Photo by A.I Lilly Ledbetter, a pivotal figure in the fight for gender pay equity, passed away. Ledbetter died of respiratory failure, her family said in a statement Sunday, October 13, 2024. “Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Our mother […]
Editorial Credit: alisa.strj / shutterstock.com Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Extensions and Receipt Notices: Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Lawful […]
Editorial Credit: Lightspring / shuttertstock.com Washington, DC — An inextricable part of American history is immigration. Welcoming newcomers from all over the world into our communities is a defining characteristic of this nation. Few – if any – nations have the distinction of being known as “a nation of immigrants.” The individuals and families that […]
Editorial Credit: JLco Julia Amaral/shutterstock.com 1. Introduction to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Overview of an LLC A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a popular business structure in the United States that provides business owners with the flexibility of a partnership or sole proprietorship while offering the limited liability protection typically associated with a corporation. An […]
Editorial credit: Melnikov Dmitriy /shutterstock.com Introduction In New York State, politics is a significant part of daily life, with passionate citizens advocating for a range of causes, candidates, and policies. For those who are politically engaged, starting a political club can be an excellent way to organize like-minded individuals, advocate for shared values, and participate […]
By Whitehouse.gov | Editorial Credit: Yuri A./shutterstock.com “Wall Street did not build America; the middle class built America, and unions built the middle class.” – President Biden on Labor Day, 2024 Today, President Biden will travel to Michigan to sign a landmark Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers (“Good Jobs […]
Editorial Credit: Charles McClintock Wilson/ shutterstock.com The National Academy of Sciences has issued a new report urging policymakers to overhaul the U.S. immigration system to retain top talent. The report, prepared by a committee of scientists, professors, and national security experts, recommends that Congress increase the number of employment-based green cards, eliminate per-country caps on high-skilled immigrant visas, […]
By: Michael Ettlinger, bostonglobe.com | Editorial Credit: Maxim Elramsisy/ shutterstock.com New Boston Globe op-ed from prominent expert Michael Ettlinger highlights costs and consequences of mass deportation on U.S. economy, consumers, and communities; Washington, DC — Donald Trump’s pledge to carry out “the largest deportation operation in American history” is the most consequential immigration and economic policy proposal of the 2024 […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Miker, shutterstock.com The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, was enacted in 2010 with the goal of increasing healthcare coverage and affordability for millions of Americans. Despite its aims, a significant segment of the population, particularly within certain white communities, exhibited a strong resistance to the […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial Credit: shutterstock.com In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court temporarily halted President Biden’s latest effort to forgive tens, and possibly hundreds, of billions of dollars in student debt. This move has sparked widespread debate, as it follows the Court’s rejection of a more extensive plan last year that aimed […]