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Daniel TilsonNovember 3, 2014

It may be the most undervalued, overlooked race on the Election 2014 Florida ballot. But mysuncoast.com has reported that none other than former Gov. Jeb Bush will appear with Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam on the final day of his re-election campaign. The high-profile appearance in a low-profile race makes sense, given […]

Diane RobertsNovember 2, 2014

The Miami Herald recently published an op-ed claiming that when it comes to Florida’s environment, Charlie Crist was — and would be — a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad governor. Rick Scott has been a great governor, Nature-wise. And Jeb Bush, the guy who preceded Crist in the mansion? The greatest governor. A green […]

Daniel TilsonNovember 2, 2014

As most of you know, Florida isn’t considered by political and Election 2014 analysts as a Republican “red state” or a Democratic “blue state,” but rather a politically divided “purple” state…when it comes to the electorate, that is. Remarkably but understandably enough though, that balance doesn’t reflect itself in the composition of our government, or […]

Martin DyckmanNovember 2, 2014

Down deep on Tuesday’s ballots — the last item on most — is an issue not to be overlooked. Should a lame-duck governor replace Supreme Court Justices and judges of the district court of appeal who will be leaving office when he does? Or should it be the next governor’s duty? That’s the issue with […]

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

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 […]

Guest AuthorOctober 29, 2014

Women across Florida are leading households and we’re doing everything we can to support our families, but the odds are stacked against us — especially when it comes to getting the health care we need. As a small business owner, I’ve found that it’s exceptionally difficult to buy affordable access to health care for me […]

Guest AuthorOctober 28, 2014

He wanted it to be a private pilgrimage. It turned into a public tribute. Maybe it will become a movement. L. Lamar Wilson ran 15 miles on Sunday afternoon, retracing the route taken by the white men who abducted and lynched Claude Neal 80 years ago in Marianna, Fla. Then about 40 people joined him […]

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Daniel Tilson: Ag Commissioner race is more important than most voters realize

Diane Roberts: We’re not stupid enough to paint Scott ‘green,’ are we?

Daniel Tilson: Restoring some balance of power in Florida Election 2014

Martin Dyckman: Amendment 3 is a cynical bamboozlement and must be defeated

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

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

Ronda Wallace: Florida is failing to deliver quality affordable health care for women

Andrew Skerritt: Poet stages tribute to black man lynched 80 years ago