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November 28, 2022
Op-ed

Covid worries overshadow first day of new Congress

Politico / Sarah Ferris, Heather Caygle, and Olivia Beavers / January 3, 2021

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic loomed large over every aspect of Sunday's opening day of the 117th Congress, with fears of spreading the virus front and center and lawmakers fighting over masks on the floor of the House.


November 28, 2022
Op-ed

This Week in South Florida: Rep. Frederica Wilson

Local10 / Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg / August 1, 2020

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. - The focus on civil rights and addressing systemic racism came into sharper focus this week in Washington D.C. as congress created a commission to study and make recommendations to improve the lives of black men and boys.

Issues: Black Men and Boys

November 28, 2022
Op-ed

Darren Soto Takes to House Floor to Champion Rubio's, Wilson's Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act

Florida Daily / August 2, 2020

Last week, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., spoke on the House floor in support of the Commission on the "Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act."

Issues: Education Black Men and Boys

November 28, 2022
Op-ed

Poverty's high costs

Florida Politics / June 1, 2020

No agreement on a coronavirus aid package seems likely in the next few days. With the $600 unemployment boost above state benefits now expired, both sides are latching on to this to bash the other.

Issues: Transportation

November 28, 2022
Op-ed

With reservations, we recommend Katherine Fernández Rundle for Miami-Dade state attorney | Editorial

Miami Herald / EDITORIAL BOARD / August 9, 2020

These are both fragile and explosive times. They call for leaders who are battle-tested, compassionate and possessing the will to find the best path forward for all in our community.


November 28, 2022
Op-ed

'This is so earth-shattering.' Florida Democrats praise Biden's choice of Kamala Harris

Miami Herald / Alex Daugherty / August 11, 2020

Joe Biden's decision to pick California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate Tuesday ended a three-month vetting process where Florida Democrats saw one of their own land on Biden's vice presidential shortlist and fretted over another potential pick's ties to Cuba.


November 28, 2022
Op-ed

Frederica Wilson scores donation from NFL Players Association in reelection bid

FLAPOL / Ryan Nicol / Aug. 12, 2020

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) donated $2,500 to help Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson in her bid for reelection in Florida's 24th Congressional District.


November 28, 2022
Op-ed

Democrats in Florida Delegation Calling AHCA to Make Sure Long-Term Care Facility Staff Have PPE

Florida Daily / August 12, 2020

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., led nine Democrats in the Florida delegation on a letter to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), raising concerns about the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) for long-term care facility staff.

 

Issues: Workforce Protections