Thomas P. DiNapoli. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today on the shortcomings of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic response. The full op-ed is below: The COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives […]
By Nick Wilson | American Progress Gun violence is falling at a historic rate for the second year in a row after surging nearly 30 percent during former President Donald Trump’s final year in office. However, rather than build on the success of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act by passing stronger gun laws and increasing investments in the root causes of […]
Editorial credit: Karolis Kavolelis / Shutterstock.com By Dr. Ananna Kazi and Dr. Sarah Shidid, City Limits Much of the media spotlight has focused on the adverse health consequences of climate change, but while well-documented, relatively less attention has been given to the negative health impacts of structural racism. The effects of systemic racism have made […]
By Arthur Piccolo The ongoing dispute between Exxon, Chevron, and Hess presents a critical opportunity for Guyana to secure a fair and prosperous future. However, President Ali’s decision to remain neutral and his failure to renegotiate the terms of the contracts with these oil giants betray the nation’s potential. It is time for Ali to […]
Editorial credit: Paola Garcia 1 / Shutterstock.com By Xavier Medina Vidal and Christopher Chambers-Ju | The Conversation Mexico will have its first woman president following a landmark vote on June 2, 2024. After an election period marred by violence, ruling Morena party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum, a former Mexico City mayor, emerged as the victor with about 60% of […]
Photo source: This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2. By Arthur Piccolo On the eastern coast of South America, there is a small nation called Guyana. Known for its lush rainforests, vibrant culture, and promising potential, Guyana caught the eye of a mighty corporate behemoth. No, it wasn’t a fairy tale villain—it was […]
Photo courtesy: WiredJa News Team By WiredJA News Team KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 27, 2024 – I have read the Constitutional Reform Committee Report and I have listened attentively to, and read of, the ensuing pleas for “consensus” coming from within the Committee and beyond. I am however totally at a loss to reach any understanding […]
Editorial credit: orenthomasphotography / Shutterstock.com By Leo Gilling A few weeks ago, I wrote an article that was published. I am following up on an excerpt from that article, which stated that: “To offer direct assistance to law enforcement, the Diaspora should also acquire advanced knowledge in criminal justice and criminology, consistently offering their help […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Michael K. Frisby NEW YORK, NY – Dr. Calvin Mackie, a prominent national leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, calls on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to move beyond “status quo programs and initiatives” and support approaches that more effectively teach STEM to Black and […]
Editorial credit: oliverdelahaye / Shutterstock.com By Sir Ronald Sanders The Mexican government has taken the significant step of asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to “suspend Ecuador as a member of the United Nations” and also to “initiate the process of expulsion under Article 6 of the United Nations Charter.” Mexico took this action […]