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World

India’s lesson on rape doesn’t stick
The issue of rights of women in India and abroad took center stage as news of the incident broke out.
Central Florida Future

Women

India’s lesson on rape doesn’t stick
The issue of rights of women in India and abroad took center stage as news of the incident broke out.
Central Florida Future

Cuba

Cuban travel limits not as open as hoped
As of Jan. 14, citizens of Cuba are now free to move to other countries — or so the government claims.
Central Florida Future

Congress

Lack of term limits brings newcomers
As the 113th Congress takes the stage, a major criticism is the level of inexperience that seems to characterize the members taking its seats.
Central Florida Future

Florida Legislature

Silence not golden on library cuts
Faye Roberts, executive director of the Florida Library Association, discusses funding woes and library transformation. Here's an excerpt.
Orlando Sentinel

K-12 Education

Reed: Is Brevard ready for a school shooting?
I questioned Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, who strategized with Schools Superintendent Brian Binggeli after last month’s campus massacre.
Florida Today
Atheists in schools
It should come as no surprise that atheists are demanding the opportunity to distribute literature inside Orange County schools.
Orlando Sentinel
Reed: With schools, someone will pay tonight
Keeping all four schools would shift another $3.9 million in costs or cuts to employees district-wide.
Florida Today

Public Safety

Reed: Is Brevard ready for a school shooting?
I questioned Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, who strategized with Schools Superintendent Brian Binggeli after last month’s campus massacre.
Florida Today

Local Government

Redevelopment brings benefits, questions
CRAs have been created somewhat indiscriminately in Volusia County, raising even more questions about their ultimate value to taxpayers.
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Countywide sting shows horrid reality
The Seminole County Sheriff announced a sting that resulted in the arrest of 50 individuals who were caught in the act of pursuing sex with a minor.
Seminole Chronicle
Ritchie: Problems aside, combine fire departments
A big change in how firefighters would serve residents of Eustis, Tavares and Mount Dora is in the wind.
Orlando Sentinel
Reed: With schools, someone will pay tonight
Keeping all four schools would shift another $3.9 million in costs or cuts to employees district-wide.
Florida Today

Religion

Atheists in schools
It should come as no surprise that atheists are demanding the opportunity to distribute literature inside Orange County schools.
Orlando Sentinel

Culture

Arts community didn't need this venue drama
There is a beef between Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and the Florida Theatrical Association over who brings Broadway to Orlando.
Orlando Sentinel

Citizen Rights

Roe v. Wade turns 40 years old
Despite the court's ruling, and the passage of time, the issue remains a potent and divisive force in American politics four decades later.
Orlando Sentinel

Governor Scott

Find a long-term solution to Florida's voting woes
Solutions to our election problems proposed by Gov. Rick Scott are only a small walk-back to the time before he was elected.
Daytona Beach News-Journal

Letter To The Editor

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...

Hernando Today

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Orlando Sentinel

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Orlando Sentinel

 

I wish AARP...

Daytona Beach News-Journal

Op Ed

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Orlando Sentinel

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Orlando Sentinel
Citizens Have a Right to Be Safe from Gun Violence
Getting It Right for Our Children
The ‘Art’ of Medicine: Building Caring Ties With Clients
In Fond Memory of Florida's Bill McBride
Misguided NRA Critics: They're the "Relics"
Congress Must Keep Low Tax Rates on Dividends
Hurricane Fund Is Hurting Insurers in Florida
We Must Adequately Fund Our State Mental Health System
Florida at Christmas, an Unlikely State of Mind
Tougher Gun Policies Needed to Protect Public
Congress Needs to Raise Taxes on Top 2 Percent
Winning an Election Is Only the First Step in Public Service
Should Faculty Be Allowed to Volunteer Time for Study Abroad?
Health Insurance Tax Will Cut Jobs, Raise Costs, Curb Access to Quality Care
Historian Recalls UCF’s 50 Years, Pygmy to Titan

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