An exciting initiative by Florida lawyers is being launched this week in conjunction with the American Bar Association's Celebration of Pro Bono. ...more

October 31, 2009

With an unlikely ally at his side - Republican Gov. Charlie Crist - Barack Obama made his first Florida appearance as president Tuesday to push his economic stimulus plan, the first major legislative test of his administration. ...more

February 11, 2009

Inspired by Barack Obama, the French first lady and other leading figures say it's high time for France to stamp out racism and shake up a white political and social elite that smacks of colonial times. ...more

November 10, 2008

John McCain is an iconic figure, and his last campaign for president reflected the strengths and weaknesses of a man whom I have grown to revere as perhaps one of the greatest leaders in modern political history. ...more

November 8, 2008

Since the primaries in September boiled down the partisan candidates to two, the race for sheriff has been quiet on the surface, even with the general election's addition of a nonpartisan candidate. ...more

October 26, 2008

So much for "change," Sen. Barack Obama's premiere campaign slogan. ...more

September 9, 2008

Florida House District 56 is a mess. Of course, we are talking mostly Brandon here, an afterthought in Hillsborough politics. And I've never understood why. ...more

August 22, 2008

Who would have ever imagined that when it comes to dysfunctionality, the Hillsborough County School Board would make their Bowery Boys brethren over at the county commission look like the U.S. Central Command? ...more

July 31, 2008

Now we know what it would have looked like if Steve McQueen had ever run for president. ...more

May 22, 2008

When I lived in Pensacola, jokes about local government spanned four centuries and more. ...more

February 11, 2008