Telling the truth in America in 2022 is dangerous to your family and your health. The reality of gun ownership is violent, and many will in flick suffering on an individual, or a group with no logical reason. Violence is not new, but now it is blatant and overt.
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The Criminal and the Cats
Americans fantasized that Trump’s presidency was a fairy tale; but each day revealed differently. Far too many people thought that a wealthy businessman who talked tough, offered nonsensical promises, and lacked scruples would somehow make for a great president.
Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” I love that sentiment. I also know that when student loan debt is tying you down, changing the world can feel out of reach.
This month, we honor the more than 500 deputies, firefighters and civilian employees, who faced significant danger, saved lives and performed exceptional acts in 2020 and 2021 during the Broward Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Ceremony.
Black Travel
The general mid-term election in Florida has started, and the governor’s race will be a nasty fight until the end. Governor DeSantis will have over $100 million; candidate Charlie Crist will have a $100 million, and the independent, people of color, and women will determine who wins.
Lost Black History
When President Biden took office, the country was in the grip of a global pandemic. Businesses were shuttering, schools were closing, and people were dying. The country needed leadership. Unfortunately, we had a showman at the helm when a statesman was needed. Forty-five was pre-occupied with scoring political points and securing media hits. And when voters were given a chance to express themselves, by a margin of nearly seven million votes, they chose statesmanship over showmanship.
Just when you thought far-right attacks on public education couldn’t get any more absurd, we hear about something new.