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Guest AuthorJuly 25, 2014

Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced he is placing a contingent of the Texas National Guard along his state’s border with Mexico, due to the inability of the federal government to respond adequately to the border crisis. I am not really sure what these troops plan on doing, but it is good to see at least […]

Guest AuthorJuly 24, 2014

It’s a sobering thought: Florida’s students are graduating from high school without a good understanding of how to manage money. Whether going off to college or entering the workforce, these young minds should have at least the basics of money matters down, right? The unfortunate truth is, nearly half of Florida’s graduating seniors lack comprehension […]

Guest AuthorJuly 22, 2014

It’s as simple as 1+1=2. Every kindergartener knows that if you want more of something, you have to add to it, not subtract from it. Every farmer knows that if he wants a bigger harvest, he has to sow more seed. Not so Republicans. Since 1981, when Arthur Laffer duped Ronald Reagan into believing “supply-side” […]

Guest AuthorJuly 22, 2014

Recently, I had the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C., and visit with members of Congress and their staff to talk about something that I truly believe in. Herbalife. Many have probably heard of Herbalife and may think it is just another nutrition or dietary supplement company. But to me, Herbalife has been life changing […]

Guest AuthorJuly 22, 2014

I believe in the radical notion that Congress should work. Congress should govern. And Congress should work more, not less. Republicans, Democrats and Independents in Congress should all have a part in the process. Each member, having been elected by their community of approximately 700,000, should have an opportunity to contribute to the legislative process […]

Guest AuthorJuly 21, 2014

Newspaper stories and blogs continue to document the coming battle over the state constitutional amendment that would permit the use of medical marijuana. However, most reporters write pro-marijuana stories, giving little coverage to the other side of the story. For example, several recent stories say that polling shows Amendment 2 passing handily. In fact, nothing […]

Guest AuthorJuly 20, 2014

What’s good for U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown is not necessarily good for Florida voters, black or white. That much is clear from Circuit Judge Terry Lewis’ recent ruling that the redrawn district maps were flawed, unconstitutional and benefitted the Republican Party and incumbents. In his 41-page ruling issued last week, Lewis also found that political […]

Guest AuthorJuly 20, 2014

Probably not time to order the cake or get those wedding attire alterations done, but if you’re a-hankering for a gussied up Key West wedding, you’d better book the venue. On Thursday, 16th District Circuit Court Judge Luis Garcia pulled the first thread that will unravel the Florida straightjacket prohibiting marriage equality. Garcia overturned the […]

Guest AuthorJuly 20, 2014

Charlie Crist’s campaign is in trouble and his pick for lieutenant governor is further proof. Crist picked Annette Tadeo-Goldstein to be his running mate. Tadeo-Goldstein is the chairman of the Democratic Party in Miami-Dade County. There are two reasons this pick should be a warning sign for Crist supporters. The first is the timing of […]

Guest AuthorJuly 20, 2014

Last week I was a guest at the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra’s benefit concert at the Annenberg Auditorium in Beverly Hills. The annual concert and gala had been planned for more than six months, as an uplifting summer happening for music lovers and Israel’s supporters. California has the largest Jewish community after New York, followed immediately by […]

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JAXUSA Partnership hosts educator externship connecting with transportation and logistics industry leaders.

Ed Moore: Compassion and security are not exclusive

Michael L. Bell: For Florida’s students, money matters

Stephen Goldstein: Republicans publicly abandon failed Reaganomics

Ximena Bentancourt: We must stop billionaire from destroying Herbalife

David Jolly: Congress should spend more days in session

Barney Bishop: Most media reporting on medical pot unfairly supports it

Andrew Skerritt: Ruling prompts questions about Rep. Brown’s role in redistricting

Linda Cunningham: It’s time to think about booking Key West for gay weddings

Jamie Miller: What does Crist’s LG pick say about the state of his campaign?

Rachel Patron: We should invite the Israeli Philharmonic to Miami in 2016