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Steve SchaleMarch 3, 2016

For the first time in a while, the Florida Democratic Primary will mean something. For Bernie Sanders, it is a chance to prove he can win a big diverse state. For Hillary Clinton, it is a chance to solidify her position as the party’s standard-bearer. And unless something dramatic changes, Clinton will win Florida and firmly […]

Martin DyckmanDecember 4, 2014

As if American students don’t already face enough standardized tests, here comes another. Legislatures in eight states are considering adding success on a civics test to the requirements for high school graduation. Florida isn’t one of them, but it can’t be long before test-happy Tallahassee adopts the idea, which surfaced most recently in North Dakota. […]

Martin DyckmanDecember 3, 2014

As if American students don’t already face enough standardized tests, here comes another. Legislatures in eight states are considering adding success on a civics test to the requirements for high school graduation. Florida isn’t one of them, but it can’t be long before test-happy Tallahassee adopts the idea, which surfaced most recently in North Dakota. […]

Dan GelberAugust 5, 2014

Rick Scott holding a press conference to declare he wants to clean Florida’s water is sort of like Darth Vader declaring he supports intergalactic peace. Irony is aplenty when Scott announces he wants to spend millions to clean Florida’s waterways. Put aside the point that the last time Scott touted his “record funding” for environmental […]

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Steve Schale: Hillary Clinton should easily defeat Bernie Sanders in Florida

Martin Dyckman: Watch for yet another standardized test — this one on civics

Martin Dyckman: Watch for yet another standardized test — this one on civics

Dan Gelber: Scott supporting clean water is like Darth Vader supporting peace