Sun Sentinel Opinion

11/16/2024

Columnist Steve Bousquet looks at the decision facing Gov. Ron DeSantis, as he must appoint an interim U.S. senator, and recalls what happened the last time such a vacancy occurred.

11/16/2024

In Pompano Beach, changes to a major downtown redevelopment project threaten to go off the rails. It's a sure sign that after a city election, leaders need to work harder to find common ground.

In Pompano Beach, changes to a major downtown redevelopment project threaten to go off the rails. It’s a sure sign that after a city election, leaders need to work harder to find common groun…

11/16/2024

A reader sees autocratic tendencies in Donald Trump's insistence on personal loyalty in his Cabinet choices, and his demand that they be allowed to bypass the traditional Senate confirmation process.

A reader sees autocratic tendencies in Donald Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty in his Cabinet choices, and his demand that they be allowed to bypass the traditional Senate confirmation …

11/15/2024

Appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to use their official authority to influence the vote on amendments 3 and 4 — a violation of state law — but were given cover by the head of the state elections police, another DeSantis appointee, who said they were operating in their official capacity, which is, of course, the very problem.

Appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to use their official authority to influence the vote on amendments 3 and 4 — a violation of state law — but were given cover by the head of the state elect…

11/15/2024

A 77-year-old reader despairs over the world she is leaving her children and grandchildren.

11/15/2024

Columnist Pat Beall takes a look at Palm Beach County elections, noting that while the GOP has made major inroads in voter registration, an overlooked story is this: With explosive population growth, why is the county losing tens of thousands of registered voters?

Columnist Pat Beall takes a look at Palm Beach County elections, noting that while the GOP has made major inroads in voter registration, an overlooked story is this: With explosive population growt…

11/14/2024

President-elect Donald Trump has demanded recess appointments for his nominees to prevent Democratic delaying tactics. Senate Democrats ought to promise no delays in exchange for full and fair hearings. Hopefully, that will prevent Trump's most disastrous nominees from entering the Cabinet.

President-elect Donald Trump has demanded recess appointments for his nominees to prevent Democratic delaying tactics. Senate Democrats ought to promise no delays in exchange for full and fair hear…

11/14/2024

University of Miami Religious Studies Professor Henry A. Green highlights the story of Jews who fled their homelands in the Arab world following the creation of Israel and subsequent ethnic cleansing in surrounding nations. Broward County will celebrate their survival story at an event Nov. 17 at the Posnack Jewish Community Center.

University of Miami Religious Studies Professor Henry A. Green highlights the story of Jews who fled their homelands in the Arab world following the creation of Israel and subsequent ethnic cleansi…

11/14/2024

Readers react with hostility to a letter from Miami's Catholic archbishop, who celebrated the defeat of Amendment 4.

Readers react with hostility to a letter from Miami’s Catholic archbishop, who celebrated the defeat of Amendment 4.

11/13/2024

Rick Scott went to Washington six years ago promising not to "make friends" as a D.C. insider. As Wednesday's vote shows, he kept his word.

Rick Scott went to Washington six years ago promising not to “make friends” as a D.C. insider. As Wednesday’s vote shows, he kept his word.

11/13/2024

It has become more difficult than ever for Floridians to access public records that they have the legal right to review. Here's how Sunshine State citizens can help fight back.

It has become more difficult than ever for Floridians to access public records that they have the legal right to review. Here’s how Sunshine State citizens can help fight back.

11/13/2024

Sun Sentinel readers who did not vote for Donald Trump see major problems with his plan to deport millions of illegal immigrants.

11/12/2024

After yet another pro-statehood vote by the people of Puerto Rico, and strong Latino political support for Donald Trump, the cause of making Puerto Rico the 51st state should take on renewed urgency.

After yet another pro-statehood vote by the people of Puerto Rico, and strong Latino political support for Donald Trump, the cause of making Puerto Rico the 51st state should take on renewed urgenc…

11/12/2024

Bloomberg Opinion writer Patricia Lopez notes that this was the first election in which Latino men broke for Donald Trump — 55% to 43% for Kamala Harris, according to CNN exit polling. Lopez explains how and why it happened, and what it means going forward.

Bloomberg Opinion writer Patricia Lopez notes that this was the first election in which Latino men broke for Donald Trump — 55% to 43% for Kamala Harris, according to CNN exit polling. Lopez explai…

11/12/2024

After being outed as a transgender man, Carter Brown was subsequently fired from his job. Now, he advocates for businesses to build inclusivity and antidiscrimination practices into their corporate cultures.

After being outed as a transgender man, Carter Brown was subsequently fired from his job. Now, he advocates for businesses to build inclusivity and antidiscrimination practices into their corporate…

11/12/2024

Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar describes what the newly passed Amendment 5, on increasing Homestead Exemptions, will do for South Floridians' property taxes.

Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar describes what the newly passed Amendment 5, on increasing Homestead Exemptions, will do for South Floridians’ property taxes.

11/12/2024

A long-time Sun Sentinel reader is grateful for the editorial board's consistent advocacy of positive values for the South Florida community.

A long-time Sun Sentinel reader is grateful for the editorial board’s consistent advocacy of positive values for the South Florida community.

11/11/2024

Now that we've turned our clocks back an hour, let's keep it that way.

Now that we’ve turned our clocks back an hour, let’s keep it that way.