A Parent’s Comprehensive Guide to Navigating ICE Encounters: Protecting Your Children, Your Rights, and Your Family

A Parent’s Comprehensive Guide to Navigating ICE Encounters: Protecting Your Children, Your Rights, and Your Family

By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com Introduction: Empowerment Through Preparation For many parents in immigrant communities across the United States, the possibility of an encounter between their child and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a source of profound and legitimate anxiety. In a climate of aggressive and often unpredictable […]

“I Am a White Liberal, I Will Save Black and Brown People in NYC—But I Cannot Live in Their Communities. I Prefer My White Neighborhood. Is Something Wrong with Me?”

“I Am a White Liberal, I Will Save Black and Brown People in NYC—But I Cannot Live in Their Communities. I Prefer My White Neighborhood. Is Something Wrong with Me?”

By Esther Claudette Gittens In New York City—a metropolis often celebrated for its multiculturalism and diversity—the divide between liberal ideology and lived behavior has become increasingly apparent. A candid self-reflection framed as the question “Is something wrong with me?” serves as a poignant starting point for analyzing the contradiction many self-identified white liberals face: the […]

When Should I Speak With a Bankruptcy Attorney? A Comprehensive Guide to Timing, Preparation, and Avoiding Debt Consolidation Traps

When Should I Speak With a Bankruptcy Attorney? A Comprehensive Guide to Timing, Preparation, and Avoiding Debt Consolidation Traps

By Brian Figeroux, Esq., the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates Facing overwhelming debt is a deeply personal and often frightening experience. Credit card bills, medical expenses, payday loans, or wage garnishments can leave you feeling trapped with no clear path forward. While many consumers delay seeking help due to stigma, confusion, or misinformation, one […]

What Parents Should Teach Their Children to Do If ICE Stops Them in Public Places

What Parents Should Teach Their Children to Do If ICE Stops Them in Public Places

By Brian Figeroux, Esq., the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com In today’s charged immigration enforcement climate, the risk of encountering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not limited to border zones. Across the United States—especially in urban centers—ICE officers have been observed approaching individuals in parks, […]

How to Deal with Racism in an Intimate Relationship

How to Deal with Racism in an Intimate Relationship

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 […]

The Illusion of Liberation: How Saviorism Manipulates Black, Brown, and Disenfranchised Voters

The Illusion of Liberation: How Saviorism Manipulates Black, Brown, and Disenfranchised Voters

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, […]

The Trump Administration’s Budget Will Undermine ATF’s Efforts to Prevent Violent Crime

The Trump Administration’s Budget Will Undermine ATF’s Efforts to Prevent Violent Crime

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 […]

Democrats Introduce VISIBLE Act to Ban ICE Agents from Concealing Identity During Public Operations

Democrats Introduce VISIBLE Act to Ban ICE Agents from Concealing Identity During Public Operations

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 […]

Trump Creates New System to Impose Millions in Fines on Undocumented Immigrants

Trump Creates New System to Impose Millions in Fines on Undocumented Immigrants

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. […]