Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. Florida’s state committee voted to pass the Parental Rights in Education bill late last week. The bill, which is also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, would prohibit the discussion of sexual orientation in classrooms because it has not been deemed “age appropriate.” The […]
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Private companies should ignore state bans and enforce vaccine mandates
Photo courtesy of Derek Hatfield, flickr. Private companies such as Disney Cruise Line, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are going against the ban on vaccine mandates in states such as Florida and Texas. These companies are still requiring proof of vaccination from their patrons despite the states they are based […]
Wynwood Walls are a must-see for modern art lovers
Photo by Tori D'Amico Wynwood is a booming art center that lies within the hustle and bustle of downtown Miami. Somewhat reminiscent of New York’s Chelsea area, Wynwood is a popular destination for art and warm weather seekers. Most notably, Wynwood houses the work of graffiti artists from around the […]
Robert Kraft charged with solicitation after visiting spa
Photo courtesy of Sheelah Craighead, Wikipedia Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, has been charged with soliciting prostitution after he allegedly visited the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Fla. for sexual acts. He went to the spa prior to the AFC Championship Game in Kansas […]
Florida child dead after testing positive for influenza
Photo courtesy of Whoisjohngalt, Wikipedia An unidentified child in Florida, who had not received the flu vaccine, died sometime between Sept. 30 and Oct. 6 after testing positive for influenza, according to the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Epidemiology. This was the first pediatric death in Florida of this […]
Gun control needs to change before the next shooting
Photo courtesy of M&R Glasgow, Flickr Eighteen shooting incidents on school grounds in 44 days. That is 18 too many. In the days following the shooting at Stoneman Douglas that took the lives of 14 students and three staff members, I watched as my news feeds once again populated with […]