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Elections '24

The 2024 Presidential election year has begun. What are the issues? What are the stakes? And why is this year so critical for the future direction of the country? Follow EMS as we look to answer these questions through reporting, analysis, in-depth interviews and more.

Elections '24

What’s Leading Women to the Polls?

Selen Ozturk - Mar 11, 2024

As women head to the polls this fall, abuse in office, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights and gun control are forefront concerns.

Elections '24

Biden Defends Israel in State of the Union Speech, Does Not Call for Permanent Cease Fire in Gaza

Sunita Sohrabji - Mar 7, 2024

President Joe Biden delivered a fiery State of the Union address March 7, stating that Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas.

Elections '24

Calls for a Cease Fire in Gaza Dominate Super Tuesday

Sunita Sohrabji - Mar 5, 2024

The call for a cease fire in Gaza looms large as voters in 15 states head to the polls on Super Tuesday March 5.

Voting Rights

The Muslim Vote: An Overlooked ‘Swing Factor’

Selen Ozturk - Mar 1, 2024

Despite the fact that the Muslim vote is often overlooked, it can swing U.S. elections — particularly in close races.

Elections '24

How Community Votes Make Political Change

Selen Ozturk - Feb 27, 2024

As the U.S. electorate grows more diverse, mobilizing historically marginalized voters is more politically decisive than ever this election year.

Politics

‘No Vote, No Voice’ – Houston Leaders Weigh in On Why the Ethnic Vote Counts

Nakia Cooper - Feb 23, 2024

As Super Tuesday approaches, a decade-long decline in voter turnout in Texas' Harris and Fort Bend counties raises concerns about the public’s faith in the electoral process.

Politics

Hooray for H.E.R, Boo on Hur

Emil Guillermo - Feb 12, 2024

Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents has thrust the issue of age -- and ageism -- center stage this November.

Stop the Hate

How Senate Candidates Lee, Schiff, Porter are Stopping Hate

Selen Ozturk - Feb 12, 2024

As the U.S. Senate race heats up, candidates Barbara Lee, Adam Schiff and Katie Porter joined a forum to discuss their platforms.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Stirs Alarm Among Koreans in US

Ethnic Media Services - Jan 29, 2024

Concerns are growing in the Korean community around a possible second Trump term as the former president continues to escalate his anti-immigrant rhetoric.

Elections '24