Commentary

MAGA Fest at the Orange Blossom Classic

Republican Byron Donalds made an appearance at the Orange Blossom Classic while Democrat David Jolly continued gathering prominent endorsements and support from Black faith leaders. Their competing strategies reveal the…

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Florida Doesn’t Need Another Redistricting Fight

Micah 6:8 calls us to “do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.” Justice requires fairness. Humility requires listening to the people.

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An Unjust War

"One of the clearest standards in Just War Theory is this fact: war must be the last resort. In other words, every diplomatic path must be exhausted before a single…

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You Can’t Degrade God’s Image

When leaders use demeaning language or share dehumanizing imagery, it doesn’t just stay on a screen. It seeps into the culture. —Rev. Dr. Robert M. Spooney

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The Real Enemy Within: Polarization and Division in America

Micah 6:8 says, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk…

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When Lies Lead the Land

"I see an illustration of my point in Orlando, Florida where the race for the District 5 seat on the Orlando City Council exemplifies how political campaigns can turn the…

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A Tone-Deaf Ballroom in a Broken Government is a Clear and Present Danger

"History teaches us that the White House is “the people’s house,” a place that should reflect humility, stability, and shared sacrifice during national hardship." —Reverend Dr. Robert M. Spooney

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When Justice Breaks Its Promise: Why Defending Civil Rights Under Section 1983 Still Matters

"Each case begins with a single, devastating truth: someone in power forgot that authority does not erase accountability." —Coretta Anthony-Smith

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Donald Trump Needs Sunday School

We would not let a child in Sunday School walk away thinking they can earn heaven by being a good classmate or sharing their crayons. Why, then, would we or…

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Déjà Vu All Over Again; ICE and the Shadow of the Klan

"Police officers, soldiers, even pastors, anyone entrusted with authority, understand that true accountability requires being known."

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