Stop-And-Frisk Policies Proof Of Racism In America

Stop-and-frisk policies disproportionately affect Americans of African, Latin and Middle Eastern descent, yet the existence of racism in America continues to surprise many.

Katie Rucke
By Katie Rucke

A plethora of legislative changes were made during the 1960s that were supposed to ensure that all Americans, regardless of their skin color, had access to housing, an education and the right to vote. That racism persists in America today, though, comes as a surprise to many left-leaning Americans. Schools are still integrated, Americans claim to

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NYC Agrees To Stop-And-Frisk Monitor, Reforms

“This will be one city where everyone rises together, where everyone’s rights are protected.”

Associated Press
By Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The new mayor on Thursday delivered on his campaign promise to reform stop-and-frisk police tactics, agreeing to the appointment of a monitor and seeking to end a 14-year court fight that culminated in a judge's ruling that New York City had discriminated in carrying out the crime-reduction program. "We believe these steps will

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Mayor Bill De Blasio’s “Progressive” Promise Puts Focus On NYC

New York City’s new mayor recommits to far-reaching agenda as hunger for progressive populism bubbles nationwide.

Jon Queally
By Jon Queally

With his inauguration as New York City's new mayor on New Years Day, progressive eyes across the country are now keenly focused on Mr. Bill De Blasio, waiting to see if his promises to tackle "inequality" can be realized in the city that has long coddled Wall Street banks and powerful elites at the expense of those with less. Voicing his

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Network Of All-Boys NYC Public Schools Growing

Once seen as sexist and outdated, the all-male educational model had been resurrected to serve New York City’s poorest boys, a group feared to be more likely to go to prison than college.

Associated Press
By Associated Press

  NEW YORK (AP) —The Eagle Academy for Young Men was the city's first all-boys public school in more than 30 years when it opened in the Bronx nine years ago. "It's a movement to try and save our sons," said David C. Banks, the founding principal of the first Eagle Academy who is now president of the Eagle Academy Foundation, the

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FDA Aims To Curb Consumption Of Trans Fats

A nationwide ban may be in the works after the FDA announced it doesn’t believe there’s any safe level of trans fats consumption.

Trisha Marczak
By Trisha Marczak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says trans fats are no longer considered safe for human consumption, prompting officials to craft a possible ban on the partially hydrogenated oils altogether. The announcement was issued by the FDA Thursday, sending shockwaves across the nation, as trans fats have long been a common component of the nation’s

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Banking On Banksy

As the enigmatic street artist closes his month-long ‘residency’ in New York, it’s unclear where genuinely incendiary art fits into the world of commerce.

Jeffrey Cavanaugh
By Jeffrey Cavanaugh

With Banksy’s month-long New York exhibition having come to a conclusion over Halloween, savvy New Yorkers now get a chance to reflect upon the tricks and treats the famously anonymous street artist served up for his adoring fans. It is doubtful, however, whether any will really appreciate Banksy’s art – ephemeral and transitory as the street he

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