OPINION: Florida going cashless does more harm than good
In an effort to combat going cashless in Florida, Rep. Matt Willhite filed HB 233, or the Acceptance of Cash Payments by Businesses bill, on...
OPINION: News outlets contribute to ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome’
The lack of news coverage on missing people of color (POC) in Tampa has been illuminated by the attention on Gabby Petito’s disappearance. This affliction...
OPINION: Postpartum Medicaid extension is long overdue
New mothers have a chance to gain access to extended Medicaid with SB 2518 passed July 1. The program, however, is still waiting for full...
OPINION: Biden needs to do more to combat climate change before disasters worsen
President Joe Biden signed a bill Sept. 30 allocating disaster relief funds of $28.6 billion to federal agencies. While it supports those affected by natural...
OPINION: Gay panic defense excuses violence
The gay panic defense, a pro-hate-crime legal strategy against LGBTQ people, is being fought by Democratic lawmakers in Florida. Sen. Lauren Booker and Rep. Carlos...