By Kelsie Gonzalez Appointed by the court, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)serves as a vital, independent advocate, representing a child’s voice. While the GAL program has made significant strides in protecting children facing abuse and neglect, there remains a critical gap in advocating for neurodivergent children. Many of these children are fully capable of making […]
By Staci Gamble Always unseen and never documented, the struggles of black farmers are constantly overlooked because of discrimination and insufficient data collection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA is an extraordinarily powerful entity that accounts for allotments, credits, information, and access to government funding.[1] In 1997, the USDA took over the […]
By Mya Nobles The primary goal of creating drug court was to reduce recidivism and allow participants to get back on their feet.[1] However, with the steep court costs and financial obligations, drug courts can potentially be an anchor that destabilizes and hinders participants from moving forward with their lives. Florida became the birthplace of […]
By Natalie Gonzalez Introduction Over 6 million Floridians, representing 57.2% of voters, voted yes on Amendment 4; however, the results ultimately fell short. Since 2006, Florida’s Constitution has required a supermajority for any constitutional amendments, including those initiated by citizens. This blog explores a more recent obstacle beyond the supermajority: Governor Ron DeSantis. Among the […]
