Friday, September 15, 2023
We need action on the youth mental health crisis, not more talk
The statistics on youth mental health are not only alarming but deeply frightening for anyone who has children or cares about them.
According to a 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey, 44.2 percent of the participating teens reported that they had experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Almost 20 percent considered suicide — and 9 percent attempted suicide.
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Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn ‘coming to the end,’ grandson says
Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s grandson said the couple is “coming to the end” but remain together and in love.....MORE
‘Back to school’ has new dangers for students this year
September is back-to-school month for millions of students everywhere in the world. In the United States, routine anxiety and nervousness about returning to classrooms is compounded by a new list of worries: heat, school violence and, alas, even COVID-19.....MORE
Fetterman to Gaetz: ‘How about you get your s‑‑‑ together and do your job, bud?’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) fired back at Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Thursday after the Florida Republican invoked him over House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry.
“Government shutdown in t-minus 16 days. Instead of crying about how I dress, how about you get your shit together and do your job, bud?” Fetterman wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
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New study brings MDMA as treatment for PTSD closer to FDA approval
MDMA, commonly referred to as “ecstasy” or “molly,” is on its way to becoming the first psychedelic to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after a study conducted by an industry-leading research group found that the drug was effective in treating moderate and severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among a racially diverse set of patients.....MORE
US school shootings reach new high, doubled in past year
School shootings reached a record high in the 2021-2022 school year, doubling the previous record that was set the year before, according to new federal data released Wednesday.....MORE
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Florida has highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate in the nation, CDC says
Florida currently has the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate in the nation. This comes as hospitalization rates rise across the country.....MORE
St. Petersburg passes antisemitism resolution
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St. Petersburg city leaders have voted in favor of a resolution more clearly defining antisemitism.....MORE
New bill could raise Florida teachers’ minimum salary
A bill filed last month could raise Florida teachers’ minimum salary next year.
Florida Rep. Jervonte “Tae” Edmonds filed House Bill 13 on Aug. 22.
The bill would increase salaries for full-time classroom teachers and other instructional personnel to a minimum salary of $65,000.
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Under DeSantis, FL has become the bellwether state for voter disenfranchisement
The book “Laboratories of Democracy” appeared in 1988, positing that individual states were poised to experiment with progressive policies that could transform the political landscape if adopted in other states or the national level.
A new edition might be called “Laboratories of Autocracy,” since Republican-run states these days are experimenting with ways to disenfranchise Democratic constituencies, stack the courts against progressive initiatives, and cement their control over this country one state at a time.
The dust cover could feature the smiling mug of Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, the Republican presidential candidate who since the Black Lives Matter summer three years ago has pushed an ever-more-reactionary campaign against marginalized communities, not least at the voting booth.
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New Florida bill could limit rent increases
A Florida bill filed earlier this month could set limits on rent increases.
Florida Rep. Jervonte “Tae” Edmonds filed House Bill 17 on Sept. 6. The bill would protect renters from increases of more than 30 percent over a 12-month period if they remain in the same unit.
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State battered by requests for information on voucher expansion costs
A left-leaning advocacy group is making noise this week about Florida’s new voucher plan and what they say is a lack of transparency. The Florida Policy Institute (FPI) wants the state’s Department of Education to release data on the growing number of private schools that have begun accepting vouchers since the expansion of the program in July.....MORE
Thousands of auto workers go on strike: What you need to know
Workers at three U.S. auto plants are on strike after the Big Three automakers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) failed to reach an agreement by Thursday night’s strike deadline.....MORE
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After antisemitic incidents, St. Pete considers new resolution
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The St. Pete City Council will consider a new resolution Thursday aimed at measuring, monitoring, and ultimately combatting antisemitism.
The rule would create a formal definition of antisemitism that if passed would be adopted by the city.
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NASA to release report on what it needs to better understand UFOs
After a yearlong study into UFOs, NASA is releasing a report Thursday on what it needs to better identify unidentified flying objects from a scientific point of view.....MORE
GOP struggles to unify on abortion messaging
Republicans are struggling over how to craft their message on abortion, an issue that has repeatedly kneecapped GOP candidates and that is seen as a huge problem next November.
No consistent message has emerged from the GOP presidential field, which has been all over the map with its strategies for winning over voters on the issue.
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