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Scott PowersMay 31, 2016

A retired Air Force brigadier general and a retired Navy rear admiral both expressed strong confidence in Democrat Hillary Clinton and condemnation of Republican Donald Trump as possible presidents Tuesday. Retired Brig. Gen. John Douglass of Cocoa Beach and retired Rear Adm. Gene Kendall of Fernandina Beach aimed their opinions toward Florida voters Tuesday, in a press call organized by Clinton’s presidential campaign. They were […]

Bill RuftyMarch 8, 2016

A fourth two-year term in Congress is what U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, a Lakeland Republican, is wishing for. On Thursday, Ross, 56, made his official announcement for the post in the three counties of his 15th Congressional District after redistricting orders from the Florida Supreme Court, warning of terrorism and the national debt. “Our work is […]

Phil AmmannMarch 7, 2016

When people think of Florida, they picture the Florida Keys with its clear water, warm sand and the quintessential laid-back lifestyle. But, the Keys are much more than that, as it is home to the world’s third-largest barrier reef, a national marine sanctuary, national and state parks, wildlife refuges, state aquatic preserves, and unique marine […]

Guest AuthorNovember 30, 2015

Underneath the candidate smears that are so much a part of local and national politics, there are a number of critical issues that leave both Republicans and Democrats too far apart. Party posturing aside there is substance to both sides of each concern but an inability for friendly if not effective bipartisan discussion. The elephants […]

Marc YachtNovember 29, 2015

Underneath the candidate smears that are so much a part of local and national politics, there are a number of critical issues that leave both Republicans and Democrats too far apart. Party posturing aside there is substance to both sides of each concern but an inability for friendly if not effective bipartisan discussion. The elephants […]

Guest AuthorMay 19, 2015

A Russian pundit in the early 1990s was asked, “What is the difference between the old Soviet Union and the new democracy?” His response was a bit puzzling at first: “We have more plane crashes now.” It was a remark aimed at Pravda, the Soviet state-run news source. He identified “freedom” as the power of […]

Peter SchorschApril 22, 2015

I want to go on record saying that I have the deepest respect, regard and admiration for those brave souls who serve in our nation’s military. I sincerely recognize that the threat to global stability is real and, yes, we definitely want and need them on that wall. With that said… There are two bills […]

Martin DyckmanJanuary 4, 2015

Never have Americans professed more respect for our troops. It’s as if we can’t thank them enough for their service. When they travel in uniform the airlines board them first. Strangers pick up their restaurant tabs. On his way from basic to advanced training four years ago, my youngest son was in the Dallas airport […]

Guest AuthorDecember 31, 2014

Why should I have to tell my sons to respect the police? My sons are both military veterans, the oldest having served in the U.S. Air Force in Afghanistan and the younger in the U.S. Army in Iraq. Both served during wartime. I am certain my older son would respect the police and would comply […]

Guest AuthorDecember 15, 2014

This weekend I participated in an interesting exercise. A group of activists staged a debate in which some of us argued that peace and environmental and economic justice are possible, while another group argued against us. The latter group professed to not believe its own statements, to be dirtying itself with bad arguments for the […]

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Retired general officers urge support for Hillary Clinton, trash Donald Trump

Dennis Ross makes official announcement; running for fourth term

Anitere Flores and Holly Raschein: Legislature must provide money to protect The Florida Keys

Dr. Marc J. Yacht: The elephants in the room

Dr. Marc J. Yacht: The elephants in the room

Henry Kelley: U.S. media bashing GOP on Iraq, protecting Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama

Peter Schorsch: If Yemen can be a voting precinct, so can Tampa

Martin Dyckman: We don't give our troops the leadership and weapons they deserve

Vanessa Lopez-Littleton: Why should I tell my sons to respect the police?

David Swanson: We’re not exceptional, we’re isolated