Editorial credit: Steve Edreff / Shutterstock.com ED Unlawfully Cut Congressionally-Approved Funding for Grant Programs to Hire and Retain Teachers in Underserved School Districts Eight AGs File Lawsuit to Restore Funding to SEED and TQP Grant Programs NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of seven other attorneys general today filed a […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services | Editorial credit: Evan El-Amin / shutterstock.com During his 100-minute speech to Congress, Trump failed to substantively address two of his key issues on the campaign trail: immigration and the economy. After three months of contemplating the fate of their party following a brutal election cycle, Democrats displayed a […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Below the Sky / shutterstock.com Former President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia and Ukraine has fueled debates among foreign policy experts, politicians, and intelligence officials. While Trump has repeatedly claimed to be tough on Russia, his rhetoric and policy decisions often suggest a preference for Putin’s leadership and […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The historical and modern relationship between Russia and Ukraine is deeply complex, shaped by centuries of cultural, political, and military entanglements. Ukraine, often viewed as the borderland between East and West, has long been at the center of Russian imperial ambitions. From the Tsarist era to the Soviet Union and into […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In democratic societies, voting is both a civic duty and a moral responsibility. For Christians, this responsibility is heightened by the call to align decisions with biblical principles. The King James Bible (KJV) offers guidance on leadership, righteousness, and justice, which should inform a believer’s choices at the ballot box. This […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com The debt ceiling is the legal limit set by Congress on the amount of money the federal government can borrow to meet its financial obligations. When the U.S. government reaches this limit, it cannot issue new debt unless Congress votes to raise or suspend […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The stock market experienced a sharp decline yesterday, rattling investors and renewing debates about the economic consequences of political leadership. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 3.5%, the S&P 500 by 4.1%, and the Nasdaq by 5.2%, marking one of the most significant single-day drops in recent months. While market […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Robert P. Alvarez / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Last week, we highlighted the high cost of the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant obsessions and plans for indiscriminate mass deportations above all. Over the weekend, a USA Today story, “Thousands of DHS agents shift to deportation instead of drugs, weapons and human trafficking,” underscored the point […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Gregory Reed / shutterstock.com Throughout political history, numerous elected officials have faced allegations of misconduct, yet many have managed to navigate these crises and continue their careers. This article examines ten such individuals, detailing the accusations they faced and how they survived politically. Bill Clinton As the 42nd […]
Photo Credit: Elliot Mangual/Colgate Women’s Games New York, NY — With great expectations, athletes converged in New York City for the finals of the 49th annual Colgate Women’s Games (CWG) track and field series on Saturday, February 1. And the event did not disappoint — producing meet records, outstanding performances, entertainment and special guests for the runners, jumpers, […]