By Erika J. Pribanic-Smith | The Conversation Gender discrimination doesn’t always end after a woman dies. Newspapers have long treated women differently in the number, wording and presentation of obituaries. Since the 18th century, newspapers have published short death notices with basic facts – announcements often submitted by family members or funeral homes, and positioned […]
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Rebecca C. Lewis | City and State News In a stunning political split, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado broke with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday and called on President Joe Biden to end his presidential campaign so that another candidate could become the Democratic presidential […]
Editorial credit: brian james cramer / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Yesterday, at a Miami rally, Donald Trump continued his relentless and lurid focus on immigration lies while reiterating his plans for mass roundups and deportations. The remarks follow the release of the Republican Party’s official 2024 platform, which reflects Trump’s full takeover of the GOP […]
Do you feel a great deal of animosity towards your ex-spouse? If so, your feelings may damage you more than you realize. This article describes the damage that hate can do, especially during or after a divorce, and offers compelling reasons to let go of such negative emotions. Physical Health Consequences Divorce is already a […]
By Angela R. Logan | The Conversation In a 2-1 vote on June 3, 2024, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit held that the Fearless Foundation – the charitable arm of the Fearless Fund venture capital firm – must suspend its Strivers Grant Contest. The contest is limited to Black […]
Editorial credit: yordanka caridad almaguer / Shutterstock.com By Esther Claudette Gittens Ernesto “Che” Guevara, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, has become an enduring symbol of rebellion and change. His life and actions have inspired people worldwide, crossing the boundaries of gender, race, and nationality. This analysis explores the reasons behind the lasting appeal of Che Guevara’s […]
Che Guevara. Editorial Credit: Shutterstock By Esther Claudette Gittens Ernesto “Che” Guevara, a pivotal figure in the Cuban Revolution and a symbol of revolutionary fervor, was killed in Bolivia in 1967. His death has been surrounded by controversy, speculation, and intrigue. This analysis explores the circumstances of Che Guevara’s death, the individuals and entities involved, […]
Mayor Eric Adams and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at City Hall on Friday, June 28, 2024. Credit: Michael Appleton / Mayoral Photography Office By Katie Honan Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams shook hands Friday in a tepid ceremony celebrating an agreement on a $112.4 billion budget that they both said addressed some of the biggest […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Calculating personal injury damages in vehicle accidents is a complex process involving multiple factors to ensure fair compensation. This analysis will cover the various components of damages, the methodologies used to calculate them, and the legal principles guiding these assessments. Introduction Personal injury damages aim to compensate victims for the losses […]
By Janet Howard In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has reaffirmed the federal law that prohibits individuals convicted of domestic violence from possessing firearms. This ruling, which comes at a crucial time amidst a heated national debate over gun control and domestic violence prevention, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle […]