By:Greg B. Smith | thecity.nyc| Editorial credit: NYC Russ / Shutterstock.com The Trump Organization is aggressively lobbying the office of Mayor Eric Adams to win its bid to run Central Park’s Wollman Rink, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to THE CITY — squeezing Adams to award a contract even as President Donald Trump’s […]
By Maribel Hastings As thousands of federal employees are laid off and thousands of immigrants are deported, the economic contributions of those immigrants that Donald Trump removes become more necessary through their federal, state and local tax payments, and their contributions to the solvency of vital programs such as Social Security and Medicare. The increase […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com In recent years, the United States has witnessed a deepening polarization, with tensions escalating between certain segments of the white working-class population and proponents of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This divide has been influenced by political figures and influential leaders, notably former President […]
By Donald Blair The outcome of this latest Presidential election surprised both sides. Polls and pundits alike failed to predict the significant shift to the political right. Criticism and complaints usually start on the losing side, and this election was no different. Democratic critics were quick to deride Harris’ campaign, claiming she was either too […]
Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — New must-read commentary from Jonathan Blitzer in The New Yorker, “Trump’s Dangerous Immigration Obsession,” captures that while it’s hard not to become desensitized by the sheer volume of ugly anti-immigrant lies and conspiracies being spouted constantly by Donald Trump, JD Vance and allies, the costs and consequences of their […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Torah, the central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, provides comprehensive guidance on ethics, leadership, and justice. It contains timeless principles that can inform the evaluation of leaders in modern contexts. This analysis examines the teachings of the Torah to assess the qualities of Joe Biden and Donald Trump as […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Quran, the holy book of Islam, provides comprehensive guidance on various aspects of life, including leadership, morality, justice, and social welfare. It offers timeless principles that can be applied to assess the qualities of leaders in the modern world. This analysis explores how the teachings of the Quran can inform […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Vedas, ancient sacred scriptures of Hinduism, offer profound insights into morality, leadership, and the qualities that make an effective and righteous leader. By exploring the teachings of the Vedas, we can apply these timeless principles to contemporary contexts, such as evaluating the 2024 presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump. […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The New International Version (NIV), King James Version (KJV), New King James Version (NKJV), and New American Standard Bible (NASB) are four prominent translations of the Bible, each with its unique linguistic style and interpretative nuances. These translations offer a wealth of moral and ethical guidance that can be applied to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Revised New American Bible (RNAB), the Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition) (RSVCE), and the Jerusalem Bible (JB) are three significant translations of the Bible used widely within the Catholic tradition. Each offers unique perspectives on moral, ethical, and leadership principles. This analysis explores how the teachings and values presented in […]