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Why District 46 Needs a Strong, Committed Leader

Why District 46 Needs a Strong, Committed Leader

On August 14th, the residents of District 46 will head to the polls to select a new leader. This person will give guidance on the state’s economy, educational system and business environment to lead District 46 for the next two years and beyond.

Suffer The Children: From School House To Cell Block

Suffer The Children: From School House To Cell Block

The state of Florida – along with Michigan, Pennsylvania, California and Louisiana – accounts for two-thirds of all young persons aged 18 and under serving life sentences.

“Stand Your Ground” Law Underscores Need for Competent Representation

For any good lawmaker, making a “yeah” or “nay” decision on a controversial piece of legislation is arduous. One has to think about the short- and long-term impact the bill will have on the State of Florida, as well as how it affects the constituents he or she serves.

Republicans Still Playing Games With the Poor

Yesterday on the House floor, U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich said that we are dealing with a “moral deficit” in the United States and its being led by the GOP.

Pacers Drop Magic to Take 2-1 Series Lead

Pacers Drop Magic to Take 2-1 Series Lead

Hope is defined as “the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.” After the Magic prevailed in game one of their first round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, they gave a truckload of false hope to Orlando fans.

How Our Society Is Slipping into a Plutocracy

As we slowly make the march toward our next set of elections in the state of Florida, our nation continues to sink into a possible plutocracy

Magic Maul Bobcats, Look Toward Playoffs

Magic Maul Bobcats, Look Toward Playoffs

The Orlando Magic firmly secured the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs after beating the Charlotte Bobcats 102 to 95 on Wednesday night.

Orlando Held an Election and No One Cared

Orlando Held an Election and No One Cared

According to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections, only 15 percent of the 131,000 registered voters in the city of Orlando took time to vote yesterday.

The Big Miss

The Big Miss

The Trayvon Martin tragedy continues to grip our communities as we wrestle with the loss of yet another young, black life.

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