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Martin DyckmanJuly 23, 2014

Rick Scott needs to hear from Sandra Day O’Connor. Not that he’d listen. The retired justice, who must surely regret what has happened to the U.S. Supreme Court since she left, is devoting her time now to fighting for the independence of the judiciary. She has become a prominent and oft-spoken critic of what she […]

Mark FerruloJuly 23, 2014

Imagine a future where Florida’s soil and air are contaminated, iconic endangered species like the Florida panther are lost forever and our drinking water is poisoned. Unfortunately it could happen — if we don’t put a stop to new oil and gas extraction process known as acid fracking. There are many environmental and public health […]

Shannon NickinsonJuly 23, 2014

David Waggonner gave the Pensacola area a lot to chew on. How much of his philosophy about environmentally sensible stormwater management we ultimately will swallow remains to be seen. But you can’t say the case hasn’t been made. Waggonner is an architect who is the guru behind the Greater New Orleans Water Urban Plan. He […]

Adam WeinsteinJuly 22, 2014

Last week, as the number of unaccompanied minors reaching the U.S. border from Latin America exceeded 50,000, Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., gave voice to a concern that U.S. immigration opponents have long leveled against the huddled masses yearning to breathe free: that they were breathing diseases into America’s pristine air. “Reports of illegal migrants carrying […]

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 […]

Julie DelegalJuly 21, 2014

Judge Terry Lewis’ ruling invalidating the boundaries of two congressional districts was issued on July 10 — a Thursday. Lawmakers quietly “considered” whether to appeal on Friday. They deliberated over the weekend, and thought some more on Monday. It turns out, as we’ll see below, that their period of deliberation may have been, well, deliberate. […]

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 […]

Peter SchorschJuly 18, 2014

Say what you will about Republican-turned-Independent-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist, but the man is certainly campaigning to the beat of his own drummer. Crist endorsed President Barack Obama’s re-election on his own timetable, just as he switched his party registration on a whim while attending a White House Christmas Party. Crist set no timetable for when he […]

Guest AuthorJuly 17, 2014

The debate about our failed immigration policies is back in full force in the American consciousness with the recent news of tens of thousands of “children” trekking to our southern border dominating the headlines. It’s been described as a “humanitarian” disaster, further evidence of a failed immigration policy that for years has not been properly […]

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Martin Dyckman: Scott threatens the independence of Florida’s judiciary

Mark Ferrulo: To protect Florida’s future, ban fracking

Shannon Nickinson: We must learn that we can’t fight the water forever

Adam Weinstein: Scott administration lacks a heart, or brain, on immigration

Ximena Bentancourt: We must stop billionaire from destroying Herbalife

Julie Delegal: Timing of decision not to appeal districts ruling was questionable

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

Peter Schorsch: Charlie Crist’s LG pick an oddly timed decision influenced by reality of identity politics

Steven Kurlander: The need for intervention in Central America: Bringing back Teddy’s Big Stick for the children