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Yesterday, President Obama fulfilled his constitutional duty and nominated Chief Judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court.So who is Merrick Garland? And what happens now?The reporters I talk to every day,…

The tiny vitriolic spectacle of the ongoing campaign is thankfully encircled by fortified walls consisting of millions of ordinary Americans who, despite of what these wrangling elitists are promising and fighting for, would continue to…

“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address…

Today, President Obama announced his nominee for the Supreme Court: Chief Judge Merrick Garland. Read why President Obama chose him for the job, then watch the video to learn more:Today, I'm proud to nominate Chief Judge…

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Wars and oppression—from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan and parts of Africa—last year pushed more than a million people to seek safety and opportunity in Europe. This tide of migrating humanity has heightened Europe’s tensions around its…

Peace    Partnership   ProsperitySenegambia 2016Africa, the birthplace of mankind, the cradle of civilization, the center of the universe, the symbol of diversity, the jewel of natural beauty, the Mecca of…

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Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced significant amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR)…

Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting members of the Department of Commerce and their contributions to the Open for Business Agenda.As Commissioner for Trademarks at the United States…

Dear Mr. President: We write to you as scholars of American history, politics, and the law. We express our dismay at the unprecedented breach of norms by the Senate majority in refusing to consider a nomination for the Supreme Court made…

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 16, 2016/ -- PUMPMAKERS (www.PumpMakers.com) from Austria have launched the Pumpmakers Platform, a virtual marketplace that helps people help themselves by providing individuals, local companies, NGO's and…

We regard ourselves highly educated and civilized nations. Imagine how much ignorance is costing the so called ‘highly’ educated nations that are seeking world peace. We recruit our top scientists to compete for the discovery of…

Some of the qualities of a leader in Islam, according to Ali ibn Abi Talib:“O People you know that it is not fitting that one who is greedy and parsimonious should attain rule and authority over the honor, lives and incomes of the…

Today, I will announce the person whom I believe is eminently qualified to sit on the Supreme Court.As President, it is both my constitutional duty to nominate a Justice and one of the most important decisions that I -- or any president…

ISMAEL MIRANDA and ANDY MONTAÑEZLehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present Two Living Salsa Legends, the multifaceted vocalists ISMAEL MIRANDA and ANDY MONTAÑEZ as they perform selections from their vast…

Covering an area of over 8 million square meters, built for a capacity of 50,000 students, 15 colleges, a 700 bed university hospital. All built in just 2 and half years; for women. More precisely, for the women of a Muslim country.…

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Friends and foes would correctly said Musa was in the Bronx when innocent bronxites were being murdered. He was there when women were being savagely abused by their intimate partners. He was there when the children were being recruited…

Assemblymember Patricia A. Fahy:Proposed funding for elementary and secondary education. The Assembly Resolution will propose an allocation of $25.4 billion in School Aid, which is an unprecedented increase of $2.13 billion, or 9.2…

(New York, NY) – On Wednesday, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released a report detailing how the soaring cost of naturalization coupled with recent City cuts to adult literacy classes and limited access to affordable legal…

New York, NY – In an effort to reduce harassment faced by transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, on Friday, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer outlined proposed legislation that would require all publicly-accessible…

New York City relies on the Department of Finance (DOF) to assess property and collect the taxes that fund critically important City functions. Two recent audits from Comptroller Stringer, however, highlighted serious shortcomings at this…

New York City is facing a humanitarian crisis in our jails that is hurting both inmates and Correction Officers. Earlier this month, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released a ClaimStat Alert, which highlighted the growing…

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On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Haitian American Author Cindy Similien-Johnson will be one of the panelists at the "Her Image: Changing The Image of African Diaspora Women" Forum at 6:30 pm at  IMAGENATION's Raw Space Culture Gallery…

MAJORITY LEADER VAN BRAMER, COUNCIL MEMBER CONSTANTINIDES, DUTCH KILLS CIVIC ASSOCIATION, RALLY TO SHUT DOWN CLUB PURLIEU   Club Purlieu has been the site of numerous violent incidents, including the shooting of livery cab driver…

My colleagues and I would like to share a peaceful milestone with you. Two weeks ago, an African American woman walked into Peace December Headquarters and asked to see Musa, me. I happen to opened the door for her and said to her you are…