Jay Cassano

Jay Cassano is a freelance journalist whose reporting focuses on inequality, technology, and the Middle East. He currently lives in Brooklyn and previously worked as a foreign correspondent in Istanbul.

New York City March Against Trump's Muslim Ban and Proposed Wall

As Trump Plans an Immigration Crackdown, South Asians Band Together in Brooklyn As Trump Plans an Immigration Crackdown, South Asians Band Together in Brooklyn

Residents of Kensington are forming a grassroots network to respond to any threats against vulnerable members of the community.

Jan 26, 2017 / Jay Cassano

Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion

Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion

Western media are characterizing the demonstrations as a clash between Islamism and secularism—but it’s government abuse of power that Turks are protesting.

Jun 5, 2013 / Jay Cassano

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