By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Hans Pennink / Shutterstock.com Andrew Cuomo’s attempt to reenter New York politics by running for mayor in 2025 has sparked intense scrutiny. His campaign unfolds amid lingering questions around corruption, moral breaches, and public trust. This article analyzes the complexity of Cuomo’s ethical baggage—what it reveals, and whether […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com As Eric Adams mounts his re-election bid for New York City mayor, questions surrounding corruption and morality have taken center stage. With federal indictments, high-profile resignations, and lawsuits alleging misconduct within City Hall, the debate over Adams’s fitness for continued leadership reflects deeper concerns […]
By Citizens Union | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com He should resign or be removed—but removal processes must be reformed New York, NY (February 19, 2025) – Citizens Union issues the following statement on behalf of its Board of Directors: “Mayor Eric Adams should resign from his office. His choices and actions over a […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Nicole Glass Photography / shutterstock.com Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of moral courage and social justice, left behind a legacy filled with powerful words that continue to inspire generations. One of his most thought-provoking statements is: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he […]
By Rob Book, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Natursports / shutterstock.com When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players were on June 22, 2023 – it is often seen as a life-changing event. The money makes it so. Salaries for first-round draft picks this year are projected to range from about $2.4 million at the low […]
By Ron Cheong | Photo by A.I How could a known non-stop liar, self-absorbed narcissist, con man, swindler (who has been involved in more than 4,000 court cases), insurrectionist (which resulted in people killed at the Capitol), treasonous (the Classified Documents), convicted felon (by jury of his peers), fascist (he will only be a dictator […]