Brannan: NYC Must Divest from Tesla Cites Musk’s Attacks on NYC Funding, Social Security, and National Security Risks

Brannan: NYC Must Divest from Tesla Cites Musk’s Attacks on NYC Funding, Social Security, and National Security Risks

Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com Brooklyn, NY — New York City Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan called for complete divestment of NYC’s $1.2 billion pension investment in Tesla. “Elon Musk is deadly for democracy and his companies are corrosive for our portfolio,” Brannan said. “Musk is an unelected oligarch with way too much power – and […]

The Unwavering Loyalty of African Americans to the Democratic Party: Analyzing Civil Rights, DEI, Humanitarianism, Voting Rights, and Republican Shortcomings

The Unwavering Loyalty of African Americans to the Democratic Party: Analyzing Civil Rights, DEI, Humanitarianism, Voting Rights, and Republican Shortcomings

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  African Americans have consistently shown strong loyalty to the Democratic Party for over half a century. While some political groups argue that Black voters should be more politically diverse, the overwhelming majority of African Americans continue to support Democrats in local, state, and national elections. This political allegiance is not based […]

The Importance of Trade Shops in High Schools: Addressing Workforce Gaps and Economic Realities

The Importance of Trade Shops in High Schools: Addressing Workforce Gaps and Economic Realities

Editorial credit: Sunshine Seeds / shutterstock.com Introduction For decades, the dominant message in American education has been that a four-year college degree is the primary path to financial success and stability. However, this narrative has started to shift as industries face growing labor shortages in the skilled trades. The importance of trade shops in high […]

What Is Required in Congress to Increase the Debt Ceiling?

What Is Required in Congress to Increase the Debt Ceiling?

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com The debt ceiling is the legal limit set by Congress on the amount of money the federal government can borrow to meet its financial obligations. When the U.S. government reaches this limit, it cannot issue new debt unless Congress votes to raise or suspend […]