Project’s many negative impacts are not worth it
New development brings new challenges to any community, and coherent planning is paramount for a successful venture in…
Flagship store is a fine fit for Las Olas
Las Olas Boulevard has always held special meaning to me. Growing up in the 1960s, I spent time…
Problem-solving courts save lives and strengthen communities
In the midst of America’s ongoing struggle with addiction and the opioid epidemic, one beacon of hope has…
Let’s fix our public-sanitation problem – Orlando Sentinel
One of the uncomfortable truths of aging that I have discovered is the need to use the restroom…
Show our teacher appreciation through our actions – Orlando Sentinel
Public education is a foundation of our community. It is what gives every child a fair shot, and…
The power of nurses in long-term care – Orlando Sentinel
Each year, National Nurses Week offers an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary role nurses play in our…
Local school closures signal big trouble in Orange County – Orlando Sentinel
Seven schools have closed in Orange County this year, and seven more may close next year. That should…
Florida’s redistricting leaves minority voters without a voice
Before you ever talk about maps, you have to talk about people. What Tallahassee has done to Congressional…
Foster care is failing our kids
Hundreds of thousands of children in America are living without permanent families in the foster care system. Every…
Broward County walks the walk on sea-level rise
For more than a decade, the real issue regarding sea-level rise was never awareness. Everyone understood the risk.…
Housing affordability through labor reform
Housing affordability is top of mind for Floridians. State leaders have considered a variety of proposals to address…
We can’t solve homelessness by moving it out of sight – Orlando Sentinel
(Editor’s note: Florida Rep. Susan Plasencia recently criticized the homelessness crisis in East Orlando, placing partial blame on…