A Horrible Four Years in Ukraine
On February 24, rallies took place in various cities and countries. On a cold winter evening, with snow still lingering and the streets treacherous with ice, concerned people gathered in Brighton Beach on this sad and tragic anniversary to express solidarity and hope for long-awaited peace.
Marina Lagunova

The Conversation That Changed Coney Island
On July 19th, America celebrated a national holiday—Juneteenth, Emancipation Day. Many of us grew up abroad and didn't celebrate this day, but living in the United States, we learn to understand and respect the history of the country that became our home.
Marina Lagunova

A Path Tempered by Fate: The Story of Alec Brooke-Red.
Sometimes you can't help but wonder: what drives people who enter politics? After all, it's a path not only of service but also of constant pressure, open criticism, and often unfair accusations. It's a life under the watchful, sometimes merciless, gaze of society, where every word or action can be twisted.