Brooklyn’s Car Insurance Crisis: Causes, Advocacy, and Solutions

Brooklyn’s Car Insurance Crisis: Causes, Advocacy, and Solutions

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Karolis Kavolelis /shutterstock.com  Brooklyn, NY—part of Kings County—is home to over 2.7 million people and a thriving cultural and economic landscape. However, its residents face a significant financial burden: some of the highest car insurance rates in the United States. This issue stems from a combination of systemic, […]

Strengthening Protections for Vulnerable Communities in NYC

Strengthening Protections for Vulnerable Communities in NYC

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: shu2260 / shutterstock.com  New York City, a global symbol of resilience and opportunity, faces deep-rooted challenges in addressing the needs of its vulnerable communities. Amid growing economic inequality, housing insecurity, and healthcare disparities, low-income families, immigrants, elderly residents, and others face systemic barriers to stability and prosperity. Addressing […]

Military Veterans are Disproportionately Affected by Suicide, but Targeted Prevention can Help Reverse the Tide

Military Veterans are Disproportionately Affected by Suicide, but Targeted Prevention can Help Reverse the Tide

By, THECONVERSATON | Editorial Credit: Andrew Angelov | Shutterstock.com America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide. In the U.S., the overall rate of suicide has largely increased since the start of […]