California Introduces New Gun Tax to Curb Violence
On Monday, May 20th, California announced the implementation of an 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition, set to begin in July. This makes California the first state to impose ...
Tag: Politics
Ethics Commission’s Orders Overturned, Cuomo Retains $5M From Book Deal
The former Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, will retain $5 million in profits from his book "American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic," following an appellate court ruling. ...
White House Slams Israeli Settlers for Gaza Aid Convoy Attack
On Monday, an aid convoy destined for Gaza was attacked by Israeli settlers at the Tarqumiya checkpoint near Hebron, sparking severe condemnation from the White House. The convoy, carrying essential ...
EU Migration Overhaul Passes Despite Eastern Opposition
On Tuesday, the European Union finalized a significant reform of its migration and asylum policies, marking a pivotal moment in the bloc’s approach to handling migration amidst political divisions. This ...
New York Bill Proposes Data Disaggregation for MENA Individuals
On Monday, May 13th, a significant legislative move in New York was made to address the demographic categorization issues faced by Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities. The bill, ...
U.S. Officials Intensify Critiques of Israeli Actions in Gaza
On Sunday, May 12th, leading United States politicians escalated their criticism of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, spotlighting the ethical and strategic concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict. In separate interviews, ...
José Bayona Exits Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and Community Media
José Bayona, the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and Community Media, resigned last week. He was instrumental in establishing the MOECM office, the first of its kind ...
TikTok Owner ByteDance Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Law Forcing App Sale
On Tuesday, May 7th, ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of the popular social media platform TikTok, filed a lawsuit against the United States government. The lawsuit aims to block a ...
New York Judge Strikes Down Abortion Rights Ballot Initiative
A judge ruled on Tuesday, May 7th, that a proposed amendment to New York's constitution, aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on "gender identity" and "pregnancy outcomes," cannot be included on ...
