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November 4, 2020
Podcast: ‘Writer’s Bloc’ on the Rights of a Private Citizen with AIDS
If a community fears a threat like AIDS, does that justify putting someone who has contracted it in the public eye? In this episode of Writer's Bloc, Lilian Manansala and Corina Garcia discuss whether Lithuanian paper Lietuvos Rytas, violated the rights of private citizen Laimutis Armoniene when they published that he had HIV. Was the public’s right to know paramount over his right to privacy?
November 4, 2020
Face-off for Control Over New Jersey Town Committee Seats
The Township Committee meets twice each month at the Holmdel Municipal Complex. [Credit: Matthew Sockol] Despite party infighting, a Republican-controlled […]
November 4, 2020
Queens Elects its First Black Man as Borough President
The race to represent New York City's most diverse borough has ended with the election of the first Black Queens Borough President, Donovan Richards.
November 4, 2020
Republicans Retake Congressional Seat in NYC’s Most Conservative District
After a contentious race, state assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis defeated incumbent congressman Max Rose
November 4, 2020
Illinois Rejects Graduated Income Tax Amendment
Campaign signs smatter the roadside a few days before Election Day. [Credit: Jennifer Taylor] (WHEATON, Ill.) —Wealthier Illinoisans will not […]