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Even Republicans can do the right thing

Chris Jacobs, a congressman from New York, uttered the unthinkable on national television the other day: “I’m now the only Republican that’s come out and said I’m in favor of an assault weapon ban.” Wow. Except there is a caveat: Jacobs is NOT seeking re-election. He is from the ...

The humiliation of the tampon shortage

As if $5 a gallon gas, a baby formula shortage and record-high inflation weren’t stressful enough for American women, we now have another problem on our hands (or, more literally, in our pants): a tampon shortage. Nationwide, women are finding bare shelves in the feminine care aisle with no ...

The road to quitting smoking is paved with candy

June, National Candy Month, is described by the National Confectioners Association as “a time to celebrate the authentic, fun treats that candy companies have been producing for more than 100 years.” What many people may not know is that candy has been used for years as a means to help ...

Congress must overcome partisan bickering

In not so many years past, Congress spent its days legislating and measuring its work’s effects with meaningful oversight. Lawmakers had time for this because they did not spend their days engaging in hyper-partisan oversight of the other party or fundraising 20 to 30 hours a week -- 52 weeks ...

Stormy skies ahead for Florida travelers

As summer travel ramps up to pre-pandemic levels, there is a perfect storm of issues affecting air travel in Florida. Airports across the state are experiencing a mounting number of flight cancellations and delays, much of which can be traced to a tussle between commercial airlines, private ...