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Guest AuthorNovember 4, 2014

In a recent interview on “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart asked Fox political commentator Bill O’Reilly: “Does white privilege exist?” O’Reilly denied the existence of white privilege but conceded that blacks carry more of a burden than whites. What exactly is the burden? Some argue the burden is carried within institutions such as education, employment, […]

Guest AuthorNovember 3, 2014

Get out and vote. Who am I to suggest such a thing? The other day someone described me as a lobbyist. I’m not. Lobbyists form close relationships with lawmakers and encourage them to vote in ways that would benefit their clients. I recognize a lobbyist’s value, but would never consider myself one of them. First […]

Guest AuthorNovember 3, 2014

We now know that more than half of Florida’s voters are deciding not to vote this year. Your vote matters more than ever. Like you, I have faith in our state and believe Florida is moving in the right direction again. I believe if we focus less on the left, the right, or who’s right […]

Guest AuthorNovember 3, 2014

Kellen Winslow is a man on a mission. He wants to right what’s wrong with the athletic situation at Florida A&M University. As athletic director, Winslow understands something essential: athletics can attract students and fans to a university. His ambitions parallel those of Gonzaga and Appalachian State universities during their pivotal building years. He wants […]

Guest AuthorNovember 2, 2014

When asked to write this column, I was reminded about a time when political polls were exclusively analytic tools that taught us something useful for campaigns. They were the closely guarded domain of geeks and political insiders seeking a strategic roadmap for a candidate or referendum. Polls were our little secret and were much more […]

Guest AuthorNovember 2, 2014

Over the years, I’ve observed that Floridians want their politicians to be driven by Florida values. This election season, voters must be wondering: how has Gov. Rick Scott lived up to key Sunshine State commitments? Rewarding hard work:  Floridians don’t want handouts they believe in working for a living. That’s why they believe in […]

Guest AuthorNovember 2, 2014

Social media posts are aflame with comments about this election season. No, not with thoughtful analysis about key positions taken by those seeking office and no, not with commentary on the implications of those positions on our state either. What seems to bother most are two things. First, there are the unrelenting ads, coming at […]

Guest AuthorNovember 2, 2014

Much as my kids hated me doing it, I decided to talk to my daughters’ friends about their views on Amendment 2. My youngest daughter is a sophomore in high school and my middle one is a college freshman, so talking to their friends gave me a sample of ages and views. My kids pride […]

Guest AuthorOctober 31, 2014

Earlier this year, Gov. Rick Scott on a re-election mission through Tampa posed among overflowing fruit bins to film a campaign ad claiming his support for small business. In perhaps one of his most candid statements since taking office in 2010, the former health care CEO proclaimed: “I love selling things to people.” Indeed he […]

Guest AuthorOctober 31, 2014

Crony capitalists have been unjustly justifying their crony capitalism under the guise of free-market capitalism to satiate their insatiable greed for quite awhile. These crony capitalists have control over the government, stock market, mass media and communications with their big money influence. A growing income inequality and economic disparity have been furthered by the practical […]

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Vanessa Lopez-Littleton: Black infant deaths point to flaw in health system

Catherine Durkin Robinson: We citizens are the solution so get out and vote today

Mark Wilson: Your vote matters more than ever

Chris Timmons: Kellen Winslow is a man on a mission at FAMU

Steve Vancore: Polls: What have they become?

Ralph Nader: Nine Florida values that Rick Scott opposes

Ed Moore: Are we getting what we deserve when we vote or just what we expect?

Gary Stein: Young people understand the complexities of Amendment 2

Arthenia Joyner: Scott loves ‘selling things to people,’ but ‘buyer beware’ on Election Day

Apek Mulay: Sick of crony capitalism? Here is what you can do