History and political art come to life in new hit Broadway play featuring hip-hop Hamilton and Burr
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Donald Trump Threatens Third Party Presidential Run
NY real estate heir and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump might run as third party
Reinstate Glass Steagall Rally at Federal Hall
Permitted demonstrators from the LaRouche Political Action Committee came equipped with a chorus singing “The Battle Cry of Freedom”, ending with the Star Spangled Banner, on Thursday in front of Federal Hall in New York City
PHOTOS: On Eric Garner, One Year Later
At 1pm a crowd gathered at the Staten Island Ferry terminal in lower Manhattan for the 1 year anniversary of the murder of Eric Garner by NYPD and many are still wondering when there will be justice.
Three Long Years and Counting…
It’s crazy out there! Three years later, there are some things to be hopeful about, but it is a double edged sword. I guess the real trick is staying positive in the face of so much negativity.
Peacemaking and American Violence: A Strategic Plan
My presidential platform combines fixing our broken government and building peace at home and around the world. I believe we have to reduce and prevent violence here at home before we can make much progress building world peace.
Stopping Police Terror With Carl Dix and Dr. Cornel West
Carl Dix and Dr. Cornel West spoke along with others from Stolen Lives, people who lost family to police killing, at a mass meeting to plan a huge outpouring to stop police terror set for October 24 in the streets of New York City.
Help Build a Memorial Honoring Danny Schechter
A memorial was held yesterday at Judson Memorial Church on the birthday of Daniel Isaac “Danny” Schechter, The News Dissector, who died from pancreatic cancer and was an American television producer, independent filmmaker, blogger, media critic, activist and supporter of Occupy Wall Street.
NYC March For Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
In Union Square a group gathered to express outrage at the shooting by Dylann Roof of nine black men and women during a bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Queens Youth Taking Action to Drive Political Change
Community re-engaging with political establishment thanks to dedication of Queens youth activists