A new court resource is changing lives for Broward’s families
Family court exists to protect the most vulnerable. Couples in conflict and children caught in the crossfire of…
Lawsuits against the foster care system do more harm than good
I recently read with keen interest the opinion piece by attorney Howard Talenfeld (“Foster care is failing our…
The importance of survivors speaking out
There are more than 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse in America. Many never tell anyone what…
Summer break can increase food insecurity for children
Of the estimated 2.1 million people living in Broward County, approximately 250,000 neighbors, family and friends face food…
Commentary: Ten years after Pulse, honor those we lost with action – Orlando Sentinel
I wasn’t in Orlando on June 12, 2016. I was returning home to Puerto Rico when news broke…
Commentary: Strengthen downtown without sacrificing history – Orlando Sentinel
For much of Orlando’s history, downtown was the center of daily life. Before shopping malls, theme parks and…
Maxwell: 10 years after Pulse, Orlando won’t let anyone erase this tragedy – Orlando Sentinel
Some people forget how that weekend unfolded. On Friday night, an obsessed fan shot and killed pop singer…
Commentary: Connecting people with the right jobs – Orlando Sentinel
On paper, Central Florida is booming – our region is home to a growing population, strong employment, and…
Commentary: Florida’s conservation model saves habitat, wildlife – Orlando Sentinel
In recent commentary, critics have raised concerns about the leadership of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,…
The University of Florida is self-destructing
In 2022, the University of Florida had every reason to believe it was entering a golden age. U.S.…
Artificial turf, real anger in Lauderdale
People everywhere worry about artificial intelligence. But in Fort Lauderdale, the outrage is over artificial turf. A turf…
No child can succeed on an empty stomach
No child should have to wonder where their next meal will come from. At No Kid Hungry Florida,…