Florida’s prisons need immediate COVID-19 relief
After resisting calls for transparency from advocates, lawmakers and the media, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has finally released data on the spread of...
Environmental racism shares blame for COVID-19 disparities
As states and cities roll out race and ethnicity data for coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, stark racial inequalities in U.S. public health are coming to light....
Stimulus bill shortchanges colleges and universities
Despite providing over $2 trillion in aid for the U.S. economy, the recent stimulus bill passed in Congress only offers $14 billion to colleges and...
Without strong stay-at-home order, Hillsborough puts residents at risk
On March 23, Hillsborough County’s Emergency Policy Group met to discuss the possibility of issuing a stay-at-home order to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tampa Mayor...
Poor funding for public services leaves Florida unprepared for COVID-19
America is now facing the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak head-on, and Florida is no exception. The number of confirmed cases in the Sunshine State crested 1,000...