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Catholic Cardinals Play a key Role in Secular Politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the Importance of Pope Francis’ Choice to Head the Church in DC

Catholic Cardinals Play a key Role in Secular Politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the Importance of Pope Francis’ Choice to Head the Church in DC

By Joanne M. Pierce, THE CONVERSATION  Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. The move has led to concerns among some Catholics about how he might interact with the new administration, especially since Trump has announced plans to appoint Brian Burch, the […]

New York City’s Demographics, Voter Registration, and Political Representation

New York City’s Demographics, Voter Registration, and Political Representation

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com  New York City (NYC), the most populous city in the United States, is renowned for its cultural diversity and significant political influence. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 8,804,190, marking an increase of 629,057 people since 2010.  This growth […]

“A Trojan Horse:” Key Quotes from Lawmakers, Media Observers, and Outside Experts Criticizing Sweeping Nature of “Laken Riley Act”

“A Trojan Horse:” Key Quotes from Lawmakers, Media Observers, and Outside Experts Criticizing Sweeping Nature of “Laken Riley Act”

By AV Press Releases | Editorial credit: Joe Benning / shutterstock.com  Washington, DC — Lawmakers, media observers, and outside experts are criticizing the dangerous and sweeping nature of the Laken Riley Act as well as the misguided political assessments undergirding some of its support. Among the key voices include: Senator Chris Murphy: “I don’t think […]

Trinidad and Tobago Extends State of Emergency Amid Escalating Violence

Trinidad and Tobago Extends State of Emergency Amid Escalating Violence

By Natricia Duncan and Kejan Haynes, The Guardian  Escalating violence in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has caused the country’s government to extend emergency security measures declared in December, after a week of bloody gang warfare that left at least six dead. Late on Monday evening, the T&T parliament unanimously agreed on a three-month extension of a state […]