By Vanessa Cárdenas, America’s Voice Washington, DC — A U.S. citizen and Marine veteran ripped out of his car by ICE. A father of three Marines violently assaulted and detained. Militarized raids in communities across the country. And now, veterans and active-duty National Guards troops are questioning the military’s growing role in domestic immigration enforcement, […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Joshua Sukoff / Shutterstock.com The United States stands at a precipitous crossroads on immigration policy, facing two fundamentally irreconcilable visions for the nation’s future. The user query at the heart of this analysis posits a “Dignity Act, proposed by President Trump, in 2025.” This premise, while understandable amidst a […]
By Pearl Phillip |Editorial credit: Ryan Rahman / Shutterstock.com Congressman John Lewis, the late civil rights icon and U.S. Representative from Georgia’s 5th District, remains one of the most enduring symbols of courage, resilience, and justice in American history. Known for his unwavering dedication to nonviolent activism, Lewis’ legacy transcends generations. As America continues to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq., the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates In today’s economy, where inflationary pressures persist and consumer debt continues to climb, falling behind on a car loan may seem like a temporary setback. However, delinquency on auto loan payments is often a major red flag—one that should prompt deeper financial reflection and […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ Inc. NEW YORK CITY — With tears streaming down her cheeks, a candidate known simply as “X” announced her 2025 mayoral run this week on the steps of a boarded-up former Duane Reade, vowing sweeping reforms that will absolutely never happen but will “look great on Instagram.” […]
By Selen Ozturk, American Community Media | Editorial credit: Charles-McClintock Wilson / Shutterstock.com One month after being handcuffed at a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference, Senator Alex Padilla has introduced a new immigration enforcement transparency bill. The Democratic U.S. senator, one of two representing California, recounted the June 12 incident at a Monday, […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, American Immigration Council The American Immigration Council is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Sign up to receive our latest analysis as soon as it’s published. On July 15, members of Congress reintroduced what has sadly become an increasingly rare bit of legislation: an immigration reform bill aimed at addressing large-scale systematic problems with our […]
By Janet Howard | Photos Courtesy of Jim Walden’s Campaign In a city long dominated by party politics and insider deals, Jim Walden is running a campaign that defies convention. As an independent candidate for mayor of New York City, Walden brings decades of experience as a federal prosecutor and a civil rights attorney to […]
By Anne Webster The question of whether and when to marry the father of your unborn child is deeply personal, often entangled with cultural, emotional, financial, and moral factors. However, from a legal standpoint—particularly in New York State—marriage carries significant implications for both the mother and the child, especially when it comes to parental rights, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq., the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates | Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com Introduction: Understanding Gentrification Gentrification is a process of urban transformation in which lower-income neighborhoods are revitalized by an influx of more affluent residents, often accompanied by rising property values, increased rents, and cultural displacement. Though it is […]