Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace Part V
From Dismissal to Engagement: Why a Culture of Peace Must Reject the Hunt for Contradictions By Rebecca Abrahamson A culture...
Opinion
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Op-Ed | War, Oil, and the Fragile Global Order: Why the Iran Conflict Is Reshaping the World Economy
By any economic, diplomatic, or strategic metric, the escalating war involving Iran has moved far beyond a regional conflict. Thirteen...
Muslim Intellectual Freedom, Israel’s Security, and the Future of the Ummah
In moments of deep geopolitical turbulence and ideological confusion within the Muslim world, the most difficult task is often the...
Trump’s Approval or Iran’s Sovereignty? The Power Struggle Behind Tehran’s New Supreme Leader
The unfolding leadership transition in Iran following the death of Ali Khamenei has ignited not just a domestic debate within...
Security for Israel, Stability for the Ummah: A Hard Truth We Must Confront
For far too long, segments of the Muslim world have allowed themselves to be driven by emotion rather than intellect,...
The Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei — A Turning Point in the Middle East or the Beginning of a Broader Global Conflict?
The reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, in a joint U.S.–Israeli military strike has sent...
Does Sujūd Alone Count as a Complete Rakʿah?
A Juristic and Methodological Reassessment IntroductionIn recent religious discussions—particularly across digital platforms—an opinion has re-emerged claiming that joining the imām...
Education or the Back Way? The Life-and-Death Choice Facing Africa’s Youth
Across Africa, thousands of young men and women dream of education as their pathway out of poverty and into dignity....
A Letter to My Teenage Child by Anonymous
There are many things at their extremes in our world today. I have put together some thoughts about what’s happening,...
America’s Visa Pause and the Cost of Shutting the Door
The decision by the United States to suspend immigrant visa applications for citizens of 75 countries, including The Gambia and...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace – IV: Why Jewish Sectarian History Matters for a Culture of Peace
By Rebecca Abrahamson Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace that can be used in school systems worldwide...
Marriage Is Failing in Silence — And the Lies We Tell Are Making It Worse
Chief Editor, New York Parrot Author of The Marriage Ledge Marriage Is Not Dying — Honesty Is Marriage is not collapsing...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace – Part III
Judah the Macabee and the Macabee of the Muslim Ummah - Al Ghazali: Resisting the Inappropriate Intrusions of Greek Thought...
From Conflict to Covenant: Rediscovering the Sacred Bridge Between Islam and Israel
In a world consumed by fear, prejudice, and politics, the moral duty of faith has never been more urgent. From...
Community Op-Ed: Administration Accomplishments
For nearly four years, the Adams administration has worked every day to make New York City a safer, more affordable...
The Muslim World’s Greatest Untapped Power: Education, Not Oil
For decades, policymakers, journalists, and international analysts have searched for explanations behind the stagnation in various parts of the Muslim...
Bridging Our Divides for a Shared Future
By Rabbi Bob Kaplan Zohran Mamdani's recent victory has ignited joy and hope among his supporters while fostering fear and...
Hospitality, Mercy, and the Angels of Abraham: Reflections on Parashat VaYera
By Rebecca Abrahamson In this week’s Torah portion, VaYera (“And He Appeared”), book of Genesis 18:1 - 22:24, Prophet Abraham...
Community Op-Ed: Moving Closer to Affordable Child Care for NYC Families
File Source: Google Our city’s child care costs rank among the highest in the nation, so every New Yorker knows...
Why I am voting for Andrew Cuomo for Mayor, By Suzanne Murphy
I am voting for Andrew Cuomo because he is the most experienced of the three candidates running for Mayor of...
Turkish-American Activist Ibrahim Kurtulus Writes to New York Assemblyman, Calls for Balanced Commemoration of Cyprus History
A Turkish-American community leader, Ibrahim Kurtulus, has written an open letter to New York Assemblyman Michael Tannousis, urging him...
What Does “Propagandist” Eric Adams Stand to Gain For Defaming Nigeria?
By Akeem Alao A disturbing case of misinformation has recently emerged following a Facebook post by the Mayor of New...
Community Op-Ed: Seasons change, but our priorities remain the same: Building record amounts of housing to make New York City more affordable
This autumn, the leaves aren’t the only things that are falling. The Adams administration has brought down the cost of...
Community Op-Ed: The Adams Administration’s Report Card: A City Government That Works for All New Yorkers
I am proud to be a New Yorker, and as your mayor, I am even prouder to announce...
Community Op-Ed: Bridging the Digital Divide: Providing 350,000 Students with FREE Chromebooks
In today’s digital world, access to reliable technology and high-speed internet is a necessity. Unfortunately, far too many New...
The Abrahamic Union: A Vision for a Shared Middle East that is Passed Over
By Rabbi Ben Abrahamson Why is it that a message rooted in peace, shared heritage, and religious integrity struggles to...
Community Op-Ed: From the Mean Streets to Clean Streets: A Cleaner City for All New Yorkers
How we deal with our garbage says a lot about who we are as a society. New York City...
New York Needs a Mayor, Not a Movement
By Soraya Deen New Yorkers need a mayor who can govern the city, not someone serving as the figurehead of...
