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Zohran Mamdani’s Radical Vision: Freezing Rents and Upholding ‘International Law’ in NYC Mayoral Race

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New York—Zohran Mamdani, a socialist assemblyman and candidate for mayor, is prioritizing affordability in his campaign by proposing measures such as freezing rents and eliminating bus fares. However, his recent statements regarding international law and his pledge to seek the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the International Criminal Court (ICC) may indicate a more radical ideological stance. On June 8, a forum hosted by B’nai Jeshurun, a prominent synagogue on the Upper West Side, focused on mayoral candidates addressing issues pertinent to the Jewish community. Moderators posed questions centered on the rise … Read more

Eco-Inspirational Films Triumph: ‘Radical Thread’ and ‘Mollie’s Pack’ Lead Winners at Prestigious Environmental Film Awards

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In a celebration of cinematic achievements focusing on environmental and social activism, numerous films have earned top honors at a prominent film festival. Among the awarded, “A Radical Thread” clinched the People’s Choice Award, underscoring its impact and popularity among viewers. “The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice” was distinguished with the John de Graaf Environmental Filmmaking Award, highlighting its evocative storytelling and profound engagement with environmental issues. Meanwhile, the Student Filmmaker Award was presented to “Tule,” which captured the jury’s attention with its insightful narrative and innovative approach to filmmaking. “Mollie’s Pack” took home … Read more

President Trump Appoints Kash Patel as FBI Director in Radical Shake-up, Targets Wide-Scale Reform and Retribution

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WASHINGTON — In a move that has reverberated through the corridors of power in Washington, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kash Patel, a staunch supporter and career attorney, to head the FBI. This decision, announced via Truth Social on a recent Saturday night, is seen as Trump’s bold attempt to transform the nation’s top law enforcement body and address what he sees as deep-seated corruption within. Trump lauded Patel as a “brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter,” highlighting his extensive efforts to expose corruption and defend justice throughout his career. This nomination fits into … Read more

Academic Calls for Radical Shift: Urges Removal of Corporate Influence in U.S. Food Policy

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Washington, D.C. — A growing chorus of academics and food safety advocates are calling for a significant overhaul of how food laws and policies are formulated in the United States, urging the reduction of corporate influence that they claim skews public health and nutrition priorities. As debates intensify about the influence of major conglomerates over public nutritional guidelines and food policies, voices like those from educational institutions argue that the public’s health has been compromised by profit-driven motives. This complex web of interactions between corporate America and food policy has led to what some experts … Read more