Jane Goodall taught us to pause, watch and listen
Jane Goodall is now gone. Even writing those words for me feels surreal. For so long she seemed…
Broward County’s public safety is not just a line item
Why does the Broward County Commission fail to make public safety a priority for Broward County? Our neighbors…
Protect Florida springs through septic-to-sewer conversions
Orange County has made impressive progress with its septic-to-sewer program. Nearly 600 families have already converted, making their…
If you’re old enough to serve, you’re old enough to lead
During a recent Fort Lauderdale City Commission debate, we discussed whether 18-year-olds should be eligible to run for…
What do the Florida and Wisconsin elections tell us about the next 2 years?
Editor’s note: Special thanks Teresa Freiberg and Kellen Hoard for their work on the piece. Three elections on…
My father was right about debt — and Washington needs to listen
Over the past few months, I’ve had the same conversation with different people — my Uber driver, the…
City should do more to ensure affordable student housing
Earlier this fall, like so many parents of young people, I sent my son off to another year…
State unfairly distorts Broward’s support for gender equity
In 1979, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a comprehensive international agreement, the Convention on the Elimination of…
Stop the power grab on Orange County redistricting
I was born and raised in Pine Hills and, God willing, I hope to stay and retire there.…
Shedding light on the power of sight
Every October, during Blindness Awareness Month, I recall the line in the Jimmy Buffett song, “Mañana”: “Don’t try…