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Guest AuthorFebruary 1, 2016

We have all read some of these eloquent and inspiring words of past American leaders. Some captured the moment exactly, offering reassurances that the times might be troubled, but with American courage, ingenuity and perseverance, there were no troubles we could not be faced head-on. Some were by Democrats and some by Republicans, but all […]

Marc YachtDecember 13, 2015

Generals understand the concept “Divide and Conquer.” On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln accepted the nomination to run for the Illinois U.S. Senate and stated that, “A house divided against itself shall not stand.” Jesus Christ gave similar oratory that can be found in the gospels of Matthew, Luke, and Mark. If ever there was […]

Guest AuthorAugust 24, 2015

“It is your business to rise up and preserve the Union and liberty for yourselves and not for me. I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that not with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office seekers, but with you, is the question: Shall the Union and shall the liberties of this […]

Guest AuthorAugust 23, 2015

“It is your business to rise up and preserve the Union and liberty for yourselves and not for me. I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that not with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office seekers, but with you, is the question: Shall the Union and shall the liberties of this […]

James CallMarch 12, 2015

Today’s chapter of the “4th Floor Files” talks with lobbyist Taylor Patrick Biehl, a fan of both Bruce Springsteen and Abraham Lincoln. Last year, Biehl and Dr. Jeffry Sharkey created the Medical Marijuana Business Association of Florida. Biehl has been director of governmental affairs for the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, as an associate […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 11, 2015

“We were once an aspirational society.” These words were spoken at the table during a national board of directors meeting of an organization upon which I serve. We were deep in a discussion about the value of education to society and what it means to our country’s future, and the themes of aspiration, ambition, desire […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 21, 2015

Abraham Lincoln, Ernest Hemingway, Robin Williams and Michelangelo are a few examples of brilliantly inspiring individuals who shaped our culture, artistry and society. Looking at this list of names, it is hard to see a connection between these unique individuals. The sad truth is that each one suffered from mental illness, a debilitating disease that […]

Peter SchorschDecember 18, 2014

Jeb Bush’s announcement Tuesday that he is setting up an exploratory committee for the 2016 presidential race may be his most decisive move yet, but it was anything but a surprise. However, since it has been more than 150 years since a successful candidate had a 14-year gap between his last election and winning the White House, […]

Julie DelegalNovember 23, 2014

Human beings are complex. Some of the most creative, curious, intelligent and sensitive individuals also bear the most risk for spiraling into deadly neuro-behavioral disorders. It’s a cruel trick of nature, a curse of the genes. And so it was with Sensitive Joe. “Sensitive Joe” was the college fraternity nickname given years ago to Myron […]

Marc YachtJuly 2, 2014

Happy Birthday America — 238 years old and going strong! One cannot deny the nation’s power and strength. America has survived its worst politicians. Thankfully, there have also been some good ones, including 56 nervous patriots who signed the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776. George Washington, the Father of our country, had a […]

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Ed Moore: Inspirational American eloquence — where has it gone?

Dr. Marc Yacht: To survive, America must close the “Great Divide”

Ed H. Moore: It’s time to recover our promise as a great nation

Ed H. Moore: It’s time to recover our promise as a great nation

4th Floor Files talks with Taylor Patrick Biehl on Springsteen, loyalty and Lincoln

Ed Moore: America still longs for aspirations

Alaina Bernard: Failure to deal with mental illness debilitates 60 million

Peter Schorsch: Did Jeb Bush wait too long after his last election for a White House run?

Julie Delegal: When biology backfires: evolving through the stigma of mental illness

Marc Yacht: Happy Birthday America! More prosperity lies ahead