Associated PressDecember 12, 2020
5min371
The Orlando Sentinel's editorial board had endorsed its local congressman’s successful bid for a second term.
Tag: democracy
Associated PressDecember 12, 2020Associated PressSeptember 24, 2020
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America's democracy heading toward crisis.
Scott PowersJune 16, 2017
3min241
Readying to join President Donald Trump in Miami Friday for the president’s expected reinstitution of economic sanctions on Cuba, Florida Gov. Rick Scott indicated in Orlando Friday morning that he is ready to support such a move. At a jobs announcement in Orlando, Scott said he’s convinced the long-term economic advantage of democracy and economic freedom […]
Darryl PaulsonMay 19, 2017
5min249
I expect the title of this op-ed will generate enough hate mail to keep me busy for a month. How can anyone oppose democracy? If the Founders hated democracy, who am I to disagree? The Founders recognized the inherent dangers of democratic government. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, called democracy “one […]
Bill RuftyOctober 14, 2016
4min273
The vitriolic presidential campaign and its controversies are due in a major part to the education system failing to retain one of its traditional and historical obligations, the teaching of civics, U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, a Lakeland Republican, told a meeting of a Kiwanis Club in his hometown Thursday. “I have never seen anything like […]
Julie DelegalJuly 14, 201510min229
In light of the recent Florida Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering, and given the rationale that justified the illegal redistricting lines in the first place, the words of playwright Tennessee Williams have never been more on point. “There ain’t nothin’ more powerful than the odor of mendacity. You can smell it,” Williams wrote. “It smells […]
Guest AuthorMay 6, 20156min203
Florida lawmakers are required to do two things. First, prior to taking office, each member must take an oath. That oath obliges them to “support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government…of the State of Florida.” “I do solemnly swear…” Second, in upholding that same charter document, they must also pass a budget. The Florida […]
Guest AuthorSeptember 4, 20147min209
Now that it’s “quiet” in Israel I’m planning a trip accompanied by at least 20 other Floridians. You’ll be in good hands with me since I’m a Licensed Tourist Guide and can get everything for you wholesale. The good news is that I already have two passengers: myself and my imaginary friend. So, as a […]
Guest AuthorJanuary 22, 20146min170
We meet at 11:30 a.m. on the third Monday of every month, this informal group of retired Miami Herald alums called the HACKS. We’re former editors, artists, reporters, refugees from a time past. What we have in common is long tenure at The Miami Herald and passion for a business that has changed profoundly over […]
Guest AuthorOctober 3, 20135min227
Our beautiful 237-year experiment in democracy has brought us to a difficult crossroad. Either we are going to continue to lurch from financial crisis to financial crisis or someone in Washington, D.C., is going to have to get over their childish temper tantrums. At this point in time I’m ready to declare a pox on […]