The Cook Controversy: Vacation Home, Mortgage Claims, and the Push to Penalize Democrats

The Cook Controversy: Vacation Home, Mortgage Claims, and the Push to Penalize Democrats

By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Melnikov Dmitriy / Shutterstock.com A recent flurry of documents has added new chapters to the high-stakes political and legal battle over Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The core issue: whether she misrepresented her housing status—listing homes as primary residences or “vacation/second homes”—in mortgage or government disclosure forms. These […]

Strong Economy, Weak Conviction: Why Trump’s Economic Boasts Aren’t Winning Voters Over

Strong Economy, Weak Conviction: Why Trump’s Economic Boasts Aren’t Winning Voters Over

By: Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Brian Jason / Shutterstock.com Donald Trump has doubled down on telling stories of economic strength: pointing to GDP growth forecasts, claiming record revenues from tariffs, touting tax and spending packages, and emphasizing job growth. But recent polls, economic projections, and public sentiment suggest that many Americans aren’t buying it. […]

Rogue Towers & Silent Signals: ICE’s Use of Fake Cell Towers to Spy, and What It Means for Privacy

Rogue Towers & Silent Signals: ICE’s Use of Fake Cell Towers to Spy, and What It Means for Privacy

By: Mary Campbell In an era where smartphones have become indispensable extensions of our daily lives, the revelation that government agencies can secretly transform them into tracking devices raises profound questions about privacy, civil liberties, and constitutional rights. Recent reports confirm that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has repeatedly deployed “fake cell towers,” also […]

September 11 in New York: Memory, Mourning, and the Enduring Legacy

September 11 in New York: Memory, Mourning, and the Enduring Legacy

By: Janet Howard Each year, September 11 is etched into the collective memory of New York City and the nation. What began as an ordinary morning in 2001 transformed into one of the most devastating days in U.S. history when coordinated terrorist attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives, most of them in New York. Today, more […]

Trump’s Immigration Actions Are Taking a Toll on Local Economies – Here’s What the Data Says So Far

Trump’s Immigration Actions Are Taking a Toll on Local Economies – Here’s What the Data Says So Far

By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org Seven months into President Trump’s term, immigration enforcement operations continue to ramp up, and the broader economic impacts are beginning to come into view. Rather than focus on the “worst of the worst,” the Trump administration has increasingly targeted worksites for immigration raids, picking up delivery drivers, street vendors, farmworkers, meatpackers, […]

The Trump Administration’s Census Plan: Exclusion, Representation, and the Threat to Democracy

The Trump Administration’s Census Plan: Exclusion, Representation, and the Threat to Democracy

By: Chris Tobias  The decennial census has long been one of the cornerstones of American democracy. Enshrined in the Constitution, the census is designed to count all persons living in the United States, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Its role is not simply statistical — it is foundational. Census data determines congressional representation, guides […]

Navigating Charges with an Attorney’s Guidance

Navigating Charges with an Attorney’s Guidance

Facing criminal charges is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can endure. Whether the allegation involves a misdemeanor or a serious felony, the consequences can ripple through every aspect of life — freedom, employment, reputation, and family stability. The justice system is complex, and without professional guidance, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, confused, or […]

Governor Hochul Signs Landmark Legislation to Protect Students Against Discrimination and Bolster Campus Safety

Governor Hochul Signs Landmark Legislation to Protect Students Against Discrimination and Bolster Campus Safety

Governor Hochul today signed landmark legislation to require Title VI anti-discrimination coordinators on every New York college campus. Coordinators will work hand-in-hand with students, faculty, and staff to confront discrimination on campus as part of the Governor’s longstanding commitment to promote a safe learning environment for all students in New York’s higher education institutions. This […]

Pregnant Women Face Tough Choices About Medication Use Due to Lack of Safety Data − Here’s Why Medical Research Cuts Will Make It Worse

Pregnant Women Face Tough Choices About Medication Use Due to Lack of Safety Data − Here’s Why Medical Research Cuts Will Make It Worse

By: Almut Winterstein , Sonja Rasmussen | theconversation.com A panel convened in July 2025 by the Food and Drug Administration sparked controversy by casting doubt about the safety of commonly used antidepressants during pregnancy. But it also raised the broader issue of how little is known about the safety of many medications used in pregnancy, considering […]

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