Articles

There is a story that the author, Thomas Paine, was so enthusiastic and excited upon receiving his printed copies that he opened up the window of his lodging and started throwing copies to people passing by in the street. The story has never been historically verified, but even if untrue, it should be true. Paine knew he had written an original and powerful work. As he foresaw, it went on to shake the American colonies and ultimately the world.

This year Florida voters will face choices that will determine how they live their lives as well as the direction and destiny of their state—even more so than in “normal” election years. At the top of the list will be the race for governor. Then there is election of a senator. The current senator, Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), is running in her own right after being appointed in January by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to fill in the unexpired term of Marco Rubio, who was appoint

Trump’s blistering rhetoric on Venezuela masks humanitarian neglect: tough talk on Maduro, but refugees bear the cost.

In Florida and across the U.S., millions of full- and part-time workers at major companies need the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) just to feed their families. But public policy and corporate pay practices are rarely acknowledged. In 2024 more than 41.7 million Americans—roughly 12.3% of the U.S. population—relied on SNAP to put food on the table. In Florida, the number hovered around 3 million–nearly 12.7–13% of Floridians. These aren’t mostly unemployed

Collier County votes 4–1 to rename part of Immokalee Road after right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk, sparking outrage and public backlash.

When women say they were raped by agents of the government, the response cannot be silence.

As wealth gleams under chandeliers, millions of Americans go hungry or uninsured. The new Gilded Age is here—and it looks a lot like Versail

Florida’s new “Death-by-Immigrant” bill would let families sue local governments for crimes by undocumented people and fine cops for defying

Argentina’s libertarian experiment is collapsing, and Trump’s Wall Street allies are rushing in with billions to bail it out.

After fact-checking Dr. Powell’s article about cane toads, here’s the accurate info—corrected with verified FWC and UF IFAS sources.

George Floyd should be celebrating his birthday today. Instead, we remember his life stolen by police brutality—and demand real justice.

David Jolly’s surge shows Florida’s ready to invest in integrity again. It’s not just money—it’s momentum.

1492: The year “alternative facts” were born. Columbus didn’t discover America—he discovered the power of a lie. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

What was promising to be a messy but obscure congressional race for Florida’s 19th Congressional District was suddenly catapulted into national prominence on Tuesday, Oct. 1, when Madison Cawthorn, a 30-year-old former North Carolina congressman and media bad boy announced that he would be running. Because of his past behavior and erratic record, national and local media suddenly focused on him and the district. But in fact he’s an unlikely candidate with long odds in a cr

LaBelle turns 100—and fights for its soul. FDOT’s “Dogleg” plan cuts through downtown instead of building the safer bypass residents want.

Florida’s HB 49 would ban free speech on campuses—blocking signs, flyers, voter reg drives & fundraising. A direct attack on democracy.

Florida’s elections run on corrupted data. Half a million ballot records falsified — and officials certified them anyway.

The Constitution protects persons, not just citizens. Free speech, due process & equal protection apply to all people in the U.S.—yes, even