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Guest AuthorJuly 22, 2015

Healthcare continues to be at the center of debate in Florida’s Capitol. But while many focus on the number of Floridians covered by some form of health insurance, equal attention should be paid to the factors driving the costs of delivering healthcare. These costs affect everyone: the insured, the uninsured, employers and the State. If […]

Guest AuthorJuly 20, 2015

With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage for gay couples, Florida leaders have an important decision to make when it comes to our national and international reputation. Will we be a state that embraces equality and fairness or will we be seen as a state that resists progress and shuns diversity? The Supreme Court […]

Guest AuthorJuly 19, 2015

Most Floridians agree: Solar power is an essential part of our energy future. In fact, Florida voters might even find two solar amendments on their 2016 ballot. Be warned: There are important differences between the two ideas. One amendment, written by a group called Floridians for Solar Choice, may sound appealing at first glance. However, […]

Guest AuthorJuly 19, 2015

Most Floridians agree: Solar power is an essential part of our energy future. In fact, Florida voters might even find two solar amendments on their 2016 ballot. Be warned: There are important differences between the two ideas. One amendment, written by a group called Floridians for Solar Choice, may sound appealing at first glance. However, […]

Guest AuthorJuly 19, 2015

The Florida Supreme Court recently invalidated the state’s congressional districts map, finding it had been drawn with unconstitutional intent to favor the majority party and incumbents. This landmark decision is the first to determine whether newly drawn legislative districts comply with the Fair Districts Amendment as passed by voters in 2010 to remove partisan gerrymandering […]

Guest AuthorJuly 19, 2015

Floridians for Solar Choice is a legitimate grassroots citizens’ effort to give Florida residents and business owners the ability to choose solar energy and harness the power of the sun through the free market. Unfortunately, despite being the Sunshine State that choice is currently limited in Florida. Our coalition is working to place a constitutional amendment […]

Guest AuthorJuly 16, 2015

“Waiting patiently was waiting taking up space.” – AWOLNATION Who decided patience was a virtue? Why not action, determination, and grit? There’s not a problem in the world that doesn’t have a solution – sometimes we have to think, and act, outside the box to bring it about. That’s what happened to me. I always […]

Guest AuthorJuly 15, 2015

In my daily routine I often forget about how fortunate I am to have certain luxuries such as running water, electricity and a fast Internet connection. To us, such amenities may seem expected because we live in a developed country. However, during my recent 45-day adventure to Peru, I had an enlightening experience. I had […]

Guest AuthorJuly 14, 2015

Interested in learning more about the early Native Americans from a site excavated by the Smithsonian? How about the no-name storm of 1928 when more than 2,000 people died in an hour Or a detailed diorama of Belle Glade in the early 1920s? The Lawrence Will Museum, just reopened this May in Belle Glade, should […]

Guest AuthorJuly 14, 2015

Emergencies and disasters occur quickly, without notice, and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. Being ready for a disaster is more than storing water and stocking up on supplies. It’s being prepared to handle financial responsibilities and issues should disaster strike. Having a plan to pay bills and […]

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Patrick Geraghty: More support needed to pass state laws against workplace discrimination

Dick Batchelor and Jim Kallinger: Floridians deserve smarter solar

Dick Batchelor and Jim Kallinger: Floridians deserve smarter solar

Glenn Burhans Jr.: O civility, where art thou?

Tory Perfetti and Mike Antheil: Solar Choice is the smart choice

Catherine Durkin Robinson: Living with risk: Who decided patience was a virtue?

Vu Tran: Being without taught me awareness of what I have

Catherine Martinez: Glades museum tells tales of Old Florida

Drew J. Breakspear: Prepare now to weather hurricanes’ financial hardships