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If You Think Last Week Wasn’t a Win, You Might Be Too Cozy with the Oligarchy
In the wake of the recent special elections in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts, it’s imperative to recognize the substantial..
Apr 7


Byron Suggests “Astroturfing,” But the Rage Is Homegrown
When Byron Donalds dismisses the growing wave of protests in his district as “astroturfing,” he’s not just wrong—he’s out of touch. The frus
Mar 28


Byron Donalds for Governor, like Florida isn’t already suffering enough
Hang tight, folks—Congressman Byron Donalds is a trainwreck we can’t stop watching, and now he’s eyeing Florida’s governor gig in 2026. This
Mar 27


Democracy on Mute: Fort Myers Council Listens, Then Ignores
In a powerful display of democracy, Fort Myers residents filled City Hall on Friday for an emergency meeting, bringing thoughtful arguments,
Mar 21


Fort Myers City Council Members Take a Stand Against ICE Training in Local Police Force
Fort Myers, Florida- In a bold and principled move, three Fort Myers City Council members—Terolyn Watson (Ward 3), Diana Giraldo (Ward 2), a
Mar 18


Manufactured Outrage? The Truth Behind the Valimont and Weil Campaigns’ So-Called “Scandal”
In today’s political climate, minor campaign missteps are often blown out of proportion, and the recent coverage of congressional candidates
Mar 17


Resistance Rising in Southwest Florida: Protesters Tell Donalds to Put People First
A powerful wave of grassroots activism swept through Naples on Monday as over 150 concerned Floridians gathered outside Rep. Byron Donalds..
Mar 10


Dismissed, But Not Defeated—Jones’ Fight for Justice Isn’t Over
Rebekah Jones has long been a central figure in the fight for government transparency, particularly in relation to Florida’s handling of COV
Mar 5


The Donalds Dossier: Byron for governor? The possibilities and pitfalls
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-19-Fla.) looks like a shoo-in for governor of Florida—and if the election were held tomorrow he likely would be...
Feb 28


Swamp Cabbage Festival Chaos: Protester Pushed by Attendee—Guess Who Got Arrested?
Peaceful protester against mass deportations arrested during Florida Swamp Cabbage Festival
Feb 24


Florida takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union
by David Silverberg While President Joseph Biden’s State of the Union address to the nation last night, March 7, touched on the full...
Mar 20, 2024


Measles outbreak highlights Florida's fringe agenda
By Rebekah Jones Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to man. Both the CDC and the WHO advise those who have been exposed...
Feb 26, 2024


FBI Investigating Fort Myers Police Shooting
According to a statement released by the Lee County NAACP, they will be meeting with the FBI to discuss the fatal police shooting of...
Feb 15, 2024


New study shows costs to SWFL of toxic water but congressional bills to help remain neglected
by David Silverberg While a new study puts a price tag on the cost of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Southwest Florida, two bills meant...
Jan 29, 2024


The Iowa caucuses, Florida and the fate of DeSantistan
by David Silverberg Tomorrow is the day of the long-awaited—or long-dreaded, depending on your perspective—Iowa caucuses. As this is...
Jan 17, 2024


2023 Year in Review
By Rebekah Jones What a year. Each year, I think (hope) the new year will be better than the last. Maybe if I start wishing for a worse...
Jan 10, 2024


Anticipating the year ahead in politics in America
by David Silverberg There are inflection points in human history, monumental years when everything changes. This is such a year—and...
Jan 4, 2024


Grading the predictions of the year past
by David Silverberg We’re coming up on the end of the year, that time when media outlets from newspapers to television stations wind...
Dec 29, 2023


My son's freedom by Rebekah Jones
As a parent, I’ve been living in a nightmare the last eight months. A week after filing my whistleblower lawsuit against the state,...
Dec 15, 2023


Florida falls to #46 in average SAT scores
An in-depth analysis of the data and contributing factors. By Rebekah Jones Florida’s continued failures in K-12 education hit a new low...
Dec 11, 2023
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