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Historic floods devastated parts of New Jersey and New York on Sept. 29, after heavy rain poured down across the Tri-state area (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“09292023 NYC Brooklyn Prospect Park Lake concert grove” by Wil540 art. September 29, 2023). 

Severe floods in parts of New Jersey and New York prompt a state of emergency

By Nicole Trinkl | Oct. 13, 2023

Historic floods devastated parts of New Jersey and New York on Sept. 29, after heavy rain poured down across the tri-state area. According to Reuters, the flooding in New York affected subway services and inundated ground level apartments and streets. Almost 8 inches of rain fell in some parts of the city. Many parts of North Jersey, including Hoboken, Jersey City, Essex County and Hawthorne, also experienced severe floods. Heavy rainfall also flooded Monmouth coastal towns including Asbury Park, Neptune, Deal and Ocean Township, according to the Asbury Park Press. 

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Locals and tourists became stranded in the Southern India, trapped in relief shelters following the massive flooding as a result of the heavy rainfall and bursting of the Indian Himalaya’s glacial lake (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Flood waters flooding the fields in Fatehabad District, Haryana, India, 2023” by Hemish. July 13, 2023). 

The Climate Crisis: Worsening floods in India

By Abigail Gilder | Oct. 13, 2023

For fifty years, the south of India has experienced mild weather, making it a pleasant tourist destination. However, in a shocking turn of events on Oct. 5, people became stranded in the region, trapped in relief shelters following the massive flooding as a result of the heavy rainfall and bursting of the Indian Himalaya’s glacial lake. 

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Amidst Menendez's impending departure, two frontrunners have emerged as potential replacements: Rep. Andy Kim and New Jersey's First Lady Tammy Murphy (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Congressman Andy Kim, 116th Congress” by https://kim.house.gov/about. November 16, 2018). 

Meet the frontrunners for New Jersey’s next senator

By Shaim Akhtar | Oct. 12, 2023

New Jersey's Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is facing various corruption charges, and his resignation is becoming apparent due to the loss of support from New Jersey's Democratic party, previously reported by The Signal. Amidst Menendez's impending departure, two frontrunners have emerged as potential replacements: Rep. Andy Kim and New Jersey's First Lady Tammy Murphy.

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In a reversal of one of the key points of the president’s platform, the Biden administration announced that it would begin construction on up to 20 miles of wall at the U.S.-Mexico border (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“U.S - Mexico Border Wall” by Amyyfory. November, 26, 2021). 

Biden Turns Around On Border Policy In New Stage of Wall Construction

By Rajika Chauhan | Oct. 12, 2023

In a reversal of one of the key points of the president’s platform, the Biden administration announced on Oct. 5 that it would begin construction on up to 20 miles of wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, according to The New York Times (NYT). The news is surprising given the administration’s fierce stance against former President Donald Trump’s previous border wall construction. Officials from the Biden administrations have claimed that the decision is a result of Congressional restrictions and lies outside of the president’s hands. 

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The six Portuguese youth have raised the case on the basis that the failure of the contested European governments to adequately address the issues of climate change or institute appropriate reforms has unlawfully deprived young people of a quality life and guarantee of future (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Climate ICJ” by CEEW India. April 6, 2023). 

Human rights under question due to climate change, allege youth suing 32 european nations

By Rajika Chauhan | Oct. 5, 2023

The climate crisis has been affixed to the global consciousness and for no group more strongly than today’s youth, who have taken on the issue by leading protests and staging demonstrations. The fight has now taken an unprecedented legal footing as a group of youth activists in Portugal begin a legal challenge against 32 European governments for what they claim has been a violation to their human rights, as reported by NPR.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom recently passed a law prohibiting the banning of books in public libraries, the censorship of instructional materials and mandated that public schools teach about diverse communities in their curriculum (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Censored section of Green Illusions by Ozzie Zehner” by Mutant669. November 20, 2012). 

Censorship: Suppressing the Masses

By Abigail Gilder | Oct. 5, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently passed a law prohibiting the banning of books in public libraries, the censorship of instructional materials and mandated that public schools teach about diverse communities in their curriculum. In contrast to California, Florida has decided to pass legislation that actively censors the same materials. 

