Author Archives: mbolling

Crumbling Injustice: Why Miami-Dade County is in Need of a New Civil Courthouse

BY BERTILA L. FERNANDEZ – Constantly called upon to meet the needs of the citizens of Miami-Dade County, the 11th Judicial Circuit has quickly outgrown the usefulness of the Miami-Dade County Courthouse. The centerpiece of downtown Miami, the Courthouse was built in 1925[1] and meant for a population of 100,000[2]. Today the population has grown […]

Ray Rice Abuse Scandal Highlights Dangers of Celebrity Victim-Blaming

BY: JOSIE FARINELLI From dangerous concussions to questionable team names, the National Football League is no stranger to controversy.  Arguably, the least shocking news about Ray Rice’s assault case is the NFL’s mishandling of the situation.  The story is familiar to anyone who has turned on a TV over the past month: on February 19, […]

Nail Polish Invention Seeks to Prevent Rape and Stirs Debate of Victim Blaming

BY ERIN EVASHEVSKI – The latest statement in fashion is in, and there is more to it than just looks. Four students at North Carolina State University have created a nail polish that is able to detect certain drugs associated with date rape. To use, women simply apply the paint, swirl their finger in their […]

Supporting Florida’s Entrepreneurs Through Social Enterprise

BY LESLIE COULTER – Social enterprise laws are an attractive option for the Florida Legislature because the regulations foster economic development among residents, and support and incentivize ventures that are not only focused on their bottom line but also maintain as part of their mission a commitment to contribute positively to society. These laws are premised in […]