Op Ed

NYS Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. , SD 32.

WYSK: Donald Trump, Friend of Hispanics And The Bronx

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Donald Trump is the Only One Who Has Responded By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz You should know that there are 17 Republican Candidates who have declared their intentions to run for the Presidency of the United States of America. […]

by · August 4, 2015 · Op Ed
Matters of Faith: Talents, Skills, Abilities And Gifts!

Matters of Faith: Talents, Skills, Abilities And Gifts!

TALENTS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND GIFTS! By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv.   How would you react if you suddenly discovered that your cognitive abilities were suddenly limitless, that your perception, memory, judgement and reasoning were suddenly and remarkably precise? […]

by · August 2, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed
NYS Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. , SD 32.

Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Joseph Biden: What’s the Difference?

What You Should Know: Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Joseph Biden: What’s the Difference? By Senator Rev Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District You should know that lately all political guns, political commentaries, radio and television pundits have all set their sights on […]

by · July 27, 2015 · Op Ed, Politics
Guest Op-Ed: Ending Child Marriages

Guest Op-Ed: Ending Child Marriages

Ending Child Marriages  by Ruby Setara In modern Western cultures, a wedding is a day to be anticipated greatly. You’re going to be with the person that you love, forever! It’s going to be hosted in a nice, clean chapel […]

by · July 26, 2015 · Cultures, Op Ed, Women
Matters Of Faith: Just On Pause

Matters Of Faith: Just On Pause

JUST ON PAUSE!   By Reverend J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv     Have you ever thought to pause during the course of your day just to reflect on the day? Do you ever pause and take a few minutes […]

by · July 26, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed
Northwest Bronx Politics

Northwest Bronx Politics

From the desk of the Northwest Bronx Democrats Northwest Bronx Politics By Anthony Rivieccio, founder of NWBx Dems Starting on Fordham, the Bronx Women’s Business Resource Center just lost their not-for-profit tax status after three years of not filing their […]

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Perfection: The disease of the nation

Perfection: The disease of the nation by Mary Elhakam Bags and bags of makeup on my dresser. Open my drawers and they are empty, all clothes are on my bed. I wake up at 5 am just so I can have […]

Today’s Verdict: Bail Reform

Today’s Verdict: Bail Reform

Bail Reform  by David P. Lesch, Esq.  It’s been a long time coming.  Mass incarceration is destroying our culture as our society slowly feels the financial and moral burden.  And there is no better place to witness the injustice of […]

by · July 20, 2015 · Op Ed
Brodsky: Debt and Austerity in Greece, Puerto Rico, Detroit: The Bankers Are in Charge

Brodsky: Debt and Austerity in Greece, Puerto Rico, Detroit: The Bankers Are in Charge

Debt and Austerity in Greece, Puerto Rico, Detroit: The Bankers Are in Charge by Richard Brodsky It’s easy to sympathize with Greeks; much harder to sympathize with Greece. The same is true for Puerto Ricans and Puerto Rico and Detroiters […]

by · July 19, 2015 · Op Ed
Matters of Faith: Being Led Or Leading

Matters of Faith: Being Led Or Leading

BEING LED OR LEADING By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv.   I had an interesting dream the other night. I was on the steps of a building, engaged in dialog with two young men. The conversation was cordial and […]

by · July 19, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed, Religion
NYS Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. , SD 32.

JESUS, PETER AND POPE FRANCIS

What You Should Know By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District JESUS, PETER AND THE POPE You should know that Pope Francis soon, for the first time, in his official capacity as Pope and leader of the Roman Catholic […]

by · July 16, 2015 · Op Ed, Religion

Macy’s and Donald Trump

What You Should Know By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District Macy’s and Donald Trump You should know that it is ironic how people can react in different occasions. Some time ago I remember that I, along with Assemblyman […]

by · July 14, 2015 · Op Ed
Brodsky: Obama Makes Good On Becoming A Transformational President

Brodsky: Obama Makes Good On Becoming A Transformational President

Obama To End Three More Wars: Vietnam and Cold War Finally Over, Civil War Next by Richard Brodsky Put aside ending the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. They weren’t so much divisive as the American people changed their mind, once the […]

by · July 13, 2015 · Op Ed
Voting Reform on NJ Governor Christie’s Desk

Voting Reform on NJ Governor Christie’s Desk

New Jersey Could Become Second State to Pass Groundbreaking Voting Reform by Jennifer L. Clark After years of fierce voting rights battles in legislatures and courthouses, there is unmistakable momentum on the side of voters. In March, Oregon passed a […]

by · July 12, 2015 · Op Ed, Voting Rights
Matters Of Faith: From Evil To Good!

Matters Of Faith: From Evil To Good!

FROM EVIL TO GOOD! By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv Were you distracted by the debate over the Confederate flag that flew over the statehouse grounds in South Carolina? I hope you are now settled in your spirit that […]

by · July 12, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed