Remembering President Jimmy Carter

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

By Center for American Progress | Editorial credit: Nir Levy / shutterstock.com  As the nation observes a day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter, we honor his extraordinary life and legacy. Following the announcement of his passing at the age of 100, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: […]

Protecting Worker Rights Under Project 2025: The Changing Landscape on Immigration Enforcement & the Need for Worker Solidarity-January 8

Protecting Worker Rights Under Project 2025: The Changing Landscape on Immigration Enforcement & the Need for Worker Solidarity-January 8

Photo courtesy of AFL-CIO    January 8, 9AM-12PM:  Given the results of the last presidential election and the previous Trump administration’s record, the upcoming administration will likely significantly impact union rights enforcement and immigration policy practices. Join us for a workshop and strategic conversation among policy experts, union leaders and immigrant worker advocates to understand […]

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the Mayor’s Chief Advisor and Confidant, Departs City Hall Abruptly

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the Mayor’s Chief Advisor and Confidant, Departs City Hall Abruptly

By Katie Honan and Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY The longtime Adams aide, who was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in late September, says she is retiring to spend more time with her family. Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the chief advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, has retired in the latest high-profile departure in […]

CARICOM Secretary-General’s Condolence Message on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal

CARICOM Secretary-General’s Condolence Message on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal

Photo courtesy: caricom.org   The CARICOM Secretariat is profoundly saddened at the passing of a stalwart of our Community, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, on 30 August 2024. In an illustrious career devoted to public service, Sir Shridath blazed a trail of excellence in diplomacy, law, academia and politics, earning respect and admiration in his homeland Guyana, […]