Growing up poor can affect brain development

As an educator, I could easily tell the difference between students by their economic background--from behavior disorders to learning abilities.

Money Can Buy An Election

I don't begrudge the way gazillionaires spend their money, but when they move to a state for the exclusive purpose of running for an elected office, it kind of pisses me off. The question is who besides the gazillionaire benefits from this tactic of buying a race? It certainly isn't the long time inhabitants of the state who trudge to work day-after-day working hard to make ends meet. And, I doubt that neither Jeff Greene's or Rick Scott's meddling in politics benefits their chosen party nor party supporters. To serve in government was intended for the betterment of the governed and government, I don't see either of these two using elected office as an effort to serve the people. It's just another way for them to enrich themselves and their wallets. And, don't we have enough of those politicians in office already? I can only question their motives and conclude that they are using their money to buy political power. And, it's the people who suffer the consequences when those with money corrupt and rob the electorate.

Who's Your Daddy?

Congressman Weiner has the balls most Democrats are looking for when confronting Republicans!

This Democrat has the moxie we need.

GOP blocks aid to 9/11 heroes, victims, Democrat erupts

GOP blocks aid to 9/11 heroes, victims, Democrat erupts Rip those arrogant Republicans a new one Congressman Weiner. The audacity that the Republican Party has to block a bill to help 9/11 survivors and the first responders. If we fail to recognize their sacrifice, can we expect their help when we need it?

Yes, Virginia, they come in EXTRA crazy

Yes, Virginia, they come in EXTRA crazy
Absolutely outrageous, the new Republican platform in Iowa wants to enforce the failed 13th Amendment, because the President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Large majorities oppose extending Bush tax cuts

"Even 40 percent of Republicans say they should be allowed to expire--19 percent say repeal them just for the wealthy, and 21 percent for everyone. That suggests that 40 percent of Republicans, who have been hearing the deficit hysteria since Barack Obama took office, are smarter than your average congressional Republican or deficit peacock. They understand the connection between tax cuts for the wealthy and the deficit." Joan McCarter

Amendment 4 empowers citizens with the right to vote on local land use decisions – Vote Yes on Amendment 4 – Orlando Sentinel

Amendment 4 empowers citizens with the right to vote on local land use decisions – Vote Yes on Amendment 4 – Orlando Sentinel
Voters have the right to decide what they want in their backyard. Amendment 4 will also increase urban development that is urgently needed to help local tax bases and struggling communities.

Kendrick Meek Comes Out Swinging--Thank God

Democrats Building on 2008 Success

Can Florida Democrats pull it off in the general election of the 25th Congressional District? Voter statistics in the district: Democrats-134,549 vs. Republican-137,913, it's a statistical dead heat with independent voters at: 99,196. Turn out the vote Democrats!

Is Florida Next?

G.O.P.'s Florida Governor Candidate Rick Scott supports measures like the Arizona law that allow enforcement of already existing laws according to his Website. Do we really need the contingents of Arizona's SB1070 in Florida? We are putting our migrant work force in jeopardy of leaving the state for the fear of questioning their immigration status. The ones who work in 90 degree plus heat to get the produce to market so we can have fresh fruits and vegetables on our tables. This proposition echoes the Jim Crow laws that were found unconstitutional. Every person of Hispanic descent can be endangered by this type of legislation.