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 […]
By Greg B. Smith, THECITY | Editorial Credit: lev radin/shutterstock.com Donald Trump’s victory could portend a major stroke of luck for Mayor Eric Adams if the 47th president follows up on his claim that “lunatic” prosecutors have “persecuted” the mayor and orders his attorney general to withdraw the federal case against Adams. Or if Adams is […]
By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial Credit: mikeledray / shutterstock.com Washington, DC: Republican Donald Trump’s win over the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, makes me question what can lead a country to choose a candidate with criminal convictions who promotes racism, division, a lack of respect towards others, especially women, who dehumanizes immigrants, and who promised […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Bumble Dee / shutterstock.com The restaurant and bar industry has always been high-risk, with historically slim profit margins. However, in NYC, these risks are magnified due to the city’s unique dynamics. According to industry data: National Trends: About 60% of restaurants fail within the first year, and approximately […]
By Jeanmarie Evelly, citylimits.org | Editorial Credit: a katz/shutterstock.com With Donald Trump expected to return to the White House in January, City Limits takes a closer look at the former and future president’s platform and promises around key policy issues, and what that could mean in New York. More than 2.5 million New York City residents voted in […]
The 2024 presidential election has been described by many as one of the most pivotal in American history. Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, captured the stakes succinctly when he questioned, “How is it possible that the campaign for the White House was a virtual dead heat when […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com Our Fight Continues My heart is full. Full of gratitude for the trust that you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve. I know you gave so much of yourselves to this fight. And I am so grateful to you. The outcome […]
By Leo Gilling | Editorial Credit: bella1105 / shuttertsock.com In light of recent events, particularly the Bill Cosby case and the legal issues Sean P. Diddy Combs is facing, I have been reflecting on the justice system and the public’s interactions with celebrities who have encountered legal and personal challenges. I often ponder the disparities […]
By Ron Cheong | Photo by A.I There is something dystopic and Orwellian fermenting in the US – on the level of the storyline from the science fiction movie Blade Runner (Harrison Ford). And it’s being funded with big money from billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. Powerbrokers Musk and Thiel Elon Musk and […]
By Linda Nwoke | Photo credit: bella1105 / shutterstock.com The forthcoming 2024 presidential election slated for November is crucial. Its outcome will have a profound impact, not just within the United States but globally. The effect of this election will touch every aspect of our lives, from social issues to the economy and beyond. Hence, […]