McMAHON: What To Do Next

McMAHON: What To Do Next

I’m not sure why we continue to be surprised. This is the party that stood by Roy Moore as child victims came forward and accused him of abuse; it’s the party that has turned a blind eye to a laundry list of sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump. The GOP has made it clear that women, and their safety, don’t matter, writes Mallory McMahon.

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'Indelible in the Hippocampus'

'Indelible in the Hippocampus'

“The last thing we need is a lifetime appointment for full-grown frat boy in the seat responsible for the jurisdiction over right and wrong. Believe women. Don’t reward the Brett Kavanaughs of the world. Work for better,” writes Brooklyn Daily Eagle Managing Editor Sara Bosworth.

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GOLDSCHEID: A Long Way to Go

GOLDSCHEID: A Long Way to Go

Thursday’s hearing on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the United States Supreme Court was a stunning reflection of our polarization as a country, and of how far we have to go to fully acknowledge the reality and impact of sexual violence, writes CUNY Law School Professor Julie Goldscheid.

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Organizers, Musicians Rally to Stop Surging Gun Violence

Organizers, Musicians Rally to Stop Surging Gun Violence

Gun violence is on the rise across Queens, claiming more than 110 victims this year to date. To help stop the shootings and engage more residents, organizers in Astoria, Long Island City and across the borough are hosting a special fundraiser this weekend.

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Women's Rights Leaders Champion Gender Equity at Borough Hall

Women's Rights Leaders Champion Gender Equity at Borough Hall

Members of the New York City Commission on Gender Equity will convene at Queens Borough Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today to discuss how Queens residents can prevent, reduce and eliminate gender-based violence. Photo courtesy of CUNY TV

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