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Guest AuthorNovember 3, 2014

Kellen Winslow is a man on a mission. He wants to right what’s wrong with the athletic situation at Florida A&M University. As athletic director, Winslow understands something essential: athletics can attract students and fans to a university. His ambitions parallel those of Gonzaga and Appalachian State universities during their pivotal building years. He wants […]

Guest AuthorOctober 22, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott would rather avoid those pesky public records requests by citizens who believe they have a right to know what state government is doing. So what Lincoln called government of, by, and for the people is a hindrance to Scott and his ability to run the state as an autocratic and unaccountable CEO. […]

Guest AuthorOctober 14, 2014

Historically, Florida has been a hellish place to live for black men. But don’t take my word for it: look up the Groveland Boys. The state may be turning a corner. Here’s why some optimism is warranted: Last week, a jury in Jacksonville concluded that it is not OK to kill a black male merely […]

Guest AuthorOctober 2, 2014

Notionally, the Charlie Crist campaign for governor is ramping up its efforts to motivate Florida black voters to get to the polls on November 4. But actually the Crist campaign merely expects black voters to slavishly support him without a compensating policy effort. This should not be surprising. It is the party of Jackson’s approach […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 22, 2014

Florida State University trustees should not select state Sen. John Thrasher as the university’s next president when they vote today. Not on the grounds faculty and students claim: he lacks academic credentials, prefers creationist myths to sound science, and conveniently forgot several of his key votes on climate change. But for more compelling reasons: — […]

Tag: Chris Timmons

Chris Timmons: Kellen Winslow is a man on a mission at FAMU

Chris Timmons: Scott keeps citizens in the dark about important public issues

Chris Timmons: Jacksonville verdict, Ocala council decision are cause for hope

Chris Timmons: Will the Crist campaign start taking Florida black voters seriously?

Chris Timmons: Thrasher is the wrong choice for new FSU president