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Mark FerruloFebruary 19, 2015

Do you think Florida’s school accountability system, with punitive high-stakes testing and unreasonable mandates, is out of control? To teachers and other folks on the front lines in the fight to improve our public schools, it most definitely is. Last week, more than 6,000 teachers, parents, education advocates and other concerned Floridians participated in the […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 23, 2015

January 6 was a monumental day as marriage equality finally came to Florida, and loving same-sex couples were granted the legal right to marry. Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel’s decision not only sparked jubilant celebrations across the state, it also served as an important reminder of the impact the judicial system has on critical issues, including […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 22, 2015

January 6 was a monumental day as marriage equality finally came to Florida, and loving same-sex couples were granted the legal right to marry. Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel’s decision not only sparked jubilant celebrations across the state, it also served as an important reminder of the impact the judicial system has on critical issues, including […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 14, 2015

The new Legislature has been sworn in. At their swearing-in, members took an oath of office, placed their hands on a Bible and promised to uphold the Florida Constitution. Legislatures have tinkered in nefarious ways with voter-passed constitutional amendments in the past, but this new Legislature must do the right thing when implementing Amendment 1, […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 13, 2015

The new Legislature has been sworn in. At their swearing-in, members took an oath of office, placed their hands on a Bible and promised to uphold the Florida Constitution. Legislatures have tinkered in nefarious ways with voter-passed constitutional amendments in the past, but this new Legislature must do the right thing when implementing Amendment 1, […]

Phil AmmannDecember 16, 2014

On Tuesday, Jeb Bush made his most substantial move towards a presidential run to date, with the announcement to “actively explore” a campaign, and a new political committee for Republican fundraising. For Democrats, the move was hardly surprising, seen as just another way to keep Bush in the headlines. “Isn’t this what he’s been doing […]

Phil AmmannDecember 16, 2014

On Tuesday, Jeb Bush made his most substantial move towards a presidential run to date, with the announcement to “actively explore” a campaign, and a new political committee for Republican fundraising. For Democrats, the move was hardly surprising, seen as just another way to keep Bush in the headlines. “Isn’t this what he’s been doing […]

Mark FerruloDecember 15, 2014

The health of Florida’s environment and economy is inextricably linked to the health and well-being of our coastline. Florida’s coasts and marine waters provide the economic lifeblood for hundreds of tourism and fishing communities, providing billions of dollars of economic activity and millions of jobs. That’s why for decades Floridians have successfully thwarted efforts to […]

Mark FerruloNovember 24, 2014

Congress has convened after the November elections to finish its business before the swearing in of a new Congress in January. This “lame duck” session is the time for our elected representatives to finish the business of the 113th Congress. The Senate has a great deal of important business left before the end of the […]

Mark FerruloOctober 27, 2014

Florida is one of the most diverse states in the nation, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at our courts. According to The Florida Bar, people of color make up about 43 percent of Florida’s population. Yet among the state’s judiciary, fewer than 9 percent of judges are Hispanic, and fewer than 7 percent are […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Mark Ferrulo: Education community overwhelmingly opposes punitive testing

Mark Ferrulo: Marriage equality underscores vital role of our courts

Mark Ferrulo: Marriage equality underscores vital role of our courts

Mark Ferrulo: Don’t slap Amendment 1 voters in the face

Mark Ferrulo: Don't slap Amendment 1 voters in the face

Democrats respond to Jeb Bush “actively exploring” White House run

Democrats respond to Jeb Bush "actively exploring" White House run

Mark Ferrulo: Florida should continue to oppose offshore drilling

Mark Ferrulo: Fill judicial vacancies for a not-so-lame duck congressional session

Mark Ferrulo: Rick Scott is shaping the courts in his image, not Florida’s