By Janet Howard In a compelling interview on People Power & Politics, Tony Melone, President of the New Kings Democrats (NKD), laid out a transformative vision for Brooklyn’s Democratic Party focused on inclusivity, transparency, and empowering working-class communities. “The Brooklyn Democratic Party represents over a million Democrats,” Melone said. “But it spends more time catering […]
By Amir Khafagy, Documented | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / shutterstock.com False claims of immigration raids sent Richmond Hill’s Sikh community into panic, but its leaders quickly shut the rumors down. “US agents’ visit to gurdwaras sparks concern among Sikh[s],” reported several Indian news outlets like the Hindustan Times and the Economic Times on Jan. 27. They published reports […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In 2023, the FBI’s hate crime statistics report painted a sobering picture of the persistence of bias-motivated crimes across the United States. The report, compiled from 16,009 law enforcement agencies covering 95.2% of the U.S. population, documented 11,862 incidents involving 13,829 offenses. These crimes targeted individuals based on race, ethnicity, ancestry, […]
By Ron Cheong | Photo by A.I Americans who cherish freedom, democracy, and opportunity only have one real choice in this election. America needs all right-thinking citizens, their families, and their friends onboard for this one. A Disgrace Staged at Madison Square Garden At what was supposed to be the climatic wrap-up of his 2024 […]
Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick | Photo Credit: IMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. On October 17, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Secretary Mayorkas was designating the country of Lebanon for […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The H1B visa is one of the most sought-after visas for professionals aiming to work in the United States. This visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The process to secure an H1B visa can be intricate, especially for professionals living […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Fernanda_Reyes / shutterstock.com Citizenship is one of the most valuable statuses an individual can acquire, offering legal protections, civic rights, and national belonging. In the United States, the primary routes to citizenship are birthright (jus soli), naturalization, and derivative citizenship. While birthright citizenship is conferred automatically to those […]
Editorial Credit: Yuri A./shutterstock.com Introduction Running for public office in New York City is a complex process that involves navigating legal requirements, understanding the electoral system, and complying with campaign finance laws. The process varies depending on the office being sought—City Council, Mayor, Borough President, Comptroller, or Public Advocate—and includes steps such as filing petitions, […]