New York City’s skyline is dominated by apartment buildings, a significant portion of which operate under cooperative (co-op) or condominium (condo) forms of ownership. While offering paths to homeownership, these unique structures present distinct legal frameworks and potential conflict points absent in traditional rental or single-family home contexts. Disputes involving co-op corporations, condominium associations, boards, […]
By Toby Slade, THE CONVERSATION Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy. Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the […]
In recent years, provocative debates have surfaced about whether individuals should be required to obtain a license to have children, much like a driver’s license or a marriage license. While this idea sounds extreme to some, it stems from genuine concerns about child welfare, generational poverty, and societal health. Advocates argue that parenting is one of […]
Editorial Credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com BOSTON — May 8, 2025 — The federal government has urged a Massachusetts federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by immigrants from Haiti and Venezuela challenging the Trump-era decision to end their Temporary Protected Status (TPS), arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction over the case. In a motion filed […]