Opinion
Opinion
Bill Cotterell: The unmentionable is now mentionable
The startling syllable has become almost mainstreamed in political discourse, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
In Florida and elsewhere, thank smart politics for a thriving construction sector
There's been rampant demand for and acceleration of major projects, Nelson Mullins partner Robert Alfert writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: DeSantis anti-gay video was an unforced error
What was meant to imply that Donald Trump was squishy on gay issues backfired badly, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Threads: Unraveling Meta's new social media challenger
In his first op-ed for City & State, Tallahassee PR man Ryan Cohn says to experiment but stay flexible regarding the new platform.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: Redistricting rulings will have ripple effects in Florida
If you follow the logic suggested by the Alabama and Louisiana voting rights cases, Florida’s congressional gerrymandering cannot stand, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: Dignity of our highest court diminished by gifts
After recent embarrassing disclosures, the U.S. Supreme Court will probably be shamed into adopting an ethics code, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Letter to the editor: Data-driven, digital grassroots petitions work too
Bill Cotterell is right that Florida ballot initiatives aren't very grassroots any more – but there is another way, J.J. Whitson writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: Pot petition shows fallacy of signature campaigns
The deep-pocket proponents of legalized pot proved one fact of political life, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: New book looks at a Florida legal horror story
Justice took 12 years for Freddie Pitts and Wilbert Lee – if you can call it 'justice,' our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: DeSantis staffers raise cash – and eyebrows
It’s not uncommon for staffers, even high-level aides, to do political odd jobs for their bosses on their own time, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: Censorship doesn’t protect kids. It promotes ignorance
Unfortunately, in Florida, we take our censorship seriously, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: What does Florida's Ron DeSantis have in common with Jimmy Carter? (No, seriously)
Maybe DeSantis, like Carter, saw what all those snooty political experts failed to see, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Opinion: Steve Schale on why Donna Deegan won the Jacksonville mayor's race
'People had decided from the beginning they were comfortable with her as a political candidate because they were comfortable with her as a public citizen,' Schale writes.
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Opinion
Opinion: As DeSantis edges closer to presidential run, executions ramp up
It isn't unheard of for politicians to ramp up death warrants ahead of campaigns, attorney Melanie Kalmanson writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: Florida abortion amendment has a rough road ahead
If the initiative gets on the ballot, it will be the most talked-about issue of the campaign, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Opinion: Richard Morgan at 92 – an appreciation
As the husband of Florida journalism legend Lucy Morgan, Richard remains her biggest fan and loudest cheerleader, Florence Snyder writes.
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Opinion
Opinion: Watchdog says 2023 legislative session was worst in nearly a decade for free speech, government transparency
Free speech was not the only right lawmakers and the governor’s office targeted, open government advocate Bobby Block writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: Kids don’t know their history or how government works
Basic familiarity with government is still dismal among young people — and it's getting worse, our Capitol Columnist writes.
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Opinion
Bill Cotterell: Resignation edict serves no purpose in presidential races
Why should the state add or subtract requirements for seeking federal office, our Capitol Columnist asks.
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Opinion
Opinion: STEM education is the key to Florida’s economic future
Technical research universities like Florida Poly are a proven magnet for industry growth, President Randy Avent writes.
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