By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Shark9208888/ shutterstock.com The NYC matching funds system was established with the noble goal of enhancing democracy by reducing the influence of wealthy donors and empowering small contributors. However, the system has been plagued by fraud, both detected and undetected, largely due to weak internal controls, inadequate auditing practices, […]
By Zachary Mueller, Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Frederic Legrand – COMEO/ shutterstock.com Musk gave $50 million for the ugliest ads in ‘22 and is normalizing the dehumanizing rhetoric core to the GOP’s ‘24 election messaging Nearing the close of the midterm election two years ago, baseball fans were forced to endure the ugly, nativism of […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prashantrajsingh / shutterstock.com If reelected, Donald Trump would have significant legal tools at his disposal to carry out his immigration agenda. Through executive orders, presidential proclamations, and legislative efforts, he could pursue mass deportations, revive the Muslim Ban, and terminate programs like DACA, TPS, and Parole in Place. […]
Photo credit: religionnews.com (RNS) — The Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, an African Methodist Episcopal Church bishop’s wife known for mentoring up-and-coming clergy and fostering prayer, died on Thursday (Sept. 26), her family announced. Bryant, 77, was the episcopal supervisor for the AME districts that her husband, now-retired Bishop John R. Bryant, oversaw. She also was […]
Editorial Credit: Niyazz / shutterstock.com Introduction For many Black, Latino, and other minority youth, joining the U.S. military can appear to be one of the most accessible paths to a stable future. While the military offers numerous benefits—such as education, career training, and healthcare—it’s essential that young people understand that they have the power to […]
Editorial credit: Zhanna Hapanovich/ shutterstock.com New American Immigration Council Report on Costs of Mass Deportation and Experts on AV Press Briefing Offer Specifics of Costs and Consequences of Trump/Vance Signature Promise; Access this release online here Washington, DC — At last night’s vice presidential debate, JD Vance followed Donald Trump’s lead and refused to provide specifics following a direct […]
By James Fanelli, msn.com | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, the elected official who would replace Mayor Eric Adams if he resigns, accepted political contributions from a businessman who is accused of orchestrating illegal donations to Adams. Earlier this year, Williams’s re-election campaign received a total of […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin/ shutterstock.com Marcia Campbell Stole over $250,000 and a Family Home from Vulnerable New Yorkers with Help from Her Husband and an Associate. New Deed Theft Law Co-Authored by AG James Used to Help Return Stolen Home NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, ImmigrationImpact | Photo credit: ImmigrationImpact 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. As politicians debate the fate of millions of undocumented immigrants living in communities across the country, a new […]
By Selen Ozturkm, ethnicmediaservices.org| Editorial Credit: Yasamin Tehrani / shutterstock.com If not countered, misinformation targeting immigrants and Latinos will be make-or-break this election year. Although the political use of immigration as a scapegoat for hate is nothing new, the Latino vote — the largest-growing U.S. voter demographic, with currently 36.2 million Latinos representing 15% of all […]