people have asked a deeper, more thought-provoking question: If zero means nothing, how can it be something? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. One of the most frustrating challenges in legal practice is discovering that a client has not been truthful. For many immigration attorneys and legal professionals, this is not an isolated issue—it’s a recurring obstacle that can derail even the strongest cases. But why do clients lie to their lawyers? And more […]
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 […]
By Jose M. Vantroi Reyes T. | Photo courtesy of: Jose M. Vantroi Reyes T. Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, better known as Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527), and Kǒng Fūzǐ, known in the West as Confucius (551–479 B.C.), were two highly regarded philosophers: Machiavelli in the Western world and Confucius in the East. Both developed very […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In a world full of human imperfections and uncertainties, trust is a fragile commodity. Many believers often hear the saying, “God said, trust no man,” and wonder if it genuinely comes from the Bible. While the exact phrase does not appear in Scripture, the Bible indeed contains verses emphasizing caution when […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Ritu Manoj Jethani / Shutterstock.com “It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o’clock on Sunday morning.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These words, spoken more than half a century ago, still ring painfully true today. While America has made significant progress […]