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Phil AmmannDecember 23, 2014

Nine candidates for the Jacksonville City Council election this spring received thumbs up from JAXBIZ, the non-partisan political action committee of the city’s Chamber of Commerce. Christopher Hong of the Florida Times-Union reports that two endorsements are for candidates challenging incumbents, and all but one are Republicans. JAX Chamber, in a statement on Monday, said […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 15, 2014

The beginning of a new calendar year is always a good time to reflect on the previous 12 months and set some goals for the future. During this time of the year, I am often reminded of the poem “The Dash” by Linda Ellis. It refers to the dates on a person’s tombstone, the birth […]

Daniel TilsonJanuary 9, 2014

Working and retired Floridians from all walks of life commonly flock together in long lottery ticket lines, dreaming of better days. But joining forces to vote for progressive political candidates who could help fulfill that dream … that’s another story. I get it that no politician or elected official, no matter how progressive, can make […]

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