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A.G. GancarskiMay 31, 2016

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Termed-out Jacksonville Rep. Charles McBurney is in the running for a judgeship. In light of that, and vociferous opposition from the National Rifle Association, McBurney is asking for support from those who know him best. McBurney points out “a vacancy on the Circuit Court here in the 4th Judicial Circuit (Duval, Nassau and Clay counties) due to the appointment of […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 28, 2016

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Todd Wilcox had an interesting contribution recently: $1,500 from Allan Cors, the National Rifle Association President. Cors, elected last year as president of the organization, gave $1,500 and committed to keep supporting Wilcox, says his campaign. This could be significant for Wilcox, who in a race where virtually everyone is running to the right, can […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 2, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is probably the most health-conscious of any recent mayor. He’s known for his distance runs through downtown, which culminate with a closing sprint as he nears City Hall. And on his first World Health Day as mayor, Curry is choosing to launch a “citywide health initiative.” “Journey to One” will launch officially […]

Drew WilsonMarch 11, 2016

The League of Women Voters of Florida celebrated blocking a trio of gun bills considered by lawmakers in the 2016 Legislative Session, including one that would have allowed concealed weapons on college campuses. “Our joint forces succeeded in killing these bad bills this year,” said Patti Brigham, LWVF’s newly appointed 1st vice president and the founder […]

Associated PressFebruary 28, 2016

As a pediatrician, Dr. Judith Schaechter can ask parents of her patients all sorts of questions regarding their safety and well-being: what the child eats, whether there’s a backyard pool and whether the child gets enough sleep. Yet the question of whether there is a gun in the home is generally off limits. A Florida […]

Associated PressJanuary 18, 2016

In their final debate before the Iowa caucuses, the gloves came off between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Shouting over each other at times, the two leading Democratic presidential candidates engaged in some of their toughest exchanges of the campaign on Sunday night, underscoring the narrowing race between them in the first-to-vote states of Iowa […]

Jac VerSteegJanuary 13, 2016

FAU professor James Tracy is creating an opening for Florida politicians who don’t like tenure and don’t like faculty unions. Because of Tracy’s case, tenure opponents could go on the attack and look good doing it. Tracy is the Florida Atlantic University communications professor who claims the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre is a […]

Jac VerSteegJanuary 12, 2016

FAU professor James Tracy is creating an opening for Florida politicians who don’t like tenure and don’t like faculty unions. Because of Tracy’s case, tenure opponents could go on the attack and look good doing it. Tracy is the Florida Atlantic University communications professor who claims the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre is a […]

Associated PressJanuary 2, 2016

Laws taking effect at the start of the new year show states diverging on some hot-button issues. Restrictions on carrying guns eased in Texas, for example, but got tighter in California. It is easier to register to vote in Oregon, but there is another step to take at the polls in North Carolina. The opposing […]

Bob SparksDecember 11, 2015

On Nov.13, Islamic radical terrorists killed 130 innocent people in Paris. The world mourned with the French and offered thoughts and prayers. Some of us added the French flag overlay to our social media pages. The perpetrators were bent on killing as many “infidels” (or Muslims if they happened to be in the vicinity) as […]

Tag: National Rifle Association

Facing opposition from NRA, Charles McBurney seeks recommendations from supporters

NRA president backs Todd Wilcox for U.S. Senate

Jax to launch health initiative Thursday with surgeon general

League of Women Voters Florida celebrates blockage of 3 gun bills in Legislature

Battle rages over Florida law limiting doctors’ gun speech

Dam debate takeaways: Passion versus practicality

Jac VerSteeg: FAU professor James Tracy’s case helps anti-tenure forces

Jac VerSteeg: FAU professor James Tracy's case helps anti-tenure forces

New laws in 2016 show states are diverging on guns, voting

Bob Sparks: Praying for victims and for solutions going forward