February 2, 2023
With the political establishment lining up with Daniel Davis, the ultimate insider, LeAnna Cumber is vulnerable.…
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February 1, 2023
OPINION | Rinse and repeat
The hashtags that now date back a decade, and centuries of crimes against humanity, are the reason A.P. African American…
January 31, 2023
OPINION | Jax’s Godzilla strategy of urban development
Demolishing existing buildings in hopes that flashy new ones will replace them doesn’t work. It’s time to change gears.…
January 29, 2023
OPINION | Is Daniel Davis opening Pandora’s Box?
Republican Daniel Davis issued the most audacious proposal of the campaign mayor campaign: pension reform.…
January 24, 2023
OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2023
2023 could be a year of big change for Jacksonville’s urban core. Here’s a look at five trends to watch…
January 18, 2023
OPINION | We don’t have a labor shortage
The U.S. workforce suffers from the unwillingness of corporations to pay workers a wage that signifies value, worth, dignity and…
January 16, 2023
OPINION | A tale of two parties
It looks from the outside like Urban Meyer is coaching the Duval Dems and Doug Pederson the GOP, but it’s…
January 10, 2023
OPINION | How to fit a gas station into LaVilla
These examples of urban gas stations show that a Daily’s station being proposed for LaVilla can be improved dramatically with…
January 4, 2023
OPINION | The lie of invisibility
Banning books eliminates an opportunity for students to expand beyond their own surroundings and worldview.…
January 2, 2023
OPINION | The 2023 mayoral race is getting real
It is now 2023, and city elections are all but upon us. If you’re in the mayoral race, you’d better…
December 20, 2022
THE JAXSON | Waterfront parks: 5 models for Jacksonville
Downtown Jacksonville boasts one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the country, but historically, our public space along it hasn’t…
December 18, 2022
OPINION | ‘Citizen of the year’: Notes on Kent Stermon
Warning: This essay addresses the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, dial 988 for…
December 14, 2022
OPINION | Remember, reconcile, repair
“Take ‘Em Down!” is an ineffectual narrative strategy to effect change. Is it a demand of adamance? Absolutely. A passionate…
December 13, 2022
OPINION | 4 myths about Jacksonville’s city government
Jacksonville City Hall provides no shortage of things to criticize, but there are some common complaints that don’t stand up…
December 4, 2022
OPINION | The education of Diana Greene
Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Diana Greene is nearing half a decade in her position, a remarkable feat. Greene, who…
November 30, 2022
OPINION | Silence is not assent
As a child I would sometimes get in trouble in school, and then again at home, for trying to express…
November 29, 2022
THE JAXSON | Your tabletop Christmas Village is illegal under modern zoning laws
You may think your miniature Christmas Village is a quaint tribute to the building traditions of yesteryear. However, its walkable,…
November 20, 2022
OPINION | The ‘resign to run’ trap
I’ve written about politics in this town for many years and expressed my share of frustrations, including with candidates running…
November 16, 2022
OPINION | DeSantis’ and Trump’s freedom isn’t free
Freedom. That’s the word that’s been slung like dice since campaigning began for the 2022 midterm elections. Entire narratives were…
November 6, 2022
OPINION | What redistricting reveals about the Jacksonville City Council
Anyone from a dysfunctional family would have felt at home during Friday’s redistricting schmozz on the Jacksonville City Council. Proving…
November 2, 2022
OPINION | Are we irretrievably broken?
The attack ads this election cycle have been vicious. Opponents on both sides have been characterized as racist, dangerous, liars…
October 31, 2022
OPINION | Mayor’s race should be about Jax, not parties
While the political world is hyper-focused on the midterm elections, the day after next Tuesday’s voting opens another chapter in…
October 23, 2022
OPINION | Molly against the machine
Dozens of endorsements are flying, and most of them are of the “Well, it would be news if they didn’t…
October 19, 2022
OPINION | Requesting relief for the people
I am one of the millions of people who submitted an application for student debt relief. I attended the Florida…