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In December 2024, the U.S. House Committee on Ethics completed a draft report concluding that Representative Matt Gaetz had engaged in a wide range of unethical — and in some cases illegal — conduct while serving in Congress. The report was circulated privately among committee members and staff. Not long after, Gaetz’s nomination to serve as U.S. Attorney General was quietly withdrawn. And then the report stayed hidden.

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