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Florida has long been a popular destination during the winter months. Whether the panhandle’s beaches, the theme parks of Orlando or the quieter Gulf Coast, the state had something for everyone. But for years, everyone knew that Miami Beach was best avoided in the “spring break” months of March and April. South Beach, in particular, on the southern tip, was …

President Joe Biden has an antisemitism problem. It is large and growing larger. It is his problem and he can’t shed responsibility for it.In a nutshell: The people who work for him are not doing their jobs to stop discrimination against Jews in America. Anyone with eyes and ears can see and hear what has been happening in America for …

The left claims to care about income inequality, but time and time again, its members reject solutions that allow more people to accumulate assets and savings. That’s because the left wants to end income inequality by leveling everyone down so everyone will be equally miserable. The American way, however, is to help everyone move up in income and have a …

A recent report outlining China’s direct involvement in fueling the fentanyl crisis in the United States has rightfully sent shockwaves through Congress and communities already reeling from the devastating impact of opioid addiction. The Select Committee on China’s findings uncovered China’s subsidization of the production of illicit fentanyl precursors for export, shedding light on the complicity – and in some …

“Planet vs Plastics” is thethemeof Earth Day this year. Why? Because, according to the event’s organizers, “plastics are a danger to humanity and all living creatures, disrupting the balance of life on Earth.” Therefore, “EARTHDAY.ORGis unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics …

On Monday, April 22, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. The question before the justices is: did the Ninth Circuit correctly hold that the Eighth Amendment prevents cities from enforcing civil or criminal restrictions on the homeless sleeping or camping on public property? Underlying the specific legal question in the case is a …

After three years of legalized hard drugs and rampant overdose deaths in Portland, Oregon, lawmakers this month rightly said enough is enough. There is a better option: strong progressive economic policies and ending untethered drug use promises to help repair the Portland image, attract new businesses and retain others downtown. This new more pragmatic progressivism we see shows a major …

For 31 years of being married, my wife and I never talked about sex. For the first time, we both thought our marriage was finally solid. After years of secrets and affairs and bringing our own traumas into our marriage, we went to a marriage conference, for once, not because our relationship was barely hanging on by a thread, but …

In a world that constantly bombards mothers with rigid standards and its expectations, it’s time to champion the power of acceptance. As mothers, we often find ourselves grappling with insecurities and regrets, burdened by the weight of self-doubt. But what if, instead of striving for unattainable perfection, we chose to embrace acceptance? Acceptance of ourselves, our flaws, and our journey …

As a former law enforcement officer for almost 20 years and U.S. Air Force veteran, my life mission has shifted toward answering the call when fellow warriors show signs that they may need help rebuilding their lives. To raise awareness of how we can all help our nation’s heroes, here are four signs I’ve found that show a first responder …