"What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? James 2:14 ...more

November 12, 2008

7:35 a.m.: Wendy Menouni emerges from voting at New Mount Zion Baptist Church on Columbus Drive early this morning with three young future voters in tow. "We're a divided household," she says. "Two of us are for McCain and two are for Obama." ...more

November 4, 2008

For those who haven't heard, there's a primary election on Aug. 26. Many of the candidates on the ballot will be running for circuit court judge. ...more

August 17, 2008

It's not a horror movie, although it is Hollywood spin. But to many Floridians, HBO's homage to the 2000 presidential vote-counting debacle will be a cringe-inducing look back at democracy in action in their home state — and it might prompt questions on whether, in this presidential election year, it could happen again. ...more

May 12, 2008

To many Floridians, HBO's homage to the 2000 presidential vote-counting debacle will be a cringe-inducing look back at democracy in action. ...more

May 12, 2008

Gazing through rose-colored lenses, we should be basking in the glow of American democracy in action during this election season. We should revel in the diversity of the men and women seeking the presidency and marvel at the incredible foresight our founding fathers had so many years ago. We can still do that, of course, but we also must add that a lot of racist baloney is going on by bigots who hate the thought of a black presidential nominee. ...more

January 6, 2008