Lingering Parkland tragedy needs solutions not vengeance
PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDAPOLITICS.COM As a member of the Florida Senate, it is my responsibility to represent the wide interests and the diverse communities in …
No Joke: The ‘Punchline State’ makes history for something good
By PERRY E. THURSTON JR. Florida just made history as the first state to have an African American represent it in the U.S. Capitol’s National …
Mary McLeod Bethune deserves US ‘Capitol’ recognition
Mary McLeod Bethune PHOTO COURTESY OF FORWARD FLORIDA By PERRY E. THURSTON JR. The violence resulting from the recent white nationalist demonstration in Charlottesville, Va. …
July 1 marked start of campaign to save Florida’s public schools
Florida’s efforts to save public education started July 1, the day a new state law went into effect that forces public school districts to divert …
It’s time to call out the racism in Florida politics
By PERRY E. THURSTON JR. We have worked too hard and sacrificed too much to be treated like the help. Last week, State Senator Frank …
Presidential hopefuls must address injustice in America
The arrest and death of Sandra Bland sent chills through many communities. Sandra Bland’s actions on July 10th while driving on the streets of Texas were completely …
Time to Get Engaged-Turn Up!
It was barely two years ago and at the end of an issues-dominated legislative session when a memorable conversation took place. That year, my caucus …