Haiti’s Humanitarian Emergency: Where It’s Worst, What Aid Groups Are Doing, and Why Funding Matters

Haiti’s Humanitarian Emergency: Where It’s Worst, What Aid Groups Are Doing, and Why Funding Matters

By: Staff Writer | Editorial credit: naTsumi / Shutterstock.com Port-au-Prince, Haiti:. Haiti’s overlapping security and humanitarian crises have intensified into a nationwide emergency marked by mass displacement, hunger, disease risks, and the collapse of public services. UN and NGO assessments indicate well over 1 million people are internally displaced, with the figure rising as armed […]

The Working Families Party (WFP): A Political Party or Campaign Consultants? Governor’s Race Symbolism

The Working Families Party (WFP): A Political Party or Campaign Consultants? Governor’s Race Symbolism

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com | Photo of Bill Lipton of NY Working Families The Working Families Party (WFP), established in 1998, has been a significant force in New York politics, advocating for progressive policies and endorsing candidates who champion social, racial, and economic justice. Despite its influence, the WFP […]

To Move Forward, the WFP Might Consider Implementing Strategies to Enhance Diversity Within its Leadership

To Move Forward, the WFP Might Consider Implementing Strategies to Enhance Diversity Within its Leadership

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.| Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com  The Working Families Party (WFP), established in 1998, has been a significant force in New York City’s progressive politics. However, concerns have emerged regarding the party’s representation of Black leadership, its estrangement from former leader Bertha Lewis, and its strained relationships with city unions. Lack of […]