New York, N.Y. 2019, our 19th year, was a tremendous breakthrough year for Orphans International Worldwide, the J. Luce Foundation, and the New York Global Leaders Lions Club. Our mission of raising, supporting and educating Young Global Leaders was strengthened more than in any previous year. We launched in India. We launched our Luce 24 […]
WASP Dating Scene: What Tramp Steamer Did Your Family…

My Forefathers arrived on the Mayflower! What tramp steamer did your family arrive on?! © Jan Ivarsson 2015. Tweet
Congress Member Maloney Writes on Fighting ‘Extremists,’ ‘Nonsense’

Washington, D.C. In a letter to constituents today, Congressional Representative Carolyn B. Maloney expressed frustration and determination to fight what she termed as both “extremists” and “nonsense.” She represents the Upper East Side of Manhattan, including Roosevelt Island. The past few weeks in Congress have been, in a word, interesting. The Pope visited. Speaker Boehner […]
Greek Refugee Centers Overstretched as Arrivals Hit Half Million Mark

New York, N.Y. As the number of refugee and migrant arrivals in Greece hits half a million, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned today of continuing “chaos” at overburdened reception centers – possibly threatening to undo Europe’s recently-agreed relocation program – unless reception conditions in frontline islands are […]