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The Future of Dancehall?

April 16, 2008

by Jonah Engle

For several years, activists in the UK have waged a campaign against homophobic songs in dancehall, a modern form of Reggae. Now the campaign is growing in North America. Concerts are being picket....

A Closer Look at NY's Libraries

August 18, 2007

by Jonah Engle

In June, City council increased funding to public libraries in all five boroughs extending their hours to 6 days a week. Earlier this week, Brooke Astor died. The Grand Dame of New York society and p....

Blacks and Hispanics Bear Brunt of Marijuana Arrests

March 09, 2007

by Jonah Engle

In 1994, newly elected Mayor Rudy Giuliani and his police chief Bill Bratton unveiled a plan to restore a city suffering from a crack epidemic and high crime. Under "quality of life" policing, the NY....