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“Blessed be the fruit”: Church, State and Hate

August 16, 2024

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Words & photos by Amiyah Golden What is the objective when voices mingle together to chant the phrase, “Make America Great Again”? The inquiry stands because the wonder of a time period considered “great” for some America plagues the minds of many. Was it the time when women held no rights and couldn’t vote? Or when tribes of people

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Florida Once Upon a Time… Prohibition, Rum-Runners and Shady Characters

Words by Ted Hunt The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors was ratified in 1919 and went into effect in January of 1920. The often-called Prohibition Amendment, aimed at curbing alcohol consumption, forced the closing of hundreds of breweries

Am I Gaslighting Myself?

Words By Jillian Lombardo The clock ticks down. Stuffed animals gather around

Overconsumption: We’re Losing the Plot I Fear

Words by Amiyah Golden “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” — the catchphrase that

Bailing Mamas Out!

April 18, 2024

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Words by Atani Akokonan It is no secret — women, particularly those from minority communities, face disproportionate challenges. Data reveals a stark reality: Women in state prisons are more likely than men to have been incarcerated for non-violent offenses, such as drug or property crimes. Over half (58%) of

Bouqs & Bricks

December 29, 2023

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BOQUETS To Interfaith Organizations joining forces to address local housing challenges. The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are working together to provide housing assistance to local individuals and families, including seniors. The Church recently donated funds to JFCS

Reclaiming What Daylight Savings Steals: How to Prevent Seasonal Depression

November 18, 2023

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Words by Mallory Pace I have a bone to pick with whomever came up with daylight saving time. It’s a concept I have never fully grasped, no matter how many times it’s been mansplained to me. Each year we “spring forward” just to “fall back” a few months later,

Debunking Fake News

November 16, 2023

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Words by Kelila Ritchie I don’t know if it’s the journalist in me or if it’s just me in general, but I absolutely cannot stand the idea of everyone mistaking misinformation or blatant disinformation as fact and running with it. Honestly, it’s become increasingly difficult for me to be