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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were charged with bribery as a result of accepting hundreds of thousands of cash and gold bars in exchange for power (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Senator Bob Menendez (2022)” by United States Senate. April 11, 2022). 

Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on bribery charges

By Ally Uhlendorf | Oct. 4, 2023

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were charged with bribery as a result of accepting hundreds of thousands of cash and gold bars in exchange for power. According to an indictment filed in the Manhattan federal court that was made public on Sept. 22, Menendez and his wife agreed to use their power and influence to protect, as well as enrich, three New Jersey businessmen and benefit the Egyptian government.

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The Supreme Court of New York has found former Republican President Donald Trump liable for fraud (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Donald Trump (27150816364)” by Gage Skidmore. June 18, 2016). 

Donald Trump found liable of fraud

By Shaim Akhtar | Oct. 2, 2023

The Supreme Court of New York has found former Republican President Donald Trump liable for fraud by deceiving banks and insurers by overvaluing assets used in business and loan deals. After being found liable, the court has set a civil trial in New York that will determine major financial and legal penalties in the coming months. The court’s actions mark a significant chapter in United States history, as Trump is the first president ever to be found liable in a civil case.

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Just days after the one year anniversary of the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, Iran’s parliament has approved a new Hijab and Chasity Bill that delineates stricter punishments for failure to adhere to the Islamic dress code (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Mahsa Amini Protest - 8 October 2022 - Parliament Square, London” by Alisdare Hickson. October 8, 2022). 

Iran doubles down on Islamic dress code one year after Mahsa Amini’s death

By Lilly Ward | Oct. 2, 2023

A year after Mahsa Amini’s death, protesters in Iran are still chanting her name. Just days after the one year anniversary of the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, Iran’s parliament has approved a new Hijab and Chasity Bill that delineates stricter punishments for failure to adhere to the Islamic dress code. Those with more than four violations of the dress code could face up to 10 years in prison. 

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Of the 362,00 workers that have gone on strike this year, according to data from Cornell University, the United Auto Workers have been the most recent labor union to join (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “UAW Local 598” by US Department of Labor. November 1, 2022). 

United Auto Workers on strike as companies are slow to yield

By Rajika Chauhan | Sep. 28, 2023

2023 has been a significant year for labor movements, with high-profile strikes taking place across all industries as employees show increased dissatisfaction with pay and working conditions. Of the 362,00 workers that have gone on strike this year, according to data from Cornell University, the United Auto Workers (UAW) have been the most recent labor union to join. AP reports almost 13,000 workers in auto-manufacturing plants have walked out since striking began on Sept. 14, comprising 13% of the union’s 146,000 members. 

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In the past week, the son of President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, was indicted for a firearms purchase that took place in 2018 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Hunter Biden September 30, 2014” by Prime Minister’s Office. September 30, 2014).

Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges

By Shaim Akhtar | Sep. 27, 2023

In the past week, the son of President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, was indicted for a firearms purchase that took place in 2018. The indictment marks a significant development in United States politics, as Biden is the first child of a sitting president to face federal charges. 

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More than 140 world leaders and state representatives gathered in New York City to address the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“UNGA 2023 - Monday - 53198182539” by Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken. September 18, 2023). 

World leaders discuss critical issues at UN General Assembly meeting

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 26, 2023

More than 140 world leaders and state representatives gathered in New York City to address the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This high-level meeting provides leaders and representatives of member states with the opportunity to lay out their priorities for the coming year and encourage cooperation on critical issues. As the General Assembly High-Level week winds down, the world awaits the outcomes of these diplomatic discussions, which will shape the direction of international affairs in the coming year. 

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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been declared illegal again by a U.S. judge (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“DACA-16” by Susan Ruggles. November 12, 2019).  

DACA ruled illegal (again) by Texas judge

By Aliyah Siddiqui | Sep. 23, 2023

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been declared illegal again by a U.S. judge. According to KFF, 580,000 people in the U.S. are DACA recipients as of 2022. While the program remains intact for now, the case over DACA may end up in the Supreme Court. Despite the wide use of DACA, the program has faced scrutiny for years.

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