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Ursila Jung

Ursila Jung

  • The American Dream is Still Possible in NYC, But We Need Strong Local Leadership

    Ursila Jung, the author


    As an immigrant, I see a truth that is sometimes not obvious to everyone: the United States of America is so much more than a mere geographical entity. It is a land where the American Dream of opportunity and prosperity  is possible. It is a place that people around the world aspire to because it is a beacon of hope and promise. I know this to be true because the U.S. is a country where a person like myself - an immigrant woman - can dream of having a fair chance at running for public office.