OAS Secretary General Election and Remedying Inequity in the Institution

OAS Secretary General Election and Remedying Inequity in the Institution

By Sir Ronald Sanders The upcoming election for the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) on March 10, 2025, presents an opportunity to invigorate and rectify the direction of the institution for the future. The OAS has always been an organization where achieving broad consensus on contentious issues is difficult. In recent years, […]

Brooklyn’s Car Insurance Crisis: Causes, Advocacy, and Solutions

Brooklyn’s Car Insurance Crisis: Causes, Advocacy, and Solutions

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Karolis Kavolelis /shutterstock.com  Brooklyn, NY—part of Kings County—is home to over 2.7 million people and a thriving cultural and economic landscape. However, its residents face a significant financial burden: some of the highest car insurance rates in the United States. This issue stems from a combination of systemic, […]

Many Wealthy Members of Congress are Descendants of Rich Slaveholders − New study Demonstrates the Enduring Legacy of Slavery

Many Wealthy Members of Congress are Descendants of Rich Slaveholders − New study Demonstrates the Enduring Legacy of Slavery

By THECONVERSATION| Editorial Credit: Mark Reinstein/ shutterstock.com The legacy of slavery in America remains a divisive issue, with sharp political divides. Some argue that slavery still contributes to modern economic inequalities. Others believe its effects have largely faded. One way to measure the legacy of slavery is to determine whether the disproportionate riches of slaveholders have been passed down to their […]