by Marisa Endicott | Jun 6, 2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON – Political activism is on the rise among Muslim-Americans. And the unexpected catalyst appears to be Donald Trump and other would-be presidential hopefuls who have injected anti-Muslim sentiments into the campaign. Many Muslim activists say “Islamophobia...
by Marisa Endicott | Jun 6, 2016 | Politics
Fatima Abdallah Fatima Abdallah, 19, said she will be voting for Bernie Sanders in Tuesday’s Democratic primary in New Jersey. “I think he’s as genuine as a politician can be,” she explained. “I don’t see it as him being unrealistic. I see it as him being, you know, a...
by Marisa Endicott | May 26, 2016 | Education
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Two New York City boys, Srinath Mahankali and Cerulean Ozarow, sat side by side, their fingers tapping and feet and knees bouncing as they waited their turn for a chance at the national spelling bee finals. When the 285 spellers were whittled...
by Marisa Endicott | May 25, 2016 | Education
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Two New York City boys are among 285 elite spellers — emerging from a talent pool of more than 11 million kids — who have made it all the way to the final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Cerulean Ozarow, 13, of Brooklyn, and Srinath...
by Marisa Endicott | May 23, 2016 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON – The way to bring corporate agriculture in line with sustainable practices may be through America’s stomach. If healthful “fast-casual” dining keeps growing, experts say, more widespread shifts toward sustainability and fresh or...
