By Maya A. Yampolsky, THE CONVERSATION Relationships between people of different ethnic or racial backgrounds have become increasingly common. Research indicates that more adolescents and young adults are entering into inter-ethnic relationships, and survey data from the United States shows that an increasing number of people have a favourable view of these relationships. Inter-ethnic relationships are often seen as […]
y Sir Ronald Sanders | Editorial credit: Yu Kuo-wei / Shutterstock.com Haiti continues to wallow in deep crisis as criminal gangs entrench their violent control over nearly 90 per cent of Port-au-Prince and other parts of the country. These armed groups have become a de facto regime of terror. Especially chilling is the rampant sexual […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The political landscape, particularly in diverse democracies, is often characterized by a complex interplay of power, representation, and voter mobilization. Within this intricate web, a persistent and insidious phenomenon known as “saviorism” frequently emerges, particularly from white politicians and often within the Democratic party, aiming to capture the votes of Black, […]
By Nick Wilson, AmericaProgress | Editorial credit: Joshua Sukoff / Shutterstock.com After passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress is now considering a budget proposal from the Trump administration that reduces ATF’s funding by 29 percent, making communities less safe. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) plays a crucial role in […]
By Mary Campbell Washington, D.C.: A coalition of Democratic lawmakers has introduced the VISIBLE Act; legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in federal immigration enforcement by prohibiting ICE and other immigration agents from wearing face masks or concealing clothing during public-facing operations. The “Visible Act”, introduced by senators Alex Padilla of California and Cory Booker of New Jersey, comes […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, American Immigration Council | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / Shutterstock.com Under a new system put in place by the Trump administration on June 27, immigration officers may be able to impose penalties of millions of dollars on certain undocumented immigrants, putting them at risk not only of deportation but of crushing financial debt. […]