A lesser degree of denial encompasses almost all the rest of us. We see the obvious indicators of climate and nuclear dysfunctionality but feel helpless. At the other extreme are the Bill Mckibbens and Greta Thunbergs and their millions of followers who have given their utmost to waking the rest of us up to the urgency, including the doctors in groups like International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, or the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017) who are doing the same for nukes.
Month: May 2024
Yes, the peaceful protesters are interrupting the status quo – setting up encampments, even occupying university buildings. For instance, at Columbia University, students actually renamed the occupied Hamilton Hall, declaring its new name to be Hind’s Hall, after Hind Rajab, a 6-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli armed forces, along with the rest of her family (and several aid workers), as they were fleeing their home in Gaza. The point of the protests is, indeed, to change the world: to stop U.S., including university, support of the devastating “war” (i.e., carnage). They’re not trying to eliminate an enemy but, rather, illuminate the situation – putting themselves on the line to do so.
One thing the show gets right is in having some characters criticize the fact that so many high ranking officials from Western governments, especially the United States, are not skilled diplomats with expertise regarding their posts but political appointees, who are rewarded with their positions for being major donors to one of the country’s two major political parties.
Get ready to fall in love all over again! The City of Pompano Beach is excited to announce the return of the “Love Always, Pompano Beach” campaign, featuring a dynamic array of deals and discounts. The now bigger and better City-wide campaign offers residents and visitors alike a treasure trove of offers to experience all Pompano Beach has to offer, while helping our local businesses display their specials. The website will showcase enticing promotions, providing the perfect excuse to indulge in a delicious meal, shop for unique items, book a relaxing staycation, or embark on an exciting adventure – all at a fantastic value. To claim your discount/deal at any of the establishments simply say “Love Always Pompano,” when ordering or booking. Current incentives will be valid April 1-August 31, 2024.
The nation’s hottest wordsmiths are descending upon the City of Pompano Beach for the 32nd Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam. Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce that this electrifying four-day festival will take place June 12-15, 2024, and is a celebration of spoken word, performance poetry, and the power of community. Over 200 poets will battle it out for bragging rights and a chance to be crowned champion. The festival takes place across Pompano Beach’s cultural hub, including the Ali Cultural Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, and the beach! Tickets are $25 for a festival pass, which includes the preliminary bouts and Final Stage.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed bills that include seeking to prevent “indoctrination” in teacher-training programs and beginning to allow credit unions to hold state money.
Today, Holy Cross Health announced their “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), released today. A record 1,065 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2024 survey and scoring process. Of those participants, 462 received the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation.
Holy Cross Health earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).
Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology for OBGYN and Gynecologic Oncology and the American Board of Internal Medicine for Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Dr. English specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all gynecologic cancers — ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal, vulvar and fallopian tube. She also treats benign diseases such as pre-cancers of the cervix, vagina and uterus; pelvic masses; uterine fibroids; complex endometriosis; abnormal uterine bleeding; cervical dysplasia; vaginal dysplasia; genetic predisposition to ovarian, uterine, breast and colon cancers; inherited cancer syndromes; and genetic variants of uncertain clinical significance.
Today, local civil rights and community groups and Miami residents announce an anticipated agreement with the City of Miami, concluding a racial gerrymandering lawsuit over the Miami City Commission’s redistricting map. The agreement secures a fair map for the rest of this decade and proposes lasting reforms to the city’s redistricting process that will be submitted to the voters in a charter referendum.