Ledger Opinions and Commentary

10/13/2022

The stories that come out of these storms are examples of the human ability to be truly human - to adapt and aid others, to cheer on and cheer up neighbors.

In the aftermath of a hurricane, there is no more collective place on the planet.

10/13/2022

Even after the riot was quelled and condemned, its participants arrested and convicted, we still have public figures like Lauren Boebert openly rejecting the disestablishment of religion.

It's easy to forget that a more genteel version of Boebert’s philosophy was precisely that of Elizabeth’s recent ancestors.

10/13/2022

Our nation’s farm bill operates and funds programs that keep Florida farms competitive and operational.

We need a new farm bill that will support American farmers and protect our access to a national food supply in the near term and for generations to come.

10/13/2022

Food insecurity looks different from community to community. This Hunger Action Month, we urge leaders, community organizations and residents to take actions close to home.

Food insecurity affects 1 in 10 households in America and looks different from community to community. Local action is key to tackling hunger.

10/12/2022

Today's editorial cartoon - Gary Varvel, Creators Syndicate

Today's editorial cartoon: (October 9 2022)

10/12/2022

For a moment there was real collaboration, real coordination, between folks on both sides of the partisan wall.

Both candidates and current officeholders really are motivated by something other than fear and anger.

10/12/2022

We are only beginning to get a sense of the damage Hurricane Ian brought to our state and the process of repairing that damage is beginning, as well.

As a property owner, you have insurance for a reason – to protect your home or business.

07/25/2022

Our republic has endured not because we hide awful things, but because we recognize them, and work to repair, replace, and reorganize.

The past has much to teach the people in the present – but not if it obscured or erased by a self-serving political process.

07/03/2022

In my career, both as a former coach and equally importantly, as a current academic, my most influential mentors and role models have been women - people who would simply have not had the opportunity to do what they do so well without the support of Title IX and its wider ramifications.

We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the signing of what I consider to be one of the most important single pieces of legislation ever passed.

06/26/2022

https://www.theledger.com/story/opinion/2022/06/21/compromise-pave-way-meaningful-gun-control/7649123001/
One of the main features of the new legislation is support for “Red Flag Laws.” These are statutes that allow for guns to be removed from people who pose a clear and present danger to themselves or others.

06/13/2022

Today's editorial cartoon - Chip Bok, Creators Syndicate

Today's editorial cartoon: (June 12 2022)

06/13/2022

It occurs to me that with the tremendous emphasis currently placed on playing party politics, controlling legislative seats, winning elections, callous but meaningless culture warring, and strategizing on district boundaries, we have forgotten entirely what government is actually for.

With the tremendous emphasis placed on playing party politics, controlling legislative seats and winning election, the real problems go unnoticed.