Op-Ed: New York Deserves Leadership, Not Copycats and Cluelessness
New York City, August 8, 2025 — Former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s attempt at a political comeback is proving to be...
STEMDUP: The Future of a United, Affordable and Just New York City
New York City is at a defining crossroads. The promise of opportunity is shadowed by a growing crisis: families pushed...
Op-Ed: Before it was Memorial Day
A Sacred and Essential Act of Remembrance By Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner James Hendon Memorial Day, formerly known...
Mayor Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Our Bodegas Were a Lifeline During COVID-19. Now, We Are Providing a Lifeline to Them
By New York City Mayor Eric Adams and UBA President Radhames Rodriguez Bodegas are on every corner of New...
Community Op-Ed: Destroying Guns, Protecting Our City
The Adams administration has been committed to public safety from the start, and getting illegal guns off our streets...
Community Op-Ed: Standing in Solidarity with our Dominican Community
The Dominican community in New York City is the largest anywhere in the world outside of the Dominican Republic...
President Trump Now Trims the Definition of Human Rights
By Kausar Mumin, from New York In his second term, President Donald Trump has intensified his radical project of...
Community Op-Ed: Improving Quality of Life as We Make New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family
We all want to enjoy a great quality of life in the greatest city in the world — but...
Community Op-Ed: Reducing Crime in Our City and Keeping New Yorkers Safe
Our North Star has always been keeping New York City streets, subways, and communities safe. This is a pro-public...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: Mets and Yankees Score Big for NYC Economy
Major League Baseball is back in New York City. Whenever the Amazin’ Mets or the Yankees play in our...
Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Healthy Minds Equal a Healthy New York City
We know that in order to make New York City the best place to raise a family, we need...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Bringing More Jobs to Every Borough, Block, and Neighborhood
File Source: NYC. gov Every day, New Yorkers work hard to build a better future for themselves and their families....
Op-Ed: New York’s elected leaders should support app store legislation that puts real tools for online safety in parents’ hands
By Mahamadou Hydara In our work with youth across New York City's diverse neighborhoods, one truth stands clear: today's young...
Adams signs bills to streamline health coverage, strengthen school security
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed two new pieces of legislation designed to improve the health insurance enrollment...
Mayor Adams announces plans to boost safety, housing, workforce growth
Mayor Eric Adams outlined several key initiatives designed to enhance public safety, support working-class families, and expand housing opportunities in...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Making New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family
Last week in Harlem, the neighborhood where generations of Black families have flourished, I reported to New Yorkers on the...
Ethiopia plans massive evacuation after earthquake strikes
The Ethiopian government announced Saturday its plan to evacuate over 80,000 residents from areas hit by recurring earthquakes this week. ...
Jimmy Carter: A Personal Reflection on an Exceptional Legacy
By Arthur Piccolo In the course of my life, I have had the rare distinction of sharing elevator rides with...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: 2024 — A Record Year of Delivering for New Yorkers
When I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City, I promised to “Get Stuff Done.” That...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Improving the Quality of Life for All New Yorkers
Our administration’s North Star has always been building a safer, more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers. Sometimes, that means...
Diverse Cultural Festivals and Social Cohesion in New York City
New York City identity is inseparable from its multicultural fabric, celebrated year-round through various festivals that highlight its rich diversity....
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: The Updated Financial Plan Puts Working-Class New Yorkers First and Makes Our City Safer and More Affordable
From day one, we have put New Yorkers first, working to make this city safer, more affordable, and more livable....
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Supporting Small Business and Working-Class People Through M/WBEs
Since day one, our administration has had a clear mission: build a safer, more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers,...
How early symptoms of diabetes can save your life
Diabetes, a chronic condition impacting millions, often progresses silently, making early recognition of symptoms essential for prevention and management. Diabetes,...
Tackling food deserts and empowering communities in New York City
Food deserts continue to challenge New York City communities, affecting over 1 million residents who lack convenient access to fresh,...
Judge delays Trump sentencing decision post-election
A Manhattan judge has agreed to postpone key rulings on former President Donald Trump’s conviction and sentencing, offering prosecutors time...
Mental health challenges in New York City
Urban living in New York City poses significant Mental Health challenges, affecting residents across age groups and backgrounds (American Psychological...
Opinion: A necessary reckoning with America’s painful past and its potential impact on the nation’s future
In an unprecedented and somber address from Arizona, President Joe Biden took a historic step in acknowledging one of the...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Polls are Open!
Voting is the bedrock of our democracy — it shapes the kind of city, state, and nation we become. The...
Iranian Revolutionary Guard official charged in assassination plot targeting NYC activist
U.S. prosecutors have charged Ruhollah Bazghandi, a high-ranking official in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), in connection with a...
Opinion: Elon Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway: A Risky Gamble on Democracy’s Integrity
Elon Musk’s recent pledge to give away $1 million daily to registered voters in battleground states raises significant ethical and...
NYC child care workers secure long-awaited pay raise in tentative agreement
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a breakthrough agreement that will bring significant wage increases for New York City’s NYC child...
