Nearly 15,000 nurses will go on strike this morning, according to the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). Nurses voted to authorize this strike last month if an agreement was not met over this past weekend. NYSNA says that the strike includes nurses from medical centers in Manhattan and the Bronx that are operated by […]
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Democrats Should Run on a Platform to Prosecute Current Government Officials
It is not surprising that many voters have lost confidence in our Democratic politicians, especially after what happened in the 2024 elections. Democrats who want their voter base to trust them need to run on a platform that actually holds political leaders accountable. There can be no more “forgive and move on”. That mentality is […]
Mass Shootings Already Outnumber Days This Year
I know I am not alone in saying that I am tired. We are not even a week into 2026, and there have already been at least 7 mass shootings. A mass shooting is categorized as an incident involving 4 or more people at the same time and location. The number of incidents involving gun […]
What Does Showing Up Really Mean in 2025?
Alright, I’ll say it: most of us are not spending our weekends trying to understand government stuff or showing up at city hall with a sign. Some people are (and truly, good for them), but the rest of us are just doing our best — juggling life, laundry, and whatever disaster pops up in the […]
Trouble in Indonesia: A “1998” Moment, Redux?
So far, the smoke has cleared from the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia (ID) and other major cities but the embers of public anger still glow. The recent wave of nationwide protests, sparked by parliamentary perks and rising living costs, has subsided for now. Yet the echoes of 1998 are unmistakable, raising a profound question: Is […]
Immigration Raid at Cannabis Farm in California: Conflict Between Federal Agents and Protesters
Federal Immigration agents conducted two raids on cannabis farms in California and ended up clashing against protesters on July 10, 2025. According to The Guardian, “Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents accompanied by national guard troops in military-style vehicles turned up at two locations operated by Glass House Farms, one in the Santa Barbara county town […]
How Dribbling Became Art, Protest, and Persona
In today’s era of hypervisibility and cultural expression, the act of dribbling — once a technical necessity — has evolved into something far richer: art, protest and persona. It is no longer just a means to advance the ball. It’s a form of personal choreography, a message and for some, a manifesto. From Allen Iverson’s […]
Are We Becoming Desensitized to Political Violence?
Recent events are highlighting a disturbing fact: political violence is becoming much more frequent. From a deadly attack on lawmakers in Minnesota to arson threats in Texas and chaos in Washington, D.C., the headlines keep rolling in. But the American public seems…not surprised? Are we as a country becoming desensitized to political violence? On June […]
‘No Kings’ Protests Attract Thousands in New York City
June 14, 2025, marked President Donald Trump’s military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary and his birthday. What really drew people in, though, was the “No Kings” protest happening at the same time, against Trump’s policies and actions during his second presidency. Tens of thousands of people crowded in parks and plazas across the U.S. […]
The Global Impact of Political Protests: From Iran to Hong Kong
Political protests have emerged as a profound force for social and political change, resonating across the globe. From the streets of Tehran to the bustling avenues of Hong Kong, these movements reflect the universal human pursuit of justice, freedom, and dignity. In Iran, the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 sparked nationwide protests, fueled by […]
