A look back by Louise Vallone I can’t believe I am 90. I can’t believe how fast time goes by. I often find myself reflecting on the life I lived back in the 1930s. Growing up in upstate New York as part of a Czechoslovakian/Hungarian immigrant family, I’ve seen a...
Discrimination in Plain Sight: Rethinking Job Applications in New York State In a time when we champion diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, it’s alarming how common job applications still ask questions that can lead to discrimination before a candidate even...
Daniel N. Clay, J.D., LL.M., J.S.D. dnclay@su.suffolk.edu New York’s Equal Rights Amendment and Its Implications for Disability Rights The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which took effect on January 1, 2025, amends the New York State Constitution to explicitly prohibit...
written by Louise Vallone Still Becoming: Time, Growth, and the Power of Living Forward As a writer, I’ve met women, who like me, have carried the weight of generations quietly, courageously, and without applause. They’ve raised families, run businesses, buried dreams...
Voices of Valor American Business Stories —the Anthony Constantino Story “You can’t kill the American spirit.” Anonymous, July 2024 When a bullet tore through the air and struck the President of the United States, it didn’t just ignite panic. It ignited patriots. Some...
Finacial Abuse The Case for Student Loan Justice: End Compounding Injustice, Apply Fair Interest Now For decades, student loan borrowers have been forced to navigate a system that would be considered illegal if applied to almost any other form of consumer debt. Among...
