Writing for the public good : essays from David R. Colburn and Senator Bob Graham / edited by Steven Noll.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Noll, Steven, editor.

Series:

Government and Politics in the South

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Florida--Politics and government--1951-.

Florida.

United States--Politics and government.

United States.

United States--Social conditions.

United States--Economic conditions.

Florida--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (328 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Gainesville, FL : University Press of Florida, [2022]

Summary:

This book presents over 100 important opinion pieces from David R. Colburn and Senator Bob Graham, two of the most influential public figures in contemporary Florida, illustrating the power of civic engagement in tackling issues facing the nation.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I. Florida

1. Historical Perspectives

'Cincinnati factor' vs. Florida Identity

The Future Is Now for Florida's Past

World War II Forever Transformed Florida

Sen. Bob Graham Saw South Florida Grow from Farmland to Metropolis

Why Won't Floridians Learn from Their Own History?

Reflections on Florida's Past

Florida: A State in Search of Itself

2. Gubernatorial Leadership

Cooperation in Tallahassee? Chiles More Likely to Get a Tussle

Florida's Beacon in a Storm

Chiles' Legacy: Beyond the He-Coon

Bush Leaves Powerful Imprint on Florida

3. State Politics

In Tallahassee, Is It the Season for Wise Men-or for Folly?

Custom of Porkchop Politics Thwarts What's Best for Florida

Legislature Back in Session? Hide Your Family, Possessions

Tax Tussle

Florida Democrats Get Perishable Gift

The Rise of Two-Party Politics

Trust Florida's Voters

How to Avoid Florida's Fiscal Hurricane

Don't Tax You, Don't Tax Me

Take Politics Out of Florida's Judiciary

Drawing New Lines: Erasing Politicians' Self-Interest in Redistricting Process

Getting to the Bottom of It

Florida-the Sad State of Our State

An Ill-Advised Toss of the Dice

Voting Rights Are Hindered in Florida

Rigging the Game

Florida Fiasco, Part 2

Bring Back Florida's Second Primary

4. The State, Region, and Nation

Government Inept?

Florida-In but Not Of the South

Forget the States-Let the Regions Pick the Candidates

How to End the Gridlock

Let's See You Top This, South Carolina

Revolution Is in the Air

The Truth about Those Medicare 'Cuts'

Florida's Future a Complex Challenge

Federal Government as Enemy? Not So Fast

Americans Are Turning Their Backs on Civil Debate.

Florida Has Gone from Obstacle to Asset in National Politics

Trump Recalls Populism and Dark Side of Politics

The Cure for the Post-Election Blues Is to Hold the Government Accountable

Will Trump and Tea Party Partnership Last?

We Are Former Senators. The Senate Has Long Stood in Defense of Democracy-and Must Again.

Part II. Diversity

5. Race Relations

Campus Crossroads: Black vs. White vs. Understanding

A Chasm between Whites, Blacks on Memory of Rosewood

Abandon Busing? Hard-Won Gains Would Be at Risk

Florida Stands at a Racial Crossroads

Remember Our Local Civil Rights Heroes, Too

Florida Events Hastened Racial Change in the Nation

As the Last Rosewood Survivor Dies, Let's Remember What We Did

6. Population Diversity

Younger vs. Older Voters

Gray and Growing Grayer: The Elderly and Florida

Baby Boomers: A Big Part of the Graying of Florida

Think Opportunity, Not Conflict, as Generations Mix

Forge a Florida Identity

Embrace Florida's Diversity Instead of Isolation

Florida Has Been Greatly Enriched by Newcomers

Heroism, Yes, but Also Hate

Part III. Public Policy

7. The Economy and State Finances

Florida Myth: Financing Future on a Shoestring

Trouble in Paradise

Can Florida Defy Being Typecast?

