Reforming Brooklyn Politics: Tony Melone and the New Kings Democrats Lead the Charge for Progressive Change

Reforming Brooklyn Politics: Tony Melone and the New Kings Democrats Lead the Charge for Progressive Change

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 […]

After False ICE Raid Reports, New York Sikhs Mobilize Against Misinformation

After False ICE Raid Reports, New York Sikhs Mobilize Against Misinformation

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 […]