Florida Should Learn from Its Past to Chart Recovery

Florida Needs to Take Bold Steps to Save Economy

Growth Management Didn't Cause State's Economic Woes

Only True Reform Will Avert Another Financial Crisis

8. Education and Civics Literacy

Better Schools: What Works, What Doesn't, Why We Must Try

8 Steps to Make Schools Better

Florida Schools: In Search of a Miracle Worker

Enlist New Generation of Florida Citizens

End Confusion about Who Minds the Store

Graham: Renew Sense of Citizenship

Economy Relies on Educated, Smart Workers.

Democracy Withers If Civics Not Taught

America Is Sleeping through an Education Crisis

Guessing at the Best Teachers

The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker

Who Should Govern the Schools?

Want a Job? Start Your Search by Helping your Neighbors.

Virtual Learning Helps, but Classroom Still King

Jobs and Civics Go Hand in Hand

Hold Voucher Schools to Account

Get Teachers' Input on New Initiatives

Great Teachers Born, and Also Trained

Federal Push Needed to Improve Colleges

Path to Improved Teaching Is Clear

Give America the Old College Try

9. Environment-Springs, Everglades, Oil Spill

State-Federal Everglades Marriage on the Rocks

Hurricanes Are an American Problem

Save the Everglades Marriage

Disregard for Safety Led to Deepwater Horizon Spill

Due Diligence for Offshore Drilling

Industry Safety the Issue in Gulf Drilling

Land, Water Management Gains Go Up in Smoke

Everglades Restoration: Can This Marriage Be Saved?

Bad Policies Pose Historic Threats to Fla. Environment

Scott, House Must Join Senate, Protect Florida's Springs

U.S. Must Ensure Safe Oil Drilling

Celebrate Florida's Natural Wonders

Tell Legislators to Honor Amendment 1 and Florida Forever

Protect Florida's Legacy-Its Land and Waters

Trump's Risky Offshore Oil Strategy

Panhandle at Risk for BP-Style Blowout

DeSantis Has a Chance to Manage Florida's Growth Wisely and Protect Its Environment

In Tallahassee, a New Environment for Environmentalism

Protect Florida's Waters Statewide

It's a Perilous Time for Florida Manatees. Yet, Trump Is Destroying the Endangered Species Act.

Part IV. Foreign Policy

10. International Affairs

At Last, a Coherent Guide for U.S. Foreign Policy

Bush Must Not Appease Hizbollah

Looking beyond CAFTA

Best, Brightest Shrug Shoulders about Iraq.

Myanmar Needs Our Help

I Ran Congress' 9/11 Investigation. The Intelligence Committees Today Can't Handle Russia.

Vietnam Documentary Awakens Memories

11. Biological and Nuclear Disasters

Finishing the War on Terrorism

Nuclear Proliferation Endangers World Stability

Preventing a Greater Threat

Preparing for Pandemics, Natural and Manmade

Lessons Learned from the Anthrax Letters

Prepare for an Attack

A New Kind of Deterrence

Funding Cuts Threaten Vital Defense against Bioterrorism

My Word: Take Charge before Disaster Strikes

12. National Intelligence, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and 9/11

What I Knew before the Invasion

The Truth behind the San Diego Two

Are We Safer?

Lots of Intelligence Lessons

Rushing Past Warning Signs

Panetta Right One to Repair CIA

Eyes Forward on Intelligence

Osama bin Laden Is Dead. Now What?

Saudi Arabia: Friend or Foe?

Re-Open the 9/11 Investigation Now

Post 9/11: Questions for Obama

Release the Uncensored Truth about 9/11

Release More 9/11 Records

JASTA-Congress Should Override This Veto

Saudi Arabia Still Isn't Doing Enough to Fight the Financing of Terrorism

Sarasota 9/11 Connection Remains Cloaked in Government Secrecy, Breeding Suspicion of Saudi Role in Terror Attacks

Index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Noll, Steven Writing for the Public Good

ISBN:

9780813072197

0813072190

OCLC:

1310335136